Huge tax measure sent to Senate
Washington reports the House approved a 503 million tax bill by a 267 to 92 vote. Democrats largely backed the measure to fund farm relief and bonus costs, with Kansas reps Carlson, Guyer, Hope and Lambertson voting no. The measure tax on corporate income and dividends aims to raise funds and revise corporate taxation. It heads to the Senate where hearings begin, as Morgenthau testifies tomorrow.
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Washington
House
Burns
Kansas
Carlson
Guyer
Hope
Lambertson
Carpenter
Patterson
Rep
Houston
Jenkins
R.qhio
Senate
Finance Committee
Morgenthau
Democratic Committee
Roosevelt
Ways and Means Committee
Meeting of Poets Promises Kansas Society Events
The Poetry Society of Kansas holds its annual Lawrence gathering Friday and Saturday with a buffet hosted by Miss Florence L. Snow. Highlights include a 10:45 AM general session at Thayer museum on markets and publications, a Friday supper, a Saturday luncheon at K U Union, a sonnet talk by Miss Margaret Perkins Briggs, and an officers election at 3 PM followed by a dinner at the Colonial Tea room with guests Prof. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson.
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The
Poetry Society of Kansas
Lawrence
Florence L. Snow
Miss Snow
Helen Rhoda Hoones
J. N. Carmen
Thayer Museum
Kansas
K. U. Union
Margaret Perkins Briggs
Hutchinson
Helen McCarroll
E. M. Hopkins
K. U. English Department
Colonial Tea Room
W. H. Johnson
Kansas soil committee formed to administer new program
Washington Apr 29 The Kansas state soil committee will administer the new soil conservation program. Members include Roy Wilson of Hiawischa H A Prae wer of Claflin George Hollenbeak of Ingalls Henry Seidel of Glen Elder and Scott Kelsey of Topeka. The group will cooperate with state extension directors and with the AAA to carry out the program.
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Washington
Roy Wilson
Hiawischa
H. A. Praewer
Claflin
George Hollenbeak
Ingalls
Henry Seidel
Glen Elder
Scott Kelsey
Topeka
Kansas
AAA
Rain Drenches Northeastern Kansas Crops
Heaviest rains of the season drenched northeastern Kansas early today but spared the driest areas. Rain gauges showed one to two inches in the northeast with western and southern parts less affected. Meteorologist Flora predicted cooler weather after the showers and temperatures 70s to 75 tomorrow, with nights around 45 to 50 in the north.
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Topeka
Brouth
D. Flora
Flora
Kansas
Larned
Altho
Hungarian Police Report Nazi Plot Is Uncovered
Budapest reports a Nazi conspiracy to stage a putsch around May 1. Eighteen Hungarian Nazi leaders including Dr Zoltan Boszormenyi were arrested after raids. Police found 400 military uniforms at Boszormenyi's home and said sympathizers were ordered to Budapest to seize troops. Authorities say the plot was crushed. Regent Admiral Nicholas Horthy has governed since 1920 after the Bela Kun period.
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Budapest
Zoltan Boszermeny
Dr. Boszormeny
Dmiral
Nicholas Horthy
Hungary
Bela Kun
Lindberghs Leave France for England Amid Privacy Plea
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh depart Boulogne for Folkestone after six days in France marked by a privacy plea and crowds at a seaside town. They rode by car through villages unrecognized until today, then boarded a regular passenger ship to England as locals sought autographs.
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Boulogne
France
UPI
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
Here
Folkstone
Seer Ce
Roosevelt Leads Breckinridge in Philadelphia Primary
Roosevelt extends his large margin in Pennsylvania as returns from 47 percent of districts show 360,403 for Roosevelt and 19,839 for Breckinridge. In the Republican vote Borah, unopposed, gathers 219,995 from 35 percent of districts.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Henry Breckinridge
Breckinridge
William E. Borah
Borah
Stock Market Index Shows Mixed Readings
An index of 60 stocks stands at 57.3 with another reading around 58.8 from the prior day noted as verday. The data reflects fluctuating market activity without a clear directional trend.
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Verday
District meeting of Kansas Chamber of Commerce held
A district session of the Kansas Chamber of Commerce drew a sizable group from the first and second districts this afternoon at the Eldridge hotel. A round table discussion followed by a 6:30 dinner session featured A B Weaver presiding and focus on grass roots ideas for regional and state programs.
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A. & Weaver
Kansas Chamber of Commerce
Fecal
State Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge Hotel
A. B. Weaver
State Chamber
San Wilson Topeka
Wilson
KU awards Schott prize to two journalism majors
The Henry Schott prize in advertising at the University of Kansas is awarded to Donald Edwin Ames of Moline and John Malone of Leavenworth, both journalism majors and deemed notably promising in the newspaper field. Prof L N Flint announced the honor, noting the prize was established in 1928 by the late Mrs Frances Schott. Previous winners include Sewell Voran and Lawrence Mann, among others. Will continue Thursday.
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Henry Schott
Donald Edwin Ames
Moline
John Malone
Leavenworth
L. N. Flint
University of Kansas
Ames
Malone
Schott
Frances Schott
Kansas
Sewell Voran
Lawrence Mann
Harold Allen
James Patterson
Marion Beatty
Quentin Brown
Wesley Gordon
Inspection of University R O T C On Again Tomorrow
Federal inspection of the University of Kansas ROTC units continues Thursday under Col R H McMasters of Omaha corps area officer. Written examinations will comprise most of tomorrow's activity. This afternoon a regimental review of two battalions was held south of the Hill. The cadet corps was reviewed and inspected followed by a close order drill. Major P L Focardi Major E Mead and Major Fred D Wickham assisted in the inspection.
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University of Kansas R.O.T.C
R. H. McMasters
Omaha
War Department
McMasters
P. L. Focardi
Kansas City
E. ©. Mead
Topeka
Fred D. Wickham
Lawrence
Landon Attends Funeral of Dr. E. C. Morgan
Governor Alf M. Landon left Topeka to attend the funeral of Dr. E. C. Morgan in Clay Center. Morgan, a KU classmate, was Clay County Republican chairman and a World War II medical officer honored for bravery. He is survived by a widow and two daughters Peggy and Peggy Ann, both KU students.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
E. C. Morgan
Clay Center
Italian Column Rolls Toward Addis Ababa in 1936 Drive
From Dessye to Addis Ababa the Italian army advances in a vast motorized column. About 15 000 troops in over 1 000 trucks move along the imperial highway with artillery, motorcycles, cattle, and supplies, facing minimal Ethiopian opposition as foot troops reach ahead. Eritrean Askari enlistment grows as the campaign nears its goal within ten days.
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Associated Press
Dessye
Ethiopia
Asmara
Eritrea
Rio
Addis Ababa
Imperial Highway
Askari
Imperial Guard
Washburn Rural seniors cause uproar on Lawr ence Sneak Day
Twenty four Washburn Rural high school seniors and a sponsor were in Lawrence for Sneak Day when several youths tore up tulip beds in South Park. Police held them, bonds were set at ten dollars, and they were escorted out of town after a stern lecture from Park official Walter Palmateer. Several students’ names appeared. four left before formal listing. Separately, Wichita American Legion officials pressed KU to consider football relations with Wichita State University and other Kansas schools, discussing a long term policy and potential future games.
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Washburn Rural High Schoool
Topeka
South Park
Ydella Shaffer
Lawrence
Charles Edmondson
Park
Edmondson
William Hayter
Lilburn Dowers
John Ingalls
Massachusetts Street
Rer
University of Kansas
Wichita University
American Legion
Wichita
F. C. Allen
Adrian Lindsey
Fred Ellsworth
K. U
Dr. Allen
Hotel Eldridge
K. U.wichita A
Allen
K. U. Athletic Board
Kansas
Maurice Breidenthal
Kansas City
R. C. Moore
Frank T. Stockton
Kansas State College
George Haun
Legion
Henry Levitt
Henrys
Roger Alman
Thomas Hopkins
American Legion. Mr. Haun
Wichita U
Midwest
al Gebert
Notre Dame
Landon crowns Nellie Clark queen at apple blossom festival
Gov Alf Landon crowned high school senior Nellie Clark queen of the apple blossom festival before about 2000 as he fumbled the crown onto her head. Landon, accompanied by Mrs Landon, was introduced by State Senator A O Delaney after a high school musical program in Troy.
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Troy
Rav
Altho
Alf M. Landon
Nellie Clark
Topeka
Landon
Orchard Country
A. 0. Delaney
Robbery at Manhattan Frat Houses
An intruder robbed several fraternity houses in Manhattan Kansas early today and fled after threatening to shoot. The Alpha Tau Omega unit reported $25 stolen, Delta Tau Delta $12, and Kappa Sigma $1.50 remained. a witness Willard Van Sant alerted others as the intruder descended. A separate item notes Anna Sage the “woman in red” deported to Romania aboard the President Harding.
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Manhattan
Kan
Kappa Sigma
Willard Vansant
Alpha Tau Omega
Delta Tau Delta
New York
CPI
Anna Sage
John Dillinger
Chicago
Harding
Rumania
Hanna
Frigidaire
Adv
Pigeon Brings Message From Oklahoma Governor Marland
A carrier pigeon misrouted to Arkansas City, Kansas, carried a note from Governor E. W. Marland of Oklahoma to Lyman Burnett, a Shell refinery employee. The note, dated April 15, mentions sending Sam Houston 3rd as Marland's personal representative and apologizes for being unable to attend a celebration. Burnett will inform the governor the messenger went astray.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Lyman Burnett
Shell
Marland
Oklahoma
Burnett
C. K. Quinn
Dan Quill
San Antonio
Tex
Sam Houston
E. W. Marland
Kansas to Hold Diamond Jubilee Exposition in Wichita
Pi Kansas plans a diamond jubilee exposition October 7 to 17 in Wichita to celebrate 75 years of statehood. Walter Innes, board member, announced colorful pageantry re enacting Kansas history since 1861. Governor Alf Landon will visit Wichita May 15 to outline plans and invite other states.
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Wichita
Kan
Kansas
Walter Innes
The
Exposition Corporation
Innes
Alf M. Landon
Landon Wins Largest Write-In in Massachusetts Primary
Boston April 29 The CPI Governor Alf M Landon of Kansas had the largest Republican write in vote in Massachusetts presidential preference primary with 76 710 in London leading the field while Borah Hoover Knox and Vandenberg trailed The total vote turnout varied by city with about 30 000 Republicans voting in Boston and 10 000 in Springfield Only a fraction indicated their presidential choice and no delegate pledges bound the results Democrats elected 38 delegates Roosevelt supporters won 36 pledge tallies Unpledged winners were believed favorable to the President Massachusetts delegates were led by Senators Walsh Coolidge and Governor Curley with Adams Booth Martin and Treadway named as national leaders.
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Boston
CPI
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Massachusetts
Borah
Hoover
Knox
London
Vandenberg
Springfield
Altho
Landon
Col
Howe
Roosevelt
Edwin F. Parker
Landon For President Club
United States
Washington
Philadelphia
David I. Walsh
Marcus A. Coolidge
James M. Curley
Curley
Charles F. Adams
Navy
George F. Boooth
Worcester
U. S
Joseph W. Martin and
Allen T. Treadway
Hotel cuts rain incentive as measurable rain ends
Garden City Kansas April 29 After two nights of offering half price rooms to guests H E Sills hotel manager has decided to cancel the deal when measurable rain falls The offer would expire May 4 per his notice He hoped rain would come to spur lodging and meals free when an inch of rain fell
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Garden City
Kan
H. E. Sills
Sills
Retired minister dies in Ottawa Kansas
Ottawa Kansas April 29 retired Baptist minister and evangelist S E Stucker aged 69 died of heart disease at home after 66 years in the area. Surviving include his widow a son Gordon Stucker of Des Moines two daughters Mrs T J Dillon Des Moines and Mrs H G Rounds Ottawa a brother N E Stucker Ottawa and a sister Mrs J N Leeper Ottawa Funeral announced for Friday.
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Ottawa
Kan
Edwin S. Stucker
Gordon Stucker
Des Moines
T. J. Dillon
H. G. Rounds
N. E. Stucker
J. N. Leeper
Convention Ends with Happy School Days Banquet
Delegates at the eighteenth annual Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs elected Mrs. Mildred Etter of Coffeyville as state president and chose officers including Patricia Solander, Anna Samuelson, Hazel Warner, Evelyn Ford. District directors and next year’s Salina convention were set, with a playful banquet featuring school day costumes and readings by Patsy Creel and tap dances by Doris Jackson and Lois Sumner.
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Mildred Etter
Coffeyville
Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Crystal Room
Hotel
Eldridge
Patricia Solander
Osawatomie
Anna Samuelson
Manhattan
Hazel Warner
Arkansas City
Evelyn Ford
Topeka
Maude Sharp
Olathe
Isabel Yokum
Garnett
Myrtle Wykoff
Independence
Doris Standefer
Junction City
Dot McDaniel
Wichita
Manetta Heidman
Hays
Alice Lockhart
Hutchinson
Donna Lewis
Colby
Lola
Model of Washington landmarks on display at Spooner Thayer
A seven by four foot detailed display shows Washington D C with cherry trees along the Potomac. Created by Mrs F N Raymond the model features the Capitol Lincoln Memorial Washington Monument White House and the Mirror Pool in marble Lincoln Memorial is marble.
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Washington, D. C
Potomac
Spooner-Thayer Museum
F. N. Raymond
National Capitol
Lincoln Memorial
Washington Monument
White House
The
Mail
Mirror Pool
Washington
Browns Rally Fails as Athletics Take Second Straight Win
In Philadelphia the St. Louis Browns hit four ninth inning homers by Clift and Hemsley but the Athletics built an early lead to clinch their second straight victory. Other games saw the Yankees top Cleveland 6 to 1 as Lefty Gomez allowed three hits, and Detroit beat Washington 3 to 2 in a late rally. Chicago and Boston games were also noted with limited details.
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Philadelphia
St. Louis Browns
Clift
Hemsley
Athletics
St. Louis
OIE
Mahaffey
Meola
Knott
Jensley
Rhoades
Hayes
New York
Lefty Gomez
Indians
Yankees
Cleveland
Coo
Lee
Hudlin
Pytlak
Gomez
Dicker
Detroit
Washington
Oo Bridges
Cochrane
Appleton
Batton
Renis
Chicago
White Sox
Rick
Grove Sn Cramer
Soston
Kennedy
Evans
Weatt Ard
Big Len
Cubs
Frais
Brooklyn
Berres
Phelps
Hartnett
Pittsburgh
Davis
Walter
Wilson
Birkofer
Hoyt
Tising
Lucas
Todd
Hubbell
Danning
Mancuso
Parmelee
da Breton
Cynedmall
Lawrence High Band plans Cleveland trip for national contest
Neal M. Wherry announces final arrangements for Lawrence high school band to travel to Cleveland May 13 to 16 for the national band contest. 91 musicians, two chaperons, and several officials will ride special and regular trains with a special fare of 17.85 dollars.
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Lawrence High
Cleveland
Lawrence High School
Neal M. Wherry
Lawrence
Chicago
Rock Island
Nickel Plate Road
Des Moines
Iowa City
Iowa
Wherry
Olmstead
Woodwend
Municipal Auditorium
Municipal Stadium
Althe
Clarence E. Sawhill
Oliver Hobbs
C. G. Vermilion
H. L. Sutherland
Board of Education
Kidnaper of 10 Year Old Boy Is Sentenced Today
Allentown April 29 Richard D. Taylor a 44 year old Akron washing machine salesman was sentenced to 25 to 5 years in a penitentiary for kidnapping 10 year old Henry T Koch for a 26000 ransom. It was his first offense. Koch testified privately and escaped while the abductor sent a ransom note. Taylor lured the boy into a car Thursday and claimed to take him to see a Colt at the Koch farm. The boy was left bound and escaped near Allentown. Koch’s father is a department store executive.
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Allentown
Richard D. Taylor
Akron
Henry T. Koch
Koch Farm
Wands
Weather forecast unsettled tonight with showers Thursday
Kansas forecast calls for unsettled conditions tonight and Thursday with scattered showers or thunderstorms. East and south areas slightly cooler tonight. Morning outlook shows clear to partly cloudy skies in Wichita Arkansas City and Dodge City. Road conditions vary with dirt roads good except muddy at Topeka. Douglas County roads reported as good. Gas office records note temperatures and rainfall including April total. Posey’s report provides the data.
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Kansas
Wichita
Arkansas City
Dodge City
Topeka
Douglas
C. J. Posey
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Kansas Poetry Society
State Soil Committee
Mrs. Lindbergh
Chamber of Commerce
Bailey
Maurice L. Breidenthal
State Board of Directors
Security National Bank
Breidenthal
W. A. Bailey
Kansas City Kansan
Donald Ames
John M.alonette
Schott Prize
University R.O.T.C
Dr. E. C. Morgan
Hamilton
Washburn Rural High
Wichita American Legion
Big Landon
East
Garden City Hotel
Fred Logan
Memorial Hospital
Baldwin
Logan
North Sixth Street
Baldwin Junction
Mount Hope
Kansas Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
American Association
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