Huey Long Oppose Roosevelt As 1936 Nomination Looms
Washington Aug 18 Senator Long D La says he will run for the Democratic presidential nomination in 1936. If Roosevelt is renominated he would seek an independent bid unless a suitable Republican candidate appears. Long plans to enter state primaries and says he could win Louisiana Arkansas Texas Mississippi Georgia and Florida against Roosevelt. Republicans see his bid as potentially splitting liberal votes and assisting a GOP victory.
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Freezing bold plan draws legal challenge in Hollywood
Stephen Simkhovitch, 84, plans to endure refrigeration to test if certain diseases can be eliminated and if a human can be revived after icing. Dr. Ralph Willard will conduct the third rejuvenation experiment with a monkey revived after cooling, another died, while Los Angeles health officials warn of legal intervention.
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Los Angeles
No Prosecution Bar Not Shield for Kansans Liquor Dealers
Washington report states 1768 Kansans who paid an occupational tax as liquor dealers face potential federal prosecution. Commissioner Helvering notes state county attorneys and the attorney general may prosecute violations of Kansas laws. He counters Dr. Golden's claim that the Roosevelt administration breaks its promise to protect dry states.
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Knowledge Quiz From a History Page
A reader asks ten trivia questions: origins of cabinet titles, the term for a metal tie between plates, state of Baton Rouge William Kingd o was William Jon Clifford, author of Robinson Crusoe, the prison at Richmond during the Civil War, the large university in Ithaca New York, the introductory aria of an opera, the meaning of a grilite in architecture, and the country housing the Sea of Galilee.
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Lincoln mayor faces recall petition in August 13 action
Lincoln Nebraska August 13 Charles W Bryan longtime Lincoln mayor and Lincolnite faced a recall election bid. petitions circulated aiming to remove Bryan and place Ernest M Barr on the ballot. recall supporters reportedly gathered in a beer tavern tied to nonrenewed license. 5846 signatures required to trigger the recall.
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Model Home to Open Soon in West Hills Exhibition
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce building and trades council will open a six day model home exhibit at 6 Colonial Court Drive West Hills. The early American design house owned by Robert Haggart features two bedrooms and multiple rooms with interior finishing underway. Architect Thomas Larrick and contractor F A Preyer lead the project with Sweegas Plumbing Kennedy Electric and Bonnie Jackson as interior decorator.
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New Building Permits Issued In Willard Larkin District
Three new building permits issued by Willard Larkin within five days include J Neale Carman planning a one and a half story stone house at 1020 Maine street Excavation started yesterday at 2004 New Hampshire Street for a one story frame house by George Shaw and Miss Mary J Thomas rebuilding at 1712 Kentucky street plus a freight wreck cleanup at Bland Missouri after a Rock Island derailment killed Francis Moore Topeka announces plans to review Kansas National Guard at Camp Whitside Saturday A Lake View Methodist church social set for tomorrow night.
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Fruit on unaltered peach trees puzzles Lawrence nursery
Ince reports finding a plumlike nectarine fruit on several young peach trees at the Jackman nursery orchard. The fruit grows on the same limb opposite a peach, trees were not grafted or budded, and no explanation is offered. Front window display shows an example. Frank Dunkley shifts to commandant role at state institution while awaiting new commander. board appoints him temporarily. WILL PASS NEW FARM ACT
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Lemke Foresees Favorable Action On Farm Moratorium Bill
Washington August 18.71 Representative Lemke ND predicts passage before week end of a new farm moratorium after the house judiciary committee reported his bill. He says it would give debt‑battered farmers a three year breathing spell during which they must pay the rental value of their land.
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New Alcohol Control Bill Creates Independent Agency
Washington reports the senate approved a bill to establish a new alcohol control administration replacing the Schechter NRA framework. The measure removes the barrel sale provision while shifting the administration to an independent, fee-based commission, contrasting with the house version which placed it in the treasury.
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Hot weather eyed as readings rise in Kansas today
Upper 905 Topeka dispatch notes cooling breezes gave way to expected 100 degree heat in parts of Kansas as northwest areas remained hotter than southern plains. Light showers offered little relief while daylight declined. federal meteorologist S. D. Flora predicts heat may return briefly before fall weather sets in with highs in upper nineties to around 100 and overnight lows about 62 to 70.
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Briggs Die. Kansas Photo Pioneer Built $400,000 Firm
Zeno Briggs 55 died at Santa Barbara Calif after starting a small photo supply business in Atchison Kan in 1906 and growing it into a major firm that was sold to Eastman Kodak in 1929 Funeral services expected in Atchison early next week his widow survives
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Oklahoma oil theft charges filed against two Pon totoc men
Oklahoma City August 13 two Pontotoc county oil men J W Shaffer and Ed Raymond were charged with tapping a pipeline in an alleged theft of about 50 000 barrels of oil from the Oklahoma Pipeline company. Warrants for their arrest were mailed to the Pontotoc county sheriff from the sheriff's office.
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The Faithful Dog and the Faithful Heart
Archibald Rutledge recounts a tale of a dog perishing with a master’s lunch box in a turpentine forest fire, then argues that humans are equally faithful to their affections when focused on worthy aims. The piece contrasts loyalty with careless desires and cites Emerson on setting the heart wisely.
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Supreme Court orders Topeka to accept tax findings
Topeka, Aug. 13. Sedgwick county must accept or show cause by Sept 12 why it will not accept the state tax commission’s revised taxes on Wichita Beacon Publishing Co and Henry J. Allen. The county seeks $296,209.27 from the company and $144,571.50 from Allen. The commission reduced the figures to $9,431.30 and $7,987.50 respectively. The court issued a mandamus ordering county action or explanation. Then: Legislator Is Electrocuted in Ord Neb. State Rep Marion J. Cushing, a long time Republican, was electrocuted today near Ord. He was a farmer. details are unavailable.
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Ray Majors Dies in Kansas Prison Hospital
Ray Majors, 39, once a notorious Kansas bank robber and four time felon, died in the state prison hospital after two years of illness. Born in Texas, he had served multiple state prisons, was paroled then returned, and held a life term as an habitual criminal. His widow Mrs. C J Majors of Wichita survives.
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Wichita
Hoover Meets East Leaders Amid 1936 Campaign Talks
Former President Herbert Hoover con fers with party leaders in New York about the 1936 campaign. Col Theodore Roosevelt visits and says no candidacy discussions occurred. Others reported included Ogden Mills and ex Senator David Reed as Hoover aides listen to readers.
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Alabama Coach Hospitalized With Acute Arthritis
Frank Thomas, University of Alabama head football coach, entered a Chicago hospital today suffering from acute arthritis in the foot. The coach left for treatment after the team’s arrival earlier this week.
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Bilbo Attacks Huey Long In Mississippi Remarks
New Orleans August 13 UP Senator Odore Bilbo of Mississippi denounces Huey Long urging him to stay out of Mississippi while Long backs Paul B. Johnson in the Democratic primary. Bilbo calls Long’s support a calculated ploy and says Mississippi will not become a Louisiana province.
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