Landon the Careful Kansan seals oil to politics transition
Alf Landon built a cautious oil career in Kansas and Oklahoma from age 25, buying leases, drilling, and selling, never incorporating or selling stock. He balanced risk with measured growth, led in relief and business groups, and after family losses and wartime service, pursued public life as his political rise began.
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Landon
Willis Thornton
NEA
Alf Landon
John Landon
Cleveland
A. H. Black
Kansas
Oklahoma
Dicker
Midcontinent Oil and Gas Association
Midcontinent
The
Midcontinent Association
Graham Forces Move to Hoey in Randolph County
In Asheboro on June 18, Randolph county campaign moves for Clyde R. Hoey announce acquisitions. W. C. Craven becomes assistant secretary and M. H. Birkhead joins Hoey advisory council. W. C. Page says work on the second primary begins after first primary results. The Shelby candidate carried Randolph in the first primary over Dr. McDonald and Lt. Gov. Graham.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
Clyde R. Hoey
W. C. Craven
A. H. Graham
Hoey
M. H. Birkhead
Graham
Hoey Advisory Council
W. C. Page
Shelby
Randolph
Dr. McDonald
Rochester to light four-mile highway with sodium lamps
The longest stretch of U S highway near Rochester New York will be illuminated this summer with sodium vapor lamps. The four mile section on the outskirts will be placed in operation, improving visibility and safety for motorists.
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U. S
Rochester
N. Y
Lucky 7 Baseball Shirts Misfit Dice Issue
In Cleveland on June 18 Jack Fuschmann and teammates ordered shirts for the lucky 7 team bearing the team name and a pair of dice. The shirts arrived in wrong sizes and the dice total six, prompting Jack to seek action from an assistant police prosecutor.
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Cleveland
Jack Fuschmann
Lucky 7
Jack
Ellen Parker Wins Job In Comptroller General Office
Ellen Parker, daughter of a public figure, obtained a position in the comptroller general's office on Monday, highlighting alleged nepotism concerns in Atlanta. The development underscores ongoing questions about family influence in government appointments.
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Atlanta
Ellen Parker
Comptroller General's Office
Parker Appoints Daughter Comptroller Then Ousts Her
At the state capitol on Tuesday Homer C. Parker was named comptroller. An hour later he called his daughter to his office and discharged her, ending her tenure in the role.
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Montgomery County
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Boy Scouts
Alf Landon
Margaret Fleming
Pennsylvania
Margaret Ann
Lakehurst
N. J
State Capitol
Homer C. Parker
Number of U.S. Drivers Surpasses Forty Million Mark
A historic milestone notes at least 40.9 million automobile drivers in the United States. The figure highlights widespread vehicle ownership and mobility across the nation, reflecting growing transportation demand and economic activity.
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United States
State Highways Being Repaired In Progress
Enterprise Bureau reports Raleigh way work will finish by July 1 with about 700 miles resurfaced and 300 to 400 miles reconditioned or surfaced in place. Vance Baise of the state highway commission notes divisions have completed resurfacing. more work may follow after July 1 with new funding and continued maintenance allocation.
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Enterprise Bureau
Sir Walter Hotel
Raleigh
Vance Baise
State Highway Public Works Commission
Butterflies Use Front Legs for Walking
Butterflies typically have six legs with the front pair often employed in locomotion. This adaptive use supports balance and maneuverability during movement and feeding.
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ODL
Theo Cobb
Topeka
Sam Cobb
White House
Lucky Landon
Nancy Josephine
John Cobb
Alfred M. Landon
Mrs. Mossman
John M. Landon
Peggy Ann
Asheville
Great Smoky Mountains
Land of the Sky
North Carolina
Wachovia
Winston-Salem
Salisbury
G.O.P. National Committee
Republican National Committee
John D. M. Hamilton
London
Henry P. Fletcher
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Center
Henry Roraback
Connecticut
National Party
Hendrix Bros
Io A
PSAP
Oiries
Zenith
Liberal
RADIO
America
Wrenn
Bryce Atkins
Henry Brannoy
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