Raskob urges Democrats to define platform on prohibition
Washington AP reports Chairman Raskob asks national committeemen to draft 1932 platform recommendations with focus on prohibition, home rule for liquor questions, and clear, simple language. He urges solutions from tariff reform to old-age insurance, five day week, farm relief, and state police control of utilities.
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Washington
Raskob
National ‘Committee
National Committee
Democratic Party
Senate
House of Representatives
Gandhi plans London take part without key aides
New Delhi April 6 AP Mahatma Gandhi plans to skip inviting colleagues to the London round table conference. He argues the movement can endure without a broad nationalist cabinet and aims to show independence will stay despite his absence. He says the second conference will focus on fundamental issues, not mass votes.
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New Delhi
Mahatma Gani
London
Bane ‘Weil
All India Fatal Congress Ie
Lord Irwin
India
Prediction on Prohibition Split by Democratic Committee
Washington April 6 AP Representative Ayres Kansas says the majority of current Democratic national committeemen will likely back Mr Raskob’s prohibition plan. He notes the body was formed to run the 1928 campaign for Governor Smith and did not foresee ruling on prohibition. Some committeemen may not reflect their states’ views on this issue.
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Washington
Raskob
Ayres
Kansas
Smith
Deaths and Funerals: Mrs. F. A. Jones
Funeral services for Mrs. F A Jones who died Saturday evening will be held Tuesday at 2 PM from Rumsey Funeral Home with Rev J F Watts officiating. Burial is in Maple Grove cemetery. She lived in Lawrence for 52 years and is survived by six children including C M Jones J W Jones Mrs G R Shultz Mrs Charles Husted Evan R Stroud and Mrs Chester Spray. The Rev D Miller 82 retired United Brethren minister died last night at his home on Barker Ave funeral arrangements to be announced later. He is survived by his wife and one son.
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F. A. Jones
Rumsey
Tudaday
J. F.watts
Maple Grove Cemetery
Jones
Lawrence
G. R. Shultz
Charles Husted
Evan R. Stroud
Farragut,Tows
Chester Spray
D. Miller
United Brethren
Barker Ave
Easter Sunday Services Draw Large Lawrence Congregations
Easter Sunday drew large congregations across Lawrence churches aided by calm weather. reports noted many participants at early services and all-night observances. memorials and messages referenced deaths in Denver and Centerville. funeral arrangements to follow. marriage licenses issued for C J Walker Ada Spans and Hart Katherine Enacktedt with Rev Watts officiating.
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H. Lenger
C.J." Walker
Ada
Leavenwoi
Rev. Watts
Lawrences
J Hart
Katherine’ Enacktedt
Kansas
Spring Weather Forecast Brings Warm Easter Outlook
Topeka April 6 AP The weather man forecast warm sunshine and temperatures to 70 today and Tuesday. Meteorologist S D Flora said the return of spring would bring pleasant Easter weather with temperatures from 38 to 66 degrees in some areas. No rain in the state in the past 24 hours.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Congressional tax debate follows deficit forecast
Washington April 6 AP lawmakers divided over tax policy amid a looming 700 million dollar deficit. Senators Watson and Norris push cautious hikes, while Binghams plan hints at taxing higher incomes. House leader Laguerdia forecasts relief but warns on exemptions. Hoover says limit spending, no rise needed.
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Indiana
Norris
Nebra Feo
Rife Ee
Tay
Ha Is
Georgia
Senate
Bing
Laguerdia
New York
House
Bingham
Ainst
Hoover
Congress
Reader Tilson
KU Fine Arts Faculty At Tri Chapter Guild Of Organists
Three University of Kansas fine arts faculty will participate in the Tri chapter convention of the American Guild of Organists in Independence. The event runs from today through Wednesday with lectures and round-table discussions led by Prof. Laurel Everett Anderson and Prof. Charles S. Skilton. G. Criss Simpson will perform two numbers, featuring a Skilton composition, while Mrs. Meta Murphy Clarkson presents two recital pieces, continuing her KU connections.
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University of Kansas School of Fine Arts
American Guild of Organists
Independence
Laurel Everette Anderson
Charles S. Skilton
G. Criss Simpson
Skilton
Meta Murphy
Jerusalem Easter clashes liken armed camp over riots
A party of eleven Jews returning to Yaggour near Haifa faced sudden heavy fire from both road sides. Two Jewish men and one woman were killed and four injured in the Easter night ambush. In Jerusalem tensions rose with machine gun fire and armored cars during a Moslem procession, but the event concluded without major disturbances.
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Jerusalem
Yaggour
Haifa
Ithem
King George Remains at Windsor During Easter Season
King George, enjoying a mild cold, stays in royal apartments at Windsor to avoid Easter season disruption. London reports indicate no public bulletins will issue as the monarch manages health concerns amid a period seen as one of England’s toughest Easter seasons. A separate item notes Hayes of Cincinnati arrested after a city incident and ordered out of town.
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London
George
Royal
Windsor
England
Open Drive Tomorrow Impounding Stray Dogs
Chief of Police W. J. Cummings announces impounding of stray dogs starting tomorrow. Dogs, held at local veterinarians, may be redeemed for 22 dollars. Mayor Ellis requires muzzling or secure confinement. dogs found running loose will be impounded. Belmont addition dogs within city limits may be seized. dog owners in the addition are unaffected. A white mixed breed belonging to Charles Tuttle died after being picked up. Dr. Harbour will test for rabies. Another mixed breed owned by Scott is held for observation. One dog yesterday allegedly struck V. Packlin at the Hiawatha rooms.
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W. J. Cummings
Lawrence
Cummings
W. C. Ellis
Belmont
Addition
Asthe
Charles Tuttle
New Jersey Street
E. G. L. Harbour
Scott
New Jersey
Mayor Walker Is Home From California
New York April 6 Mayor Walker returned from a California vacation and rested at his apartment. He plans a vigorous counterattack on critics with two tasks ahead drafting a reply to charges filed with Governor Roosevelt and preparing for a city government reorganization as an investigation by a legislative committee proceeds.
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New York
Walker
California
Roosevelt
City Affairs Committee
Douglas County Dairy Herd Improvement Meeting Set
The annual meeting of the Douglas County Dairy Herd Improvement Association will be held April 10 at a to be named location. J A Terrell, county agent, reports election of officers and board members. D M By daily specialist from the agricultural college will attend and address the meeting. G J Bahnmaier is president and Fred is secretary treasurer, both on the board of directors.
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Douglas County Dairy Herd Improvement Association
J. A. Terrell
D. M
Estate Agricultural College
G. J. Bahnmaier
Tthe Association
Fred
Val Roy Miller
Lee Colman
France Beats England In International Rugby Match
France defeated England in an international rugby match. The report notes a 14 to 13 score with Hagley mentioning dates to be set later and a prior Wichita meeting address by Mr Hi Wick.
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Hi Wick
Hagley
Pate
France
England
Kirkland granted new trial in Gary girl murder case
Virgil Kirkland, 20, of Gary, wins a new trial in Porter county for murder by striking the 18 year old Arlene Draves with a fist. Judge Crumpacker finds the initial count insufficient for conviction though a rape murder count was present. Jury had sentenced him to life. new trial ordered after weeks of evidence review. Four companions in the liquor party await trial on assault charges.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Virgil Kirkland
Gary
Arlene
Draves
Couple in death by own action pact shocks Dodge City
In Dodge City Kansas Lynet Canady 18 and Margaret Reamy 17 were found unconscious beside a shot corpse in a car southwest of town. A pistol in the car wounded them and authorities report a possible death by own action pact as the explanation. The youth's father G C Canady discovered the scene after finding a pistol near his son. Canady is not expected to survive. Robbery attempt to the Lawrence Steam Laundry failed last night with four holes drilled in a rear door and a broken window entry. No theft reported.
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Dodge City
Kan
Lynet Canady
Margaret Reamy
Raeedy
G. C. Canady
Goode
Canady
Lawrence
Tenth
New Hampshire Streets
Altho
Fowles to Leave Lawrence for Topeka Home
Mr and Mrs W D Fowles longtime Lawrence residents will move to Topeka this week. Also, Mr Luther Smith and two children from Norman Oklahoma visited their friends in Lawrence including Mrs E F Hickock's family. Rural Chorus of 200 pupils to practice at 3:30 tomorrow in junior high auditorium under Miss Mabel Barnhard.
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W. D. Fowles
Lawrence
Topeka
Luther Smith
Norman, Okla
A. E. Shields
E. F. Hickock
Smith
Dorothy Hickock
Memorial High School
Mabel Barnhard
Mss
Tragic Highway Crash Near Lindsborg Kills I W and Hurts Kin
In Salina area Apr 6 AP report says I W was killed Sunday when his car crashed into a culvert four miles south of Lindsborg after being driven by his brother in law Hall. Mrs Rankin and their daughter Lees were seriously injured and treated at a Lindsborg hospital. A.C. County jailer Sigler was arrested Saturday on speeding charges and pled guilty in district court this morning, fined ten dollars by Judge C H Atherty. bond posted by H M Hill for works.
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Salina
Kan
Hall
Lindsborg
Rankin
Lees
Cen Couty
Oune Etec Street
C. H. Atherty
Sigler
H. My. Hill
Winners named in Douglas county scholarship contests
County superintendent O J Lane announced winners of the penmanship and arithmetic contests from the Douglas county scholarship event. The arithmetic tie prompted a rematch among four first place contenders, with Lois Harrell Clinton Frances Brown Glenn Aur ey Burgtorf Baldwin and Ted Turner Big Springs earning top spots in the penmanship trial. Results await final scoring as Emporia Teachers College entries are reviewed.
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Douglas County
O. J. Lane
Lois Harrell
Clinton
Frances Brown
Glenn
Aurey Burgtorf
Baldwin
Ted Turner
Lane
Emporia
Sta
Community clubs schedule busy afternoon events
Social club notices show Progressive Reading and Know Your Bible groups meeting tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock and 2 30 respectively at specified addresses. Kanwaka 4 H club reports new member Iola Belle Johnson and health demonstrations. Friends in Council and Easter party details listed among junior department activities.
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Louisiana Street
Bible Circle
Dale
Kenneth
Billy Johnson
Iola Belle Johnson
Thiréreen McClure
Margaret Solman
Kenneth Johnson
A. R. Colman
Sloan Installed as Associate Justice of Kansas Supreme Court
Topeka April 6 AP E R Sloan of Holton and Topeka donned the robes of an associate justice of the Kansas Supreme Court and took his seat on the bench. The ceremony included remarks from Governor and several state leaders praising Sloan as a man of high ideals and qualifications.
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E. R
Ted
Sloan
Holton
Kansas Supreme Coast
Jong Hare
S Tate
Heau Court Oom
Imanber
William A. Smith
Ber
Gay. Hay He Wood
R. Sloan
Kan- Sag
Corcerhina
Bary Warren
Fort Scott
Ted Sloan
Pernally
Ray
St. John
Bar of
Kansas
Mabars
Arthur Capper
H. Vernon
Larned
Douglas Hudson
Chester ‘Sevens
Independence
Lecompton School Notes Highlights and Local Events
Ida Mae Richards returns to Lecompton High after illness. Trophy cases improvised in hall. Rebecca dinner honors school of instruction. High school board election set for April 9 afternoon. Norman Lasswell’s WREN broadcast ends abruptly due to harp dust. WC WCGU April meeting at Mrs. Brass home. program led by Mrs. Head. Messenger quiz hosted by Mrs. Barghman ends with a lunch. May first Wednesday meeting plans Mother’s Day program with music. Mr. N E Whipple and Mrs Lee host visit. Carl Peterson and family announce birth of son Jimmy Lee weighing seven pounds on March 31.
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Ida Mae Richards
Rebecca
School of Instruction
Norman Lasswell
Norman
Wren Station
Woman's Christian—Terggerance Union
Mary Brass
Gertrude Head
Te Pine
Mikesell
Ada Stone
Anna Barghman
Eunice Brass
Wm. Orr
Thelma Hemphill
Laughlin
Pauline Baughman
Head
Emma ‘Kreider
Sarah P. Baughman
Lillian
Anna Baughman
Cadwell
Adam Stone
Winnie Sehon
Tass
Amy Wadleigh
Kansas City
N. E. Whipple
Lee
Carl Peterson
Ottawa
Jimmy Lee
Peterson
Miss
Marguerite
Lecompton Women Elect New Methodist Aid Officers
Mrs Liz Carlson of Lecompton and Fats from Lecompton rural area attended a regular Method Ladies Aid meeting held in the Aid room last Thursday. New officers elected include vice president Me aa sce, treasurer Mary Holly, and chaplain Mrs Sarah. Plans for a future luncheon were approved with the goal of serving a community meal soon.
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Liz‘Carlson
Lecompton
Fats
Cenia
Thureday
Aa Sce
Min
al McClanahae
Cs Mary. Holly
Sarah
Jegenaerie
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