House Turmoil Threatens Wage Hour and Farm Bills
Washington dispatch reports a political clash as signatures on a petition to force a vote on the wage and hours bill pass the 200 mark amid farm bill tensions. Republican and Democratic leaders seek to advance labor standards while southern opposition targets cotton provisions, with a looming vote on farm and housing measures and a push to expand small home financing under FHA guidelines.
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UPI
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Ptay
Washingon
Det
Norton
Dn.j
Labor Committee
Rules Committee
Senate
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Rayburn
South
PWA
Gavagan
Wagehour Invasse
House Banking Committee
Jesse Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Labor and Industry
Senate Banking Committee
Stewart McDonald
McDonald
FHA
New York
Roosevelt
Congress
Snell
Florida
Spanish Civil War air battles reported near Madrid
Seven government pursuit planes and two insurgent bombers were shot down in clashes over Alcala de Henares near Madrid. Government reports said five people were killed and 20 injured as bombardment continued for three days. Ad heading promotes World Journal subscription.
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Hendaye
Alcala de Henares
Madrid
Diver Reaches 420 Feet in Lake Michigan Depth Record
Milwaukee diver Max E. Nohl descends to 420 feet in Lake Michigan using a new diving suit, claiming the deepest suit dive to date. Dr. Edgar End notes the depth corresponds to 198 pounds per square inch body pressure while gas from a back tank is breathed.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Antietam
Max E
Dene) Nohl
Edgar End
Marquette University
Nohl
Frank Grilley
United State Navy
Lusitania
November Weather Recap Shows Cold Start and Snow
Professor Posey reports November brought 11 freezing days matching 1896. The month’s mean fell to 40.80, with a high of 84 and a low of 7. Snow totaled 5.75 inches, the most since 1906, while precipitation ran 1.58 inches against 2.01 normal. Stormy, hazy skies gave way to partial sun briefly around 2 p.m.
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C. J. Posey
Posey
Roosevelt Hikes Down Payment on 5000 Home
Washington report says the head of the federal housing administration places the least down payment near 14 percent for a $5,000 home under Roosevelt plans. He notes loan charges and fees push the figure from 10 percent to about 14 percent and proposes a room cost cap of not less than $1,350 for large projects.
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Washington
Federal Housing Administration
Roosevelt
Stewart McDonald
McDonald
Moratorium on Evictions Aids North Dakota Tenants
Gov William Langer proclaimed a moratorium on evictions in North Dakota delaying dispossession until March 15. Judges and officers were ordered not to execute eviction processes except where tenants cannot pay, citing widespread financial hardship and risk of public charges.
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Bismarck
N. D
William Langer
Signs of Friendship Between Utilities and Administration
Two utility executives Floyd L. Carlisle of Niagara Hudson Power and Consolidated Edison and Wendell L. Willkie of Commonwealth & Southern met with President Roosevelt at the White House. Their statements helped ease tensions with the administration, signaling growing rapprochement between private utilities and the government.
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New York
White House
Roosevelt
Floyd L. Carlisle
Niagara Hudson Power Corporation
Consolidated Edison Company of
Wendell L. Willkie
Commonwealth & Southern Corporation
Britain and France Seek Concessions from Czechoslovakia and Austria
London and Paris plan to sound out Czechoslovakia and Austria on possible concessions to Hitler over German minorities, part of a broader European security effort after French British talks. Delbos to visit central and eastern allies. Masaryk reported Britain will cooperate with central European powers.
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Britain
France
Czechoslovakia
Austria
Paris
Germany
Berlin-Rome
Yvon Delbos
Praha
Hitler
Farm Bill Debate Focuses On Money Policy Tools
Washington lawmakers debated how cheaper money could lift farm prices with Senator Thomas arguing the farm problem is a price problem and proposing federal reserve authority to raise prices by expanding the money supply. Agriculture officials urged careful timing to craft a practical bill before the 1938 planting season.
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Washington
Senate
Thomas
D-Okla
Federal Reserve Board
Agriculture Department
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
France Moves Modern Cruisers Toward Far East
Paris dispatch reports France sending a division of her latest cruisers to the Far East after Tokyo threats to seize Shanghai. navy ministry says endurance cruise to Saigon but officials imply readiness for action in the war zone.
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France
Far East
Tokyo
Japan
Shanghai
Navy Ministry
Saigon
Indo-China
Should Ask Peace Terms
An Il Popolo d Italia editorial attributed to Premier Mussolini argues China should seek peace terms from Japan, saying no other powers will act collectively. It cites the Brussels Far East conference and U S involvement after Roosevelt’s Chicago speech against aggressor nations.
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Mussolini
Il Popolo d'Italia
China
Japan
Brussels
Roosevelt
Chicago
Green and Lewis to Meet Washington in bid for labor unity
John L. Lewis and William Green will personally lead organized labor peace talks tomorrow. They plan to meet to reunite the American Federation of Labor and the Committee for Industrial Organization.
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Green
Lewis
Washington
John L. Lewis
William Green
Organized Labor
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
Vandenberg Denies Candidacy for President in 1940
U.S. Senator Arthur Vandenberg of Michigan said he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination and asked supporters in Kansas City not to press the idea. He declined to discuss a possible 1940 Senate reelection and said the telegram should stand on its own.
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Kansas City
Vandenberg
Michigan
E. Mont. Reilly
Leo Koehler
Vandenberg Club
Senate
Lawrence Fire Department Gets New Triple Combination Truck
The Lawrence fire department received a new American LaFrance triple combination truck from Elmira New York. It features a 125 horsepower Straight-8 engine 4 speed overdrive transmission and a 200 gallon water tank with 150 feet hose. It includes front and rear cylinder operation may be driven by dashboard device. Deliveries delayed by strike trouble and tested by National Board of Underwriters. D G Krahl factory rep demonstrated operation to local firemen.
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Lawrence
la France
Elmira
N. Y
Lawrence Department
D. G. Krahl
Political Relief setup draws fire from Allen
Former Senator Henry J. Allen criticizes relief methods in the United States urging removal of administration of relief from politics to civil service. He tells the Fourth District Young Republicans the budget cannot balance while paying for political relief and credits only limited value to the New Deal. The group reelects Robert A. Schermerhorn as chairman and names new officers including Richard Trueblood and Joe Moroso.
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Junction City
Kan
Henry J. Allen
United States
Topeka
Robert A. Schermerhorn
Richard Trueblood
Yates Center
Florence
Lagerstrom
Herington
Joe Moroso
Cottonwood Falls
Arlene Wright
Macvie Hill
Henry White
Council Grove
Five Slain in Political Fight in Veracruz Mexico
CPI-Dispatches from Altotonga Veracruz report five men killed and 20 wounded in a clash between rival political factions over a municipal administration change in Jalapa Veracruz Mexico on December 1.
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Jalapa
Veracruz
CPI
Altotonga
Garner
Vice President John N. Garner returned from a senatorial deer hunt with a 125 pound four point buck slung over his shoulder at the hunting lodge of Col. William Kaul. Members of the Washington entourage watched as he joked about carrying it. Mrs Kaul pinned a gold star on him and the scene featured Senators Guffey Murray and Truman. Garner shot the buck from about 40 yards.
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St. Marys
John N. Garner
Washington
William Kaul
Santa Parade to Draw Thousands in Lawrence
Thousands of youngsters will line Massachusetts street next Wednesday afternoon for a Santa parade in Lawrence. Schools will dismiss early citywide and many rural districts will schedule a half holiday to view the event. Major E J Renth will marshal the parade with bands floats horses a huskie dog team a camel and Mother Goose characters among the features expected to thrill spectators.
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C. E. Birch
Harold C. Fisher
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Jefferson
Leavenworth
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Old Saint Nick
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United States Army
One Mill Token Now in Use for Kansas Tax
Topeka reports the new one mill aluminum sales tax tokens are in general use, replacing the earlier two mill tokens. The schedule sets one mill on three to seven cent purchases, two mills on eight to twelve cents, three mills on thirteen to seventeen cents, increasing by one mill for every additional five cents. Over five million tokens were issued to merchants to begin circulation.
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Topeka
Kansas
W. G. Fink
State Tax Commission
Carl Webb
IRS asks high income individuals to file asset statements
The Internal Revenue Bureau said it has asked all persons with net income of 100000 dollars or more to file detailed statements of assets and liabilities. Officials say the information is for statistical purposes only, noting no federal tax on property exists, only a tax on income from services and property.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Be wise Winterize at The Motor In
Local ad urges readers to winterize their vehicles at The Motor In, promoting seasonal service and maintenance for cars and trucks.
Stop Sign Thefts Prompt Police Move in Lawrence
Lawrence police announce arrests will follow recovered stop signs amid a rising pattern of sign theft. Chief Jude Anderson warns such removals create traffic hazards and asks rooming houses and fraternity members to report signs to restore safety. university students Blair Fanchioni Born and others linked to Gardner sign thefts are identified.
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Lawrence
Jude Anderson
Anderson
Gardner
Erie
Settlement Near in Greyhound Bus Drivers Strike
Cleveland reports an imminent settlement to the 16 state Greyhound bus drivers strike. A company official non quotes his view that an agreement could come within hours. A F Whitney, president of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen, also said a settlement was near.
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Greyhound
A. F Whitney
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Brotherhood of Railroad
Duchess of Windsor Listed in 1938 British Who's Who
The Duchess of Windsor, Wallis Warfield of Baltimore, enters the 1938 British Who's Who published in London. She is listed with the royal family alongside the wives of King George's brothers.
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London
Great Britain
Wallis Warfield
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George
King seeks three man committee to probe coal commission
Washington December 1 Senator King of Utah introduced a resolution requesting a three man Senate committee be appointed to investigate the bituminous coal commission. The resolution cites allegations the commission has not properly functioned.
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Coal Board
Washington
King
Utah
Senate
Ludendorff in Critical Condition After Operation
General Erich Ludendorff, 72, remains critically ill after bladder infection surgery in Munich. Doctors say his condition worsened today and he may linger for hours or days.
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Ludendorff
Munich
Erich Ludendorff
Unemployed Rise To 6.36 Million In October
The National Industrial Conference Board estimates 293000 more unemployed in October, bringing total unemployed to about 6.355 million, up from September.
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New York
United States
National Industrial Conference Board
Justice Dept Sues Western Union and Postal Telegraph
The Justice Department filed two petitions in the Southern District of New York charging Western Union Telegraph Company and Postal Telegraph Corporation with Sherman Antitrust Act violations.
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Action
Washington
Justice Department
Southe
Federal District of New York
Toda
Western Union Telegraph Comany
Postal Telegraph Corporation
Japan Recognizes Franco Regime Today
Tokyo reports Japan formally recognizes the Spanish insurgent regime of Generalissimo Francisco Franco after the cabinet had announced that recognition would be granted.
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Japan
Franco
Tokyo
Francisco Franco
Stock Market Index Summary Drops and Ford Service Ad Noted
The report shows an average of 60 stocks at 44.7 with a 45.4 reading yesterday. A Ford service listing appears for Hamilton, 702 Vermont Avenue, Ady.
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Ford Service
Hamilton
Ady
Trapping Season Opens Across Kansas Statewide
Topeka December 1 trapping season starts today running December 1 to January 31 under forestry fish and game rules. Badger beaver and otter cannot be trapped. Commission member Lakin Meade notes quail hunters faced poor results this year but hatcheries released 11 000 quail this season versus 7 000 last year with better feed and cover prospects for winter.
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Topeka
Kansas
Forestry, Fish and Game Department
Lakin Meade
State Game Commission
Is Milk Champion Marjorie Pence Wins at Baldwin Dairy Meet
Marjorie Pence of Shawnee county won first place in the district dairymaid contest at Baldwin, tying with Ruthanna McCullough of Jefferson county in a two minute milking test. Jo Jordan of Douglas county placed third. Prizes totaling 10 dollars were awarded. The event drew over 200 attendees from 10 Kansas counties and one Missouri county during a state dairy booster meeting promoting record keeping and butter sire use. A Kaw Valley Dairy Farm Record Association meeting is set for Topeka on December 13, and a winter dairy feeding school will be held in Douglas county on January 8.
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Shawnee County
Baldwin
Ruthanna McCullough
Jefferson County
Jo Jordan
Douglas County
Miss Pence
Miss McCullough
McCullough
Jordan
Baldwin Business Men and Business Women’s Association
Kansas
Missouri
Dairy Booster
Kansas State College Extension Division
Warmer Weather Forecast For Kansas State
Federal Meteorologist S D Flora predicts warmer weather across Kansas with fair skies tonight and Thursday. Central and western areas will see higher temperatures while the south remains milder. A light northeast snow yesterday added 0 7 inch to Topeka and 0 16 inch to Kansas City.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Kansas City
Trautman Re-elected President of American Association
Milwaukee December 1 George Trautman of Columbus Ohio was today re elected president of the American Association for a three year term Bill Skiff former Kansas City catcher in the American Association was named assistant to George Weiss in running the Yankees farm chain Kansas City sold pitcher Joe Gibbs to Fort Worth and pitcher Beryl Richmond to Dallas
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George Trautman
Columbus
Amercan Association
Bill Skiff
Kansas City
American Association
George Weiss
New York Yankees
Joe Gibbs
Fort Worth
Beryl Richmond
Dallas
Huxman seeks film ban on sweepstakes winners
Topeka December 1 Gov Walter A Huxman urged the state board of review to bar all motion picture films showing sweepstakes winners if the board can. He called the Irish Sweepstakes a major racket and gambling scheme that drains money from the country. He wrote to Mae Claussen chairwoman of the censor board.
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Topeka
Walter A. Huxman
State Board of Review
Kansas
Mae Claussen
Censor Board
Gift to Water Consumers in Minneapolis Kansas
Minneapolis officials credited efficient management of the plant for providing customers with free water service in November totaling receipted bills worth 3000 dollars. The city acted as a Christmas gift to municipal water and gas customers.
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Minneapolis
Kan
Minneapolis Municipal Right’ and Water Company
International Conference of Church of the Brethren to Meet in Lawrence
The 1938 International Conference of the Church of the Brethren will be held in Lawrence starting June 8 for six days with an expected attendance above 5 000. Hoch Auditorium will host principal sessions and the University will provide space for committees and meetings.
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India
China
Africa
Sweden
Rexford Hereford Wins First Prize at Show
Rexford Kansas Hereford is the winner of first prize in the international livestock exposition breeding heifers class for cattle calved between May 1 and December 31, 1935. James B Hollinger of Chapman Kansas took second in Aberdeen Angus breeding heifers calved January 1 to April 30, 1936. Foster Farms earned third with a Hereford bull calved September 1 to December 31, 1936. In 4 H meat identification Betty Hutchinson and Kenneth Story led Kansas to the team crown. The University of Nebraska claimed the intercollegiate meat judging title with 2408 points, SD State College second, Kansas State College tenth.
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Foster Farms
Rexford
Kan
James B. Hollinger
Chapman
Aberdeen' An
Kansas
Betty Hutchinson
Kenneth Story
University of Nebraska
South Dakota State College
Kansas State College
Explosion wrecks Cordite building at royal factory
A violent blast at the Cordite building in the royal gunpowder factory at Waltham Abbey damaged the facility but caused no fatalities or injuries. Twenty workers in a nearby blending room escaped as fire was quickly controlled. Cordite is a propellant made from cellulose nitrate and vaseline.
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London
Royal Gunpowder Factory
Waltham Abbey
War Office
Social Security Tax Due In January Rule Declared
The Internal Revenue Bureau ruled that social security taxes on salaries over 3000 dollars yearly should be paid in January, not spread over twelve months. The tax applies only to the first 3000 dollars earned, so a person earning 3000 dollars monthly would pay the whole year's tax in January and be exempt for the rest of the year.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Weather outlook with mild warming and fog in cities
Generally fair conditions forecast for tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures on Thursday. Fog in Emporia and Salina, cloudy in Manhattan Ottawa and Topeka, clear elsewhere. Dirt roads soft in Emporia Topeka and Pittsburg rough in Manhattan. Fair at Salina good at Coffeyville Ottawa Garden City Arkansas City and Wichita. University Coal Co. Phone 44.
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Pittsburg
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Garden City
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