Two Powers Make Threats Ten Shoot
A German protest to Moscow and Hitler’s summons to naval leaders frame a day of escalating Spanish Civil War tensions. Britain warns of warning shots, while seven Nazi warships head toward Spanish waters amid implacable Francoist actions. The United States stays aloof as Mussolini weighs neutrality shifts and Portugal faces rumors of revolt.
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Kansas Declared Official Drouth Territory by AG Dept
The agriculture department drouth committee designated Kansas as official drouth territory. Twenty five more counties in Kansas were certified as emergency areas, joining all counties in North and South Dakota and Oklahoma on the list. The national total reached 1,021 counties across 22 states. Washington also reported rail freight loadings for the week ending last Saturday at 736,497 cars, up 0.9 percent from the prior week, 19.9 percent from a year ago, and 22.4 percent from two years ago.
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Drouth
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Drouth Committee
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Reterricane Aeria
Association of American Railroads
G. O. P. Fills Truck With Foreign Imports to Show Effects
The Republican National Committee sent a display truck on an 80 day midwest tour to argue against the New Deal. The show features 300 foreign products to illustrate reciprocal trade policy effects. Francis J. Clair leads as lecturer with stops planned in Knoxville Iowa and multiple fairs nationwide.
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Republican National Committee
Francis J. Clair
Midle West
Knoxville
Iowa
Democrats Set Up Topeka Headquarters In Campaign Push
Topeka August 21 Democrats begin preparations for state campaign opening headquarters in Topeka next Tuesday. National committeeman Lynn Brodrick says platform to be drafted must stay under 600 words as issues remain clear. Howard Payne heads headquarters with possible Wichita site for CG Fitzwilliam. Leslie Wallace will arrive to lead publicity ahead of the election.
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Kansas
Lynn
Brodrick
Marysville
Howard Payne
Clathe
Wichita
Today’s Heat Eases as Brief Shower Dips Thermometer
The gas office thermometer marked a 102 at 3 30 pm and a 103 5 peak around 2 pm today. A short shower began about 2 20 pm causing the temperature to fall eight degrees from 102 to 93 as the cooling rain moved through.
Trade pacts seen by Roper after Europe trip
Secretary of Commerce Roper, returning from Europe, said Britain Germany and Holland were eager for U S trade agreements. He favored negotiating pacts with Germany and other major nations to promote international commerce.
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Roper
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Holland
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No rate cut on joint hauls by rail lines
Chicago August 21 Western and southwestern railroad officials declined to reduce emergency breuth hay and feed shipment rates on joint hauls. Chairman Homer Hoch of the Kansas Corporation Commission had asked to extend the present reductions for forage feeds to joint hauls as well as single line shipments.
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Western and Southwestern
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Kansas Corporation Commission
Wall of Water Destroys 50,000 in Grand Canyon Gorge
A cloudburst over Bright Angel canyon sent a 16 foot high wall of water through the box area, causing property damage estimated at 50,000 dollars, with park superintendent M R Tillotson reporting all persons accounted for. Two inmates died in a Raleigh gas chamber, while Wes Ferrell was fined 1000 dollars and suspended by manager Joe Cronin for walking off the field in New York.
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New York Yankees
Roosevelt delays political speeches until October
President Roosevelt stated he will not deliver any political speeches before October as part of his reelection campaign. The brief note appears in the Aug. 21 item from Hyde Park, N.Y., mentioning a new Ford V-8 at Hamilton's-Adv.
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Two Miners Survive After 64 Hours in Mine Rescue
In Moberly Missouri rescuers pull alive two of four miners trapped since Tuesday afternoon in the sex ton coal mine. Edward Stoner Jr and George Cameron died earlier, while W. McCann and Demmer Sexton were rescued in a dangerous tunnel about 200 feet from the main shaft. McCann, 50, in good shape, Sexton in critical condition. The death toll also includes a Negro teamster and a trapped fourth man. The rescue effort faced extreme heat and toxic gas as crowds of relatives watched hours of careful digging and air ventilation efforts.
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Jesse Maddox
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W. McCann
Demmer Sexton
Edward Stoner, Jr
George T. Cameron
Arnold Griffith
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Sexton
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F. K. McCormick
Kent
Edward Stoner
Joe Thevel
Landon Opens Iowa Campaign on Eastward Train Tour
GOP nominee Alf Landon spoke in Iowa on August 21 as his train toured west to east after an Omaha stop. He urged government to aid recovery without squandering resources and announced a drought governors conference set for Sept 1 in Des Moines. Landon stressed jobs, limited governance, and support for measures that boost employment while avoiding excess legislation.
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Alf M. Landon
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Lester J. Dickinson
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Cedar Rapids
Carl Cook
Council Bluffs
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la Salle
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Peggy Anne
Hanson to Speak Dine Then Dance at Union Service
Rev. Richard E. Hanson of Scarsdale will speak at the Union service in South Park at 7 45. He is KU graduate and former Shantung instructor who served Scarsdale since 1930. Sermon titled Greater Things Than The: the Challenge of Religion Today begins the summer theme Great Moments in the History of Religion.
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New York
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Commission action on Braddock fight deferred
The New York state athletic commission deferred action until September 15 on heavyweight champion Jimmy Braddock’s request to postpone his title defense against Max Schmeling set for next month. Manager Joe Gould said a fall or year end fight is unlikely, noting Braddock would need six weeks to prepare, pushing a possible defense toward November 1 at best.
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New York State Athletic Commission
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Babe Herman Returns to Cubs Lineup After Landis Order
Babe Herman, who walked out on the Reds last Tuesday over a bonus dispute, returned to his left field spot in the Chicago lineup today after Commissioner Landis ordered him to report back immediately. Margaret Mitchell’s Gone With the Wind is noted as the war’s fastest selling novel.
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Augman
Cincinnnati Reds
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Hit and run steamship wrecks near Umatilla lightship
The Tacoma troller Blanco struck by a hit and run steamship early today off Umatilla lightship, killing one man. Rescue efforts recovered survivor Ed Pedersen and a body identified as Engvald Pederson as Coast Guard units from Port Angeles and Naech Bay joined the search.
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Police Smash Up 12 Slot Machines
Mayor Alfred Lawrence and city officials staged a slot machine smashing party at the police station. Twelve machines were destroyed with sledges and hauled to a junk yard after confiscations dating back to the prior week. Several individuals pled guilty in police court to possession and operation, each fined $25 with confiscation orders. A total of $37.50 in nickels inside the machines was returned to owners. Sheriff Vogler warned he will continue to curb slot machines in Douglas county.
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Lawrence
Will Johns
Don Hults
Ed Davis
Harry Ingalls
Arthur White
L. J. Marko
George Melvin
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Melvin
Fred Vogler
Douglas County
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Minneapolis Strike Threatens Grocery Shortage
In Minneapolis 1000 plus workers and 30 terminal elevators halted operations amid two added strikes over recognition wage and hour terms. Wholesale deliveries stopped to prevent violence, risking empty shelves for independent retailers unless a settlement is reached. Grain shipments and market activity also declined as disruptions spread.
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Ottawa City Plans Water Sale to Santa Fe Railroad
Ottawa considers selling 350000 gallons of water daily to the Santa Fe railroad for about 30 days. Lawrence can supply 330000 gallons daily from the Kaw river, with Ottawa facing severe water shortage and pumping to drain pools. The railroad would pay 12 cents per 1000 gallons, about $42 per day, if the order is placed.
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Legion leadership elected as Lawrence vies for 1937 convention
Laighton Melvin was chosen commander of Dorsey Liberty post at last night’s election. Other officers include L R Perry as vice commander and James Richardson as finance officer. The group aims to bring the 1937 state Legion convention to Lawrence with support from the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce.
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Rains lift pastures in north central states
North central states receive heavy rain improving pastures and forage crops overnight. Forecasts call for light showers tonight in Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin and Michigan with fair to cloudy skies elsewhere. Temperatures expected to rise in Illinois Indiana Minnesota and Wisconsin while hot weather persists in Kansas and Missouri. Heaviest rains recorded at Charles City Iowa 2.28 inches La Crosse Wisconsin 1.02 inches Madison South Dakota Alpena Michigan 1 inch. Secretary Wallace returns to Washington after Hyde Park meeting with Roosevelt and will join the President touring the drought stricken Midwest with crop insurance advocacy emphasized.
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Governor Olson Worse After Mayo Clinic Bulletin
Rochester Minnesota August 21 The Mayo Clinic bulletin reports Governor Floyd B Olson weaker with abdominal ailment recurrence pain and feeding difficulties complicating factors A one degree temperature rise noted He had a fairly comfortable night and serial problems persist little overall change He was flown here by chartered plane from his summer home after relapse
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Floyd B. Olson
Mayo Clinic
Skull Lake
Stock market index slips on 60 stocks to 65.3
The daily average of 60 stocks ends at 65.3, down from 67.4 yesterday. The report notes a sector slip and mentions an abnormal figure for Frigigate with a reference to a phone line.
Highway 10 Opens Tomorrow Between Lawrence and Eudora
The state highway department approved the five mile project and marks will be set overnight. Workmen finished asphalt on shoulders near the overpass yesterday. Penny-Aldrich Construction reported the completion and noted varied pavement types under the test program to assess performance under heavy traffic.
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Eudora
State Highway Department
M. N. Penny
Penny-Aldrich Construction Company
Rean Wit
Highway Department
Toward Heat Record in Sweltering Kansas
Topeka faces a continuing heat wave with 48 days at or above 100 degrees and no forecast of relief. A D Robb, federal meteorologist, notes possible breaking of the record as temperatures climbed to 104 in Topeka and 106 in Phillipsburg and McPherson. Rainfall remains far below normal at 12.71 inches.
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A. D. Robb
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Phillipsburg
McPherson
Water shortage halts Farlington lake dam work now
Halted work on the Farlington Kansas lake dam northwest of Pittsburg due to a water shortage. CCC camp activities continue with sufficient water, but dam construction requires damp earth and more water than is currently available. A deep well provides camp supplies.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Farlington
CCC
Portugal reports deny revolu tion abroad as unfounded
Lisbon officials dismiss abroad revolu tion reports as unfounded. Commander Jayme Athins says President Xear Carmona is well and happy. Reports reaching London claim the president was killed. The text also notes the first wireless distress signal from a ship at sea on August 11, 1909.
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Portugal
Jayme Athins
Xear Carmona
London
Weather Outlook and Local Road Report
Kansas forecast calls for generally fair weather tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Morning conditions mostly clear. Douglas County roads reported as good. Station records show yesterday’s high and today’s low and other readings in the daily gas office log.
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