Hoover gold standard debate stirs Senate confrontation
In Washington on February 21, former President Hoover proposed an immediate return to the gold standard, igniting a heated Senate dispute. Senator Connally argued the government is already on a gold basis, while Senator Glass declared the country on fiat currency. Secretary Morgenthau urged no change to the ongoing policy as the debate continued.
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Washingon
Hoover
Senate Democrats
Connally
Texas
Glass
Morgenthau
Senate
Eover
Supreme Court
Mr. Hoover
Thomas
Court of Claims
Fon
Okla
Congress
Austin
Congressional
Unite States
Conenally
Cunningham to Run vs Hornhostel at KC Indoor Meet
Kansas City AP report notes world record miler Glenn Cunningham will race Chuck Hornhostel of Indiana in a three quarter mile indoor event at the Kansas City Athletic Club invitation meet on March 2. Announcement came from Dr. D. A. Reilly, athletic director.
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Kanas City
Pet
Glenn Cunningam
Chuck Hornhostel
Indiana
Kansas City A. C
D.a. Reilly
County relief offices to issue pay checks tomorrow
Relief offices announce pay checks will be issued Friday to ensure distribution across the county. The post office will close tomorrow except for special dispatches, with service limited to mail runs. A new Ford V8 is advertised by Hamilton’s.
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Washington
Bahay
Prevailing Wage Endorsed in Relief Bill Vote
The Senate narrowly approved the McCarran amendment to require prevailing wages on emergency public works by a 44 to 43 vote. President Roosevelt’s letter was read to pledge wage protection, marking a significant early defeat for his relief agenda. Senator Glass warned of a possible presidential veto if the bill includes the provision.
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Washington
Senate
McCarran
Roosevelt
Ade
Glass
D-Va
County Courthouse Renovation Begins with Federal Aid
The county courthouse project starts with KERC and county commission cooperation. Wiring lighting plastering and painting planned at about 4000 dollars, mostly funded by federal funds. Work includes clearing the attic offices in the basement and third floor, with insulation and new modern lighting planned to cut costs.
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KERC
County Commissionens
Ans
Bounty Engineer
Alsho
E. FE. Truchlded
KERG
Register of Deeds
Eure
Tugwell May Resign From Undersecretary Post
Washington reports Tugwell weighs remaining as undersecretary of agriculture or moving to another government post. Known as the president's liberal adviser, he has faced internal friction since Jerome Frank’s ouster. three options include staying to fight for reforms, resigning to return to Columbia University, or shifting to social security and relief work in another branch.
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Washington
Roxford G
Tugwell
Atte
Jerome Frank
Tas
AAA
Chester C. Davis
Frank
Department of Agriculture
Columbia University
Administration Plans No Immediate Change Morgenthau Says
Washington February 21. Secretary Morgenthau stated the administration is satisfied with current monetary policy and contemplates a shift back to the gold standard advocated by Hoover. He added policy remains on a flexible basis, signaling a potential quick adjustment if warranted. Number Six Club Meeting Friday Evening. Miss Rhaabeth Shepherd and local students present a short play with a well arranged program.
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Washington
APY
Morgenthau
Herbert
Hoover
Number Six
Rhaaheth Shepherd
House Debate on State Police Powers in Kansas
Topeka Feb 91 Amended state police bill would make sheriff or deputy an ex officio member of the state force and paid for time spent in service. Smith and Brown proposals to limit force were debated. amendment failed. Headquarters location and ancillary offices discussed. final adjournment plans and other measures reviewed by committees.
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Topeka
House
Rep. White
Jewell
Aute
White
Simon
Ray Smith Craf
Ren Brown CR
Osborne
Tuneh
Simith
Rep. Smith
Marshall
Salina
Smith
Barton
Washington
A.W. Harkley
Kentucky
Knapp
Agroomett
Willy
Howe Judicincy
Stte
Kansas
Walters
Rev
McFarland
Shawnee
Grovernor
Union Pacific Adds Speed Runs for Streamliner Service
Union Pacific announces extra daily round trip for the Streamliner from Kansas City to Topeka via Lawrence and Salina. Morning timing shifts and a two minute departure change in Lawrence widen service, with the mid day run leaving Kansas City at 11 and returning by 1 38. The 68 mile trip takes 68 minutes, expanding options for Kansas City and Topeka residents amid high occupancy.
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Union Pacific Streamliner
Kansas City
Topeka
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Nimxux City
Sietina
Coast to Coast Plane Record Shattered
Newark flight across the continent lowers transcontinental airplane record by 28 minutes. Leland S Andrews, with co pilots Henry Myers and G D Reyhurn, flies from Los Angeles to Floyd Bennett Field New York in 11 hours 34 minutes 42 seconds aboard an American Airlines monoplane.
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Leland S. Andrews
Mates
Los Angeles
New York
Newark
N. J
Floyd Bennett Airport
Em Andrews
James’ R. Doolittle
Willea
Gutsal
Anitrowa
Washington
Joan Thin
Floyd Homnett
Waakington
Noted Polish Scholar Talks Here Tomorrow
Count Alfred Korzybski, Polish engineer and scholar, guest lecturer in Lawrence tomorrow at 3 PM in the General Administration building auditorium. He will discuss General Semantics and Mental Hygiene, critiquing language inadequacies and their impact on thought and emotion. He recently studied new education methods in Kansas City and will address the International Congress of General Semantics. He authored Science and Sanity and The Manhood of Humanity.
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Alfred Koraybski
St. Mlizabeth’s Hospital
Washington
Lawrence
General Administration
County Korzybski
Count Korgybeki
Ure Barestaw School
Kansas City
University of Washington
Washington ‘Teachers’ College
Ellensburg
Tie
Douglas County Relief Funds Partially Restored Amid Uncertain End Date
Douglas county receives first quarter KISRG work relief funds after gaps caused by depleted money and delayed federal allotments. Jamison reports 50 percent base, then 25 percent added. current period ends March 7 with no word on next allotment. Funds flow to KU students, Baker University and Baldwin students, plus educational and local rehab uses.
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Douglas County
Mary J. Jamison
Pear
Washington
Miss Jamison
Marsh
Jamison
University of Kansas
Baker
Isity
Baldwin
Foster boy death leads to murder charges against Hubbards
In Supton county investigators probe the death of two year old Jimmy Cox foster child of Mr and Mrs Weston Hubbard farmers near here. Coroner and county attorney dispute the stove fall explanation and charge the Hubbards with first degree murder. They await a preliminary hearing March 1 as Eunice May Cox the child’s sister remains unavailable for information.
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Kay Mob
APPA
Aaffer
Supton
Urey
Jimmy Cox
Weston Hubbard
Mugeton
Hubbards
Jimmy
Hi. D. Sanders
Eunice May Cox
Sanders
Jeff Cox
Rolla
Subbards
Cox
Severe Dust Storm Strikes Western Nebraska
A violent dust and wind storm swept western Nebraska, striking at dawn and plunging Cheyenne County into near total darkness. Visibility dropped to a few yards as residents stayed indoors, with dust clouds forming to the west and minimal outdoor activity reported.
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Sidney
Neb
Tae
Senta
Nebraska
Cheyenne County
Three announce for school board and city offices
Lawrence politics heats up with Alfred Lawrence considering a mayoral bid if petition turnout meets targets. Mayor W. K. Spalding files, Loyd S. Purcell Lloyd Houston WC Whipple among first to file for school board. new council candidates include J I Edmonds Lutie Kern Frank Rowland and Herman Broeker. Petitions for city manager vote remain at clerk’s office awaiting signed electors by deadline. Washington’s Birthday holiday closes other offices while clerk accepts filings and voter registrations until 1 o clock tonight.
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School Board
Lawrence
Alfred Lawrence
Land
W. K. Spalding
J. I. Edmonds
Kerpublican
Lutie Kern
Tfrank. Rowland
Herman Broeker
Old City Council
Washington
Oklahoma murder trial grips county as death penalty sought
In an Oklahoma case described as one of the most sensational in state history, prosecutors urged the death penalty for the 34-year-old defendant in a fatal shooting. The trial drew farmers and townspeople, with the judge and jurors facing a high-stakes, dramatic final argument.
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Kennanyer
Telat
Furdgn
Kentymere
Dal Goerell
Nhat Xiall
Disineas Meniat Haham
Oklahoma
Dixie Gilmer
Young
Vest
Rssistant
Tulsa County
Missing Woman Found After Unplanned Detour
Mrs Franes Skinner wife of an Omaha manufacturer visited her mother in Kansas City Kansas after an unscheduled motor trip toward Chicago arousing kidnap fears. She explained she aimed to check investments in Chicago where she once worked as an artist and expected to return to Omaha the next day. The incident prompted federal officers to search for her at her husband and brother's request.
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Kansas City
Kan
Peb
Franes Skinner
Omaha
Chicara
Chicoke
Skinner
Chicago
N. Deck
Thleven
Monroe
Miss Monton
Magic in His Baton Delights Kansas City Concertgoers
Karl Krueger led the Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra to crowds at two concerts yesterday. An afternoon show for public school students was followed by an evening program for adults, both showcasing polished performances and bright orchestral tones.
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Lois Craft
Kansas City Philharmonic Orchestra
Wil
Merle Smith
Miss Craft
May Smith
Faawrenga
Karl Krueger
Quarantine Ended at Lone Star Camp After Health Improvements
An order ends the quarantine at the Lone Star camp effective at 6:80 oclock. Cal Edgar W Miller and Fort Riley surgeon M C Host, along with Dr Karle G Brown and H Penfield Jones approve the removal after improved health of camp members and near elimination of colds and influenza. Donald Smith, hospitalized with meningitis, had been a quarantine contact. Smith to be moved to Fort Riley for convalescence. visitors and mail restrictions were lifted with the end of the quarantine.
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Ross
Layhewen
Dacterialoging
State Board of Health
Cal
Edgar W. Miller
M. C
Fort Riley
Karle G. Brown
State Board of Healthy and
Pr. H. Penfield Jones
Douglas County
Donald Smith
Memorial Hospital
Memorial
Smith
Port Riley
Hope to regain papers wife of ex pugilist seeks passport return
Mrs Madeline Force, wife of former boxer Kazimir Piermont, says she will do anything to regain her ex husband’s passport so they can embark on a second honeymoon. The passport was confiscated by Italian authorities on his arrival in Italy, as legal and diplomatic questions linger amid the couple’s plans. Markets in the United States and Washington’s Birthday closing notices appear in the same dateline.
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Rome
Madeline Force
Axtur Dirk Piermonte
Kaza
Pnass
Aggoo
Ltnafinn
Taly
Mra
Fyermante
Hiviers
Vno
Stock Market Index and February Sale Notes
The report records an average HO stock index of 888 with yesterday's value noted as 4. It mentions a February sale and includes references to Miller, Co-Adv, and shorthand entries, indicating a brief market update on limited trading days.
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Miller Turn
Co—Adv
Historic Kansas City Philharmonic Concerts Delight Lawrence
Warl Kroeger and the Kansas City Philharmonic, over 80 pieces, visited Lawrence to perform two outstanding concerts for around 6 000 listeners at the University auditorium. The program featured Tchaikovsky Fifth Symphony and Stravinsky The Firebird Suite, Mendelssohn selections, and a bold encore. Audience praise included a standing ovation for Kroeger and calls for an annual return. About 2 000 schoolchildren attended the daytime concert with demonstrations of orchestral color and instrument identification.
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Warl’ Kroeger
Kansas
City Philharmonic
Lawrenice
Tal
Lso
Vitay 4
Waa
Yar
Mayers Toachite
Aeldom
Kroeger
Hing
Hin
Tschatskowsky
Aenina
Weather Forecast Summary From Scrambled Page
Forecaster notes show unusually clear conditions in parts with colder nights. Morning outlook indicates fair to good visibility with occasionally gusty winds and patchy dirt roils inDouglas county amid fluctuating temperatures and office records inconsistent in places.
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Tos Fekay
Douglas County
Couy
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