Landon Emerges as Kansan Political Trailblazer
A profile of Alf Landon tracing his early life in Kansas politics from county activity through state leadership. The piece details mentorships with Governor Henry Allen and White, his gubernatorial rise amid party splits, and the 1932 Roosevelt landslide that boosted his national profile.
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Landon
Willis Thornton
Kansas
Montery County
Teddy
Evelt
Alf
Moose
Tve
Allen
Rnly
The
Henry Allen
Cleve
William Kite
Cleveland
Clyde Reed
Oreed
Lanbeen
Gover- White
Roosevelt
Brinkley
M. Landon
Industry Marches To Higher Ground
New York reports a strong industrial upturn with the Associated Press index at 90.9 of the 1929-30 average, up from 90.3 last week and 73.6 a year ago. Electric power output is among the week's record highs and auto production shows seasonal improvement. cotton mills see higher demand.
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New York
Associated Press
Sales Tax Hit at Labor Meet in Charlotte
J Paul Leonard, secretary of the state fair tax association, said a fair tax system should eliminate the sales tax. Speaking at a labor meeting he attacked politicians he says favor public payrolls over economical government. He urged a governor like Bickett to push tax reforms for the masses. Leonard cited a farmer survey showing government costs rising from ten to one of five dollars of income.
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Charlotte
J. Paul Leonard
State Fair Tax Association
Fair Tax Organization
North Carolina
Bickett
Students Rescued From Top Of Car In Swollen Stream
Durham police responded to an S O 8 call and performed a sea rescue with no boats. Gretchen Goodrich and Roy Wertz, Duke University summer school students, clung to their coupe in a flooded creek within feet of the car top after misjudging a curve. They were pulled to shore unharmed.
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Durham
S. O
Werts
Large Hail Stones Reported in Dunn Area
Hail stones reportedly as large as golf balls fell across this section yesterday, damaging crops and property in Dunn. Local residents described the unusual hail storm and collected fragments after the downpour.
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Dunn
Golf Mee
Yestery
Bananas Cited as Aid for Certain Intestinal Diseases
Dr. Walter H. Eddy of Columbia University says bananas may aid in treating certain intestinal diseases, offering a simple dietary approach. The remark highlights bananas as a potential dietary support in medical management.
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Walter H. Eddy
Columbia University
McDonald Attacks Hoey in North Carolina Campaign Speech
In Raleigh on June 20 Dr. Ralph W. McDonald blasted Clyde R. Hoey as his Democratic governor race opponent. The speech alleges Hoey and supporters spread propaganda and lies. Hoey aides say the speech backfires by arousing Hoey supporters and stirring a broader voter response ahead of the July 4 primary.
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Raleight
Ralph W. McDonald
Clyde R. Hoey
Hoey
Mr. Hoey
Noo
McDonald
North Carolina
Clyde Hoey
Hubert Olive
Dr. McDonald
Max Gardner
Ehringhaus
North Carolina Pays Its Debts Discussed by Officials
Raleigh June 20 North Carolina leads in paying state and county indebtedness according to Gur ney P Hood commissioner of banks He notes a reduction of state and local debt since 1929 totaling about 386 million with further bonds issued for school buildings and public improvements.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Gurney P. Hood
Hood
PWA
Wus
Noel
Philippine Defense System Praised by MacArthur
Maj. Gen. Douglas MacArthur declared the fate of Ethiopia under Italian conquest will not overtake the Philippines once the defense system is completed. He praised the military commission's plans to maximize the islands defenses as presented to the Philippine Commonwealth Assembly.
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Manila
P. L
Douglas MacArthur
Ethiopia
Philippines
Philippine Commonwealth Assembly
American Military Commission
Paralysis cases fall in North Carolina week
North Carolina health officials reported only two cases of infantile paralysis last week, a sharp drop from 67 cases in the same week a year ago when an epidemic was active in the state.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
State Board of Health
City to vote on adding a ninth month to school term
Thomasville expects a special election called by the city council to add a ninth month to the current eight month term. The plan requires about 8000 dollars to finance the extra month with no salary increases expected. Redistricting for a new school may follow before fall opening.
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Thomasville
Large hail stones reported in Gaston county
Scattered storms dropped hail as big as hen’s eye in Cherryville with little crop damage. In Stanley the stones caused considerable damage to cotton trees and crops.
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Gastonia
Asheville
Gaston County
Cherryville
Stanley
Gail and Derek reunite in a New York tale of romance
Gail faces an unsettled future after a codicil to her grandfather's will reshuffles her inheritance. A chance encounter with Derek rekindles their bond, while Lucille Travers moves from wealth to marriage with the Argentine Don Luis Doro. Gail decides to pursue work, reunites with Derek, and contemplates a Western honeymoon.
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Gail
Don Luis Doro
Lucille Travers
New York
Lucille
Natalie
Arizona
Mark
Rancho Angelo
Rosemary
Santa Lucia
Buenos Aires
Don Luis Y ¥ Doro
Dick Searles
Gall
South Ferry
England
Derek
Hera
Fine Arts
Madame Lizette’s
Central Park
West
Cinderella
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Alco
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Aviation Corp
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Con Edison
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Nick Can
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Radie
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Rene Studebaker
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Wilson Ree
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Youngst
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Forsyth
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Philippine
Thomasville School Board
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Cardinals
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Gaston
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Jean Seivwright
NEA Service, Inc
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