President Roosevelt Signs Hatch Bill in Tight Spot
The president signed the Hatch bill amid political pressure, noting it aligns with some aims but differs in approach from Senator Hatch. The measure bans intimidation and use of federal officials to influence elections, prohibits job for votes schemes, and bars soliciting relief funds for political purposes, though issues about government workers’ rights are not clearly addressed.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Hatch
New Mexico
United States Treasury
Associated Press
Costa Rica
United States
Great Britain
Japan
San Jose
Puntarenas
Pacific
Culebra Bay
Somoza
Nicaragua
la Barranca
Mitchel Field
Panama Canal
Weather Bureau Staff Expanded At Kansas City
The weather bureau in Kansas City will increase staff to twenty men and promise service improvements. The government acts on numerous complaints from the region and vows a more customer friendly product, while consumer dissatisfaction pressures progress.
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Weather Bureau
Kansas City
President Roosevelt Criticizes Congress Over Dead Spending Bill
Roosevelt says the failure to pass the spending bill harms industry, the unemployed, and taxpayers, and assigns responsibility for the act. The piece notes Congress finished the bill openly and reflects on political blame and debt limits, while mentioning Kansas cornhusking events near Lawrence on August 1.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Snowstorm Downed High Altitude Government Plane in Kansas
A government plane flying through the upper atmosphere encountered a snowstorm in western Kansas. The incident notes harsh weather, placing the craft at a high altitude, with the report hinting at broader climate commentary about Kansas offering diverse resort climates, albeit at a cost.
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Kansas
Choice on Hatch bill and new deal looms in debate
Washington debates the Hatch bill banning use of federal funds for politics alongside a new deal and a potential third term. The Kansas City mayor recall seeks to purge Pendergast ties amid voter apathy and political machine history. Frontiers show impassable borders as fascist and allied powers claim defenses. Harry Bridges deny being a communist in jest during deportation hearing, noted as long-time Pacific coast agitator.
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Kansas City
Pendergast
Harry Bridges
Communist Party
Bridges
Pacific
Atom center football shape noted in science view
Scientists tilt toward a football shaped center for the atom citing new theory. A joke on bread and wheat surplus suggests national waistline worries. Congress cut spending after scrapping the special bill while economy is praised. Kansas Governor Ratner says all political jobs are filled.
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al Wiitter
Congress
Ratner
Kansas
School Buses Bring Pupils to Abilene Reflector
Reports from across the state describe buses stalled to haul rural pupils to a school. Rivalry grows over streamlined buses and comfort with ideas like hostesses. The piece contrasts past days when children walked miles and faced punishment for lateness.
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Johnny
Heat records fall in Lawrence as July hits new highs
For three days Lawrence set heat records with 99 on Wednesday 111 yesterday and expected 111 again today Salina also hit 106 Eile a modern fountain goes in at Fritts Stowits drug store Family travels span weddings in Pittsburg Miss Ritter to New York City and plans to visit her brother G A Ritter Byron Sarvis departs for Beacon New York Mrs Carter sails to Minnesota Michigan and Canada for summer Miss Nace wed Miss Richards July 81 at Perry church. Isabel wed Julius L Bedynek July 81 in Berkeley California.
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Lawrence
Salina
Fritts-Stow-its
H. W. Hargiss
Shirley Nan and Clark
Pittsburg
Kan
Hargiss
Vetra Hargiss
Cassandra Ritter
New York City
G. A. Ritter
Byron Sarvis
Beacon
N. Y
F. I. Carter
Paints
Minnesota
Michigan
Canada
Ruth H. Nace
Fred H. Nace
Lecompton
George T. Richards
Methodist Parsonage
Perry
R. G. Gilpin
Warren S. Wood
Kalamazoo
Mich
Isabel
Julius L. Bedynek
Berkeley
Cal
Notable Visitors and Ship Arrivals Highlight Local Life
Forty years past, Miss Augusta Flintom visits Topeka with Miss Margaret Bear while Mrs H B Ober heads to Kansas City and Mrs J Wheeler with daughter heads to Denver. Charles W Grant of Chicago visits town briefly. The hospital ship Relief carrying Capt Adna G Clarke from Manila docks in San Francisco with Clarke showing marked improvement after travel from 110 to 150 pounds. Other wounded sailors aboard also improved. Miss Etta Estes returns from a three week visit in Blackwell Oklahoma.
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Augusta Flintom
Topeka
Margaret Bear
H. B. Ober
Kansas City
J. Wheeler
Denver
Charles W. Grant
Chicago
Adna G. Clarke
Manila
San Francisco
Clarke
Etta Estes
Blackwell
Okla
Costa Rica’s Democratic Stability at Risk Amid Turmoil
A Costa Rican crisis unfolds as Nazi influence and internal strife strain the government. Observers warn a revolution could loom if police overreach, with leadership split over Calderon Guardia and President Cortez amid rising living costs and external pressure from Germany and Japan.
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la Barranca
Japan
Costa Rica
Costa’ Rica
Leon Cortez
Calderon Guardia
Ricardo Jiminez
Jiminez
Cortez
Guardia
Rural areas ease drought impact with August rainfall
The Faria column notes good rains in August boost corn and sorghum yields in Douglas County. Alfalfa and wild hay benefit, silo work shifts to rain delays, and a local farmer repurposes a cistern into a trench silo. Irrigation plants draw interest from farmers, Sudan grass shows higher yield and protein when watered.
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Douglas County
Sudan
Quotes on courtesy defiance and democracy in wartime remarks
A collection of remarks from figures including Rep Gra ham Barden addressing a wage hour hearing, Chiang Kai Shek praising steadfast resolve, Admiral Yarnall about naval command, and Winthrop Al Grich urging militant defense of democracy. The statements touch on civility, loyalty, courage, and political unity.
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Winthrop W. al- Grich
The
Congress On Education For Democracy
Kansas tax laws under study in Topeka committee report
GPI A special taxation committee of the Kansas legislative council studies state tax laws for possible clarification revision and codification. The survey, authorized by the legislature with a $10 000 appropriation, aims to present a preliminary report to the legislative council in September.
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Topeka
GPI
Kansas Legislative Council
Kansas
Rolla W. Coleman
Legislative Council
Special name for sunburn and safe exposure tips
Dr Morris Fishbein explains erythema solare a sunburn term noting inflammation from ultraviolet rays varies from mild flush to blistering. He urges protection during healing and warns extensive burns may cause systemic symptoms. Sunlight therapy is given in controlled short sessions to avoid skin damage.
War and a Woman Serial Story Chap V
Linda Storm rushes home to her ailing father after a love conflict with George Cameron. Marcia King and Jimmy Cooper arrange a long drive to Mobile for Linda, while Linda endures fear and longing as she travels with Jimmy toward a uncertain reunion.
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Linda Storm
Marcia King
Ayer
Jimmy Cooper
Pensacola
George Cameron
Linda
Vie
Marcia
Mrs. King
Linda Murmhured
Mobile
Jimmy
Daddy
Sen
Goodby
Sweet
Oine
Soil Conservation Work Advances on CCC Camp Area Near Ottawa
Thirty nine farms in Northwest Franklin county totaling 7069 acres join the Soil Conservation Service under a July 1 1939 cooperative agreement. Planned rotations cover 3111 acres while 2382 acres will be contour tilled 985 acres to be strip cropped and 766 acres terrace construction. Completed work includes contour cultivation of 1540 acres 47000 feet of diversions 60 acres of tree planting 43 acres of shrubs and 5000 rods of fencing. Farm ponds will hold about 32 acre feet of water.
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CCC
Franklin County
Soil Conservation Service
Hale Parker
Ottawa
Kan
Fred Powers
Charles G. Smith
Fall Leaf Social Notices From Kansas City Region
Delene Bowen celebrated her birthday at grandparents’ home with relatives including Naxmond Bowen Jim Dyer and family Jim Vitt and others. Nearby visitors included Robert Schellack Wayne Vitt Viola Johnson Kenneth Ler and more. Audrey Ann born to Richard and Mrs Bryant. various family gatherings and travel noted across towns in Kansas and Oklahoma.
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Delene Bowen
Kansas City
Frank Vitt
Minnie Bowen
Naxmond Bowen
Weaver
Jim Dyer
Kansas Cit
Jim Vitt
Hesner
Robert Schellack
Wayne Yvitt
Viola Johnson
Kenneth Ler
Frank Schnenhsfer
Vincent
Mildeed Mack
Annie Jne Shirk
Jenna Smith
Delphe French
Harvey Schellack
Bartlesville
Oklo
Homer
Mrs. A. Steinbring
Radio Programs Parade Through Evening Schedule
A detailed listing of radio programs for Thursday evening August 3 featuring WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. Includes performances by Jimmy Allen Vicki Chase Rudy Vallee and Bob Burn with orchestras and shows from Major Bowes to Glen Miller and Johnny Presente, plus weather forecasts and late news segments. Local ads and household notices accompany artist and family visits.
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Wren One Joy
Jimmy Allen
Secred Af—Dance Cavaliers
Wren
Vicki Chase
MBC
Buddy Clark
WDAF
Rudy, Vallee
KMBC
Major Bowes
Toronto
EG Cola de Syorkshop
Bob Burn
Grant Park
Armchair Adventures
Gray Gordon
Andy
Fred Waring
Orch
Maineck
Wdaf—Easy Aces
EABC
Newacast
Ten Ay Owens
Joesche
Buck Rogers
Johnny
Raymond Paige
Death Valley
Grand Central Station
Guy Lomberdy
Kilik—Wren
Elieve
Elieva
Lincoln Orch
Glenn Miller
Amos 'N
Parker Family
Meadowbrook
WWREN
Tommy Dorsey
Nevacant
K. C
Minneapolis
Paradise
Orchestra
Ren
Webb
Harry Owena
Castle Farm
Lee Shelley
Carleg Sfolina
Moonbeams
Pedro de Leon
Bunny Berrigan
Benny Goodman
Muehiebach
Village Social Notes From Lawrence Topeka and Beyond
Villa Eden hosts and visitors from Topeka Lawrence and Kansas City fill weekend gatherings with family and club events. Names include Lamborn Pettengill Hughey Browning Pettengill and Pettengill families along with Mrs. Davenport Mrs. Hallenbeck and Mrs. Hughey. A Happy Hour club planning session and a schoolhouse social are set amid neighborhood visits. A separate item mentions Turtle Back Rock chained and dragged into place near Pineville Kentucky.
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Charles Lamborn
Ant ‘Audhter
Dorothy
Topeka
Wesley White Home
Fern Wilson
Lawrence
Wiliam Torneden
E Brock
Tatty Pettengill
W. E.pettengil
Obie
T. B. Davenport
Britton
Kansas City
Miss Britton
Loulabana
Thea
John Hughey
J. T. Hughes
Orville Ittughey
Emma Frye
Lula Trapp
Charles Hallenbeck
Browning
Charles Davidson
Rome
Mrov
Howard Quinlan
Basehor
Martha ‘Toyne
Lawrences
Kenneth
Florence Vitt
Arlene
Ruth Pettengill
Margie Hallenbeck
Fae 'Torneden
Are
Happy Hour Club
Biyrtle Martin
Kanaan City
Hughey
George Hailenbeck
Nate Pettengll
Harry Miller
Charles Hattenby
Arthur Hemphill
Eugene Breese
Orville Kitchey
Merrin Brock
Gardner
F. Parsons
Linwood
Mire
Anna Torneden
Anna Torneden and Mra. Fae Torneden
J.T. Hughey
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