Government session labeled goose egg ends early
Washington reports the special congressional session adjourned after housing and farm measures were left to the regular session. Leaders claim progress on administration plans despite a 12 day Christmas break, with wage hour and reform bills postponed for further study.
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Taxpayers Oppose Kansas Special Session Proposal
A Sedgwick County taxpayers union letter to Wichita officials denounces a proposed Kansas Legislature special session as unnecessary and adds tax relief concerns. The message argues the session would raise taxes and worsen the burden on residents already overtaxed.
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Kellogg praised as tireless peacemaker by Roosevelt and Hull
Washington notes President Roosevelt lauds the late Frank B Kellogg as an indefatigable worker for world peace describing him as a sincere figure in national and world affairs. Secretary Hull adds Kellogg devoted himself to universal peace with wisdom and energy and officials express deep regret at his death.
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Winter Officially Here Shortest Day of Year Declared
The sun entered Capricorn signaling winter with the shortest daylight at just over nine hours today in New York. The official winter period begins at 1:22 a.m. EST and ends March 21 at 1:43 a.m. Meanwhile Congress refuses further orders from the President as the special session closes, noted by Rep. S. Guyer.
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Tsingtao May Be Next War Sector
Shanghai dispatch reports Japanese bombers over the port of Tsingtao as US ships Marblehead Pope and Sacramento stand by for evacuation. Consular officials urge Americans to leave amid fears of attack, while reports cite 30,000 troops en route and 80 transports ready.
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Roosevelt Seeks Budget Cuts to Trim Road Spending
President Roosevelt reaffirmed plans to cut federal spending and urged Congress to bear responsibility if the budget is exceeded. In a letter to Cartwright he warned that Funds guided by county demands would threaten the Democratic party and solvency. The Public Roads Bureau planned to apportion 214 million dollars for subway improvements by January 1 due to the special session adjournment.
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Two Men Arrested In KU Robbery Probe
Chiefs say Mike J. Skirwin and William Seigel were arrested in Kansas City Kansas and brought to Lawrence to face questioning over the Nu Sigma Nu fraternity robbery on December 12 and other campus crimes. The investigation ties Skirwin to Mill s and Redfern confessions and notes Skirwin’s three prior prison terms.
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Three Die in Medicine Lodge Crash
Three Medicine Lodge high school students died in a late night crash two miles northeast of the town while en route to Isabel to pick up Glenn Fishburn. Six youths were in the car. Wanda Wilson 13 Glenna Howard 15 Wayne Strickland 16 died. Betty Nurse 16 Franklin Fishburn 15 Tee Taylor 18 injured. Hospitals reported the injured would recover and classes were dismissed at the high school.
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6000 Pints of Liquor Seized in Wichita Raid
Wichita officers acting under Morton B Cole an assistant state attorney general raided a tourist camp six miles west of Wichita today arresting ten men and seizing 6000 pints of liquor including whiskey champagne rum and gun found in three cars a trailer and a shed plus a shotgun rifle and three revolvers. The liquor stored in the vault at police headquarters and five slot machines were confiscated.
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Pigeons Use for War Time Communication in Shanghai
Washington reports that in Shanghai battered by war, pigeons are delivering vital messages when telephones fail. Business leaders say disrupted facilities force use of carrier pigeons to transmit key city and shipboard communications.
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Auto Sales Improve in November Tax Report
The Internal Revenue Bureau reports improved sales of new autos and trucks in November based on tax returns. Federal taxes on these items rose about 650,000 dollars versus November 1936, but five months to November show duties nearly 4,009,000 dollars less than last year. Bs Service Hamilton 702 Vt IV.
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Stork Derby Will Upheld by Canada Supreme Court
The Supreme Court of Canada upheld Charles Vance Millar's eccentric will which awards the estate, over 500000 dollars, to the mother or mothers with the most births in Toronto between October 31, 1926, and October 31, 1936. A dozen or more women filed claims as Ontario courts decide entitlement.
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Shortest Day Urges Christmas Basket Aid in Lawrence County
City welfare office lists ready recipients and urges area donors to sponsor families. Mrs Mildred Watson notes good response but many still need help with food and clothing as Christmas nears. Case summaries describe an elderly couple, a six child family, and a lonely old man needing basic items and joy.
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New Englanders Honor Puritan Legacy at Kansas City Dinner
The Rev. Joseph F. King was elected president of the Sons and Daughters of New England at a Kansas City dinner with 141 attendees at the Eldridge hotel. Henry J. Allen spoke on Puritan character shaping American ideals and Civil War foundations, broadcast from WREN.
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Eckel Refuses Inheritance Of Dry Goods Store
Philadelphia reports John Eckel, a dry goods store owner who refuses the bequest of a shop left to him by Joseph Oppenheimer after 22 years of work. Attorney Emil Goldhaber notes Eckel must settle creditors, with the store and goods valued at $1,000 against debts of $2,100.
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Seven Leading Kansas Democrats Plan Radio Station
Topeka December 22. Seven leading Kansas Democrats propose to erect a radio station in Topeka. The Capitol Broadcasting Company Inc obtained a state charter and will apply to Washington for a station of 100 250 or 1 000 watt power. Incorporators include C M Fitzwilliam Lynn R Brodrick Harry W Washington Harry C Caster EF R Sloan Charles A Moore Otis S Allen. Capitalization is $30 000.
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Spring in Winter Temperatures Seen in Kansas Forecast
Topeka reports near spring like warmth in parts of Kansas with highs around 45 to 50 degrees. Forecaster S D Flora expects fair weather tonight and Thursday with possible rain or snow only in extreme southeast. Northeast may dip to 25 tonight, 40 tomorrow. statewide clear skies except far east.
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SLA Christmas Luncheon for Home Office Staff
The Standard Life Association executive committee held a 12:15 Christmas luncheon at Hotel Eldridge for 86 home office employees. Guests from Topeka included Richard Allen Mildred Good fellow and Avanel Barnes. A program of carols and the SL A symphony preceded brief messages from John V. Lees and E A Fritz. Santa distributed toys later donated to the Elks for needy families.
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Former Slave Eldon Cunningham Dies at 117
Eldon Cunningham, an African American who claimed to be 117, died in Independence Kansas. He reported that plantation records from Alabama indicated a birth date of July 13, 1820, before he was freed.
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Haskell Institute to Open Extended Christmas Lighting Display Tonight
G W Spaulding announces the Haskell Institute Christmas lighting display will open tonight and run each evening 7 to 9 30 through the holidays. The show features colored floodlights and bulbs at multiple campus buildings plus decorative trees and a lit hospital area. Thousands are expected to visit as preparations by William Wellfeldt and students proceed, with a public free performance of The Nativity Friday evening.
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Postoffice Busy as Christmas Fronts Lawrence
Postmaster Roger M. Williams reports sharp Christmas activity at the Lawrence post office with over $2,200 in stamps sold in a single day, possibly a record. Assistant postmaster Dave Horkmans notes unprecedented volume, reflecting broader commercial gains for local merchants amid a two month downturn.
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Lawrence Leads Kansas in Milk Quality Rating
Lawrence, Kansas tops state cities with a 98 percent rating under the U S Public Health Service milk ordinance. City milk inspector Leon Bauman credits dairyman cooperation. Dr. J M Mott notes low illness among small babies reflects clean milk conditions.
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Stock Market Index Dips Slightly From Yesterday
The average of 60 stocks fell to 46.1 after yesterday’s 46.8 reading. Analysts note modest losses across sectors as investors await new data and corporate results.
Weather Forecast for Kansas Appalachia region
Generally fair tonight and Thursday with possible rain or snow in the extreme southeast. Colder in the extreme east tonight. Morning outlook shows clear skies except for Coffeyville, Manhattan, and Pittsburg. Temperature readings include yesterday's high near 50 and early morning low around 34.
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