Hugo Black Named for U S Supreme Court Appointment
Roosevelt named Senator Hugo Black of Alabama to the Supreme Court but immediate Senate confirmation was blocked by Burke and Johnson. The nomination, kept secret at first, sparked mixed reactions from labor leaders and lawmakers with further action postponed to tomorrow.
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Hugo Black
Alabama
Supreme Court
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D-Neb
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R-Calif
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Committee For Industrial Organization
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Cox
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House
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Stanley Reed
Justice Department
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Ashhurst
Judiciary Committee
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Chamber
Neely
D-W.va
Logan
D-Ky
Dieterich
McGill
Borah
Rida
Austin
Therby
Barkley
Altho Ashurst
Ambassadors Hope Lives Safe in China Amid Shanghai Tensions
Four powers including the United States, Britain, France, and Germany sent a joint note to Chinese and Japanese authorities urging safety for foreign lives and property in Shanghai. China rejects pulling troops from Shanghai, dispatches heavy redeployments, and communications to the city are severely delayed. The Hankow consul warns 270 Americans in Hopeh to return home.
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United States
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Kikungshan
Honan
Senators Split on Hugo Black Supreme Court Nomination
Washington observers report mixed reactions as Hugo Black faces confirmation. Labor leaders back the Alabama Democrat while several senators and representatives voice opposition or caution, citing partisanship and background concerns. Meanwhile Missionary Mat tie W. Burgess, 76, dies in India after five years of funded work.
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Wichita
Mattie W. Burgess
Bilaspur
Mies Burgess
The
Christian Church
Tragic Staten Island Tenement Collapse Kills Nineteen
In a violent storm three Staten Island tenements collapsed trapping residents beneath bricks and water. At least 19 killed, including children and a patrolman who died rescuing victims. many injured, with two visiting victims among the dead. Rescue teams and clergymen aided survivors through the night.
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Bayonne
Ne Je
Edward Gobin
St. Peter’s Church
Edward Jordan
Sacred Heart Church
Joseph Coral
Virgina Budnick
Thomas
Helen
Virginia
Francia Carsten
Louis Coral
Peter Fernandez
Mary Hurley
Patricia Hurley
Vinland fair dates set for September with School Day
Dates for the annual Vinland fair are September 23 to 25. School Day on September 25 invites neighboring schools to join a parade. Saturday features 4 H club livestock shows and home economics competitions for girls, with livestock and parade events announced after a board meeting.
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Impanel Jury To Try Wichita Beer Action
A Wichita court begins a second trial for William Leifheit on driving under the influence after a hung jury. The question is whether Kansas 3.2 beer can render a person drunk, with testimony focusing on intoxication rather than amount. Attorneys expect a state supreme court ruling on the beer’s status.
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Kansas
William Leifheit
Harold Irwin
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Leifheit
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State Supreme Court
Pledge to Action on Farm Legislation and Loans
Washington reports Secretary Wallace signaled he could back commodity loans for this year if Congress agrees to pursue general farm legislation next session. Senator Bilbo urged making farm legislation the first order of business and a Senate committee meeting was held behind closed doors to plan loan directives. Roosevelt also expressed displeasure with refined sugar shipment restrictions from Puerto Rico and Hawaii amid a proposed freeze on continental refiners' production.
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D-8.c
Wallace
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D-Miss
Allace
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Harrison
D.-Miss
Senate Finance Committee
Puerto Rico
Hawaii
Weather Becomes Warmer across Kansas Forecast
Partly cloudy and warmer conditions expected in Kansas with highs near 100 degrees and cool nights in the 65 to 70 range. States Elkhart and Fort Scott reached 102 degrees Wednesday while towns like McPherson and Hor ons logged low 60s to 70s. Rainfall reported in Wichita and other areas. several towns recorded varying sums in the last 24 hours. Stafford oil well test underway in Stafford county as No. 2 Fitzgerald shows oil in siliceous lime from 4128 to 4132 feet extending the St Johns pool westward.
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Horons
Wichita
Ellis
Hutchinson
Stafford
Ken
Lpi
Fitzgerald
Stanolind Oil & Gas Company
Amerada Petroleum Corporation
St. Johns Pool
Stafford County
Stock Market Index Rises to 69.8 for 60 Stocks
The average of 60 stocks stood at 69.8, up from yesterday’s 69.4. Details mention Ford Service and Hamilton at 702 Vermont Avenue, with Adv noted.
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Hamilton
State Tax Commission Seeks Solve Token Surplus Problem
Topeka August 12 The state tax commission aims to end sales tax token surpluses held by area merchants notably theaters in Parsons. Chairman W G Fink says local exchanges via chambers or civic bodies could balance token needs and shortages, treating widespread surpluses as a state issue.
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Cut Student Aid in Kansas Colleges for 1937-38
Topeka reports student aid in Kansas colleges for 1937-38 based on 8 percent of enrollment, down from 12 percent. Forms were mailed to 45 colleges for needs certification. no 50 percent extra funds expected for drought areas. KU's student workers drop from about 700 to 270. 800+ applications received at CSEP, with aid now based on need.
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Kansas
Don Seals
NYA
Seals
Washington
University of Kansas
K. U
CSEP
the Hill
Amond Nichols
Cattle Poisoned on Fuhs Farm by Sudan Grass
Sudan grass poison killed seven cattle at the Charles Fuhs farm yesterday. A quick veterinarian response saved three more. Two cattle belonged to Fuhs, two to Carl Perkins, and three to other owners. Vets say cane family plants such as Sudan grass cause poisoning when stunted, producing prussic acid.
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Carl Perkins
Budget hearing Monday urged by Ed Harvey in Douglas County
Ed Harvey of the Douglas County Taxpayers League urges county taxpayers to attend the budget hearing at the courthouse next Monday at 10 am. The proposed budget details have limited circulation this year, leaving many taxpayers unaware of planned expenditures by the commissioners for the coming year.
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Ed Harvey
Douglas County Taxpayers League
Four Drown In River After Ohio Collision
A fishing party on the Ohio river near Kenova West Virginia was struck by another boat late last night. Four people drowned while another swimmer survived. Victims included Harrison Johnson 25 and his children Harold 12 and Betty 10 all of Kenova and La Lucy 18 of Laurel Creek Kentucky. Elza Rakes 16 of Kenova escaped by swimming to shore.
Shanghai braces as Japanese troops surge into city
Japanese forces move to battle positions along Shanghai’s international settlement with 5 000 to 8 000 sailors amid 21 warships. Chinese troops flood in as foreign fleets stand by, refugees flood the streets, and a so called peace conference fails to resolve the crisis. United States 1 050 Marines and 21 foreign ships prepare to shield civilians.
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United States
International Settlement
U. S
Chapeai
Kiangwan
K U Students Join Spanish Loyalist Army in War
Kenneth Graeber of Lawrence and Don Henry of Dodge City, KU students, have joined the Spanish loyalist army. Graeber reports being stationed at Albacete inland from Valencia, while Henry writes he enlisted with about 500 students during a tour of France and will report to Madrid this week. Ed Henry says his son has never fired a gun.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
Don Henry
Dodge City
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Albacete
Valencia
Henry
France
Madrid
Ed Henry
Senate delays anti lynching bill to January special order
Washington reports the Wagner Van Nuys anti lynching bill was postponed by the senate today under a Jan special order arrangement. An agreement among supporters and opponents sets the measure for consideration after crop control legislation with no record vote, aiding possible adjournment next week. Southern filibusters and ongoing floor speeches marked the session as leaders maneuvered to avoid delaying the broader legislative program.
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Senate approves helium bill to govern Girdler properties
The senate approved 36 to 26 a bill authorizing government purchase of Girdler helium interests in Kansas and Colorado. It would create a U S helium monopoly, allow export sales, and set a price by a three member board while permitting nationalization of new discoveries. Senator Barkley said Girdler has about 750000 invested and federal field near Amarillo has captured the main market.
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Kansas banks report show 36 not liquidated since 1919
Topeka August 12. State Bank Commissioner Elwood M Brooks notes that of Kansas banks and trust companies failing since May 1919 only 36 are not now completely liquidated. He commends Cheries W Johnson, former general receiver for failed state banks, who recently resigned to enter banking. Brooks adds no bank failed in Kansas since July 27 1936.
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Elwood M. Brooks
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Kansas
Interview Relief Clients County Leaders OK Bills at Meeting
County commissioners spent most of their session allowing bills and conducting interviews with relief clients. A hearing on the proposed 1937 county budget is set for next Monday, August 16, at the county clerk's office in the courthouse. The board will reconvene on September 6.
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Huxman Visits Hutchinson After Addressing Halstead Picnic
Governor Walter A. Huxman visited his hometown Hutchinson Kansas last night and watched the Hutchinson Western Association team defeat Springfield after addressing an old settlers picnic at Halstead. The gas office thermometer read 90 degrees at 3 PM with a high of 91 degrees earlier.
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Halstead
County Teachers to Hold Institute in Douglas County
The annual Douglas County Normal Institute for county school teachers runs five days starting Monday August 23 at Liberty Memorial high school. Faculty includes Maude Ellsworth Ruth Kittle Ruby Fairbairn and Gilmore Nichols with sessions on art penmanship first aid health and music. A dance dinner at Eldridge hotel Thursday aug 26 tops the week alongside talks by Dr E K Musson. Certificates registrations and meetings for new and renewing teachers are scheduled daily including a party Wednesday and a general discussion Friday morning.
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Harold Fisher
Liberty Memorial High School
Maude Ellsworth
Lawrence Public Schools
Ruth Kittle
Topeka
Ruby Fairbairn
Red Cross
Gilmore Nichols
Eudora
Missworth
Miss Kittle
Miss, Fairbairn
Nichols
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
E. K. Musson
State Board of Health
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Miss Mittle
See Sere Besses
Riday
Penaia
Picnic in Progress at Douglas County CPA Event
The Douglas County C P A picnic is under way at Holcom's grove with a 2:30 Belvoir versus Berryton baseball game and a county lodge softball match. Afternoon features include musical numbers and speeches, a 6:15 game between ICCF girls and a Topeka girls team, followed by a multi hour dance.
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C.P.A
Holcom’s Grove
Belvoir
Berryton
1.C.C.F
Topeka
Farmers Receive 28000 Pounds of Poison Bait
Twenty eight thousand pounds of poison grasshopper bait were distributed yesterday in eastern Douglas county. Distribution continues today at Globe Lecompton Stull Lone Star Pleasant Grove and Lawrence. The bait is given free to farmers through the county commissioners NYA Farm Bureau and the federal government.
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Globe
Lecompton
Stull
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NYA
Farm Bureau
Seed Loans to Farmers Start Tomorrow. Details Announced
Seed loans to farmers begin tomorrow with weekly Fridays and Saturdays. The Farm Bureau announces loans issued at the Farm Bureau office on the basis of $2 per acre for seed, or $2.50 per acre for fuel and feed. Borrowers may obtain up to $200 with 4 percent interest.
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Farm Bureau
Weather forecast for Kansas cities and roads
Partly cloudy tonight and Friday with warmer Friday. Morning conditions show rain in Kansas City and cloudy skies in Salina and Wichita. Dirt roads are reported as good. Temperatures from the Gas Office record note 7 p.m. yesterday, 7 a.m. today, noon today, with yesterday's maximum and today's minimum partly shown.
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