Opposition to Black appointment to Supreme Court
Backed by concerns over the nominee’s record and opposition to a feared six‑seat court packing plan. Critics cite meager judicial experience, past inquisitorial tactics, and suspected ties to a secret terroristic group, urging the Senate to carefully evaluate Roosevelt’s first Supreme Court pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Senator Black
Supreme Kangaroo Court
Justice van Devanter
Black
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Supreme Bench
Signs of WPA projects dot Missouri river valley trip
A Lawrence traveler recalls extensive WPA work along the Missouri river valley from South Dakota to Lawrence. Roads lakes schools parks and even a University of Nebraska recreation building boast official signs. The piece warns maintenance costs will attach to communities once the free money ends and notes abundant private farming success nearby in corn country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Missouri River Valley
South Dakota
University of Nebraska
Douglas County
America
Missouri River
Kaw valley crops endure drought and eventual hope
A Kansas region report notes the Kaw valley suffers from scarce rain while other areas gain moisture. James A. Mills reports Japanese concern over China war, with taxes and debt looming for citizens. A cantaloupe salesman quips about buyers critiquing fruit ripeness. editorials remark on the habit of small nations sparking conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Mills
Associated Press
China
Mills
Pummil’s Electric Stock Prod Gains Endorsements
Kansas inventor L. C. Pummil of Newton develops an electric stock prod to move animals in rail cars and trucks. The device, with a storage battery powered pole, calms or raises animals instantly, replacing dangerous hand methods. Railroads and humane societies endorse it as humane and effective, claiming it among the first of its kind on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Newton Kansan
L. C. Pummil
Newton
Pummil
Humane Societies
Willy Nilly Delivers Traffic Lessons For Puddle Muddlers
The playful tale follows Christopher and the Puddle Muddlers as they search for a stranger after rain. Willy Nilly offers to remove earth worms and grubs in a garden to prepare for a traffic lessons course, set to begin after breakfast tomorrow at his house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thad
Christopher
Willy Nilly
Are Viruses Alive or Nonliving Wonders
The piece notes that while medical dictionaries label viruses as living disease agents, recent studies classify some plant and an animal virus as non living. This raises a central question about the true nature of viruses and the implications once the definition is settled.
Living germs and crystals spark debate on disease causation
A discussion contrasts living disease organisms with nonliving factors like heavy metals and toxins. It notes a single germ can multiply to cause illness, while crystals reproduce without life, and raises questions about how ultra tiny viruses grow. Then shifts to crude oil production data showing weekly U S output up 41 882 barrels daily to 3 710 491 with state and regional changes across Oklahoma Texas Louisiana California and Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iman
Tulsa
Okla
United States
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Texas
Louisina
California
Kansas
Rocky Mountain
Local Highlights Include Trips and Reunions Across States
Lawrence residents and families report motor trips to Indiana Illinois Vermont and Canada. Names include Walter Rigdon May Rublee Dorcas Rublee A W Berger Carl Eriksen Harold D Smith Walter Mayer Dr Jasper Mayer and Ruth King with multiple visits in Kansas City Detroit Flint and Los Angeles. Luz of reunions Odd Fellows and a hotel demolition are noted along with Lindbergh airport visit and a local concert by Nadine Cox Milliken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetta Street
Lawrence
Kansans
Carera
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
West 44Th St
Chicago
North Michigan Ava
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Kansas City
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Star Blog
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Kansas
Jesus Christ
John
Walter Rigdon
Jonathan Rigdon
Effingham
Kan
Indiana
Illinois
Rigdon
Ind
Mr. Rigdon
May Rublee
Dorcas Rublee
Vermont
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Quebec
Canada
A. W. Berger
Carl
Conrad Kerulf Eriksen
Salt Lake City
Harold D. Smith
Baby
Mich
Marquis Huffman
Walter C. Mayer
Flint
Mayer
Smith
Jasper Mayer
Los Anggeles
Calif
Lasky Players Company
Rossville
Ozarks
Odd Fellows Resort
R. O. Burcert
Gerhart Planz
Williard Morgan
John Morgan
C. Curd
J. B. Wilson
Frances
Ellen
F. B. Dodds
Mr. Frantz
Frantz
Eldridge
Basil Green
Republicans Organize Douglas County Central Committee
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence on August seventeen the Douglas County Republican Central Committee reorganized in Merchants Association rooms. Clarence Hall reelected chairman with officers L H Petefish C E Beeks J H Hamig and J H Mitchell. Regulars from Fort Riley expected in Lawrence tomorrow to form the nucleus of a larger maneuvering army at Woodland Park. Five fined for depot loitering. C P A picnic at Eudora drew 2000 to 3000 people amid showers. Socials include thimble party for Miss Letha Edmonds and a line party to Nickle. several locals and visitors noted with social hosting and trips to Colorado. Prof J N Van der Vries returns to Lawrence after Thanksgiving absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Republican Central Committee
Merchants Association
Clarence
Hall
L. H. Petefish
C. E. Beeks
J. H. Hamig
J. H. Mitchell
Red” Army
Lawrence
Fort Riley
Topeka
Perry
Woodland Park
Charles P. Hatfield
Thirteenth
Merriam
Kan
Eudora
A. L. Miller
J. L. Brady
C. A. Smart
W. H. Johnson
Scott
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
Colo
Jean Smith l
Kentucky Street
Letha Edmonds
Byron Parcell
Edne Hyer
Marjorie Kennedy
Ruth
Nellie Buchanan
Marie Buchanan
Kansas City
Forty Years Ago Items From Lawrence August 17
Fort dancers and residents are listed returning travelers and visitors from Excelsior Springs Indianapolis and Colorado. A birthday party for Gertrude Bell gathers relatives and friends at her home. Local civic notes include gas company job change Will Penfield joining the Gas Co. and Santa Fe paint car arrival to repaint the water tank. Marriage licenses issued to Ira Scroghan Emma Bradley and C O Bowman Alice Gleason. Streetcar line to extend to the Douglas County Fairgrounds promises easier access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Sears
Washington
Sam McCurdy
Excelsior Springs
Joseph Mendenhall
J. W. Robertson
D. W. McQuiston
Indianapolis
Y.P.40
C. J. Simmons
Colorado
W. C. Spangler
Lawrence
Ely Moore
Little Gertrude Bell
Emma
Eva King
Artie
Zola
Leslie Harris
Nellie
Frances Lewis
May Frye
Gertrude
Charlie Bell
Sylvia Siler
Daisy Carlson
Vic Kuhn
Will Penfield
Gas Company
Dr. Quayle
Independence Avenue Methodist Church
Kansas City
Evanston, Ilinois
Fair Grounds
Douglas County
Ira J. Scrogham
Emma B. Bradley
C. O. Bowman
Holling
Alice Gleason
Pleasant Grove
Santa Fe
Hy Ie
Dark Ships and a Crook In Baltimore Night
Neill, a young federal agent on vacation in Baltimore, clashes with Janet over Fanning a stylish but suspect man. Neill suspects Fanning of crime, uncovers Janet’s warning network, and learns from Eyster a drifting figure with no home or clear purpose. The tension builds as Neill seeks concrete evidence while safeguarding Janet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil
Janet
Eyster
Neill
Mr. Eyster
Baltimore
Fanning
Hulbert Footmer
Fanning the Gray Little Man in a Baltimore Hotel
Neill hunts for facts about Prescott Fanning as he questions hoteliers and a sharp bellboy in the Lord Baltimore. A gray, repellent visitor named Eyster hints Fanning’s danger to a young man, revealing Fanning’s charm with town residents but a noted cruelty to women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fanning
Neill
Mr. Bromley
Green Spring Valley
Baltimore
Lord Baltimore
Neil
Prescott Fanning
Mr. Fanning
Jte
Eyster
David Eyster
Walter Patton
Evater
Flashes of Life: Penny Count Shoots Down Wedding Plans
AP edited brief from Fort Wayne Indiana reports a would be groom offered pennies for a marriage license while the bride produced a counteroffer of a coin. The scene ends with a lighthearted quip about bargain day as plans stumble. Another note from New York mentions police discovering wine and a court case over liquor rules. A Montana nugget tale describes gold in a chicken’s gizzard as poultrymen chase gold rush fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated
Fort Wayne
Ind
Thelma Smith
Miss Smith
New York
CPI
Alexander Reiner
Reiner
Decker Sells Market to Begin Navajo Education Work
A. I. Decker, operator of the West Hills market for two years, has sold the business to pursue educational work at the Navajo Indian reservation near Winslow, Arizona. He left for Arizona last Sunday to survey his new job. Mrs. Decker plans to depart soon. Decker previously served as superintendent of schools at Coffeyville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. I. Decker
West Hills
Winslow
Ariz
Decker
Arizona
Oak Ridge Community Notes Reflect Local Social Activities
C P A members from the neighborhood attended the county picnic at Holcomb's Grove last Thursday afternoon and evening. Dorothy Speicher spent Thursday with her mother Mrs Harley Armstrong and hosted Farm Bureau gathering with Miss Mildred Leonhard. Leonhard family guests visited Pittsburg. Lizzie Brown, improving after five months illness, resides with a daughter in Gary Indiana. Katie Toms chaired Knowledge Hill club and Midland rural club gathering. Ruby Leonhard hosted guests for Lovetta Hill, nursing student in Kansas City. August programs are suspended. many guests attended. H G Van Neste and husband attended the funeral of Miss Stella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Dicnic
Holcomb’s Grove
Dorothy Speicher
Harley Armstrong
Farm Bureau
Pittsburg
Lizzie Brown
Gary
Ind
Katie Toms
Knowledge Hill Community Club
Murphy
Ruby Leonhard
Glenna Davie
Sunper
Lovetta Hill
Kansas City
Midland Rural Club
H. G. van Neste
Stella
Farm News and Community Notices from Farm Bureau Meeting
Local residents attend farm bureau gathering and institute preparations begin September six. Social visits include Mae Phenicie's Reno services at the home of Robert Frederick, with family in Randolph Utah and Donald Frederick. Kingston area activities feature electrical work at Oakridge schoolhouse, Lawrence visits, and a Kansas City airport outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Phenicie
Reno
Robert
Stord
Frederick
Mr. Norris
Randolph
Utah
Donald Frederick
Tmo Ward
F. + Janes me
Institute
Farm Bures
Ross Pine
Wilbur Collins
Oakridge
Archie Miller
Lawrence
C. Miller
Pearl Schooley
S. M. Dolan
H. G. van Neste
Excelsior Springs
Kansas City
TWA
Marie Riley
Ralph Kampschroeder
Moens
Age Park
H. Weeks
Wilma Weeks
Ralph Johnson
Harold Edmonds
McLoath
Charlie Riley
Dale Thomas
Elmer Hicks
Charlie Hicks
Jessie Hicks
Linwood
Big Springs Social Roundup Hosts Many Topeka Guests
Mrs W B Glann hosted a Thursday club meeting with Mr and Mrs W L Jury Mrs Camp and daughter Betty Lou Mrs Sam Cramer Mrs Mabel Stillner and daughter Jean Louise Mrs Jess Smeiser Mrs Mary Puett and daughter Charlotte and granddaughter Ann Rickenbacher Mrs Jessie Smith Mrs Silvina Kelly and children Bobby and Lucille Mrs Dave Binkley and children Darrel Dean and Barbara and Mrs Charlie Johnston all from Topeka Also Ruth Bertschinger honored for birthday with guests Helen Brown Edna Mae Horton Frances Brown Elsie Kellogg Kathryn Wagstaff Alma Henry George Wagstaff Mr and Mrs Clyde Milliken and Mrs Tarner Virginia Jo Wymer of Lawrence visiting Porgy Brooke Miss Wilma Glenn returned from Minneapolis Visit Mrs George Herschel and son George Edward of Topeka with Glenn family Fire at Howard Shields home extinguished by neighbors. kitchen curtains burned and walls damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Glann
W. L. Jury
Camp
Betty Lou
Sam Cramer
Mabel Stillner
Jean Louise
Jess Smeiser
Mary Puett
Charlotte
Ann Rickenbacher
Jessie Smith
Silvina Kelly
Bobby
Lucille
Dave Binkley
Darrel Dean
Babara
Charlie Johnston
Topeka
Ben Kellogg
Johnnie
George Herschel
Sarene
Iona
George Edward
Oliva Fulton
Ruth Bertschinger
Helen Brown
Edna Mae Horton
Frances Brown
Elsie Kellogg
Kathryn Wagstaff
Alma Henry
George Wagstaff
Clyde Milliken
Tarner
Virginia Jo Wymer
Lawrence
Porgy Brooke
Wilma Glenn
Emily Laswell
Minneapolis
Minn
W. B. Glenn
Howard Shields
Howard Lynn
Wesley Tyson
Big Springs
Willace
St. Francis Hospital
Albert
Julia Boursaw
Seward Roberts
J. F. Wright
George Kreipe
Grove
Rebecca Duncan
Overstreet
Enid
Okla
Andy Overstreet
Albert Kreipe
Sam Painter
Gene Painter
Buell Painter
George Painter
Gordon
Howard Hall
Tom Anderson
Evening radio dances and family picnic notes
A long broadcast schedule lists many stations and orchestras for Tuesday and Wednesday August evenings, with acts by WREN WDAF KMBC WDAF and others. The excerpt mentions a basket dinner at 6 o'clock and a barbecue style sausage roast as the main feature of the evening's entertainments, involving Mr and Mrs Fred Wulfkuhle and family, Fred Miller Kathryn Denning and C W Bour_saw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren
Ashburn
Brattey
RogiSvailers
WDAF
Xavier Cugat
Orch
EMBC
Eris Smith
Irena Beasley
Carlos Molina
Fe Embc
Roger Pryor
Eitch
Gardens Orch
J. C. O'Mahoney
Bert Block
Bportentiue Starr
Marvin Frederick
Frankie Master
Rusaian Rha
Kaibc
Eddie Howe
KMBC
Don Chiesta
Paul Sabin
AI Vierra
Charley Engel
EABC
Wren—Ashburn
Bratton
Jay Freeman
Salinaky
Borks Carter
Dance Cavaliers
Christine Johnson
Roy Shield
Kmbc—Cavalcade of Music
Mary Smalls
Ked Murray
Wayne Kings
NEC
Komippour
Kmbc—Kostelanter
Orel
Town Hall
Beauty Box
Elza Schallert
KMBEC
Gang Busters
Joan Edwarts
KMBBC
del Casino
NBC
Chas. M. Hay
Jimmy Kemper
Amos
Andy
Claremont Ian Orch
Tommy Dorsey
Erle Smith
Beverly Hills
Victor Arden
K3mbc
Freddie Rich
Matt Kenny
Paul Whiteman
H. Middleman
Jack Starr
Grand Terrace
Bart Yardley
WWREN
Endie Varros
Nosturne
Eddie Hould
Leonard Keller
Horace Henderson
la Salle
Congress
EXMBC
Fred Wulfkuhle
Freda
Letha
Fred Miller
Kathryn Denning
C. W. Bour
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THE
World Company
W.C. Simons
J. W. Murray
Boney Simons
Businexs
Kaw Valley
Omsha World-Herald
Buffalo Evening News
Sen Ou
Mary Graham Bonner
Top Notch
Rip
Christopher Columbus
New York Academy of Medicine
Iago Galdst
Lindbergh
K. C
Charles A. Lindbergh
Guggenheim Fund For the Promotion of Aeronautics
Wichita
Mary Esther Rutter
Carlton Harnden
A. R. Kennedy
Ralph M. King
Dighton
E. D. Pence
Julia Johnson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Pascal Popplewell
Arkansas
I. C. Stevenson
Pennsylvania
Mr. Stevenson
Slippery Rock
Newcastle
Nadine Cox Milliken
Jenny Wren
Mrs. Milliken
K. U
Dudley Buck
New York City
Brahms
Arline Griffiths
Sallie Battaila
Helen Gallagher
Gail Richards
Hansas City
Mary Myers
Bessrich
Virgie Miller
Maria Siler
Airdome
Misses Siler
Addie Beal
Ruth Ellis
Mildred Oatman
Reita Mutt
Paul Fox
Arthur Oatman
Harold Dring
Lucius Perkins
Howard McCongett
Ed Siler
H. L. Winey
Clinton
J. N. van der Vries
Dr. van der Vries
Hulbert Foother Fee
the Gray Little Man
Thompson Falls
Mont
Sam Lee
A. Decker
Oak Ridge
Poor PA
Claude Callan
Bessie
A Syndicate
the Fisherman
C. W. Sehubert
Mr. Schubert
Schusee
Neow
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