Road Works Bill Debated In Congress Amid Delays
Secretary Ickes argued for a work relief bill of 4.86 billion to hire the unemployed, sending telegrams to state highway commissions to back highway construction as relief. Huey Long urged 2.5 billion for highway work, while the bill faced an uncertain fate in the Senate Appropriations Committee and White House talks.
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Ickes
Congressional
Huey J. Long
Senate
Appropriations Committee
Roosevelt
von Wrena
Senate Appropriations Committee
White House
Kernes
NSC
Boston
Roosevelts
Sistie
Buzxie
Eue
Moody named to represent U S in Shushan tax case
Dan Moody former Texas governor was named to represent the United States in the income tax prosecution of Abe L Shushan Huey Long supporter. Moody met in New Orleans with U S Attorney Rene Wiesen ahead of a trial set for early April. Shushan accused of evading taxes totaling 39062877 across 1929 1932.
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Dan Moody
Texas
United
Abe L. Shushan
Huey Lone
Department of Justice
Moody
New Orleans
United States
Rene Wiesen
Shushan
Sirport
New Rane Levee Board
Long Machine
Kansas Weather Forecast Highlights and Local Notes
The Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with possible local rain in the north and warmer winds in the southeast. Morning reports note clear skies with a mild dust storm at Dodge City and partly cloudy skies at Topeka. Dirt roads are listed as good. The report references Douglas County road conditions and gas office temperature records from Yesterday and Today with noon readings.
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Kansas
Dodge City
Topeka
Douglas
White House and Press Less Cordial Says Mallon
Athens Ga Feb 22 AP Paul Mallon Washington correspondent and columnist told the Georgia Press Institute that personal affairs misunderstandings have waned Roosevelt against newspapers and vice versa. He predicted two years of less cordial relations with the press than before noting this has been usual in White House relations during Harding and Hoover administrations. He added he would not elaborate beyond saying some reporters claim to be misled while the White House says newsmen are biased.
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Paul Mallon
Washington
Georgia Press Institute
Roosevelt
Nen
Mallon
White House
Harding
Hoover
Secret Democratic 100-Name Caucus Aims to Block Reform
In Washington on February 23 AP reports a secret Democratic group of about 100 members forming to influence votes. The plan envisions a disciplined bloc to shape legislation, time schedules, and votes while maintaining strict secrecy among members.
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Washington
Toomert
House
Internal Revenue
Gore defies threats over relief bill vote in Oklahoma
Senator Gore of North Dakota and Oklahoma towns clashed over voting on the administration relief bill. Local officials warned that Pittsburg County residents would oppose his next race if he opposed the measure. Gore warned that votes are not for sale and pledged to honor taxpayers and the unemployed, denouncing threats as cowardly.
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Washington
Gore
Doles
Oklahoma
Joe iAc Brown
Migger
Hartshorne
C.D. Lindsay
Marleyville
Gare
Pittsburg
Unatarea
Pitsburg
Landon Signs Tax Bid Extension Measure
Gov Landon signed a tax sale extension bill until March 1 1927 allowing landowners to bid off taxes and redeem property with reduced costs. The measure becomes law with publication in the official state paper. New Women’s Singles Champion Elect Eleanor Jane Sharp of Pasadena Calif defeats Helen Pedersen Stamford Conn in straight sets 11 9 6 1.
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Landon
Toneka
ALL
Teiiors Committee
New York
Eleanor Jane Sharp
Pasadena
Calif
Helen Pedersen
Stamford
Conn
Dust Storms Blacken Western Kansas Wheat
A second dust storm swept across west Kansas and the Oklahoma panhandle, bringing heavy wheat damage and dangerous static electricity in Ulysses. The storm darkened skies, formed huge dust drifts, and disrupted air travel and transport as trains and vans faced obstacles heading toward Denver. Local reports noted fires along fences and widespread desolation in fields and towns.
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Poh
Kansas
Oklahoma Panhandle
Harmers
Ulysses
Dust storms threaten Great Plains farms and erosion control
Reports from Warhimeton and the Great Plains describe a vast dust storm sweeping the region with about 5,000,000 acres rendered useless by topsoil loss. Service director H. W. Bermett warns storms will continue until farmers adopt vegetation cover and better cultivation. In Dalhart Texas erosion work begins, while Wiley Post’s Winnie Mae returns to shop for minor repairs after a forced down in California as weather delays a stratosphere flight to New York City.
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Dalhart
Texas
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Bennett
Colopila
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Rota
Nelda
Gs Aig
Tos Angeles
Pel
Wiley Post
Winnie’ Sae
New York City
Burbank
Post
Vast
Winnie Mae
Resignation of AAA Supervisor Howard Jackson in 1983
Howard Jackson, district supervisor for the AAA in Manhattan Kansas, announced his resignation effective February 28 to join a federal soil erosion center project in Spring Valley, Many. The move shifts oversight of soil conservation duties as anxiety over erosion control grows.
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APY
Howard Jackson
AAA
Spring Valley
Maany
Santa Anita Race Attracts Warm California Weather
Clear warm weather prevailed in California for the Santa Anita Handicap era with 21 horses named in the field. The event, part of a day’s racing schedule, saw no last-minute withdrawals as declarations closed just before a tight deadline. The Santa Anita handle cup, valued at 190000 dollars, was set for the evening program at Los Angeles and station WREN at 615 pm. Separately, Washington reports Henry T. Hunt of the Public Works Administration stating plans to join TVA and Alabama towns in appealing an injunction on TVA power allotments, cautioning the Supreme Court ruling as a potential temporary hurdle to the Roosevelt program.
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Wren
TVA
Washington
Henry T. Hunt
Public Works Administration
Tennessee Valley Authority
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BVA
Supreme Court
James L. Mly
Hont
Roosevelt
Kennamer given 25 year sentence in Tulsa killing
The jury's verdict of murder in the first degree for Kennamer was followed by a 25 year term in the state penitentiary for the killing of John F. Garrell Jr. at Tuley Thanksgiving night. The judge fixed the penalty after defense and prosecution arguments, with the jury also considering possible four year to life options.
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Am— iVhil Kennamer
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Toiuy
State
John F. Garrell, Jr
Tuley
Didie ‘Thorman
Hurat
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Lttle
Prdvaner
Mike Hand
Appant
Avie Murat
Farre
Kernnamer
Gorrell
Virginia Wilcox
Tulsa
A. A. McCollum
Robert Braden Named Cadet Major at Kansas RO TC
Wichita's Robert C Braden is named Cadet Major of the ROTC at the University of Kansas. Lt Col W C Roenig announced the selection along with other semester assignments and officer postings across the unit.
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University of Kansas
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Ate
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Capte Chevey
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Oak Grove
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Truck Tag Tax Holds Up a Lion-Camel Swap
Oklahoma City February 23 AP Mayor St C Mitchell of Independence Kansas seeks a courtesy truck tag to swap a camel for a token with Leo Blondin Oklahoma City 40 chief. Oklahoma tax chief AL La McCracken says no courtesy tag. suggests PERA tag to avoid extra cost. Mitchell hints exchange may hinge on finding a way to avoid paying for an Oklahoma tag.
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St. C. Mitchell
Independence
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Oklahoma Tax Commission
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AL la McCracken
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Oklahoma
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Local House session mulls non controversial local bills
Topeka Feb 23 with many members absent the house held its first Saturday session and moved into committee of the whole for a non controversial local calendar. Seventeen measures were offered and bills approved include bond authority for Leavenworth and Douglas counties, land donation for a Riley county park, and various local tax and pension provisions.
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Douglas
Kaw River
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Manhattan
Riley County
Hamaoy
Wyandotte
WiHaginaneLales
HNC
Persmitt
Nilson
Cherokee County
Blase
Sedgwick County
Explorer James Roosevelt Reaches St Lucha in West Indies
AP dispatch from Miami reports James Roosevelt and his party arriving in St Luvia, West Indies, aboard Pan American Airways. The president's son travels with his wife and friends, with Nourmahal yacht voyage mentioned as part of their journey.
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Dominien Ishind
James Roosevelt
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West Indies
Pan America Airways Ophine
Proclaiming National Business Women's Week in Kansas
Gov Alf Landon announces March 17 to 28 as national business women's week honoring efforts of women in commerce professions and social life during the present troubled period Kansas praises public spirited women and their civic contributions to the state and its people.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Wonling vows no 1936 governor bid despite ambiti on
Assistant Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring made a frank pledge during a Kansas stop on February 1 that he would not seek any office next year. He disclosed his personal aim is to buy a Kansas farm and raise his eight month old son to be a true 'Wayhawker' while addressing friends at a Washington Day event in Towka Kan.
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Kan
Harry H. Wonling
Kansas
Beta True ‘Wayhawker
Woodring
Harry H. Woodring
Dudley Doolittle
Farm Credit Administration
Lynn Broderick
Barkley
Neweal
Frank Knox
Chicago
Apo
Roosevelt
Pawavwow
Democratic Hopes Revive at Meeting
Tonoka February 28 AP Democrats returned from a Washington Day gathering hopeful for the 1956 presidential election. Senator A W Barkley praised Roosevelt and harmony while urging federal patronage be cleared through the state committee. Farm morale and farm credit gains were highlighted as part of the administration’s program.
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Fel
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A. W. Barkley
Kentucky
Roosevelt
State Committee
James A. Farley
Keneras
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
David C. Noten
Paola
Minami County
Tarry Miller
Topeka
James Sharpe
J. We Me- Manigal
Horton
Democratic Service Men's
Wiri
Race and Game Reports Will Be Given Tonight
The Journal-World will print perint scores from Kansas and Kansas State basketball at Manhattan and report the mile run of the National AAU championships at Madison Square Garden featuring Glenn Cunningham Bill Ronthron and Gene Venzke. B broadcast of the race is on WAICA Hoboken New York City but reception is weak here.
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Death from rabbit scratch shocks Minneapolis victim
Miss Lucretia Wilder, 28, research assistant at the University hospital in Minneapolis, died after infection developed from a rabbit scratch received in the hospital laboratory. She fell ill shortly after the incident.
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Lucretia Wilder
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Nobody Really Likes a Dust Storm
Topeka February 28 AP reports western Kansas faced dust storms while eastern Kansas endured a dusty haze. Residents breathed, ate, and saw dust on furniture and streets as winds carried dust from western Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma.
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Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Konax
Kansas Legislature Hopes For March 9 End
Topeka Feb 23 Legislative leaders kept hope that the current session would end by March 9. The outcome uncertain whether adjournment or a long recess would occur, with questions about convening a special session for revenue needs. House flour leader Walters noted a lengthy recess could be required to address budget matters.
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Lealers
Inter
Flour
Waiters
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Congress
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Legialatuva
Moulke
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Senate
Burglar Sentenced as Pawnshop Fences Probe Deepens
In Kansas City Mebo, an 83 year old man pleaded guilty to burglary and received 40 years plus 10 consecutive sentences on four counts. Sam Krashin, a pawn broker, faced 10 charges of receiving stolen property as investigators target alleged pawnshop fences. Two other pawnbrokers and another man await trial amid broader thefts claimed by the burglar who confessed to robbing 44 apartments and selling loot to Krashin.
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Mebo
Sam Rrashin
Krashin
Kansas
Tenianifty Hurst
Meyehangs
Frank Hangs
Devden
Safina
Whiter Blixourths
Hyder
Russell
Secretary Seeks Stronger Federal Oil Controls
Secretary Hekes said the new oil central law did not go far enough and urged Congress to end the session with measures to impose federal regulations on production. Officials predicted an early revival of a federal tender board to regulate Texas interstate shipments after Roosevelt signed the bill restoring government control.
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Washington
Hekes
Congress
Franco Austrian Accord Communique On Friendship
A Franco Austrian accord was reached with four communiques issued after talks between Pierre Laval and Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg. They pledged friendship and cultural cooperation while affirming Austrian independence and peace efforts. The agreement follows home accords reflected in statements made during the Austrian leader’s visit.
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Austria
Gusone
Pierre, Laval
Kurt Schuschnigg
Forty Candidates Enter City Primary Race
Lawrence voters faced a March 5 primary to nominate 40 candidates for mayor council and other offices under the city plan of government. Nine late filers joined the field, creating a three way mayoral race among Spalding, Lawrence, and billis. Democrats offered no mayoral candidate.
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Alla
W. C. Ellis
Spaiding
Alfred Lawrence
Bl«lis
Johnson Smothers
Jolie
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