Cold Wave Grips Nation as Coal Strike Hangs On
Winter weather cripples western states and halts coal output as fuel rationing deepens. Officials hope miners will accept a government settlement proposal, but full relief awaits restored production and transport. Belle Cox death reported. funeral Thursday at Friends church.
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Indianapolis, Inc
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Montana
Butte
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Belle Cox
Belle
T. Cox
J. J. Cox
Winfield
Renee
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Friends Church
Susie Wilcox
Oak Hill Cemetery
Corrected district error in November perfect attendance
A reporting error announced district No. 5 had perfect attendance in November. the correct district number is 51. The correction clarifies the attendance record for the month.
Weather Forecast for Kansas Tonight through Wednesday
Fair skies prevail tonight with a drop in east portions and a rise in cloudiness by Wednesday. Temperatures show a cool start this morning and a milder afternoon in western areas with a slight cold edge in the east.
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Kansas
City Wood Yard Operation Tied to Unrest Claim
A New York legislative committee asserts a Soviet organized movement fuels unrest nationwide. The report says three radical groups drive Bolshevist propaganda with key urban centers like New York and Chicago hosting movement hubs. It notes hundreds of arrests and 700 workers in its six month inquiry.
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New York
Ney
Syndicatist
Cermanist Party
Ayaches
Commuunist Labor Party
New York City
Chicaro
Cleveland
Detroit
Pacific
Legislation Committee
Jackies to Fire at Moving Ship
Washington reports that American blue jackets may test marksmanship on moving battleships under real battle conditions. The Navy plans to use obsolete ships as moving targets with distant control from air or surface platforms.
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Washington
Yee. C
Navy Department
Bureau of Ordinance
Wood Haul For Employees By C W Smith Co
Two trucks are employed by the C. W. Smith Co. to furnish wood to employees. The wood is cut and hauled to their homes.
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C. W. Smith Co
Government presents pamphlets in W. W. trial in Kansas City
In federal court in Kansas City Kansas thirty two members of the organization face trial as thousands of pamphlets and circulars promoting the W. W. propaganda are introduced by the government as evidence. Court officials expect a four week trial.
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Kansas City
Kansas
University volunteers halt coal field deployment
Dr. James Naismith head of the University volunteer office says no more university volunteer coal miners will be sent to the coal fields after consulting with the state labor commissioner in Topeka.
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James Naismith
University
Naismith
Topeka
Mayor Kreeck appeals to conserve fuel in Lawrence
Lawrence mayor Geo L Kreeck urges citizens to reduce fuel and light use as strike effects linger and coal reserves stay low. He notes schools businesses and rail services may face shutdowns and urges support for fuel administration while sharing tips to conserve and help neighbors during severe winter weather.
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George L. Kreeck
Lawrence
Uel
Ity
Eveness
Railroad Administration
Geo. L. Kreeck
Vision of New Stadium at University Proposal Emerges
A clustered note reports Dr Phog Allen presenting a plan for a new stadium at Kansas University ahead of a Kansas-Missouri football matchup. The Chamber of Commerce discussed land use and supported a stadium project with local officials confirming action and December timing.
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Chamber Co Commercce
Kansas University
Kianas- Missouri
Phog Allen Tors
Allen
Sousa
Lawren
Dean
Coal shipments reach Lawrence amid fuel shortages
Five cars of coal arrived in the city today and will be distributed by local dealers to needy individuals and firms. Four cars were sent from St Louis and reached Lawrence, with wood also arriving in larger quantities to address immediate fuel needs.
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St. Louis
Lawrences
Local streetcars cut back service after six
The street railway will run on a thirty minute schedule after 6 tonight except on the Italiana line where no cars run after 6. University Joop cars will depart Eighth and Massachusetts at the hour and half hour. Municipal elections will be held today in several Massachusetts cities.
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Italiana Street
University Joop
Eighth
Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts
Lawrence Plans Municipal Christmas Observance In Lawrence
Mayor Kreeck announced a city effort to ensure every Lawrence child is included in a Christmas celebration this week. Ministers civic clubs and organizations will cooperate. letters to Santa at City Hall will be forwarded to Santa. Santa Claus will attend in person and toys and dinners will be provided for needy families.
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Santa Claus
Kreeck
Santa
Lawrence
Mayer
Elks
Kiwanis Club
Mayer Kreck
School Boards Banquet Planned Despite Shortage
Douglas County school boards members will gather at the Methodist church for the banquet this Saturday. Superintendent O J Lune says rural schools remain unaffected by the schools' closing due to the Christmas holiday period.
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O. J. Lune
Douglas County
Methodist Church
J. Dane
Echoos
Meeting Postponed as Republican Gatherings Form
In Washington on December 8 most Pennsylvanian Republicans have assembled with more arriving today. The postponed meeting will be held soon once fuel restrictions allow travel for supporters and candidates to attend.
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Tosnipit
Resebicans
Washington Waelitetoa
Dec
Pyerth Lugeers
Repubvcan
Heme
Wididates Ariise
Bush League Recruiting Tension in Lawrence
Virsious and healthy young fel lout with lone beards tied up a red gibon may appear on the streets of Lawrence. They have no connection with the Soviet Government or vow to grow beards until peace is signed. Locals struggle to raise funds for a new two bit share seen in Lawrence this morning. Debate grows on forming a D Boone Club to resist the forty cent haircut trend.
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Lawrence
D. Boone Club
Miners of University of Kansas in Spotlight
Doings of KU volunteers draw crowds as newspaper photographers document the coal miners last Friday. Carbon No. 2 mine leads with eight cars per ring daily. twelve volunteers traveled to Scammion while Union miners were kept away by an army truck. Foreman Wint Smith and straw bosses head the first University contingent. Pedrose runs electric pumps. Hoyt Rousch oversees the tipple tower. Cotton Golf handles the loader. Art Johnson bosses the shovelers.
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K. U
Carbon No. 2
Wint Smith
Straw Bors
Pedrose
Hoyt Rousch
Tipple Tower
Cotton Golf
Art” Johnson
Wint Smith Names Class Committee At University
Captain Wint Smith president of the University senior class announced committee lists for Invitations Ped roja A R Beil Doyle Buckles Nellie McBratney Itasca Hillsman Bus Jensen G Cap and Gown Cecil Ritter Dwight Gregory Homer Eagles A A Bell Lynn Pearson H D Cox Memorial Geo Montgomery James Lyne Robert Albach Dorothy Riddle Publicity William J Studer Tuawson May Belva Shores Betty Watson Men’s Affairs Ralph Rodkey William Davidson Claude Voorhees Philip Dodderidge Senior Play Warren Woody William Rice Helen Ruhlandt Gladys Griffith Commencement Jesse Kabler C A Walsh William Cottrell Roland Ruble Inez Booker Social George Bailey Lorna Raub Earline Allen Charles Shofstall Alumni Floyd Heckenhall John Donaldson Clarence Gurrill Frank Elmore Evelina Watt Women’s Affairs Parris Drought Francis Kohrman Helen Foley Velma Walters.
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Pittsburg
Wint Smith
Iut Pedroja
A. R. Beil
Doyle , Buckles
Nellie McBratney
Itasca Hillsman
Bus” Jensen
Warren Woody
William Rice
Helen Ruhlandt
Gladys Griffith
Jesse Kabler
C. A. Walsh
William Cottrell
Roland Ruble
Inez Booker
George Bailey
Lorna Raub
Earline Allen
Charles Shofstall
Floyd Heckenhall
John Donaldson
Clarence Gurrill
Frank Elmore
Evelina Watt
Women
Call Off HL Mert Meeting Amid Wood Hauling
The Hi meeting scheduled for Tuesday evening has been called off to conform with a closing order. Work on hauling in wood cut on the Nine Mile Ranch by the Y wood squads Saturday has begun. the first load was brought in today since no wood choppers accompanied the truck.
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Nine Mile Ranch
Y. Wood
Car Crash Involves University Manager Allen On Mount Oread
A Studebaker driven by Phog Allen of the University athletic department crashed into a telephone pole on Uhio street near Chancellor. In the car were Professors H. A. Rice and A. J. Boynton. all escaped injury though the vehicle sustained considerable damage.
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Vanaster
Phez” Allen
Uhio Street
Frank Strong
Phog” Allen
University
Studebaker
Mount Oread
Allen
H. A. Rice Anl A. Jd. Boynton
Allen and Board Meet as Volunteers Hold Pits
Pittsburg Kansas December 9 Governor Allen watches a volatile coal mine scene as volunteer miners remain at pits despite cold weather. He sees no withdrawal soon while leaders meet in Indianapolis on wage talks. Major General Leonard Wood may visit Pittsburg troops in coming days.
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Leonard Wood
Pittsburg
Kansas
Allen
Adlen
International Executive Board
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Dogs Promote Education Funds From County Taxes
Old faithful Fide praised for bravery now advocates education as dog taxes flow to Douglas county schools. This year the county will receive 2097 dollars from dogs, with Lawrence contributing 348 dollars, while District No 82 reports only four dogs.
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Fide
Douglas County
Lawrence
University of Kansas Opens Pittsburg Coal Miner Lab
The University of Kansas Department of Bacteriology opened a laboratory in Pittsburg to protect volunteer coal miners and National Guard members on duty at the coal fields. Olin Deibert, a graduate bacteriologist, will lead the new lab using the State Normal lab and a field kit to quickly check disease signs and water supply issues.
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Department of Bacteriology
Pittsburg
Kansas National Guard
Olin Deibert
State Normal
University
Kiwanis Club Supports Mayor’s Plans at Meeting
The Lawrence Kiwanis club met at the Country club last night and voted to assist in every possible way the Mayor’s plans for the municipality. A smoker followed a very enjoyable dinner as other city activities were discussed.
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Lawrence Kiwanis Club
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