Japan Accepts U S Proposals in Three Power Talks
London reports from Tokyo indicate Japanese officials lean toward accepting naval proposals, easing path to a potential three power pact among Japan the United States and Britain, while reservations may not block final agreement. A formal report to Stimson and MacDonald is expected soon and Wakatsuki appeared pleased with the message.
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Dissenting Vote Proposal At Senate Hearing
Senator Brookhart of Iowa introduced a joint resolution aiming to bar legislation from being declared unconstitutional if only four Supreme Court justices doubt its validity. He argued that reasonable doubt should apply to constitutional rulings, noting a single juror's doubt can count as reasonable doubt, unlike the four-judge doubt in the high court.
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Weather Forecast Mixed Clouds and Rain Potential
Mostly cloudy weather with a chance of rain in the extreme south tonight and Wednesday. Temperature forecasts point to cooler readings in the north on Wednesday morning. Conditions include cloud cover and light rain around Ottawa and Pittsburgh with minor rainfall totals.
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House May Vote Tomorrow on Tariff Rule
Washington April 1 AP The House Rules Committee approved the rule to send the tariff bill to conference with the Senate but did not address the understanding that the House would vote on sugar lumber cement and shingles rates before final conference. Delegate Tilson said such provisions normally are not in rules though the agreement would be kept.
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Kidnapping case grips Kansas City with murder inquiry
Jackson county officials moved to convene a county grand jury as they pursue a full investigation into the March 18 kidnapping of Michael H. Katz, the millionaire druggist, and the reported $100,000 ransom. Witnesses describe the release scene at Gladstone Boulevard and St John Avenue, with ties to Eddie Leonard and Bessie Nigro amid multiple arrests in St Louis and Omaha.
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Isaac Katz
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Muscle Shoals Problem Before Senate Again
The long running fight over what to do with the government's 15 million dollar Muscle Shoals nitrogen and power project in Alabama surfaces again in the Senate. The Norris plan to run the plants for fertilizer research faces opposition from administration forces, with no private lease proposal on the table. The issue ties to past offers by Henry Ford and to political figures like Claudius Huston as Congress debates government operation versus private disposition of the dam and nitrate facilities.
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Norris Resolution
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House to Probe Rail Ownership Investigation Opens
Washington April 1 AP In a bid to uncover rail holding company ownership the House Interstate Commerce Committee will call Commissioner Eastman as its first witness. Eastman who has opposed holding companies and warned of consolidation concentrating power will base months of inquiry on the industrys actual ownership and needed controls. The inquiry will survey consolidation across major carriers including Pennsylvania railroad and its absorption of many lines. A questionnaire drafted by Dr M W Splawn will set the exact number of holdings scrutinized, with hearings likely weeks after Eastmans testimony.
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Byrd Bids Farewell to Homeward Bound Friends
Dunedin New Zealand April 1 AP Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd bid farewell tonight to 23 members of his Antarctic expedition bound for home on the Eleanor Boling The Breanor Belling left for New York via Panama as Byrd called cheers from the private yacht and the ship salute showed high regard for the departing voyagers Weather rough at sea Captain Brown plans to reach Tahiti ahead of the City of New York which has covered more than half the 2300 mile journey Byrd and four others may delay departure until April 24 to accept northern invitations if Rangitiki space allows Byrd will sail from Wellington April 24 to reach Panama about a week earlier than the others
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Five Men Die in Calcutta Riot Over Daytime Buffalo Rule
In Calcutta, Apr 1 AP reports five killed after a passive resistance demonstration against a rule restricting cartlers from taking out buffaloes during peak heat. Police fired on a crowd near Howrey Bridge, injuring three sergeants as bricks flew. A second wave of rioting in Harrison Road left four more dead, turning streets into a battlefield with overturned carts and tense crowds.
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Census Taker to Visit Hoover Tomorrow
President Hoover will answer census questions tomorrow as head of the family. Census supervisor Moran will visit the White House to enumerate the Hoovers. Director Steuart said Hoover’s answers will be confidential, though press access may be allowed at the inquiry.
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Prank put whiskey in judge's bag discovery
Prohibition agent found a pint of whiskey in the traveling bag of Superior Court Judge N A Sinclair while en route from Williamston to Rocky Mount. He said Arch Dinning and J L Hassell signed statements that William E B Everett slipped the liquor into the bag without the judge's knowledge. Everett claimed he did it without malice and did not anticipate trouble. The judge was not detained.
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Death probe into Varnes poisoning in Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City April 1 AP. Justice of the Peace coroner Carl J. Traub said an investigation would be by county attorney George M. Callihan into death of George L. Varnes 45 who died in an ambulance en route to a hospital. Varnes a clothing salesman is survived by his widow and son George Jr and his Lawrence Kansas parents. Mrs Varnes said he fell ill suddenly neighbors noted ill health. A friend said Varnes' parents live in Olathe not Lawrence. Mrs Varnes went to Olathe. Varnes formerly of Chanute. his son in Oklahoma. he attended the University of Kansas.
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Kaw
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Olathe
Woman sues bootleggers for alienation of affections
Mrs. Caroline Vig files a $25,000 alienation suit in Chicago against Marcel and Nan Katz alleging they supplied liquor to her husband Linggvald Vig for eight years and won his affections. The complaint cites Vig’s move from Minneapolis with the Katzes and claims he now spends more time with them than with his wife.
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Marcel
Nan Katz
Linggvald Vig
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Katzes
Barn Roof Fire on Rhode Island Street
Fire units rushed to a barn on Rhode Island street at eight o'clock this afternoon to combat a blaze starting on the roof of a barn owned by W. Hyre. Damage was described as not great. Advertisement notes Triangle Motors offering car washes and limited service with various wheel options.
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W. Hyre
Business Aids in New Era Highlighted by National Expert
George W. Sulley of Dayton representing the National Cash Register Company spoke at a Chamber of Commerce and merchants bureau dinner in the Eldridge Hotel. He outlined new merchandising methods driven by competition among mail order houses, chain stores and direct sellers, stressing advertising, display, departmentizing, budgets and a trained sales force as keys to modern success.
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George W. Sulley
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Hotel Eldridge
Jack St. Clair
Henry Holtzclaw
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Census Takers Rob Sheridan Road Mansion Heist
Three men posing as census takers robbed a Sheridan Road mansion in Chicago. They bound six people including Mrs. Tattie Brenner Von Buelow and her estranged husband Enrique Deckow von Buelow, a German WWI aviator, as they looted about $49,000 in jewelry. The burglars warned victims not to identify them.
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Lice
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Central America
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Missouri Curators to Meet in Columbia Saturday
The University of Missouri board of curators will meet in Columbia on Saturday. All members will be present except Milton Tootle Jr of St Joseph who is in California. The session continues the March 18 meeting where a possible resignation of Dr Brooks was discussed. a final decision is expected at the Saturday meeting.
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University of Missouri
Stratton D Brooks
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Milton Tootle, Jr
St. Joseph
California
Brooks
KU Phi Beta Kappa Honors Convocation Honors Forty Years
A full program marks the KU Phi Beta Kappa celebration tomorrow with the seventh annual honors convocation at 10 AM in the University auditorium. The man of the preceding year receives the honorary award, with scholastic praise for more than 150 students and the top seniors. Dr Leweilus V Barker of Johns Hopkins will address Psychology and Medicine. Over 100 members and initiates plan to attend the anniversary. luncheon at 12:30 in Memorial Union. Professor A G Canfield of Michigan gives the chapter assembly address at Fraser theater at 2 PM. Thirty-one new members to be initiated at Spooner Thayer at 6 PM. W Sterling, KU faculty since 1883, will speak at the initiation banquet at 7 PM in Memorial Union. Founders H A Canfield and Arthur R Marsh expected to attend. Oscar B Voorhees of New York, national secretary, represents the national organization. E F Engel will oversee member registration. a special register book will be placed in Memorial Union and filed later with chapter records.
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Oscar BI. Voorhees
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Record Vote Expected In Lawrence Mayoral Primary
Heavy early turnout announced as 6801 votes reported by 3 pm across fifteen precincts in Lawrence with rivals Mayor R C Rankin and Will Ellis. Open weather spurred interest. observers note record potential while challenges arose over Indian voters at the fourth precinct in the third ward.
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George ‘Shawnee
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Diets
Unemployment Estimates Top Three Million in February
Willinmen of the AFL testifies before a senate committee that about 3.7 million wage earners were out of work in February, losing more than 400 million dollars in pay envelopes. He cites the loss of potential wealth and argues the nation remains poorer and inflationary pressure eases if idle workers return to productive labor.
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American Federation of Labor
Senate
Green
Commerce Committee
Virginia doubles airport aid as aviation program grows
Progress in Virginia airport development spurs the state assembly to double the appropriation for aiding airports. The plan, aided by Admiral Richard Byrd, is praised as a model by the Giggenheim Fund. Henry G. Shirley reports 22 municipalities receive funding to ensure serviceable air fields with $25,000 from the 1928 assembly.
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Richard ©. Byrd
Virginia General Assembly
Giggenheim Fund For the
Henry G. Shirley
State Highway Commission
curb authority of i c commission april 1
Washington April 1 AP A resolution urged Congress to withdraw Interstate Commerce Commission power to approve railroad consolidations The proposal by Chairman Conzens says Congress should withhold authority until adequate legislation protects public interests The merger of Great Northern and Northern Pacific is cited as potentially reducing Northwest competition from Twin Cities to the Pacific coast It also calls attention to investigations into holding companies and urges no major consolidations until a remedy is found
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Beer Runner Babe Mulaney Found Shot In Chicago Hotel
The beer runner Babe Mulaney, about 40, reputedly tied to West Side gangster George Red Bolton, was shot early today. His body was found in a hotel room closet near the rear corridor. signs of a struggle and a gun were noted near the door. Guests alerted the night clerk after hearing a shot on the second floor.
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Red) Bolton
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