Reports work on grade crossings progress across nation
Washington October 14 The bureau of public roads said it is well along toward the $200 million grade crossing elimination program begun last year. By October 1 281 grade crossing separations 186 highway relocations cost 18 203 462 have been completed. Over half of the total allotted 112 929 765 is committed under contracts for projects under construction. The effort aims to remove 2 097 grade crossings reconstruct 320 separations and install warning devices at 1087 crossings. Employment effects include 40 000 direct and 68 000 indirect workers. State figures show Kansas 510 952 4 661 942 and 128 792 Oklahoma 1 143 162 1 637 970 618 519.
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Washington
Bureau of Public Roads
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri Figures Highlight Big City Budget Totals
Missouri totals include 179103 in state funds, 5717757 in allocations, 375538 in new costs, Nebka and SATTART listed among entities, with 1680970 and 1270089 figures cited for related budgets and expenditures.
Baldwin to Install Conger Memorial Organ at New church
The Baldwin First Methodist Episcopal church to host the consecration of the Conger Memorial Organ on October 18. The gift honors Mr and Mrs Lauren Conger of Yates Center and their parents Mr and Mrs Fred Conger, longtime Baldwin residents. Dr James Chubb leads the service with district superintendent Rev Wiley A Keve speaking at 11 am, followed by an afternoon recital by Evelyn Butler.
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Baldwin
Kan
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Conger
Lauren Conger
Yates Center
Kansas
Fred Conger
James Chubb
Wiley A. Keve
Evelyn Butler
Recital Announcement From Music Department
The music department has announced a recital inviting all music lovers. Professor Irving D. Bartley, Baker College piano and organ teacher and concert organist, will play the organ.
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Irving D. Bartley
Baker
Two Soldiers Die In Highway Crash After Roosevelt Visit
Army men from Fort Leavenworth return from Kansas City collide with another truck near Victory Junction. Private John A. Beck, 30, dies from a broken back while Private John M. Berger, 30, is critically injured. Thirteen others small detachment members escape injury. Driver W O H Wellman of the other truck unhurt. In separate action Winifred Scott sues James Scott for divorce citing a life sentence for first degree murder. custody sought of two minors.
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Leavenworth
John A. Beck
John M. Berger
Ft. Leavenworth
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Victory Junction
Beck
Berger
Guard Service
W. O H. Wellman
Junction City
Kan
Winifred Scott
James Scott
Scotts
Scott
Political Battle at Smith College in Northampton Mass
Smith College in Northampton faced clashes as rival political groups clashed before a Republican rally. Students and a few non-students hurled signs and taunts while a parade to John M. Greene hall unfolded. Intermittent heckling followed speeches by Governor James Curley and James Roosevelt amid a charged campus mood.
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Northampton
Mass
Smith College
Massachusetts
John M. Greene
John W. Hargis
Roosevelt
London
Altho
James Roosevelt
James M. Curley
U. S. Senate
Amherst
KU Rhodes Scholarship Applications Open in Fraser Hall
Prof. A. T. Walker announced that applications for the Rhodes Scholarship are being received at Fraser Hall until October. Blanks are available from Walker’s office. Nominees will be chosen after tests and will enter Oxford University, England in October 1937.
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A. T. Walker
University of Kansas
Fraser Hall
Walker
Oxford University
England
Rainfall Report From Worden Observer Walter Schwarz
Walter Schwarz, Worden cooperative weather observer, reports weekly rainfall totals 1.46 inches at his Worden station. October readings include 61 inch on Oct 6 40 inch on Oct 4 not exact, .45 inch on Oct 9 and a trace on Oct 10. Year to date rainfall totals 17.06 inches vs a 36.73 inch average.
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Walter Schwarz
Worden
Schwarz
FOR THE MOTORIST Becomes 2 000 000th Member of Famous Silvertown Safety League
The article describes a detailed Harvard model factory exhibit at Plymouth Detroit where miniature freight trains and motor trucks visualize the Plymouth plant operation. Three engineers spent two months building the Harvard model, believed to be the first exhibit of its kind owned by a major university. Harvard officials foresee the model as an industrial study aid and historical record, with plans tied to the university's 400th anniversary in 2036.
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Plymouth
Detroit
Harvard
MM. E. Coyle
Chevrolet Motor Company
Silvertown Safety League
J. D B. Tew
B. F. Goodrich
Goodrich Company
Continental Oil Force Wins in Safety Contest
Continental Oil Company's wholesale marketing and production divisions won first place in the Petroleum Safety contest for the second straight year. Joe Boylan announced the honors at the National Safety Council congress in Atlantic City. E. F. Battson received a bronze plaque as eastern sales manager.
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Continental Oil Company
National Saf Council
Atlantic City
Continental
Joe S. Boylan
Conoco
Iuperintendent
E. F. Battson
Boylan
Harvard Receives 30 Foot Model Factory Textbook
Harvard University unveiled a 30 foot long three dimensional miniature of Plymouth's Detroit half mile factory. The gift demonstrates modern manufacturing, matching Plymouth's master layout for equipment planning and material flow. Presented by E Hutchinson and H Moock in Cambridge. Dean Denham and Georges Doriot accepted for Harvard Business School.
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Harvard University
Harvard
Plymouth
Detroit
Harvard School of Business Administration
BR. E. Hutchinson
Chrysler Corporation
H. G.moock
Cambridge
Wallace B. Denham
Business School
Georges F. Doriot
University
Inside a building the scale reproduces conveyors
The exhibit reproduces in scale the 17 miles of conveyors inside one building and shows the exact location of each section. It highlights the vast complexity of the facility throughput and guides visitors through the system layout with precise mappings.
Miniature factory display at Baker Library opens for Tercentenary
Experts compare modern factories with those of the past as a miniature plant is installed in the east wing of Harvard Business School's Baker Library. It will be on display during the Tercentenary celebration and later used for special course assignments.
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Niversary
Baker Library
Business School
Harvard
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