Rebels Move on Bay of Biscay Front in Spain War
AP reports a 2000 strong rebel army with tanks and guns advancing a mile toward the interior amid heavy fighting near the Bay of Biscay. Government forces blow up assets and retreating militiamen ferry wounded. Alfonso letter hints monarchist support for insurgents. International reaction shifts as France and Britain push for non intervention and arms embargo talks.
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Amity Alliance Signed by Britain and Egypt
London Aug 26 Great Britain and Egypt signed a treaty of amity and alliance ending the British military occupation of Egypt. Eden and Nahas Pasha praised the pact as a new epoch in relations formalizing mutual protection of interests. Delegates sat around a table with the Egyptian red tarbush adding color to the ceremony.
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New Deal Tide in Mississippi and South Carolina Democratic Primes
Across Mississippi and South Carolina the pro Roosevelt bloc secured easy nominations as Pat Harrison and James Byrnes led with large margins. Harrison defeated Sennett Conner in Mississippi while Byrnes crushed Stoney and Harllee in South Carolina, signaling strong New Deal support and anticipated reelection. In California Townsend ally Sheridan Downey failed in the third district, losing to Frank Buck as Townsend forces faced a setback in a key origin state.
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Roosevelt peace conference rumor sparks global comment
Aboard a Roosevelt train and in Washington and London, officials and diplomats study NYT reports that President Roosevelt may invite world leaders to a peace conference if re elected. Officials express caution with no official confirmation, while Geneva circle notes potential obstacles from Edward VIII and Lebrun. Mussolini is cited as unlikely to attend and opposed to big conferences, yet reportedly amicable toward the United States.
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Landon to Stop at Kansas City on Homeward Trip
Word reached Lawrence that Governor Landon’s special train bearing him home from his eastern trip will stop at Union Station in Kansas City about 10 o’clock tomorrow night for about 30 minutes. Kansans plan to greet him and Lawrence residents are arranging to attend. Those needing transport should call the record investment company. governor expected to speak briefly at the station.
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Roosevelt New Peace Conference Proposal If Reelected
The New York Times reports President Roosevelt seriously considers inviting leaders from multiple nations to discuss world peace after reelection. Potential conferees include Edward VIII Stalin Mussolini Hitler Lebrun and representatives from Japan and China. The aim is to discuss disarmament, prevent war, and issue a broad personal pledge to influence peace efforts without binding US commitments.
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Europe May Have Six Million Under Arms as France Tables Strengths
Paris reports French statisticians estimate six million men under arms in Europe once Germany enacts a two year term. Germany would add 400,000 Nazi militia and 275,000 labor camp personnel, pushing total European ready-for-war forces past five million across major states led by Germany France Italy Russia and the UK with numbers by country listed.
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Roosevelt Heads West To Assess Drouth Devastation
President Roosevelt travels aboard a Roosevelt train toward Bismarck North Dakota with a plan to confer with governors and officials on drought relief. He will visit Des Moines Iowa and nine drought states, assess remedies, and discuss seed loans for 1937 crops. The trip includes expected talks with Alf Landon as political opponents deny politicized aims. The administration forecasts increased distress cattle purchases unless rains arrive.
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Bullitt Named Ambassador to France in Diplomatic Shift
Washington reports William C. Bullitt, long focus of Soviet Russia ties, is appointed ambassador to France. Roosevelt acts after Jesse J. Straus resignation, with Loy Henderson to lead Moscow until successor arrives. Bullitt, 45, known for backing recognition of Russia and prior Moscow ties, will depart for Paris.
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Rains Reach Wisconsin Michigan Iowa And Indiana
Rain spread across Wisconsin Michigan Indiana and Iowa with showers lingering into tonight while a cold front lowered temperatures in the central north central regions. President Roosevelt rode a special train toward drought areas in the northwest as forecaster W F Cook warned of cloudy unsettled weather in the Dakotas and reduced chances of significant rainfall.
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Farmer Wins At Traps In Tow To Nose Finish
Windstra Ohio Aus 26 CP Joe Hiestand a 20 year old Hillsboro farmer captured the AA trapshooting championship of America by breaking 200 targets in a Tow to nose finish at the grand American meet. He had won the North American clay target championship yesterday with 129 of 200. Death of Twin Daughters The twin daughters of Mr and Mrs William Cadwell of Wichita formerly of Lawrence died Thursday morning at a Wichita hospital info received by friends here States.
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Baseball Scores and Highlights From The League Action
In a mixed set of rapid baseball results, the St. Louis Browns rallied in the fifth to beat Detroit 7 5 with strong pitching. Boston edged Philadelphia 7 0 and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 6 3. The Pirates topped the Reds 3 1 as Brooklyn’s Bordagaray and Lake Phelps homered, while Kansas City beat Milwaukee 5 2 in the American Association opener. A note on regatta programs mentions a one man crew with coxswain.
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Eudora Bridge Rebuild Plan Approved by County Boards
Douglas and Leavenworth counties adopt a resolution to rebuild the Kaw river bridge at Eudora with an 11 percent federal grant. Bids to be advertised next week, contracts set for late September, work to start by October 1, 186, and finish by October 1, 157. WPA pay scale to be used. estimated total cost 101050 with each county to share about 855,578 after grant.
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Mercury Rises to 106 Ties Consecutive Mark
The gas office thermometer recorded 106 degrees at 2 pm, marking Lawrence’s eighteenth straight day of 100 degrees or higher this month, tying last month’s record. It is the fifty-second day above 100 degrees since June 1, with little rain around 7:30 am.
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Water shipped to 12 towns in Kansas and Missouri
Kansas City reports about 150000 gallons of water will be supplied daily starting tomorrow to 12 towns in Kansas and Missouri where supply is depleted. Water will be shipped in sterilized rail tank cars at no charge to towns that do not levy fees. Supplying towns include Louisburg Bucyrus Lenexa Gardner and Font Pendergast good.
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Landon to Speak in Buffalo Stadium on Taxes and Spending
Republican leaders meet with Governor Alf M. Landon in Buffalo to discuss campaign strategy and his focus on federal taxation and spending. Key figures include John Hamilton and Charles Hilles among early arrivals. a 7:00 p.m. CST speech follows a 3,000-strong New York Republican dinner, with a parade, and Landon planning state candidate input before departing for Topeka.
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Farm outlook meeting hears up trend in agriculture
At the semi annual farm outlook meeting the marketing specialist from Kansas State College reported that overall farm business is rising with bright prospects for crops and livestock. He noted only poultry and egg prices may lag. wheat could remain strong but not peak. Extension economist from Kansas State College spoke on the agriculture planning program for 1957.
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Heat wave continues as Topeka endures 53rd day over 109
Topeka endures another hot day with 53rd of the season at or above 109 degrees. Forecaster A. Ly. Robb reports no relief in sight as the city records high averages far above normal. Rivers remain dangerously low, threatening water supplies as heat persists across Hanover and Salina with nationwide high readings.
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Woody Hockaday Escapes Feather Thrower From Hospital
Washington August 26 Frank Woody Hockaday of Wichita Kansas who bombarded Assistant Secretary of War Harry Wealdring with a bag of feathers was at liberty today after a brief confinement in St Elizabeth's hospital. Hospital attaches said Hockaday who called himself Chief Pow Wow and advocated feathers instead of bullets escaped through a window. Stock market index average of 60 stocks 66.1 yesterday 66.6.
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Milk price hike planned to 12 cents a quart
Lawrence milk producers and distributors voted to raise retail milk to 12 cents per quart effective September 1. The decision follows high feed costs and drought. The increase splits between producers and retailers, with half-cent gains for producers and half-cent for retailers, while wholesale price rises by a cent per quart.
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Tretzky Will Remain in Norway Until December
Oslo dispatch reports Leon Trotsky agreeing to stay in Norway under tight control until December. The Bolshevik exile pledged to refrain from revolutionary activity after threats of immediate arrest. Police, alien office officials, and officers surrounded his Hopnefnss residence to enforce the order.
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NEAE HURTS AGRICULTURE IN NE KANSAS DROUGHT
NE Kansas faces harsh heat and drought with three quarters of grain sorghums likely to become forage crops. Only about 24 percent will yield grain elsewhere and under 6 percent will make rough feed. Fall forage crops and wheat seeding lag while cattle are being shipped due to water shortages.
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Drought to Affect U S Food Supply Little, Say Agric Officials
Washington 26 9 department of agriculture economists said today the drought would have little effect on the nation s food supply from now until the end of June 1927 A special survey on the food situation notes the supply available for domestic consumption will be almost as large as last year Taking into account prospective yields and supplies from the previous season the report says the total food supply for the period ending in June 1927 would be 1 per cent below last season and 6 per cent under supplies table following the 1934 drought
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Weather outlook for Douglas County Kansas forecast
The Weather Service reports generally fair conditions tonight and tomorrow with rising temperatures in the east portion. Morning skies clear with temperatures shown at 7 pm yesterday and 7 am today, noon today, and a forecasted high and low for tomorrow. Road conditions described as good on north roads and notes on temperatures for recent periods.
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