Tax cuts proposed in revenue bill prompt debate in Washington
A fragmented report outlines a revenue bill plan with tax cuts and new levies aimed at corporations and sales of wines and capital stock. It notes expected revenue changes, with increases from certain taxes and a projected deficit reduction strategy, while lawmakers discuss distribution and impact before fiscal year end.
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Imiuseibie
Wiepov
Wai Sion
Green
Pat Parry
Senate
Sabie Lax
Prohibitionists Push For End of Sake In Japan
In Tokyo the Japan Federation for People's Prohibition urges the imperial diet to consider a memorandum proposing the abolition of sake and other alcoholic drinks to solve Japan's food shortage. They claim about 25 million bushels of rice are used in brewing sake and that Japan spends around 1.5 trillion yen yearly on liquor, harming the economy and increasing poverty. The federation argues liquor taxes fund the state but that lifting them would benefit industry and reduce imports.
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Tokyo
Fapm
Japan Federation For People’s
Japan
Kansas Forecast With Mixed Weather Details
Kansas forecast notes mostly fair conditions tonight and Friday with rising temperatures. The report mentions areas including Emporia Coffey and Dirtsbure with open routes and good road conditions elsewhere.
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Kansas
Arkansas
Emporia
Hita
Hutedinfood
Senate debate opens over Vare oath amid Smith fight
Washington December 8 AP The Smith Vare fight shifts as Senate begins debate before the vote on denying William S Vare’s oath of office. Senators elect Smith and Vare attend as spectators amid calls for a fair trial and concerns over partisan lynching. McLean urges a disinterested judgment while warning of political interests threatening justice.
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Washington
Senate
Wm. S. Vare
Fennsylvanis
Frank L. i Smith
Minnis
Ruth
McLean
Ware
Penn
Mit
Germany records rising personal crisis reports amid economic strain
AP report notes Germany's personal crisis reports climb beyond postwar inflation levels as currency stabilization fails to ease distress. 1925 saw 15,000 suicides and self-harm cases among 13,149 volumes at inflation peak. death by self act rate reaches 2.3 per 10,000, ranking behind Hungary and Czecho Slovakia, with Switzerland and Austria close. Ireland shows much lower rates. Sweden and Norway contrast northern and southern Europe.
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Sflin
Germany
Greece
Ation
Hungary
Czecho-Slovakia
Switzerland
Austria
Grevee
Ireland
Spain
Lithuania
Italy
Trish-Free State
Sweden
Norway
Lindbergh Considers Mexico City Flight Invitation
Col Charles A Lindbergh said he had received an invitation from President Calles of Mexico to fly non stop from New York to Mexico City and he was considering it favorably The State Department noted Washington would aid him and border rules would be eased if he chose to proceed The plan potentially aims for January with possible detours to Cuba during the Pan American congress meeting
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Washington
Charles A. Lindbergh
Calles of
Mexico
New York
Mexico City
State Department
M v
Preside Salles
Lindbergh
Ito
Cuba
Pan-American Congress
Champagne demand shrinks as France plans promotion campaign
AP reports champagne demand worldwide, especially in France, has fallen in 1927 with a 68 percent drop in domestic shipments and 48 percent decline in total shipments from the prior year. Dealers blame hard times and high prices, while beer and cider rise in popularity and producers plan an intensive price reducing campaign.
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Epernay
France
Santa Claus Radio Broadcast Tonight in Santa Fe
Santa Claus is scheduled to speak on station WREN tonight unless severe cold disrupts lines. He said last Tuesday SCNP would air at ten minutes to six and asked Jenny Wren Milling to monitor the program. WREN has received many letters and Santa is expected to read the senders’ names.
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Arctic Circle
Santa Claus
WREN
Santa
SCNP
Jenny Wren Milling Company
Mrs Lilliendahl And Beach Guilty Of Manslaughter
In May's Landing New Jersey on December 8 AP reports Mrs Margaret Lilliendahl and Willis Beach were found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in the death of her husband. Verdict at 4 44 p m with sentence deferred until Saturday morning. Maximum penalty ten years in prison or a $1000 fine or both. Defense claims new evidence may merit a new trial. Both defendants appeared pale but did not break down.
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Piea
Feee
Lilliendahl
Beach
Salvation Army Christmas Drive Opens In Lawrence
The Salvation Army kicks off its annual Christmas fundraising in Lawrence with two booths on Massachusetts Street in the 800 and 300 blocks. A third booth is being built for the 700 block. Monetary gifts will fund Christmas dinners and year round work, and clothing and nonperishable food are also welcome. Call 635 to arrange donations or leave a message.
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Salvation Army
Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Liberty Post
American Legion
Salisvation Army
Salvation” Army
Tedef
Salvation Army Headquarters
Incomes From Crown Lands Soar Under Royal Property Growth
London AP reports that royal income from crown lands has risen sharply since 1920, with current annual yield about £1,134,255. Property values around Piccadilly Circus and Regent Street generate substantial rents, far surpassing earlier figures. The article notes Victoria and Edward VII would have earned more had they kept crown lands, while Crown Lands Commissioners have driven recent gains benefiting George V.
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London
George
Piccadily ‘Circus
Regent’ Street
Piccadilly
Oxford Ciuses
Edward V
Crown Lands
George’ V
Fat Persons Unhealthy University Doctor Explains
Dr James S McLester professor of medicine at the University of Alabama says fat people are unhealthy because they carry double the load for normal persons and the heart must work twice as hard due to fat deposits. Reducing is slow and may be inadvisable for young children and old persons. Sweets are fatter than carbohydrates like bread and potatoes.
Hotels Brace for National Republican Conventio n Delegates in Kansas City
Kansas City opens preparations as hotel and restaurant facilities be ready for an influx of visitors ahead of the June Republican convention. Hotels report rising reservation telegrams and will forward all requests to a housing committee overseeing thousands of arrangements. Charles Curtis leads in seeking convention headquarters while Charles Evans Hughes is considered for temporary national chairman, with selection expected within weeks.
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Kansas City
Dec
Curtis
Charles Curtis
Kansas
Washington
Charles Evans Hughes
Republican National Committee
Hughes
Hodder cites bias in history teaching at luncheon
Professor Hodder warned against using history to recruit votes and to indoctrinate patriotism. He argued true history seeks truth, notes textbooks now cover more American history since the Civil War, and defends publishers and historians as biased neither by nature nor motive.
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William
Hale Thompson
Fr H. Hodder
Hodder
Hylan
New York
MacAnt Arews
McAndrews
Sub Zero Weather Hits Lawrence as Coldest Since 1927
A 5 degree low marked the coldest December in Lawrence since 1924 and the day’s noon reading rose to 4 above. Garages flooded with repairs as freezing broke car components, while gas supply stayed adequate after a 20 inch main break at Petrolia and a booster plant loss near Shideler Oklahoma.
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Lawrence
Faroood
Fhe Royal, Gas Company
Iity
Petrolia
Shideler
Okla
Character witness for Remus aids murder trial
George Renna remained nervous after his outburst but ready for the trial to resume Clarence Darrow, famed Chicago lawyer and Remus' ally, visited the defendant to testify to his good character not to act as attorney. Michael Igoe and several lawyers and a former employee also testified or arrived to support Remus.
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Incinnati O
George Renna
Clarence. Darrow
Chicago
Remus
Darrow
Rémus
Michael Igoe
South Park
Hearth of
Joseph la Bay
Harry Pritzker
John T. Murray
John Hogan
Bertha Seaman
State Flood Plan Outlined at Topeka Conference
The state flood control and water conservation conference near Topeka discussed drafting a statewide program for flood control and water conservation. Governor Paulen urged unification beyond sectional goals, proposing a committee to draft a legislative program with plans and funding estimates for submission to the next legislature. Speakers emphasized unity despite sectional differences as the two day event concluded.
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Topeka
Paulen
Kansas
Aggies consider Wynne for Kansas State coaching post
Manhattan December 2 AP Creighton University football coach Chet Wynne will visit Manhattan tomorrow to discuss terms for becoming Kansas State Agricultural College football coach succeeding C W Bachman who has resigned Wynne would be given first consideration and likely appointed if terms are agreed Notre Dame style football would be adopted with Wynne known for backfield coaching Bachman also served as track coach and Wynne would bring in a line and track coach if hired Roy Wynne has just joined Washburn staff and Wrone a Notre Dame fullback era noted for all western and second all American honors.
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Manhattan
Chett Wynne
Creighton University
Omaha
Kansas State Agricultural College
C. W. Bachman
Wynne
Creighton
Bachman
Wynne Hs
London teaching history grips headlines amid probe
London faces a heated battle over English history teaching as a government inquiry finds many teachers lack basic history knowledge and instructional quality. Only two of forty-one schools show adequate history libraries and few use maps beyond scarce classroom use. Students often misidentify figures and events, highlighting significant gaps in instruction across the capital. In the U S, debate continues in Congress over blocking funding linked to Nicaragua and China policies while commercial ads clutter the Journal-World page.
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London
Chicago
Board of Education
Suez
Becket
King John
Germany
Kign John
Fumes Fatal to George Hegeman
George Hegeman 33 an employee of the county road force died from carbon monoxide fumes inhaled while attempting to thaw a frozen radiator in his automobile. He started the motor in the garage behind his home at 1709 Tennessee Street without opening doors. His son Carl found him unconscious about fifteen minutes later and aid was summoned. Doctors pronounced him dead shortly after removal, with funeral arrangements pending.
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George Hegeman
Axe 33
County Road Force
Hegeman
Tennessee Street
Carl
Mr. Hegeman
W. GC McConnell
H. L. Chambers
Society Woman's Fiance a Puzzle
New York December 8 A P article reports society figure Mrs Marguerite Wood engaged to Sir Donald Thursfield a British arm y and diplomatic service member reportedly killed on a secret Ukraine mission. Her son Richard Wood cites anonymous identification and limited official comment, noting deaths in Sir Donalds family and a bachelor fiancé about 43.
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New York
Marguerite .R. Wood
Millbrook N. Y
Dwight S. Richardson
Donald Thursfield
and Diplomatic Service
Richardson
Donald
Ukraine
Moscow
Russia
Donald Tnursfield
Richard K. Wood
Wood
Sir Donald
Queen Elizabeth
House in Deficiency Bill Approves Funds for Federal Buildings
Washington, Dev. 8. An item in the first deficiency bill providing 8 671 000 for new federal buildings in many cities was approved today. The buildings appropriation covers part of the first year’s projects under the 100 000 20 five year building program created at the last session when the second deficiency bill failed. The remainder of the 20 000 000 will be taken care of in the annual treasury supply bill.
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Washington
Appropriations Committee of the Chance
Treasury
Half of Taxes Due Within Ten Days
Douglas County taxpayers face a ten day window to pay at least half their 1927 taxes without penalty. County treasurer J. F. Metaker urged payment by December 20, the due date for the remaining taxes. He advised using the pink statement mailed by the treasurer's office and paying by mail if needed.
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Douglas County
J. F. Metaker
Mr.Metsker
Toy dogs for Christmas charm British gifts display
Pups of many breeds appear among the Christmas toys for British children in London. Bullpups including Barker the Bulldog are highlighted, with greyhounds and a mechanical hare used in toy displays. Imitation eggs sold in France use chemical whites, while a colored mixture and plaster are noted in an obscure fashion.
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London
Barker
Sinacena
France
Master farmers of Kansas hosted by Secretary Jardine
Washington Dec. 8 The master farmers of Kansas were entertained at luncheon today by Secretary Jardine in his department of agriculture office. About 35 farmers on a tour of eastern cities as guests of Senator Capper, chosen as master farmers of Kansas, have visited Washington for several days. Jardine welcomed them, coming from the presidency of the Kansas State Agricultural College at Manhattan.
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Ashington
Kansas
Jardine
Department of Agriculture
Senator Capper
Washington
Kansas State Agricultural College
Manhattan
Kan
Special handling stamps speed Christmas parcel delivery
Postmaster Hosford urged mailers to add a 25 cent special handling stamp so parcels move as first class between offices, not as fourth class. He warned not to confuse with special delivery, advised secure wrapping, clear complete addresses, and including a return address inside the package.
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B. Hosford
Hosford
Aeronautics Progress Highlighted by President in Annual Report
President Coolidge transmitted the annual report of the advisory committee for aeronautics to Congress. He noted technical improvements in aircraft performance and efficiency and credited government policy with fostering aviation development. The president endorsed continued research and predicted aviation will play an ever wider role in civilization.
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Washington
Congress
Advisory Committee For Aeronautics
Coolidge
United States
Jazz into Celebration in Paris on St Catherine's Day
AP report describes Paris celebrating St Catherine's Day with Jazz and cocktails in dressmaking houses. Working girls take 24 hours off, wear paper costumes, play games, and exchange kisses with favored men as part of the tradition. The eve features parties from small gatherings to lavish corporate catering with wine and song.
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Paris
Bie
St. Catherine’s Day
St. Catherine's
Kansas athletic board holds meeting on coach selection
The University of Kansas athletic board met at noon with no public statements. Discussion focused on the forthcoming football coach appointment, which had not yet been made, and the meeting was adjourned awaiting further information. A circulated report claimed a comprehensive Kansas athletics study existed involving Lawrence and Kansas City alumni.
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University Kansas Athletic Board
Kansas
Ma Jand
Doxgntown
Lawrence Mas
Hanes
Emittee
Lawrence
Kansas City
Kan ' City
Stouffer to Speak on Italian Universities at Phi Beta Kappa Meet
Prof. E. B. Stouffer dean of the graduate school at the University will address Phi Beta Kappa in room 202 Central Administration Building tomorrow afternoon at 3 30. Initiation will follow with Howard Oman of Colorado, newly elected to Phi Beta Kappa there, to be inducted here. A social half hour precedes the services. Members are invited. The event was moved from December Pounders day due to Dean Stouffer's university duties.
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E."b. Stouffer
Universi
Ress
Foligh
Phi Beta Kappa
Central Administration
Baile
Faile
Sassfade
Bernar Bloch
Lawrence
Freeland
Penné Lawrence
Ralph Mullin
Riedadg
Clyde Snyder
Savonbi Clinton
Howard Oman
Garne
Ripley to Speak at Chamber Noon Meeting on Power Romance
C of C announces C. O. C. M. Ripley head of subti ty dept at General Electric Schenectady will lecture at the noon meeting on The Romance Power tracing Baier’s development from ancient times to now. He may also address a University gathering Tuesday visiting Manhattan Wichita Topeka and Lawrence under the National Light association.
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C. M. Ripley
General Electric Company
Schenectady
Cwill
Chamber of Commerce
Ripley
Manhattan
Wichita
Topeka
Lawrence
Kansay
National
Palm Tree Shelter Opens In Berlin For Homeless
Berlin authorities unveil The Palm Tree shelter on Foe belstrasse in the north eastern district. Refitted for winter with modern comforts it houses 1900 men and women and operates a room check system with compulsory showers clothing and soup service. A new baggage master will oversee street vendor stock during nightly inspections as cold weather sets in. Judge Hugh Means will hold a session in Anderson County Friday.
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Berlin
Foebelstrasse
Theca
Tre Lia
Asylum
Howe
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