Many Amendments to Be Presented in New Congress
Washington reports a flood of proposed constitutional amendments in the upcoming session starting January 5. Senators Logan Frazier Nye Ashurst Norris outline measures to curb war involvement, expand federal control of agriculture and industry, and reform the judiciary and taxation. Most amendments face slim chances, given historical success rates of about 22 from 3795 proposals since 1789.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
SPIA
America
Congress
Logan
D.-Ky
United States
Frazier
R.N.D
Nye
Ashurst
D-Ariz
Norris
Sind.-Neb
Supreme Court
King Edward and Mrs Simpson divide public mood in London
London crowds and workers show mixed support for the king’s rumored marriage to Mrs. Wallis Simpson despite cabinet opposition. Men and women cite the king’s accessibility and wartime deeds, while critics warn of disgrace and constitutional issues. A communist leader calls for political focus on relief, not royal matchmaking.
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London
Edward
Wallis Simpson
Wales
Europe
Labor Party
Britain
Eward
Mrs. Wallis Simpson
Privy Council
Earl of Cromer
Chamberlain
Duke of Norfolk
Earl Marshal
Lord Thankerton
Hewart
Lord Wright
Earl of Onslow
Lord Hormsnd
Scotland
Tressoto
Farmer Uses Ancient Method To Move Corn In West Virginia
In Mount Clare, W Va a farmer and companions haul heavy corn sacks from fields to storage using manual labor due to a horse shortage. The effort reflects adapting traditional methods to current farming needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Clare
W. Va. Ui
Sigel Family Attends Fort Scott Football Game
Mr and Mrs William Johnson and Wilma Lee traveled to Fort Scott to see the football game. Kenneth and Dale joined from Pittsburg for the outing.
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William Johnson
Wilma
Lee
Fort Scott
Kenneth and
Dale
Pitts
Sigel Resident Taylor Petefish Dies in Lawrence
Sigel community honors former resident Taylor Petefish who died at his Lawrence home on Monday November 23 after years of declining health. Born in 1866 at Jacksonville Illinois, he moved to Lawrence in 1896 and married Katie Miller in 1909. Survived by his widow and many relatives, the funeral was held Wednesday at Rumsey Chapel with burial in Clinton Cemetery.
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Dale
Sigel
Taylor Petefish
Lawrence
Petefish
Jacksonville
Katie Miller
Rumsey Parior
Clinton
Billy Johnson
Everett O'Connor
Kansas City
Lee Cox
Carrie Cox
Independence
Kan
Bartlesville
Thanksgiving Receives Kindred Visitor Network in Kaw Valley
Weekend social rounds fill with kin from Abilene Vinland Fall Leaf Lawrence and Kansas City visiting Chronister James and Eichelmeyer families. A house burned on Fred Ott land near Belleview destroying L F Ehlers belongings. Kaw Valley gatherings include Wichman Musick Skinner and Crane families during Thanksgiving weekend.
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D. O. Cochran
Christine
Jack Russell
Willard Dale
Anna Grrutzmacher
Lawrence
Nydie Hughes
Josephine Gilmore
Mary Allen
Kaw Valley
Grace Shrrek
Clarence James
Clifton James
Allie Allen
Gene Read
Donald McTaggert
Kansas City
A. C. James
Flora Mie
Barbara Eichelmeyer
Matthew
City
Raymond
Dorother
Ed Seyler
le Loup
Fred Ott
Belleview
L. F. Ehlers
Joe Crane
Marjorie
Ruth
Olathe
C.E. Crane
Harry Schmidt
Patricia Ann
Grace Musick
Herman Wichman
Etla Musick
Imogene
Iona Mae
Wichman
Ralph Wichman
Richard Randal
Baldwin
Ruslan Skinner
Charles Ragan
Eugene
George Eichelmeyer
Richard Cory
Hudura
Floyd Out
Ralph Baker
Ydaughters
Doris
Larlene
Fred Bartz
Surprise Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Harris in Lawrence
Mr and Mrs Herman Bartz hosted day dinner guests in Overland Park while Mr and Mrs Roslan Skinner enjoyed Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Bornr and family in Kaw Valley. Mr and Mrs A C James and Flora Mae attended a surprise birthday dinner Tuesday in Lawrence honoring Mrs M E Harris on her eightieth birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Kilgore
Minnie Mae
Kansas City
J. R. Robison
Lawrence
Lee Robison
B. F. Phillips
Glenn Wilson
Donald
Dick Phillips
Hutchinson
H. W. Phillips
Eunice O’brien
Milo Richardson
Darlene
Prairie Center
Eudora
Jal
Arthur Ott
Z. G. Houser
Joe Hale
Walter Witt
Kaw Valley
L. M. Holmes
Albert Sommer
Marvin
Ed Hadl
A. L. Hadl
George Eichelmeyer
Barbara
John
Oliver Holmes
Arlington Heights
Ill
Holmes
Henry Welsh
Norma
Clifford
W. G. Joy
Elma
James Duncan
Raymond
Lois Leonard
K. U
Walter Morley
East Eudora
Margaret Ogden
Virginia Shirck
A. C. James
L. G. Harris
Missouri
Chester Skinner
Tommy
Brabazon
Francis Skinner
Testal Stebbens
Perry
Elizabeth
Herman Bartz
Overland Park
Roslan Skinner
George Bornr
Flora
Mae
Mrs. James
M. E. Harris
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U.S
England
J. F. Shirek
Gladys
Ed Forsythe
Margaret
Walter Parker
Mrs. Everett Chronister
Flint
Mich
Buick Company
New Hampshire
BUICK
Patee
Satik PraSeer On
Acov
Ierballero Teat
Mammoth
Tex Ritter
SONG
the Gringo
Paramount
Paul Kelly
Marsha Hunt
Buck Jones
Phantom Rider
Doris Nolan
the Man
Aun
Michael Whalen
Robert Taylor
Loretta Young
Hauptmann
John Dillinger
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Pretty Boy Floyd
Ma Barker
Fred Barker
Baby Face
Nelso
Dickinson
Toyo
Eric Linden
Cecelia Parker
the Baptist Church
Ennnies Fom
Theodora
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