Victory for control measure in farm referenda
Washington reports indicate farm referenda on marketing quotas for cotton barley and flue-cured tobacco passed strongly. About 803095 voting for quotas to 79928 against, with 66.7 percent required for approval. Administration argues broad farmer support solidifies New Deal crop controls into the 1940 campaign.
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Senator urges inland shift of war factories from coasts
Fort Riley Kansas December 11 A congressional committee study prompts Senator Thomas Oklahoma Democrats call moving aircraft plants inland. He warns coastal factories risk bombing and destruction while Schwartz sees the Midwest as ideal. The panel also praises Fort Riley and tests the Garand rifle with Sparkman and Martin.
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Cleo Loses Five Pounds on Diet at Swope Park Zoo
Cleo the hippopotamus at Swope Park Zoo in Kansas City shed only five pounds in ten days of dieting, though keeper Tex Clark says she prefers water and ear wiggles to a temperamental show. Clark notes Cleo is fourteen and could live to about forty if kept lean.
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Finland Receives $10 Million Credit for Agricultural Surplus Purchases
Washington reports a $10,000,000 credit grant from the United States to Finland for purchasing agricultural surpluses and other civilian supplies. The Reconstruction Finance Corporation and Export-Import Bank, with President Roosevelt's approval, established a Finnish American Trading Corporation to handle buys. Jesse Jones noted parity credits to Norway are under consideration as Finland plans to use the buying power through New York based agency.
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Kansas Magazine to Release 1940 Edition December 15
The 1940 Kansas magazine from the Kansas Magazine Association at Kansas State College will be released December 15. Prof. C. E. Rogers serves as editor and the issue features writings by Kansans.
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A Christmas Gift for Daily Journal World Subscription
A Christmas gift idea offering a yearly mail subscription to the Journal- World. Includes a contact point with phone number 22 for ordering or inquiries.
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Juarez Considers Liquor Bill Despite Nerves of Border
In Juarez Chihuahua legislators vote on a liquor bill to allow sales in cabarets restaurants and clubs starting January 1 while banning radios and phonographs where intoxicants are sold. Cabarets must be 70 meters from each other and at least 100 meters from public buildings hospitals and schools. The border city known for its lively past continues to loom large in Prohibition debates.
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Record Warm Winters Hit Western States Across U.S.
Western states report unseasonably warm weather with rain and thaws. Snow lacks, crops stressed, tourists travel west in record numbers, and flowers bloom out of season from Montana to New Mexico.
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Washington Weather Rushes In With Rain and Tide Issues
Rain and high tides flood coastal streets as Mount Rainier area battles weather impact. Winds sweep regions, strait hat Seale area reports flood effects. Ponds dry while ski and wheat conditions are unsettled across towns.
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First Christian Church Night Dinner Meeting
The First Christian Church will hold a night dinner at 6 30 Wednesday in honor of the Sunday school orchestra and church teachers and officers. With Christmas near this dinner becomes an all church Christmas party. Circle 5 led by Mrs Beula Rogers handles the serving. The church official board meeting follows the dinner.
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Marriage License Issued
A marriage license was issued.
Meeting Called for Ceci Relief Clients at Court House
A meeting of Ceci Relief clients has been called for 7 30 o clock tomorrow evening at the court house to discuss relief arrangements.
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