Won’t Be Frittered Away by Kansas Special Session
The Kansas special session debate centers on how sales tax revenue returns to tax units. The editorial argues that while funds go back to all units including small bridges and cemeteries, some money also supports schools, with Lawrence city schools set to gain about 71.50 per student but overall returns vary by district. It warns against labeling the balanced allocation as frittering away revenues and asserts taxpayers expect local officials to allocate funds wisely.
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On & Thompson, Inc
Lee W York
West 44Th St
Kago
North Michigan Ave
San Francisco
Sansome
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Hangas City
Haltimore Ave
General ‘Motors
Atlnita
Walton
Ee el Cere
Associated
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Lawrence
Kansas
Kansas’ City Star
Lawrence ‘City
Aiil
Couit
Willy Nilly
Quacko
Willy. Nilly
Notch
Africa
Resignation of German Field Marshal Shocks Nazi Ranks
The article notes Marshal von Blomberg’s resignation after criticism over marrying a young wife. It signals major changes anticipated in the Nazi hierarchy and questions about democracies under rising dictatorships. It reflects on England’s view of Nazi power and the illusion of immunity to autocratic regimes.
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Marshal von Blomberg
England
Edward
Opposition Costly Judge Reeves Defends Election Fraud Cases
Judge Reeves, author of a report on election fraud cases, argues that conditions supporting the cases remain valid. The fragmentary text questions the veracity of the report and references unclear statements about willingness and credibility of witnesses.
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Reeves
Municipal Graft and Coercion Raise Public Alarm
The piece warns that an organization capable of drastic action has prepared a crackdown and would use its power to enforce corrupt practices in city government. Citizens offer rationalizations about efficient services while fearing the group's superior strength to suppress any dissent.
Milligan Named for Western Missouri D A Reappointment
President forwards Maurice Milligan for reappointment as federal district attorney of western Missouri. Milligan prosecutes Kansas City election fraud cases, drawing political opposition, yet many citizens praise his public service and argue for his continuation in office.
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Maurice Milligan
Senate
Western
Missouri
Milligan
Kansas City
State department seeks interview with imprisoned American woman in Russia
The American state department has requested permission to interview an American woman jailed in Russia, but Moscow has not answered. Given reported conditions in Russian prisons, such requests could be embarrassing to Soviet authorities.
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American State Department
Russia
Moscow
Redistricting Question Raises County District Balance
A discussion on revising county commissioner districts to achieve near equal populations will occur to many. The question why redistricting was not undertaken earlier is raised as the imbalance has persisted for years.
Farm bill panel backs no ten thousand dollar limit on benefits
The committee reportedly agreed there will be no $10,000 cap on farm relief checks this year. The article questions how relief figures arise and asks which farmers are receiving benefit slices exceeding 210,000.
Banner proclaims pro business message in New Orleans
A banner in front of the New Orleans Association of Commerce office carries the slogan What helps business helps you What hurts business hurts you Help us to help you by helping business The statement frames a civic appeal linking commercial vitality to public welfare and community well being.
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New Orleans Association of Commerce
Little businessmen summoned to the White House
A fragment notes a small group of merchants being summoned to Washington and references confusion about events at the White House, hinting at political or administrative proceedings.
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White House
Eaideth
Washington
Tia
Tagon
Race with Impossible Outcome Defies Expected Winners
A race described as having one important difference from ordinary events notes that none of the contestants can win. The scenario implies an unusual or symbolic contest where a traditional victory is not possible.
Zebras Explain Shyness and Tigers of Fitness Talk
In a quirky dialogue, Willy Nilly chats with zebras from Africa about lessons in manner and boundaries. The scene blends animal behavior with musings on exercise, health, and fitness, noting that balance and adaptation suit individuals best.
Stamps In The News Physical Fitness And Albania Stamps
The article discusses physical fitness versus diet and hygiene, noting excess exercise can harm malnourished youths and urging diet and rest. It then surveys Albania’s 25th independence anniversary stamps with designs of an eagle a chained woman and a white horse head and lists various denominations and historical notes. It adds items on stamps from Austria Manchukuo Japan and New Year stamps including Kang Teh and shimenawa motifs.
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Coa
Albania
Balkan
Zog
Valona
Ismail Kemal Vlora
William of Wied
Ahmed Zogu
National Assembly
Zogu
Kang Teh
Austria
Japan
Local Happenings Span Travel Court Notices And Sports
The town records show residents planning extended trips to West Palm Beach Florida Nellie Johnson visits and party gifts are noted. University pledges were rounded up during hell week with some jailed. others released to university authorities. Jack James Thorpe agreed to terms with the New York Giants and will sign in New York today.
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W. E. Canavan
West Palm Beach
Fla
Nellie Johnson
Canavan
Missouri
Pan Pe Samimners
Rutherford
Karl Mattern
Kansas City
Cently
Local Notices and Society Items From Fortieth Year Almanac
Forty years ago on February 3 residents report visiting relatives in Plattsburg Missouri and social events. Dana Templin returns from winter railroad work while Mrs Tanner hosts a character party on Louisiana Street. Silver Greys announce a February 22 party and Harriet Robinson hosts Mildred Fax msas City. Fred Dobson of Ottawa recovers from a broken ankle. KU faculty discuss disciplinary actions affecting students. City Council discussion and ice harvesting plans feature Griffin and the Ice Company as samples show river ice five and a half inches thick four five inches remains to reach seven for profitable harvest.
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Dana Templin
Plattsburg
Templin
Tanner
Louisiana Street
Silver Greys
Harriet Robinson
Mildred Fax
Msas
Fred Dobson
Ottawa
Kansas University
Nadelhoffer
Griffin
Ice Company
Gun Cults of Dyak Allies Shape River War
On the Siderong river Christine Forrester explains to Paul Thorne how Anthony Forrester’s secret rifle societies trained Dyaks to shoot with a unique gun. The weapon binds tribes to the Malaya cause, with a growing network of gun societies and a merchant vessel Avon moving upriver toward battle.
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Rajah Mantusen
Sumantang Island
Malaya
Christine ‘Forrester
James
Clyde
Paul Thorne
Christine
Blair
Anthony Forrester
the Avon
Islands
Sumantang Dyak
Tomarrup Society
Dyaks
Siderong River
Christine Forrester
Alan LeBfay
Why Men Leave Home Voice Trumps Baby Witness
A man pleads by telephone for Deputy Sheriff Colesworthy to witness a divorce case. In California a rain flooded home alarms neighbors as 90 year old Mrs Ah Quong sits impassively in a chair suspended by ropes.
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St. Louis
Charles Colesworthy
Colesworthy
Alviso
Cal
Ah Quong
Stephenson Alibi Given in Overcoat Theft Arraignment
In Omaha police court Fred A. Stephenson claimed a bystander gave him the coat to pawn. The judge mocked the weather and ordered ten days detention. The report notes Madeiros, 55, was safe in San Quentin.
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Judicial
Omaha
Neb
Fred A. Stephenson
San. Quentin
Cal
Manuel Madeiros
San Quentin
Oy Madeiros
Poor Pa by Claude Callan
Daisy diverts Tom to marry Joe not for changing husbands but to change income as Joe earns more money. The piece reflects a comic strip style line about marriage and money in a 1937 Publishers Syndicate work.
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Daisy
Tom
Joe
Publishers Syndicate
Man Pleads to San Quentin Escape After Car Crash
In Albany New York a bill aims to curb horn honking by stationary autos on court steps. Senator Thomas C Poe proposes prohibiting car horns while vehicles idle to reduce noise.
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Albany
N. Y
Thomas C. Poe
Newburgh
Community News Highlights from the Evening Star
Sunday dinners visits and social calls appear across local families with Nefs, Ness, Strobel, Bernitz, Pence, Hegeman, Reed, Bowen, Vitt, and Broers noted. Birth announced for Bowen granddaughter. several church and regional visits listed. School notes report January perfect attendance and top spelling scores at Evening Star school.
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Walter Nefs
Frank Ness
Vernon Strobel
Kansas City
Carl Bernitz
E. Pence
Kenneth
Lawrence
Carl Hegeman
Pence
O. Watson
Eudora
Floyd Broers
Vera Rose
Carleis
Ruth Neis
Ben Neis
Neis
Virginia Starr
Erabell
Alice Marie Kindred
Epworth League
Methodist Church
de Soto
Olathe
Prairie Center
Edgerton
Clarence Pine
Carl Hird
Bert Mencer
William Spitzli
John Reusch
Pete Edelbrock
Evening Star School
Carl Abel
Otto George Abel
Elva Ruth Abel
Juanita Cox
Robert Cox
Byrona Pence
Thelma Cox
Freddie Sommers
Byrona .Pence
Maxine
Radio Schedule for February 4 Frightening Night Program
Radio listings from KMBC WDAF WREN and DAF detail a dense evening lineup on Friday with a mix of talk shows news sports and music. Performers include Jackie Heller Tino Rossi Boske Carter Jimmis Fidler Paul Martins and Gordon acts like Nola Day and Glen Gray and Amos n Andy among others. The schedule spans 12 hours from 5 PM to after midnight with a weather forecast and midnight headlines concluding the day.
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Wren
KMBC
Sega
WDAF
Erle Smith
Bane
EKMBC
Kansas ‘City
WDAR
Ashburn
Bratton
Rss Wren
Rudy Newman
Orch
Kate Smith
Rudy Valiee
Barry
McKinley
Wren—School of Music
Major Bowes
Hollywood
Hans Flath
Kmbc—Starn
Broadway
Amos
Andy
Elza Schallert
Geo, McCall
Joseph Widgen
Jimmy ‘Grier
Abe Lyman
Muehlebach
Ore
Congress Orch
Roger Pryor
Herb Gordon
Wren—Press-Radio
David Grosch
Jack Armstrong
Jackie Heller
Kansas City Dines
WWDAF
Uncle Ezra
Pin Feeeie Antares
Fatty" Lewis
Tino Rossi
Boske Carter
Grand Central Stations Hall
DAF
Death Valley
The
Nola Day
Hollywood Hotel
London
Paul Martin
Vic Arden
Dorothy Thompson
Glen Gray
Winthrop Williams
Jerry Blaine
Wren—Heidt
Jimmy Garrigan
Dick Gasperre
Sammy Kaye
Chick Webb
Ron Wilde
Orrin Tucker
Happy Felton
Talk on School Day in India Delights Local Pupils
Patterson of Lawrence spoke at the school on Friday with Miss Patterson leading an afternoon program. Children wore Indian costumes and the talk about School Day in India engaged the pupils.
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Patterson
Lawrence
India
Pw Pis
Goitre Claim Prompts Drug Store Ad
Laura Kniesteadt of Mankato Kansas urges writing about her experience with Sorbol Quadruple a colorless liniment. She advises a small bottle from any drug store for goitre applied twice daily claiming no interference with daily work and thousands relieved. Locally at Round Corner Drug Co.
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Laura Kniesteadt
Mankato
Kansas
Round Corner Drug’ Co
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