Political and labor debates roil American politics at length
The piece surveys labor strife within the American Federation of Labor and broader industrial relations. It critiques assumptions about capital and labor, cites Norman Thomas and Governor Landon, and notes political maneuvering in Kansas and Illinois. It mentions Chanute and other towns weighing tax free city status and reports on Alcatraz inmate Alvin Karpis and various political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor
American Federation of Labor
Norman Thomas
Landon
Alvin Karpis
Leavenworth
Alcatraz
Karpis
Pensacola Council Moves Against Mayor Over Landon Endorsement
Pensacola city council members voice sharp opinions and discuss removing the mayor after he announced support for Landon in the presidential race. The mayor defended his stance and issued a strong statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
Pensacola, Fla
Landon
Letters to the Editor allege vote counting in open room
Lawrence letters accuse polling places of counting ballots in the same room as voters. The writer cites Kansas law requiring a separate counting room and secrecy until polls close, saying authorities confirmed similar breaches in Lawrence and Kansas City. W. A. Dill notes privacy and legality concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal-World
Kansas
Lawrence
Toneka
University to Welcome Rev Edward Price as New Faculty
Old Home Town Price joins Staff Rev Edward Price as a faculty member at the University for the coming year. He will teach a course titled The Religious Teaching of the New Testament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Penchard
la Grange
Ind
Edward
J. C. Haberstroh
Carl Allen
Rothwell Banker
Muskogee
Okda
T. G. Fitch
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
In a humorous vignette a speaker laments buying his brother Tom's car and a wreck that caused family tension. Ma scolds Tom for the old purchase while Tom's wife blames the narrator for swindling him, highlighting mid-century rural family dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Callan
Tom
Publishers Syndicate
First Presbyterian church organist duties and social notes
At morning services Mrs. C. S. Straffon presides at the organ. Miss Dorothy Dinsmoor travels to Leavenworth for a short visit with Miss Dorothea Stahl and plans to attend a Citizens' Military Training Camp dance. Kathryn McFarland hosts a girls’ grub night on West Ninth Street, then a party to view Fascinating Youth at the Bowersock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
C. S. Straffon
Dorothy Dinsmoor
Leavenworth
Dorothea Stahl
Citizens
Kathryn McFarland
West Ninth Street
Bowersock
A Step Forward for Winey & Arnold Clothiers
A five year lease of the Walter's building was closed by Winey & Arnold with plans to remodel and refresh the store. The move marks progress for the Lawrence clothiers who started last year as neighbors and friends anticipate the expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter's
Winey & Arnold
The
Clothiers
Innes, Bailene & Hackman
Phil Ernst
Fischer
Mr. Winey
Mr. Arnold
Lawrence
F. H. Roberts
Arlene
Col
G. C. Bradley
Bradley
Eva Butler
W. F. Shaw
Kansas City
Shaw
C. E. Sutton
Pueblo
Colo
Otto Fischer
Ben Wilson
Colorado
B. H. Dale
Ottawa
Hannah Mitchell
Sioux City
Iowa
George Esterly
Cleveland
Ohio
National Dentist Association
Alfred Lawrence
M. H. Huey
Fort Riley
Lucy Wright
Margaret Perkins
F. W. Bushong
Kansas
Forties Era Heat Wave Prompts City Updates
Forties era notes from Friday August 7 report extreme heat with a 93 degree high noted by Chancellor Snow. Local residents and visitors are mentioned returning from vacations, concerts, and travels. A misadventure includes Arthur House dislocating an elbow while bicycling near Haskell. Community figures, visits, and trips to New York, Chicago, and other points are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberati
Opera House
Lawrence
Bell
Haskell Institute
Arthur House
Wilbur
May Gardner
Claremont Ranch
Clark County
Lewis Perry
Helen
C. C. LeSeur
New York
J. Gordon Gibb
Larned
Kan
Fred Morris
Kansas City
Rs. Morris
Sol Marks
St. Louis
Oscar Learnard
L. C. McIntire
Liverpool
Arthur Marks
Chicago
C. B. Spencer
Plans to Use Josh Lee as Democratic Senator Candidate
New York dispatch reports Democratic national chairman James A. Farley said Josh T. Lee, Oklahoma's gubernatorial candidate, would be a top speaker in the presidential campaign and that Democrats expect to carry Oklahoma. Anthony Kan site for federal building: treasury and postoffice committee back Badger Lumber Co property at Steadman and Blyoff. Howard E. Marchbanks, 48, Pittsburg surgeon and WWI medical corps veteran, dies. funeral set for Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
James A. Farley
Josh T. Lee
Oklahoma
Lee
Farley
Postoffice
Anthony Washington
The
Treasury
Treasury-Postoffice Committee
Badger Lumber Company
Anthony
Kan
Steadman Street
Blyoff
H. E. Marchbank
Pittsburg
Howard E. Marchbanks
American College of Surgeons
Marchbanks
Murder Tonight by Meynell In The Woods Kitchen Confrontation
Inspector Hylton holds a suspect in Nancy Featherstone’s house while she suspects Cate Shipley’s guilt in Burdett’s death. James White confronts Alice about infidelity in a tense dining room scene, clutching a knife as accusations flare. The confrontation ends with White’s threat and a grim implication of violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inspector Hylton
Nancy Featherstone
Nancy
Cate Shipley
Burdett
Hylton
White
Ume
Arthur Burdett
Nyeton
Buckley
Alice
Meynell
Rip Listens By Mary Graham Bonner
Rip the dog asks the fortune teller about his past and foes. The teller teases with far fetched scenes of planes and parachutes while naming the Gatumps and Puddle Muddlers as quirky rivals and a clever crow as the informant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
Mary Graham Bonner
Fortune Teller's Name Echoes in Tomorrow
Rip questions the fortune teller about himself and Christopher Columbus Crow. The teller assures with playful crowing that no one is finer than that crow as the scene hints at a forthcoming feature titled Fortune Teller's Name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
Rip
How's Your Health Cancer Prevention Opened by Dr Galdston
How's Your Health edited for the New York Academy of Medicine outlines cancer prevention steps. It stresses cleanliness of skin mouth and genital areas to avoid infections and calls for moderation in daily life including tobacco use and eating habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Academy of Medicine
Jago Galdston
Cancer Preventive Health Measures for Men and Women
The text outlines steps for cancer prevention including avoidance of alcohol abuse, regular bowel training, balanced sleep and exercise, yearly health examinations after age 35, and prompt reporting of lumps or persistent sores. It notes that most conditions are non malignant and early detection offers the best chances for cure with minimal discomfort and cost.
Tomorrow The Fan Problem: Flashes of Life in Brief
Short humorous clippings from Tomorrow The Fan recount sleep mishaps and odd animal incidents. Dennison and Portland items note shoes missing by a cow and a deer chasing a bobcat, while Des Moines reports a man sleeping through police discoveries after a five week walking event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Leo Smith
Statehouse
Fatal traffic hazard puzzled Joliet workmen
In Joliet a pavement-extension crew found William Benedel's house occupying the middle of the street. Benedel says he placed the home there after failing to complete payments on a lot he agreed to buy from Adolph Galas, creating a hazardous street obstruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
WPA
William Benedele
Benedel
Adolph Galas
Washington aD Washington aD By Preston Grover
The Interstate Commerce Commission set two cent rail fares and bus firms, many owned by railroads, cut their rates to match. Two months of quiet protests followed as rail lines kept pace with lower passenger costs. Courts may decide if railroads can be compelled to similar pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Grover Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Mississippi
Ohio
Supreme Court
Radio Programs Friday Evening Hourly Schedule
A dense program listing for Friday August 7 detailing station lineups KMBC WREN WDAF and WDAP with orchestras singers and special segments including Victor Bay's Orch Frank Farrell Boake Carter and Carol Dets. It notes upcoming broadcasts across KMBC WREN WDAF WDAP and other stations with multiple orchestras singers and public affairs features.
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Wren
WDAF
Roy Campbell
KMBC
Victor Bay
Orch
Frank Farrell
Boake Carter
Carol Dets
Joan Marsh
Irene Rich
Doris Wester
Frank Fay
Watts Tire
B.A. Rolfe
C. E. Hatfield
Tri
Great Lakes
Vivian Chiesa
Laurence McDaniel
WDAPF
Jack Randolph
WREX
SMO
Tony Russell
WDAP
Amos
Andy
KME
Rubinoff
Wiyrawford
Srey Ek Aaronson
Wes King
Repout
Vernice Orch
Sunisht
Perd
Ea Grenalers
Meredith Witeen
Dan Jattak
Ib Crs
Springuy —Horkery House Orch
Rob Crosby
WPAF
Mayfair Casino
Oren
Serenade
Ris
Cobusn
Pon Voorhees
Nehair
Sean
Minjer Bowes
Wrmiv
America Dances
KMEC
Wren—Goldman
Lound
Otis Skinner
WDAL
KMIC
Sincent
Lopez Orch
Win City
Stus
Shiauday
PsTeven
Sergica
Savazza
If Orchestra
Ilten Charles
Red Burr
Chopriatsky
KMLC
Muainight
Rates and travel shifts spark auto industry debate
Commission staff note that road rates are below compensatory levels and may draw travelers from long distance car use. Some rail and bus substitution could affect automobile demand, yet commissioners doubt significant impact on auto sales as most buyers seek cars for more than trips. Community notes record local shopping, visits, and social updates across Lawrence, Osage City, Baldwin, Centropolis, and Ottawa with multiple families and gatherings.
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Commission Stafl
Commission
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Washington
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Helvering
Kansas Highway Department
Telegraph
Chanute Tribune
Chanute
Iola Register
Tola
Peter
Paul
W. A. Dill
A. D. Weaver
Arthur
Long Island
New London
Onn
Josh Lee
Murder
Laurence W. Meynell
Hallo
Jimmy
James White
Marchester
Dennison
Ralph Ault
Ault
Turnabout Fuoree
S. C
W. H.ballard
Here
Portland
Ore
Earl Huff
Ochoco National Forest
Washington Ad
Erle Smith
Wren—Rubinoff
Biltmore
Melody Rendesvour
Wren—Ai Donahue
Sports Review
DAF
Chocoanut Grove Orch
KRMBC
Jim Garber
Fanzanares Orch
WDA
Rainbow Grill
Benny Goodman
Lotus Gardens
Wren—The King’s Jesters
Edile House
Granit Terrace
Fs Schreiler
WNR
Cherniayaky
Lou Flora
Elmer Wintermantle
Silo
Mary Sussaman
Osage City
Roy Baker
Emery Crawford
Thelma Shuler
Binns
Holmer Gibson
Marcelene
Charley Elm
Clark Clover
Hazel
June Chase
Joe Sassaman
Baptist Ladies Aid
Pearl Clark
Joe Sassamyan
Lewis Readeau
Betty
George Finch
Tie Scalptone
Bae
Pwoney
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