750 Plants Go to Civil Production
Washington reports 750 plants authorized under the spot plan to convert to civilian goods. By Oct 1, 2,562 companies filed. 441 approved. Through early October about 1,000 more applications were filed with over 300 approvals. Products include vacuum parts, washing machine components, sofa beds, cribs, kitchenware, lawn mowers, and other common items. The Dallas region led with 63 approvals, followed by San Francisco 57 and Kansas City 53.
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Washington
Apot
War Production Board
WPE
Arte
Agtag Company
Newton
WPB
Dallas
Tex
San Francisco
Kansas City
Grace Moore Concert Season Tickets Sell Fast at KU
Hoch auditorium near sold out on main floor and first balcony with few front row seats left. Dean Swarthout announces six dollar season package for all five concert course attractions, valid in unreserved or student sections. Grace Moore concert on November 6 marks first Lawrence appearance. Navy V 12 students invited and may sit on stage.
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Hoch Auditorium
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Fine Arts Office
Grace Moore
Miss Moore
Lawrence
K. U
School of Fine Arts
Bell Music Store
Round Corner Drug Store
Fine Arts
Russians Dream To Match U S Industrial Power
Eric A. Johnston, president of the U S Chamber of Commerce, told a National Association of Commercial Organization Secretaries gathering that Russia's aim is to equal American industrial capacity within 15 years. He noted Russia’s rapid farm mechanization and irrigation projects, but said consumer goods output remains low compared with the United States. The conference ends with Roy A. Roberts delivering a talk on the news.
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Kansas City
Eric A. Johnston
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Association of Commercial Organization
Johnston
Russia
Bet of Commerce
Roy A. Roberts
The
City Star
Navy Casualty List Reports Several Kaneans Among 196 Named
Navy casualty list announced today by the Navy Department names Kaneans among 196 listed. K Chester L. Cox USMCR wounded. Parsons Wendell Harding Gates machinist mate first class USNR dead. Hobart tes son. Lt George M Jenkins private wounded at Topeka. Washington reporting Oct 18.
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Nav Department
Chester L. Cox
USMCR
Wouried
Parsons
Wendell
Harding Gates
USN
Hobart Tes
USNR
Navy
Rsesa
George M. Jenkins
Topeka
Washington
Roosevelt to speak in New York on foreign policy
President Roosevelt will make a public foreign policy address in New York on Saturday. Secretary Stephen Early said arrival time will be public but not disclosed due to censorship, with the speech broadcast 8:30 to 9 p.m. central time. The White House will not classify the talk before release.
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Washington
Roosevelt
New York
Stephen Early
P.t
Early
NBC
Blue
C.W.T
White House
Foreign Policy Association
Democratic National Committee
Mellott Woman Enrolls in Wilson Teachers College
A Mellott woman has enrolled in Wilson Teachers College to complete degree requirements. She is mother to four children and grandmother to five. The Mellotts moved to Washington soon after the Roosevelt administration began, and Mrs. Mellott has been active as a Red Cross volunteer.
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Wilson Teachers College
Mellotts
Washington
Roosevelt
Mellott
Red Cross
Sugar shortage tightens as beet crop shrinks and cane rises
Washington reports a mixed outlook on sugar supply as Beet sugar stocks hit lows for 9 years. Factors include larger fruit crops, high canning demand, increased milk production, corn substitute use, and refinery labor issues. Cane imports and east coast refineries helped alleviate strains while some midwest areas shifted sources. Alexandria grandmother plans college return after 33 years.
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Washington
Middle-West
War Food Administration
Alexandria
University of Kansas
Arthur J. Mellott
Judge Mellott
United States
Liberty Memorial High Plans Three Act Comedy
The Thespian Society at Liberty Memorial High School presents Almost Summer a three act comedy on Friday October 20 in the school auditorium directed by Miss Myrnice Ott. Cast includes Paul Charley Steeper Jane Rene Jose Mary Edith Elam Jack Don Moore Mother Barbara Richard Father Dan Linn Kid Brother Jack Tusker Professor Wallace Russell Girl Friend Beatrice Buehler and Maid Nancy Moore.
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The
Thespian Society of Liberty Memorial High School
Christopher Sergel
Myrnice Ott
Department of English
Paul
Charley Steeper
Jane
Rene Jose
Mary
Edith Elam
Jack
Don Moore
Barbara Richard
Dan Linn
Jack Tusker
Wallace Russell
Beatrice Buehler
Nancy Moore
Zimmer Sues for Divorce in Douglas County Court
Louis K. Zimmer filed a divorce suit against Florence A. Zimmer in the Douglas County District Court yesterday. The action names both spouses and initiates legal proceedings for dissolution of marriage.
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Louis K. Zimmer
Florence A. Zimmer
Douglas County
Recital Monday Night at University of Kansas
Meribah Moore soprano and Ruth Orcutt piano present the second Fine Arts faculty recital at the University of Kansas Monday evening. Moore recently studied in New York with guest coach Conrad von Bosat after a summer at Juilliard. The program features songs learned this summer and marks Moore as a prominent Middle West singer. Open to the public without charge.
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Univer Kansas
Middle West
Julian Walker
Ruth Harris Stewart
Herbert Witherspoon
Isadore Luckstone
Misa Moore
School of Fine Arts
Chiapasso Dunn Recital Delights Lawrence Audience
Mrs Jan Chiapasso and Miss Margaret Dunn gave a recital filled with fine musicianship. The program opened with a guest, featured German songs, Welsh mood, and English arias, displaying mature control and dramatic artistry. Both performers earned an appreciative ovation for tone, technical mastery, and expressive interpretation.
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Jan Chimpasso
Margaret Dunn
Chiapasi
Dvorak
Chiapuaso
Istenes
Hugo Wolf
Miss Dunn
Chiapusso
Clue Sought in 40 Year Old Cabin Vandalism
William Brown bought 20 acres near Lawrence to enjoy a black walnut grove. He opened a free recreation park with a three room cabin for caretakers. Vandals shot windows, broke glass, and stole a stove safe pipe and rocking chair leaving piano and extension. Clue sought.
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William Brown
Wakarusa
Lawrence
Meone
Manufacturer Urges Press to Seek Truth in News
Chicago reports Robert M. Gaylord, president of the Ratonel Association of Manufacturers, declares editors must guard truth. He laments double talk and urges newspapers to stand as guardians of reform and trust amid debates affecting industry and public interest.
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Chicago
Robert M. Gaylord
Preston
Ratonel Association of Manufacturers
Gaylord
Green Liver Pills Promised Quick Digestive Relief
Advertisement claims Green Liver Pills ease indigestion and improve wellbeing within 30 minutes. It urges readers to order Lisle Liver Pills through drugstores, priced at 10 cents and 35 cents, with directions to take as directed.
Inland Daily Press Association Holds 10th Annual Meeting
The record notes the Inland Daily Press Association’s 10th annual meeting and mentions the U S mar tal e mine on the obverse side from 1013. The fragmented text references an Indian and other unclear elements.
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The
Inland Daily Press ‘Association
U. S. Aurtale
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