Fuad Dies and Egypt to be Ruled by Regents
Cairo and London reports announce King Fuad I’s death at 68 after a long illness. Crown Prince Farouk, age 16, will ascend under a regency until 18, with a three member council named by Fuad and sealed for opening by authorities. The death unsettles Anglo Egyptian relations amid ongoing negotiations and Mediterranean tensions.
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Cairo
Exyat
Fuad
Egypt
Farouk
England
Ali Pasha Maher
Wafd
Farbak
London
Crown
Fuad I
Kenny House
Kingston Hill
Royal Military Academy
Woolwich
King Farouk Aims at Wide Reading and Sports Fame
A large stone mansion houses a personal stall where the young king reads broadly and pursues hobbies. He is a stamp collector, amateur photographer, and versatile sportsman focusing on boxing swimming and polo. At 13 Fuad named him Prince of El Said reflecting early public duties and a staff member in England taught Arabic to keep his native tongue alive.
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Farouk
Fuad
Prince
el Said
Upper Egypt
England
Health Board Reelects Officers and Staff for New Year
The city board of health organized for the year in two special sessions on April 17 and 25. Officers re elected were A W Berger chairman A J Anderson vice chairman and W C Simons secretary. Board members include Prof F A Russell and John Selig Jr of the city council. Dr J M Mott was re elected superintendent of public health and city council approved reappointments of Leon Bauman sanitarian and inspector Ruby Fairbairn city health nurse and Erma McManus health office assistant.
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City Board of Health
A. W. Berger
A. J. Anderson
W. C. Simons
F. A. Russell
John Selig, Jr
City Council
Health Board
J. M. Mott
Leon Bauman
Ruby Fairbairn
Erma McManus
Campus Golf Course Opens On University Grounds
University students and faculty can play six holes on a campus course near the Rock Chalk cairn and Potter Lake. Greens are sand, fairways rough. first tee near the cairn, final hole over Potter Lake. Built largely by CSEP students and funded by the KU athletic department. Par totals 22 across holes with yardages 143 145 240 825 215.
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Rock Chalk Cairn
Potter Lake
CSEP
K. U. Athletic Department
Lawrence youth named state farmer in Kansas
Manhattan Kansas April 28 Pi Twenty five members of the Future Farmers of America were named state farmer at the annual state meeting last nightSelection of officers included John Dean Ottawa as president Arnold Lohmeyer Linn as vice president Robert Finch Lebanon as reporter and Arnold Sawyer South Haven as secretary Ten chapters listed as outstanding Shawnee Mission Mound City Washington Linn South Haven Lebanon Ottawa Lawrence Parker and Reading The state farmers named include Edward Berrie Winfield John C Dart Max Zook Newton Clayton David Silver Lake John Dean Francis Kemmerrer Newell Melcher Ottawa Thello Dodd Arnold Lohmeyer Loren Van Petten Linn Robert Finsh Lebanon Gilbert Gilges Lawrence Wayne Harper McDonald Harry Lightner Garden City John Thomas Neill Miltonvale Oscar W Norby Pratt Walter Oliver Harper Ernest Pannbacker Washington Lloyd Stamm Washington Ralph Perkins Howard Marvin Prins Shawnee Mission Arnold Sawyer South Haven Thomas Whitaker Reading Marion Arends Pardee Woods Bird ity
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Manhattan
Kan
Future Farmers of America
John Dean
Ottawa
Arnold Lohmeyer
Linn
Robert Finch
Lebanon
Arnold Sawyer
South Haven
Shawnee Mission
Mound City
Washington
Lawrence
Parker
Reading
Kansas high schools adopt debate question on government ownership
The Kansas High School Debating League's executive committee, with University of Kansas extension, adopts the resolution that all electric utilities should be governmentally owned and operated. A five-member coaches committee drafted the wording. KU extension library sets to prepare materials for next year debates, with full bibliography due in September. Berkeley builds a $1,297,000 aquatic park and yacht harbor.
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Kansas High School Debating League
University of Kansas Extension Department
K. U. Extension Library Service
Kansas
Smith warns Democrats may spurn him in 1936 campaign
Alfred E. Smith, Democratic 1928 presidential choice, cautions that he may not back the party in 1936. Speaking at an American Liberty League event in Washington, he warned that Democrats who oppose the administration can "take a walk." He is slated as a New York delegate at Philadelphia, where intra party rebels may rally to him, raising the prospect of a party clash and Smith potentially leading a faction.
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Associated Press
Alfred E. Smith
Washington
American Liberty League
Philadelphia
Smith
New York
Revival Meetings by Envoy and Mrs Jeffery at Salvation Army
Envoy and Mrs Jeffery plan a week long revival at the Salvation Army starting Wednesday April 29 at 8 pm. Jeffery, the blind evangelist, previously conducted a two week campaign, while the California Beach association leads a drive to preserve the coast's natural beauty. A San Diego county supervisor member demanded free haircuts and shaves for charity hospital patients. Insurance of 33 million dollars was written against risks on the San Francisco Oakland bridge.
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Jeffery
Salvation Army
California's
Coast Line
California Beach Association
Charity Hospital
San Diego County
San Francisco-Oakland Bridge
Famine and Earthquake Hit Chinese Provinces
Report from Chungking shows a powerful quake shaking Szechwan and Kansu areas amid a famine that may kill 10 to 30 million. Cannibalism, child selling, and violence surge as bands of armed men plunder towns. Communist incursions blamed for destruction of over 70 percent of settlements in Szechwan, intensifying the crisis.
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Chungking
Szechwan
China
Kansu
Tachienlu
Henan
Szechwan Province
Fairview Birthday Celebrated by Weaks Kin at 92
Reuben Weeks marked his ninety second birthday on Sunday with a houseful of relatives bringing baskets to share in the celebration. The cake was baked by his granddaughter Mrs Albert Jacobson. Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Weeks and son Edward of Belvoir Mr and Mrs Walter Keyser and son of Topeka Mrs Lulu Smith and sons of Baldwin Mr and Mrs Albert Jacobson of Overland Park Mr and Mrs Henry Rohe and family of (location cut off).
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Reuben Weeks
Albert Jacobson
Frank Weeks
Edward
Belvoir
Walter Keyser
Topeka
Lulu Smith
Baldwin
Overland Park
Henry Rohe
Puff the Brave Cat Tames Crocodile in Daring Feat
In a vivid scene Puff the cat outsmarts the great crocodile by leaping aside and gripping its jaws with a rope wrapped around them. The dramatic moment showcases Puff’s quick thinking and courage as onlookers gasp at the unlikely rescue. Names present include Mr and Mrs Weeks and Will Koehler among local visitors.
Tucker-isms greet delegates at 78th State Convention
Welcome to Lawrence as the Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs hosts its 78th annual state convention. The local BPW Club is praised for securing the event and handling arrangements, with hopes delegates return soon.
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Mary L. Goodsele
Fort Scott
Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Lawrence
Rumsey and Leary Families Host Sunday Visit
Dr and Mrs Fred Rumsey of Kansas City visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ernest Leary, sharing time and hospitality in a friendly social gathering.
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Fred Rumsey
Kansas City
Ernest Leary
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Franchot Tone
OLS President
Steln Furniture Co
New Eriksen Hall
Leland Teaford
Dickinson
Frank Capra
MR. Deeds
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The
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John Schiver
Rumsey Funeral Home
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Baxter
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Ann Loring
Monarch OF Theatres
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Shirley Temple
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