CALVIN COOLIDGE DIES SUDDENLY AT HOME AND OFFICE
Former U S president Calvin Coolidge died suddenly at The Beeches in Northampton Massachusetts at age 60. Doctors cited heart failure after a three week decline. He had returned from his law office to rest as his secretary Harry Ross and wife Grace Coolidge attended him at the estate.
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President Hoover shocked by Coolidge death news
Washington reports say President Hoover was horrified upon learning Calvin Coolidge had died at a luncheon. Congress prepared to adjourn in tribute as lawmakers and leaders across parties expressed sorrow and praised Coolidge’s character and presidency. Separately, Governor-elect Alfred M Landon outlined plans to push frugality, tax cuts, and state department consolidations in his message to Kansas legislature.
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Few Autoists Purchase License Tags for 1933
Douglas county motorists have slowed in applying for the 1933 tags and few applicants appeared by noon. Less than 200 sets of auto tags and 25 sets of truck tags had been issued with little sign of growth. A talk by Dr Florence B Sherbon on Vocations Open to Negro Women is planned by the Interracial Council at 7 o'clock tonight in Henley House 1236 Dread Avenue. New Ford V-8 Hamilton's Ade.
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Coolidge Death Shocks Leaders Across Washington
President Hoover announced he will attend Calvin Coolidge’s funeral as Congress adjourned in mourning. Senate already paused. House members formed a committee to attend the funeral amid plans for a national day of mourning and potential state funeral. White House flags half staff and several social events cancel through February. Edward T. Clark briefed Hoover before departing for Northampton. The separate Ates marriage: stuttering film comedian Rosene Ates and wife Clara Adrian confirm separation.
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Chicago Shrine Votes to Remit Dues
Chicago residents note twenty one thousand Shrine members receive relief as G Herrmann announces 1933 dues and those unpaid for 1932 will be remitted. The measure costs the shrine about 300000 dollars while treasury exceeds 1 million dollars.
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Phog Allen Named to National Basketball Rules Committee
Dr. F. C. Allen of the University of Kansas received notice that Phog Allen has been appointed as representative of the fifth district to the National Collegiate Association basketball rules committee for four years. The appointment, announced by Prof. L. W. St. John of Ohio State, replaces Chester L. Brewer of Missouri. Dr. Allen already serves on the joint rules committee and chairs the visual investigation committee, and he pledged to contribute to constructive basketball legislation.
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Tributes of Leaders on Coolidge Death Across Nation
A wave of tributes from President-elect Roosevelt Governor Ely and Governor Smith honors Calvin Coolidge. Leaders praise his forthright public service and personal integrity while announcing a 30 day mourning period.
Washington Inflation Proposals Stir Wall Street Banker Comment
New York Jan 5 AP Inflation proposals from Washington stir Wall Street commentary. Bankers generally oppose currency tampering but argue a modestly lower dollar value could lift prices and stock markets. Experts note only checks move most commerce and urge budget balance to boost money turnover and liquidity.
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Court rules city gate rate reasonable in Cities Service case
A three judge federal court in Topeka held the Kansas Public Service Commission unfairly regulated gas charges. The ruling upholds a 30 cent per thousand cubic feet city gate rate as reasonable and bars the 1% management charge payments as part of operating expenses. The decision ends a 20 year effort to curb interstate pipeline charges though possible appeals remain uncertain.
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Congress To Vote On Eighteenth Amendment Repeal
Washington reports a senate judiciary subcommittee advanced a resolution to repeal the eighteenth amendment. It requires a two thirds vote in both houses and ratification by 36 states, with no presidential approval needed and no time limit specified.
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Mayor looks to set policy on Kilmer Paving use of city gear
Mayor W C Ellis reports Kilmer Paving uses city truck air compressor and mixing plant for street work as city commission prepares to define policy. Kilmer may heat cement with city steam at five cents per week and rent charge disputed. A $28 check for truck rental was received. city says rental should be $1 per hour with driver. Kilmer officials arranged equipment use through utilities commissioner J L Constant. he is away until Sunday. The mayor vows contract terms must be honored and all arrangements go through the city commission.
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Flood drains drive families from St Francis river breaks
Scores of families fled flood waters after four levee breaches along the St Francis river in southeast Missouri and northeast Arkansas. Two Missouri breaches drove water across about 40000 acres of lowlands while a third breach near Kennett Mo posed new danger. Guardsmen aided marooned families though no lives were lost. some livestock perished as a fourth breach at Bertig Ark flooded farm land and threatened a 34 square mile Arkansas area.
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Trees Should Be Banded Now to Halt Canker Worm
Residents urged to band elm trees to halt canker worm defoliation as spring moths emerge early. Entomologist H B Hungerford notes some moths found in January and warns poles leaning into foliage aid worm access. Joint officer installation for Joseph A Wallman Camp and its auxiliary set for 8 tonight at the G A R hall with F B Dodds and Mrs Minnie Walker as installers.
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Weather Update for Kansas Fair Tonight and Friday
Kansas forecast calls for fair skies tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Morning conditions are clear and roads remain mostly good including dirt and Douglas county routes. Local observations note yesterday's temperatures and today’s highs and lows, with no significant deviations expected.
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KU Truck Route Approved by City
The city approves a trucking route for University vehicles carrying coal and other materials after a conference at City Hall. Babb and Cummings join Bayles to address resident protests on Mississippi Street blocks 700 and 900. The plan schedules about 22 daily trips per truck, avoids Ninth Street near the junior high, and aims to prevent heavy wear while complying with size limits.
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Schools Must Go on Says President Hoover
President Hoover told a citizen's conference on education that the nation must keep schools operating while cutting costs. He urged leaders to face current conditions, discard unnecessary expenditure, and pursue economy without halting instruction for American children. The meeting aimed to build a consensus among educational, agricultural, and other leaders on school economy.
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Mildred Harris Engaged to Jim Bausch
Kansas City January 3 AP report says D Robinson Mildred Harris Chaplin manager claims the former actress is betrothed to Olympic decathlon champion Jim Bausch. Mrs Chaplin would not deny or affirm the engagement and noted she admires the athlete. Bausch met her Christmas day at a radio studio where she broadcast.
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Debate on canceling war debts tonight at university
The United States should cancel all war debts will be debated tonight at 8 o clock in the Administration auditorium by Professors John Ise and L D Jennings of the U economics faculty under the KU International Relations club. The general public is invited to attend. Mellon sails for London. Ambassador Andrew W Mellon sails for London to return to his post aboard the Majestic.
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Notice for crypt deeds at Oak Hill Cemetery
City Clerk urges all deed holders to bring cemetery crypt certificates to the office to complete records. Those outside the city may mail deeds by registered post and will be returned similarly. Your cooperation is appreciated by AE. Woestemeyer City Clerk.
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