General Johnson Declares NRA Dead and Buried
In a interview yesterday General Johnson said the NRA is dead as the dodo and that his tenure as administrator marked its demise. He suggested others may share the view that NRA never fully lived in all details and that his last months resembled a coroner's period. Meanwhile readers follow a Tulsi crowd mystery with concerns over armed youths and unknown causes. Police and public debate continue ahead of the January Saar plebiscite policing plan.
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Johnson
NRA
Tulsi
Molly
Jerry
Ife
Seymour
Scolly
Sir William Avon
Great Things Fear the Lord and Gangs in Kansas City
A fragment from a 1940s era column discusses J Edgar Hoover linking gangs to city government via a grand jury report in Kansas City. It covers the bonus debt debate urged by Belgrano with arguments on debt shift and timing, plus Hiroji Saito’s warning that Japan will fight to impose Far East peace, signaling domination and national risk.
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United States
J. Edgar Hoover
Department of Justice Division of Investigation
Hoover
Kansas City
Grand ‘Jury
Belgrano, Jr
National American Legion
Urg
Belgrano
Hiroji Saito
Japan
America
Great Britain
Far East
Plebiscite expectations and multi nation peacekeepers described
The article discusses a plebiscite to transfer territory to German control with expectations of ratification. Troops from Britain Italy the Netherlands and Sweden will oversee the process despite language barriers. It also notes a Russian purge of 120 alleged conspirators and Niagara Falls rock slides with long term geological changes. Admiral Byrd plans a late January departure from Little America as polar summer continues.
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League ‘of Nations
Niagara
Admiral Byrd
Little
America
South Polar
Old Home Town Temple Dedicated by Masonry Leaders
About 200 Masons attended the dedication of the Lawrence Masonic temple with Elmer Strain presiding as grand master of the state grand lodge. Dr W L Burdick delivered the dedication address as past grand masters from local lodges formed the staff. A 1923 model Hudson car was stolen from the campus, and students at Quincy school collected 32 dollars in a self denial drive for a Merry hospital gift in Kansas City.
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Lawrence Masonic Temple
Aeeed Elmer Strain
Grand Lodge
W._L. Burdick
George C. Shand
Rudson
Quincy School
Merry Hospital
Kansas City
R. H. Miller
Independenta Avenue Christian Church
Elfriede Fischer
Roe
Country Club
G. G. McCoy
Earl K. Gardner
Gene Barcellind
Osage City
Menger
Wayne F. Whistler
Helen Louise Havens
Kan
First Methodist Church
Edward Irislop
John’ R. Dyer
Lee Grege
Leand Barrows
Domenico Gagliardo
Juanita’ Kirkham
Helen Marcell
Gladys Apple
Helen“ Shimeall
Phi Delta Theta House
Phi Delta Theta Club
Bertha Kinsball
Hard pressed truth behind a wealthy image
A fragment from a serialized piece shows a narrator kept in luxury while his sister Lucy is kept in the dark about his real trouble. The text implies pressure and secrecy within family finance and reputation.
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Lucy
Righ
Five notable Lawrence items in a December issue
Twenty five years ago in Lawrence a dozen guests gathered for a Christmas banquet at the Kappa Alpha Theta house where engagement of Alice Wilhelmi and Floyd Doubleday was announced. Mrs Josephine Woodward, a prominent newspaper woman, stayed with her sister Mrs We FP March. General Wilder S Metcalf was appointed to the National Militia Board by President Taft.
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Josephine
Woodward
We FP. March
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
Washington, D. C
Wilder S. Metcalf
Topeka
Taft
National Militia Board
Philadelphia
Elesnor
Robson
Anti kissing society forms to curb throat disease
Forty years ago a Detroit dated item notes the formation of an Anti-kissing Society. Members wear a red ribbon or button on clothing to prevent throat and lung disease. Also recapped are a fast horse trip by Geo Schweler of Franklin, a North Lawrence fire that destroyed Dry Phillips house, and the Commercial Club election selecting J D Bowersock as president and officers for the coming year with E F P Caldwell as treasurer.
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Detroit
Geo. Schweler
Franklin
Lawrence
Eudora
North Lawrence
Phillips House
Commercial Club
J.d.bowersock
Wm. Bromelaies
E. F P. Caldwell
A. D., Weaver
F. W. Barteldes
A. Monrov
What About Blood Pressure
Dr Jago explains how blood pressure is often misunderstood as a disease. He argues moderate concern is useful but excessive anxiety harms health. Blood pressure varies with emotion, but a doctor’s periodic exam is best for understanding one’s circulatory system.
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New York
Academy of Medicine
Jago “Galdston
Dollar Bill Completes Precarious Journey
A one dollar bill pinned to a postcard was sent to the White House from Chicago. The Treasury took it for the conscience fund, where anonymous cash is deposited, as a symbolic gesture tied to a message about faith and avarice.
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Washington
Diogenes
White House
Chicago
Treasury
Molly's Story Sparks Detective Plot In London
In a tense Queen's Studios sequence Molly recounts how a stolen formula and murder entwine with a dangerous conspiracy. Jerry Meritant joins forces with Nick Trench and the others as Sir William Avon’s letter signals a true lead, prompting plans for a private inquiry firm.
Captain Bushy Tail Wins Santa’s Nut Banquet Honor
In a tale of animal mischief and resolve, Captain Bushy Tail leads his Squirrel crew to drive away a hungry cat from Puddle Muddle. Santa Claus rewards the cunning rodents with a nut banquet in the workshop and awards the Order of Highest Merit and Bravery to Captain Bushy Tail and the squirrels. Tomorrow: Christmas Work.
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Amback
Mary Graham
Bonner
Bushy Tail
Santa Chrus
Willy Nilly
Santa Claus
Captain Bushy Tail
Santa
Cable News in Brief and Global Turbulence
Brief dispatches report Britain delaying naval talks with Japan and the United States due to deadlock, missionaries seized in Anhui, Canada pursues liquor smugglers, governments suspend guarantees in Navan, Siamese officials visit London to avert renunciation, Mussolini signals gold standard, Chiang Kai-shek tensions rise, and Bolivia backs Geneva peace plan with Paraguay warned.
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Associated Press
London
Japan
United States
Shanghai
J. Ov 'Stum
Auhwei
WeoAl Kefield
Milan
Mussolini
Topate d'Tavia
Italy
Tienzhong
Cuntup
Shen Generalissime
Chiang Kai-Shek
Cantor
GOC
Geneva
League of Nations
Chao
Paraguay
Botivia
Plan Rodeos to Remove the Pesky Jack Rabbits
A statewide meeting of sixteen Kansas counties decided on county level drives to cull jack rabbits causing feed shortages and lawn damage. Heavily dependent on federal relief labor, officials seek rabbit-proof corrals, disposal measures, and a humane clubbed kill method tested in other communities.
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Cathy
Kan. Dee
Kansas
Kansas Emergency -Relief Committee
Dagmar and the secret ride through the toyshop
Dagmar discovers a clue as two laughing moles disrupt holly wreaths. A toy soldier and Dagmar slip from the shop, plan a note to Santa, and descend into a hidden stairway for an overnight Earthworth adventure.
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Santa
Santi
Dagmar
Mole
Nine More on Death List in Moscow Executions
A Soviet government communique says nine more enemies of the people were executed by firing squad after conviction by the supreme court. The death toll from the December 1 assassination rose to 74, with most of the men believed to have come from Poland. Three others were held for further questioning.
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Moscow
Dev
Re Rnnte
Supreme Court
Sone
Russia
Poland
Stamps Celebrate Rome to Mogadiscio Airmail Flight
Quinton James Traly unveils a new six stamp airmail issue marking the Rome to Mogadiscio flight. One stamp is in a rarity class. A recent photo of King Emanuel inspires the central portrait design with the ruler's head centered.
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Quinton James Traly
Rome
Mogattscio
Emanuel
Tho Ny
Stamp issues and political issues in Europe and Peru
The article catalogs varied stamp issues: Italian colonies surcharged during flight specials. Central Lithuania’s 1820-22 issues after Polish recapture. Saar plebiscite related stamps, postmarks, seals, and a coal badge campaign by Germany. Peru launches a new series for Lima’s founding, featuring M centavo carmine and 1 4 sol purple, plus a semi postal for unemployment with a Second of May monument motif and orange color.
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Lithuania
Poland
Saar
Reich
Europe
Peru
Pis Eragrere
Lima
Atuahaipa
Francisco Pizarro
Investigations Multiply on Capitol Hill Postwar
Postwar Washington sees a surge of inquiries labeled smelling commit tees with 11 separate probes either under way or authorized. Nye leads the munitions inquiry as the Senate eyes extended hearings, while Mail Contracts Airmail and ocean mail contracts face scrutiny. The post office, interstate commerce and crime probes loom, with Byrnes in the South pledging further action.
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Washington
Capitol Hills
Xenate
House
Nye
North Dakota
Senate
Atin
Nest
Interstate Commerce Commission
Byrnes
al South Care
Senate probes widen as new inquiries open nationwide
A senate review seeks scrutiny across Tennessee New Mexico and Pennsylvania while Borah leads a push into un-American practices profiteering and veteran guardianship. The house probes real estate bonds civil service and industry abuses as committees chase funds for recovery and a zealous push for more investigations.
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Senate
Senato Borah
Idaho
House
Wo Department
Civil Service
Ees
Treasury
Congress
Flashes of Life in an Anomalous Year
A mosaic of brief items from Kendallville to Seaford covers misfortune and mischance. A Nebraska grand jury shuffle, a courtroom misprint, a mistaken identity in a Madison court, and a rabbit hunting misadventure end with an odd, present annual program note.
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Lincoln
Nebmil
Seaford
Del
Pauline Rogers
Musical program at K U Sunday by Mu Ispation group
Members of Mu ispation Ap peared at K U Sunday. The program by Ma Phi Epsilon featured piano numbers by Ruth Stockwell Margaret McNown and Chrice Stumsand and vocal trios by Zonella Emerson Corinne Dick Mary Louise Beltz and Dorothy Ann Martin Maxine Roche Augusta Mudder. An instrumental trio with boring piano and Argan was riven by Margaret Love Henrietta Bates and Dorothy En low. Exultation by Powell Weaver for piano and organ was played by Ruth Orcutt and Dorothy Enlows. A fair audience enjoyed the event.
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Cninndl
Ma Phi Epsilon
Ren Truth
Ruth Stockwell
Margaret McNown
Chrice Stumsand
Entmn
Jo Swaney
Zonella Emerson
Corinne Dick
Mary Louise Beltz
Dorothy Ann Martin
Maxine Roche
Augusta Mudder
Argan
Margaret Love
Henrietta Bates
Dorothy
Elise
Oktam
hy.Powell
Weaver
Kansas
Ruth Orcutt
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Yale
Nicholaa Talla Ferry
Lange
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Austin
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Trench
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Cable News
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New Mexico
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