Austria Faces Rumors of Otto Escort at Swiss Border
Vienna dispatch reports fascist heimwehr marches and rumors of Archduke Otto meeting at the Swiss border, while other reports claim 40,000 troops near the Austro-German boundary. Foreign offices deny the tales as sensational unsubstantiated claims. In Washington, officials deny the Otto rumor amid a climate of tense campaign talk.
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Associated Press
Vienna
Heimwehr
Austria
Archduke Otto
Heimswehr
Foreign Office
Davis
George E. Farrell
Mississippi River
United States
Mysterious new pretender postulates French throne
Paris, Feb. 24 AP The posters present Oze Theodebald Ascaris Mer ovee claiming descent from Clovis and Dagobert and declaring a rival crown to l Duc de Guise and Prince Louis Napoleon under the Meringian Party. The posters do not specify when or where he will appear.
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Paris
Oze Theodebald Ascaris Merovee
Clovis
Dagobert
L' Duc de Guise
Louis Napoleon
Propaganda Marches Stir Austrian Political Tensions
A government spokesman casts Heimwehr troop movements as propaganda marches to win popular support across provinces. Private sources say Fascist militias are shifting for psychological reasons, with rumors of border patrols and a planned march on Vienna. Disarmament talks involve Dollfuss and Schuschnigg, while Catholic storm troops push for a return to a straight army. Nazi activity prompts searches of homes for socialist weapons amid a tense national standoff. Glenn Cunningham resumes class work after indoor record run in New York meet.
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Heimwehr
Ried
Grauman
Wels
Emil Fey
Vienna
von Starhemberg
Dollfuss
Kurt Schuschnigg
Prince Schoenburg-Hartenstein
Catholic Storm Troops
Catholic Storm
Cunningham
Glenn Cunningham
K. A. Miler
New York
University
Bill Bonthron
Princeton
Weather Forecast for Kansas and Roads Update
Kansas weather calls for fair skies with milder tonight and Tuesday mild temperatures. Morning readings show clear conditions in Pittsburg Wichita and Arkansas City with recent snow in Ar kansas City. Snow on main roads in Topeka Emporia Manhattan Ottawa Wichita with drifts on side routes in Salina. Gas Office records show 72 at 7 pm yesterday and 10 at noon today with total snowfall around 6 inches. Santa Fe report notes conditions for renters advertising on the classifieds.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Wichita
Arkansas City
Topeka
Emporia
Manhattan
Ottawa
Salina
Gatteyvilles
Arkansasity
Douglas County
Santa Fe
East Struggles Through Severe Storms Again
East Struggles in grip of heavy snow and gale force winds as new storm cripples transport and disrupts coast communities. Long Island reports shortages and isolation. Fire Island cut off. two women die from cold in the East. a train wreck near Mapleton Me. Roosevelt drives amid snow in Washington.
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East
Northeast Vale
New Ineland
York City
Long Island
Northport
S. 1
Fire Island
Philadelphia
Barnegat
N. J
Mapleton
New York
Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Richmond
West Virginia
Caer
Private bidders eyed for airmail contracts reform
Washington reports that the House Post Office Committee backed amending laws to allow cancelled airmail contractors to bid again while capping airmail rates at two mills per mile and exploring competitive bidding. The panel also bars interlocking firms from contracts and the Roosevelts administration plans to push a private return of airmail to Congress.
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Washington
Mead
House Post Office Committee
Senate
McKellar
Tenn
Post Office Committee
Robinson
Ind
Clifford Ball
Pittsburgh
Roosevelt
Congress
Liberalized veterans plan extends to Spanish war vets
Senate administration forces broaden compromise on veterans benefits to include Spanish war veterans. Byrnes offers 75 percent of former pensions for those serving 90 days or more or discharged for disability, with taxpaying limits. Steiner McCarran proposal would pay 90 percent. Also, prison guards punished for lax security after attempted escape, with Johnson and Leiker recaptured.
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Washington
Senate
Byrnes
S.C
Steiner
R. Ore
McCarran
Nev
Steiner-McCarran
Freezing Kansas Faces Second Night of Bitter Cold
Topeka reports subzero temperatures across Kansas as a heavy snow blanket aids wheat moisture but worsens travel. Valentine Nebraska records 24 below, with Clay Center 12 below and Topeka 4 below, while southern counties stay nearer freezing. Officials predict a slight warmup tonight but snow will slow warming. Precipitation totals over the weekend add up to several inches in many towns. State highways remain open but icy, with plow crews on standby.
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Topeka
Kansas
Nebraska
Valentine
Neb
United States
Clay Center
Manhattan
Salina
Concordia
Weather Bureau
Ottawa
el Dorado
Crear Plains
Arkansas City
Winfield
Coffeyville
Kansas Today
S._D. Flora
Altho
Toneka
Wichita
Dodge City
Goodland
Ira E. Taylor
State Highway Department
Weather Halts U S Air Mail Flights Across East
Sleet snow and freezing temperatures disrupted US air mail, grounding eastern planes from Newark and cancelling last regular flights. Cleveland officials said mail planes were grounded but some may fly later. Southeast service normal after yesterday’s cancellations. Kansas City reported uncertain operations, Dallas late, Chicago flights canceled, West routes normal, transcontinental runs to resume from Cheyenne with no Pueblo service from Denver.
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Army
United States
Newark
Cleveland
Kansas City
Dallas
Texas
Chicago
West
Denver
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pueblo
Colo
Discipline Two Prisoners for Demonstration in Jail
Two prisoners in Douglas county jail were placed in solitary and stripped of privileges for a disturbance overnight. Darel Read, held on car theft charges, and James Dove of Ottawa, held for a state offense, shouted and sang until 2 am. they flooded a cell block drain and were disciplined.
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Douglas County
Darel Read
Department of Justice
James Dove
Ottawa
Franklin County
Jack Dunkley
German Prince Beaten as Relief Collector in Nazi Drive
Berlin report says Prince August Wilhelm, son of the exiled kaiser, failed to top rival Nazi collectors in a two day winter relief drive. Richter led with 1665 marks in one afternoon while the drive net 45,000 marks by Saturday, amid carside solicitations and aggressive fundraising tactics.
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Berlin
August Wilhelm
Elief
Storm Troop
Richter
Roosevelt proposes federal communications commission
President Roosevelt urges Congress to create a federal communications commission to oversee wire, cable, and radio services by merging authority from the Federal Radio Commission and the Interstate Commerce Commission. The plan calls for broad investigative power and future legislation recommendations, with action anticipated from leaders in both chambers.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Federal Communications Commission
Radio Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
House Interstate Commerce Committees
Federal Power Commission
Federal Radio Commission
Federal Communications, Commission
Pinchot runs for Senate on Roosevelt platform
Pennsylvania Governor Gifford Pinchot announces candidacy for the U S Senate as a Republican on a Roosevelt platform from Leroy sanitarium. He attacks Senator Reed as taking orders from Mellon and steel interests and urges a senator who will work with the President to restore prosperity. Reed seeks renomination.
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Harrisburg
Gifford Pinchot
United States Senate
David A. Reed
New York
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
Leroy Sanitarium
Reed
Mellon
Telephone Directory notices changes to listings
The notice urges readers to contact the Telephone Office immediately to arrange any desired changes in listings or directory service. J. W. McCoy, District Manager, Southrestard Bell Telephone Co. Ad.
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J. W. McCoy
Manag _r. Southrestard Bell Telephone Co
Ady
Landon Speaks at Rotary Club in Democratic Tone
Governor Alf M. Landon addressed Rotarians highlighting Lawrence Kansas as a major formative influence, noting a democratic mood, and calling attention to social consciousness amid national chaos. He discussed emergency legislation, moratoriums, and a proposed special legislative session, with many guests present.
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Alf M. Landon
Marietta
Ohio
Lawrence
Kansas
H. Lindley
Landon
United States
Supreme Court of the United States
Minnesota
Two Impeachment Trials Cost the State $22,000
Topeka Feb 26 AP Will J French state auditor said the total cost of two impeachment trials before the state senate exceeded 22 000, with 4 600 unpaid. Legislature previously appropriated 40 000 for trials and other expenses, leaving about 17 000 available. Unpaid 4 600 likely to be provided in a March 1 special session.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Kansas State Prison Today
James Brown
Forest Monroe
Bill Johnson
Leavenworth County
Art Leiker
Ellis County
Johnson
Leiker
Robert Langford
E. J. Merriweather
Brown
Monroe
No. 5
Tower Post
E. J. Morris
Washburn College
Reno
Six Corners
Penitentiary
Topeka
Will. J. French
State Senate
French
Roland Boynton
Governors Call Farm Conference in Des Moines Dates Set
A farm conference of governors and representatives of leading farm organizations from fifteen states will be held in Des Moines Iowa from March 10 to 12. The gathering was called today by Governor Lloyd B Olson of Minnesota.
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St. Paul
Des Moines
Iowa
Lloyd B. Olson
Minnesota
Kansas Enacts State Income Tax Beginning This Year
Citizens will pay the new state income tax for the first time this year as exemptions differ from federal rules. Many lack accurate information, and the income tax department has prepared article series to explain the basic requirements. The first article runs on page 4 of the Journal-World tonight.
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Kansas
Income Tax Department
Journal-World
Birds Need Help During Severe Winter Weather
Birds in cities and rural districts face heavy snow and near zero temperatures. Feed them with small grain bread crumbs scraps and suet. Put in edges and sheltered spots in fields where quail and other birds can reach it.
Praise for Lawrence airport operations noted by city officials
The Lawrence city commission and airport board members Dr Lyle Powell and J T Skinner discussed airport operation, finances, and maintenance. Mayor Spalding asked for a complete monthly report including rentals and manager instruction. Powell praised the airport and manager W B Webb, who is returning from six months of active duty. The board and commissioners reviewed funding, rent arrangements, and hangar income, with Webb overseeing the facility. The panel also approved $2900 in WA funds for local projects and set a Wednesday meeting to approve February payroll and appraisal reports on West Seventeenth Street condemnation.
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Lawrence Municipal
Lyle Powell
J. T. Skinner
W. E. Spalding
Powell
Lawrence
W. B. Webb
Webb
J. L. Constant
West Seventeenth Street
Bonthron and Cunningham Target Kansas Relays Match
Kansas officials seek to pair Princeton star Bill Bonthron with KU mile ace Glenn Cunningham for the April 21 Kansas Relays. The two have split recent matchups by under a second, and officials hope the race draws large crowds. Bonthron plans to retire after graduation in June.
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Altho
University of Kansas
Bill Bonthron
Princeton
Glenn Cunningham
K. U
Kansas
F. C. Allen
Princeton Flash
Kansas Relays Club
Lawrence
Cunningham
Bonthron
Kansas University debaters meet Texas team tomorrow night
Kansas University speakers Kenneth Slocum Herndon and Charles Hackler of Lawrence will debate two University of Texas debaters tomorrow at 8 15 in Fraser theater. The Kansas team will argue the negative on Should the powers of the President be increased as a permanent policy. Judges include General Wilder S. Medealf Judge Hugh Means and A BE Leach. Student activity tickets admitted. general public 25 cents. Bonding Companies Sued in Johnson County fraud case.
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Kenneth Slocum
Herndon
Charles Hackler
Lawrence
University of Kansas
University of Texas
Fraser Theater
Kansas
Wilder S. Medealf
Hugh Means
A. BE. Leach
Baker University
Lawyer Walsh seeks new trial for John Lazia
Jerome Walsh attorney for John Lazia filed a motion for a new trial on his client who was convicted February 14 on alias misdemeanor charges connected with the Kansas City north side Democratic leader alleged failure to file income tax returns in 1929 and 1930.
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Lazia
Kansas City
Jerome Walsh
John Lazia
Kansas City North Side
Roads clear after big storm in Lawrence area
Snowfall in Lawrence and vicinity halted yesterday afternoon with six inches of snow. Today crews cleared roads using power plows as drifting resumed overnight. Gas office thermometers read 2 degrees below zero at 7 am. Highways and county roads were passable though drifts created travel difficulties. Trains and buses ran largely on time, with minor delays. Police urged sidewalk removal within eight hours of snow, fines possible for noncompliance.
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Lawrence
Jack Dunkley
Telephone Company
Electric Light Company
Asust
E. 5. Trueblood
W. J. Cummings
PLAN NOVEL PROGRAM FOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SMOKER
The Chamber of Commerce rural acquaintance smoker is set for March 1 at 8 p.m. in the Haskell gym. Businessmen who bought tickets should invite guests and arrange meetings beforehand. The program features music, dancing, and boxing matches with bouts including George Smith vs Jerome Chen and Lester Oliver vs George Alexander, plus Indian songs and various boxing events.
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Chamber of Mmeree -Rural
Haskell
Orchestra
George Smith
Jerome Chen
Lester Oliver
George Alexander
Intian
George Staith
James Whitecloud
Joe Wesley
Robert Kaulaity
Leroy Neddegu
Robert Wilson
Victor Martin
Henry Holleyman Withur
Frank Catfish
Louis Alexander
Shovel Army to Be Busy on Massachusetts Street
A shovel army will attack the packed snow on Massachusetts street to remove the heavy coating from the weekend storm. Commissioner J L Constant said a grader will be used tonight after traffic clears, with workmen using shovels and picks tomorrow to supplement the grader and pile snow for removal by trucks. Snow will likely be dumped in Central Park and drained by a storm sewer when melted.
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Massachusetts
J. L. Constant
CWA
Central Park
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Seaen
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Princeiton Miler
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Naomi Ayres Lightfoot
Johnson County
Harry Turner
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N. Y
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