President Roosevelt Calls for Swift Works Relief Start
Washington April 29 President Roosevelt urged a broad mobilization of the 4.58 billion works relief program to run efficiently by autumn and to extend to 3,000 counties. He defended the program as a cure for enforced idleness and pressed for social security, banking reform, and utility holding company legislation while warning against waste and corruption.
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National PTA Congress Opens in Miami With Delegates
Nearly 1,000 delegates attend the opening session of the 39th National PTA Congress in Miami Florida on April 29 with over 900 delegates present to begin proceedings and discussions.
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Congress of Parents and Teachers backs food bill amendments fight
The Congress of Parents and Teachers urges the United States Senate to reject amendments to the Copeland food and drug measure and to pass the bill swiftly with strong consumer protections. The board fears the amendments would weaken the act while garnering support from its 1,727,603 members in the crime control movement.
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Obituary of William Warren Drake of Lecompton Kansas
William Warren Drake born Ohio October 27 1860 died April 26 1935 at his daughter’s home Lawrence Kansas aged 74 years five months and 29 days He lived in Indiana Kansas Western Nebraska and Lawrence He worked for A T and Santa Fe railroad for nineteen years and served as mail messenger eight years He married Frances F Fleener May 18 1898 and had six children Albert Freddie Winifred Dorothy Frances and Mary Surviving are three daughters Mrs HW C Hall Mrs T L Baughman and Mrs F J Moore one sister Waunita Neb three grandchildren Warren Billie Springer and Beverly Baughman Funeral services were conducted by Reverends Nathan H Huffman and H J Webster Burial was in Lecompton cemetery.
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Lecompton Cemetery
Stolen Harmony at Dickinson theater features Bernie and gangsters
A colorful road show in a Dickenson theater feature named Stolen Harmony stars Brn Bernie and Grace Bradley with a gang plot. George Raft, newly reformed, joins the troupe and helps free his friends from Bur rare outlaws who force performances in a Missouri hideout before a bold Omaha escape. The bandits are wiped out by police in front of a Nebraska station. new songs by Gordon and Ravels accompany the show.
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Frost Forecast Fails To End Severe Western Drought
Rain soaked eastern Kansas bringing streams and moist soil for pastures alfalfa and the spring potato crop in the Kaw Valley while western Kansas stayed mostly dry. Temperatures tonight may drop to 30s to 40s with clear skies aiding late April frost risks though vegetation is not yet vulnerable. Northeast Kansas received up to 1.16 inches in Horton and 1.10 inches in Horton. Topeka reported 0.71 inch, the heaviest since last November.
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Train Hits a Truck Escapes Injury Near Rail Yard
Wallace JF Stevens, a Cities Service warehouse agent, escaped injury when his tank truck was struck by a Santa Fe freight train in the railroad freight yards. Quick thinking enabled him to jump free as the vehicle sustained heavy damage and the incident halted yard operations.
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Man leaps from burning gasoline truck as train crashes
Stevens crossed near the freight depot and gasoline tanks as a train approached from behind the depot. He opened the cab door and jumped out just before impact. The train struck the truck, rolling it over and twisting the frame. The 440 gallon tank spilled only a few gallons due to automatic shutoffs.
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I took up this game to practice self control
A Border Cities Star line notes a novice golfer explaining his aim in taking up the game. He tells his caddy he pursued golf to train self discipline, and a remark suggests switching to caddying might suit him better.
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Old-Fashioned Runaway Opens England's Jubilee
London April 29 England's jubilee season opened with a runaway by King George's Windsor greys as they bolted past Park Lane into a bus and a coster's barrow. The royal coach survived with minor damage and no casualties, the king not aboard, with the coach returned to Buckingham Palace under its own power.
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Dickinson Theater Rehires Frank Barnes as Manager
Frank Barnes returns to Lawrence to manage the Dickinson theater after a two year interval marked by successful Hollywood premieres in several states. He resumes duties amid anticipation from local audiences.
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Barnes Returns to Lawrence in Old Job Revival
Barnes began his duties Saturday and will be joined by Mrs. Barnes in a few weeks. He previously staged the Hollywood Premier in Lawrence at the Dickinson, then toured eight states with a show. His recent venues included Iola and Independence, and while visiting Lawrence he accepted his former position again. He praised Lawrence as a fine city.
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Father of the Airmail Clyde Kelly Dies In Shooting
Former congressman Clyde Kelly aged 51 known as the Father of the Airmail died after a rifle accident in Punxsutawney Pennsylvania. He was wounded April 22 while cleaning a small rifle after returning from a frog hunting trip. Mrs. Kelly and others survived him.
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Local Holstein Show set for May 1 at Olathe
Douglas County Holstein Breeders prepare for the Black and White Show in Olathe with exhibitors A G Banks R C Welborn George Dews J B Wiggins Fred Reynolds and Arden Clawson taking part. A 312 foot government transport may be bought and anchored at Port Isabel Texas as a fishermen club HQ.
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J. B. Wiggins
Fred Reynolds
Arden Clawson
Port Isabel
Texas
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Athlete's Foot Cure Offered By Local Drug Co
A local drug firm advertises Brown's Lotion as a fast relief for athlete's foot and ring worm. The product promises to stop itching instantly and heal any case within fourteen days or money back. Bottles priced 60 cents and one dollar are sold by The Round Corner Drug Co.
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