Senate committee backs voluntary supreme court retirements
Washington Feb 22 The senate judiciary committee voted to report the Sumners bill offering voluntary retirement of supreme court justices at age 70 on full pay and set hearings on Roosevelt's broader court reorganization program for March. Roosevelt met with farm leaders including Edward A. ONeal to seek support for the court plan as farm leaders discussed farm legislation with Wallace.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Committee
Sumners
Supreme Court
Roosevelt
White House
Wallace
Edward A. O'Neal
Chicago
American Farm Bureau Federation
Mr. Roosevelt
House
Altho
Borah
Ida
Burke
Pittman
Nov
Steiner
Ore
King
Utah
McCarran
D-Nev
Senate
O'Neal
J. E. Winslow
Raleigh
North Carolina Farm Bureau
N. C. Williamson
New Orleans
Louisiana Cottonooperative
R. E. Short
Brinkley
Ark
Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
Donald Kirkpatrick
Ilinois Agricultural Association
L. C. Trousdale
Houston
Tex
Ransom Aldrich
Michigan City
Miss
Harold Young
Arkansas Cotten
George ‘T. Chance
Texas
Ace G. Lucas
Brownwood
Texas Agricultural Association
C. G. Menry
Memphis
Tri-State Cotton Association
Amon House
Bainhead
Bankhead
High Tribunal
Break in Pipeline Burns Oil Near No 6 School
A crude oil leak on the Stano Lind Pipeline near the former Forrest Savage place two miles west of No 6 school led to a controlled burn. Crews arrived Friday to repair the leak from Teapot Dome fields to Missouri and Indiana refineries, recovering much oil and burning residuals to reduce fire risk.
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No. 6 School House
Stanolind Pipeline Company
Forrest Savage Place
No. 6 School
Téspot Dome
Missouri
Indiana
Sit Down Strike Boss Refuses Union Talks in Detroit
Walter L. Fry, president of Fry Products Inc, rejected outside interference after 188 employees walked out in a sit down strike. Fry, who also staged a sit down, said he would meet his workers but denied meeting United Automobile Workers organizer Herbert Brown. The firm makes auto seat covers and reported last year payroll of 106000 with profits of 32000. Fry and aides R. L. Williams and C. S. Atterholt remained in the offices as workers stayed in the plant.
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Detroit
Walter L. Fry
Fry Products, Inc
Herbert Brown
United Automobile Workers of America
Fry
R. L. Williams
C. 8. Atterholt
Reprisals Ordered After Ethiopian Attack on Graziani
Addis Ababa reports say Mussolini ordered firing squad executions for Ethiopians tied to the attempted assassination of Viceroy Graziani. New decrees promise extensive reprisals against native chieftains and widespread rounds of arrests as troops swarm the capital.
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Addis Ababa
Rodolfo Graziani
Mussolini
I Duce
Graziani
Abuna Cyril
Ethiopia
Aurelio Liotta
Liotta
Washington Moves to End Child Marriages
Seattle reports King County officials urge laws to end Washington mail order marriage licenses after a spate of child marriages. County Auditor Earl Millikin notes hundreds of licenses issued annually without required appearances. Prosecutor B Gray Warner harshly criticizes the system as enabling bigamy and child marriages and aiding white slave trade. Two 14 year old girls recently wed, one to a 58 year old man. Bills seek to ban interracial marriages. Exchanges closed today. New York domestic security and commodity exchanges shut except livestock markets.
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Seattle
Washington
King County
Earl Millikin
B. Gray Warner
Warner
Jackson club plans to keep Democratic Party solvent in Kansas
At Topeka on February 22 the state central committee approved a plan by C. M. Fitzwilliam to form a permanent Jackson club to disseminate information, organize efforts, and raise funds so the party won't be broke. Dues will be $10 yearly with Wichita as executive headquarters during sessions. The party faces a deficit of $14,850.46, with $8,000 still owed. The committee unanimously endorsed the court program.
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Topeka
Jackson Club
Democratic’ Party
Kansas
State Central Committee
C. M. Fitzwilliam
Fitzwilliam
Harry M. Washington
Wichita
Huxman Wonders What They Did For Him
Topeka February 22. Governor Walter A. Huxman thanked Democratic county chairmen for their support at the state annual committee meeting. He added a wry question about what they had done for him, as CG. M. Fitzwilliam accused Republicans of sandbagging and shortchanging the chief executive.
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Topeka
Upi
Walter A. Huxman
CG. M. Fitzwilliam
Democrats push for party line and independents in state race
A Richmond report describes Democratic leaders urging a strong party organization under Governor Haxman and President Roosevelt to win the next elections. They stress efficient patronage handling, aim to fill key state posts, and rally independents, with notes on personnel in the highway, inspections, and banking commissions. Sourced remarks from Lynn H. Brodrick and Evan Griffith are highlighted amid broader calls for a progressive platform.
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Gram
Rosevelt
Supreme Court
Lynn H. Brodrick
Marysville
Haxman
Roosevelt
Walter A. Haxman
United Statea
Fitzwilliam
Evan Griffith
State Highway Commission
Department of Inspections and Registrations
Bank and Corporation Commissions
Jury Deliberations Continue in Kansas City Election Fraud Case
Federal jurors hear case against five Kansas City election officials and precinct workers accused of ballot tampering in the November general election. Defense rests after government witness cites erased X marks shifting from Republican to Democratic symbols at a cemetery precinct store polling place.
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Flairs
Kansas City
PIA
U. S
Sam C. Blair
C. A. Appel
Dry
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Randall Wilson
W U. S
Travel is halted by snowbound Kansas highways
In Topeka on February 29, two major routes Nos 4 and 16 were deemed dangerous with drifts in northern counties. No. 16 expected to reopen this afternoon and U S 36 between Haddam and Washington cleared by noon. Other blockages included K-9, K-63, K-16, K-10, K-57, K-4, and K-18. In Salina on February 22, U S 50N blocked from McPherson to central Kansas. snowdrifts stranded hundreds, with Hutchinson reporting over six inches of snow and .52 inch precipitation. traffic resuming on main roads while county roads stayed impassable.
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Topeka
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Corning
Centralia
County Line
Onaga
Randolph
Shawnee
Dwight
Junction City
Eskridge
Council Grove
Bennington
Lincoln
Salina
Kan
D. J. Silver
State Highway Department
McPherson
Kansas
Hutchinson
Highway Death Tolls Push State Traffic Safety Laws
The 1936 highway tolls spurred actions in at least 22 state legislatures. Proposals include banning car radios in Idaho, requiring dimmed headlights, and creating traffic bureaus. Arkansas backs lower auto license fees and emergency bus flares. Oklahoma and Missouri consider licenses and patrol boosts. Public hearings loom in New York with courses, inspections, and billboard bans under review.
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Chicago
National Safety Council
Idaho Senate
Arkansas Senate
New York
Missouri
Highway Patrol
Oklahoma
Senate
Kansan Senate
Iowa
Eleven Deed Land For Kaw River Levee Project Filed
Land deeds conveying use of along Kaw River north and south of Lawrence for flood protection were filed in Douglas County registering perpetual use by the drainage district. Lands, about 29 acres donated by the Brunes, join purchases from F W Lewis and others totaling various sums. James on-going work awaits weather. district bonds for 21 150 issued last fall to finance this Joven effort.
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Kaw
Douglas County Drainage District
Register of Deeds
Drainage District Board
Lawrence
Gus H. Brune
Wesley Brune
Albert Brune
Olinda Brune
Brunes
Drainage Board
F. W. Lewis
Marguerite Emery Swartz
Jay D. Mitchell
William R. Adams
Pat Shook
Emil Heck
Ef, M. Tenney
W. S. Uttinger
Kansas Track Team Braves Snow After Lincoln Meet
University of Kansas track athletes endured a brutal snowbound return from Lincoln after a dual meet with Nebraska. Their bus was stranded in a six foot drift south of Sabetha, forcing free extraction via windows and farm help, with the crew arriving back in Sabetha early Sunday and then reaching Lawrence late.
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University of
Sabetha
Hargisa
K. U
Hargiss
Sabatha
Lincoln
Mrs. Osa Johnson Leaves Hospital to Return Home
In a wheelchair Mrs. Osa Johnson ex explorer and big game photographer will leave a Los Angeles hospital tomorrow noon by train to Chanute Kansas her childhood home. She has been since the January plane crash that killed her famed explorer husband Martin Johnson. She fractured a leg and sustained other injuries. At Chanute she will visit family before touring and plans to resume jungle explorations with John in about three months.
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Los Angeles
Osa Johnson
Chanute
Kan
Here
Martin Johnson
Johnnn
Bay Airliner Crash Tied to Motor Trouble
The airliner crash in San Francisco Bay, near Mills Field on February 9, killed 11. C. E. Johnson of United Air Lines said the right motor had a broken reduction gear. Divers recovered the missing propeller, wing parts, and motor fragments from the bay mud as experts study blamed components. CALLED TO CHICAGO.
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Oakland
San Francisco Bay
United
Department of Commerce
R. W. Schroeder
Department
Calif
Bay
C. E. Johnson
United Air Lines
Mills Field
Chicago
Prof Jan Chiapusso Informed of Mother's Death
Mr and Mrs Jan Chiapusso learned yesterday afternoon of the accidental death of Mrs Chiapusso. The couple left for Chicago last evening after receiving word. Ruth Crcutt assumed duties with violinist Michael Press who is due for a master class and recital at the state music teachers convention in Manhattan on Thursday and Friday this week. Press arrived in Lawrence today and will remain three days to prepare for his recital.
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Jan Chiapusso
Chicago
Chiapusso
Ruth Crcutt
Michael Press
Manhattan
Press
Lawrence
Fire damages Avenue A grade school in Hutchinson
Aves Avenue A grade school in Hutchinson Kansas suffered a basement blaze that damaged hallways and four classrooms. Officials estimate losses around 10000 dollars.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Avenue A
Mussolini mobilizes five classes of Italian conscripts
Rome February 22 Five classes of Italian conscripts were ordered by Premier Mussolini to swell Italy’s armed forces to over 1.5 million. The terse communique directs the 1,000,000 Italians aged 1900 to 1904 to be ready to answer the fascist call within months. Reserves affected include men aged 33 to 37 beyond their prime war material.
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Rome
Mussolini
Italy
Il Duce
Rev Carter Harrison on Washington at Rotary
Reverend Carter Harrison rector of Trinity Episcopal church spoke at Rotary about George Washington. Native Virginian highlighted Washington as Father of his Country and praised his early life at William and Mary, Braddock era, and leadership shaping U S policy and the Constitution.
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Carter Harrison
Trinity Episcopal Church
Rotary
George Washington
Virginia
Washington
Mr. Harrison
William and Mary
Williamsburg
Braddock
Continental Congress
United States of America
Harrison
Show Sales Methods Mainstreet Film At Chamber Tomorrow
A production called Show Sales Methods Mainstreet will be shown tomorrow in the WREN building Chamber of Commerce rooms. It will be shown five times: 9:30 and 10:30 AM, 2 and 3 PM, and 7:30 PM to allow employer shifts in stores to view the film. The Merchant's Bureau is coordinating the showing.
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Chamber of Commerce
WREN
Cooler Tomorrow in Topeka Weather Forecast
Federal Meteorologist A. D. Robb forecasts cooler, fair weather for Kansas with tonight's lows around 15 to 25 degrees and tomorrow's highs not exceeding 30. Dampened dust bowl conditions may prevent soil blowing for several days as rain or snow refreshed most regions over the weekend. Goodland reached 42 degrees, while Topeka posted a 22 degree low.
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Topeka
Kansas
A. D. Robb
Robb
Goodland
Potatoes Block A Line After Missouri Train Derailment
In Noel Missouri a rush of potato cars derailed when a southbound Kansas City Southern freight hit a broken rail north of town. Four immediate spuds spilled into the track area while eight cars left the rails, with four of potatoes scattered in all directions. No injuries were reported though the line remained blocked at 10 am while wreckage crews from Pittsburg were en route. A Ford V eight advertisement note appears from Hamilton’s Adv.
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Noel
Kansas City Southern
Here
Pittsburg
Kansas U.-Washburn game chosen to open 1937 schedule
The Kansas University athletic board selected Washburn College of Topeka as the opening game for the 1937 Jayhawker football season. The eight game schedule includes dates at Lawrence and other cities with talks of a possible October 9 open date to be filled later.
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K. U. Athletic Board
Washburn College of
Topeka
Jayhawker
Washburn
K. U
Wichita University
Jayhawkers
Wichita A
St. Benedict's College
Kansas
Lawrence
Ravens
Salina Judge Hurt in Snowstorm Bus Crash
Salina judge Dallas Grover remained in serious condition after a bus truck collision in a snowstorm near Salina Kansas. He suffered throat injuries and planned emergency treatments aimed at easing throat congestion and aiding breathing. Other injured passengers showed improvement though Fred Helberg Stillwater Oklahoma remained seriously injured. Mrs Percy Chandler Salina also injured with throat injuries. Coroner M J Martin led an inquiry as authorities reported one death and ten injuries. Rollo Ogden editor dies at 81 in New York City.
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Newton
Kan
Dallas Grover
Salina
Judge Grover
Fred Helberg
Stillwater
Okla
Percy Chandler
Chandler
Martin
Weather forecast for Kansas and major cities
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with colder spells in the west and north. Topeka and Wichita areas report cloudy skies with snow covered roads. Pittsburg, Dodge City, Garden City and Manhattan clear. Roads frozen and slippery with past weekend precipitation totaling 62 inches. Transit and coal ads follow.
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Kansas
Topeka
Wichita
Arkansas City
Coffeyville
Emporia
Ottawa
Pittsburg
Dodge City
Garden City
Manhattan
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Huxman
Robert Morris
Haym Salomon
Lorado Taft
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Salomon
Associated Press
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Toneka High School
Edd A. Wood
Lowell E. Bailey
Ralph Graber
Edwin F. Abels
Toneka
Carter's
Hamilton
St. Benedict's
Topeke
Owen
Iowa State
Norman
Michigan State
East Lanasina
W. W. Davis
Athletic Board
Ad Lindsey
Ames
Kanasae State
Nebraska
Columbia
Lindsey
Jows State
Kansas State
Linaco
Manahatetan
Davis
Dean F. T
Stockton
Y. B. Smith
Marvin Hall
Peka
Karl Klooz
Laurence Woodruff
George Nettles
John M. Phillips
Rollo Ogden
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