Reed Named For Court In Roosevelt Judicial Pick
President Roosevelt nominated Solicitor General Stanley Reed to be associate justice of the Supreme Court, to succeed Justice George Sutherland who retires January 18. Reed, born 1884 in Maysville Kentucky, has argued major New Deal cases before the court and is praised for his eloquence and work ethic.
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Kansas Press Association picks officers in Wichita meeting
L L Robinson Sr editor of the La Crosse Republican was elected president to succeed Harold A Hammond of the Caldwell Daily Messenger. Dolph Simons of The Lawrence Daily Journal World becomes vice president and Frank Frost of the Eskridge Independent becomes treasurer. Topeka wins 1939 convention. Dean L E Call urged editors to guard chemurgy ideas against scams and focus on research. DeLoss Walker of Liberty magazine warned the press not to be free in a controlled society. Sidney F Harris and C W Wheeler were re elected to the executive committee with Roy Bailey of Salina elected for two years, succeeding L F Brewer.
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L. L. Robinson
la Crosse
DeLoss Walker
Liberty Magazine
Chicago
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Ottawa
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Abilene
Roy Bailey
Salina
Bailey
L. F. Brewer
Beloit
Many Supreme Court Justices Lacked Prior Judicial Experience
Washington reports Solicitor General Stanley Reed cites precedents for appointing Supreme Court justices without prior judicial service. Since 1790, 28 of 76 justices had no prior judgeships, including six former chief justices. At present only Cardozo and Black had previous judicial roles.
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Birmingham
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Plan Flood Legislation Aims to End State Costs
Senator Brown and Representative McCormack announced after meeting with President Roosevelt they will introduce legislation to have the federal government bear the full cost of pending flood control projects by amending the 1936 flood control act which currently requires states to share costs.
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Japanese cabinet pledges continued war to ultimate aim
Tokyo reports the cabinet and top navy and army officials decide the conflict with China must continue to its ultimate objective. A draft policy cites punitive actions while pressing China for self reflection, with emergency legislation prepared for the diet.
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Former Boston Editor Dies in Schenectady
John Stone Allen, 62, former managing editor of the Boston Herald and former editor of the Youth's Companion, died here yesterday following a career in journalism.
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Schenectady, N. Y
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Soviet Russia Suspends Payments to Italy Over Oil Claims
Moscow announces suspension of all commercial payments to Italy citing refused payment for Soviet oil and detained Soviet ships in Italian ports. Italian firms’ payments to the Soviet Union are halted and funds will be deposited in a state account. Pravda notes Italy’s navy unpaid fuel and possible ship delivery refusal.
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General Han Fu-Chu Executed by Chiang Kai-Shek
Chinese reports say General Han Fu-Chu, once a leading Shantung warlord, was court martialed and executed in Hankow for dereliction of duty. The move comes amid Japanese advances in Shantung and central China, with Xiang forces retreating toward Suchow and Lunghai railway junctions under threat. Generals Liu To-Chien and Wan Fu-Lin were also reportedly executed for defeats near Shanghai and Soochow.
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Central China
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Pukow
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Henan
Liu To-Chien
Wan Fu-Lin
Soochow
Redrafted Ludlow Amendment Keeps Monroe Doctrine Safety
Representative Louis Ludlow says a redraft of his amendment preserves the referendum on foreign wars and acknowledges military expeditions against the United States while protecting the Monroe doctrine. The referendum would be suspended if a Monroe doctrine threat exists.
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United States
Roosevelt Signs Bill Extending Air Mail Routes
President Roosevelt signed a bill authorizing extension of domestic air mail routes from 32000 miles to 35000 miles and increasing annual air mail miles flown from 45000000 to 52000000. The measure would add routes between San Antonio and Houston and other pairs including Houston and Brownsville Texas Kansas City Missouri Denver Colorado Wichita Kansas Pueblo Colorado Jacksonville Florida New Orleans Louisiana Jacksonville Mobile Alabama Detroit Michigan Sault Ste Marie Michigan Memphis Tennessee and Tampa Florida.
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County licenses surge as February 1 penalty looms
The county treasurer reports growing 1938 auto tag activity with a 50 cent monthly penalty starting February 1 for late licenses. By noon today 2,223 passenger car tags and 369 truck licenses issued. last year totals were 7,639 and 1,223. Applicants must bring title and registration. trucks require empty weight and tire sizes. State patrol to check 1937 licenses beginning February 1.
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International Federation rejects Soviet union call to join forces
The International Federation of Trades Unions, with 14,000,000 members in 28 countries, refused the Soviet trades unions offer to merge. Russians demanded action in the United States, Canada, and South America and urged unity where labor movements are divided or face division.
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International Federation of Trades Unions
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Industrial Slump Eases as New York Index Edges Up
The Associated Press seasonally adjusted index rose to 74.2 percent of the 1929 30 average from 74.1, signaling the sharpest recent industrial downturn is halting. Consumer goods output still declines while gains occur in capital goods. Carloadings show a more than seasonal upswing driven by a surge in light freight.
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Associated Press
Conspiracy Network Exposed in Madrid Arrests Made
Madrid reports state police uncovered an extensive conspirator group against the government organized along military lines. About 150 people including several women were arrested as raids targeted two Madrid headquarters. Insurgents were seen flying white flags at positions near La Cruceta Balderas and La Sarna amid unclear truce talks.
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Large sum withdrawn from unemployment fund
Washington reports 15 states pulled $6,075,000 from the unemployment trust fund in the first 14 days of January. The fund created by the Social Security Act shows a Kansas balance of $3,325,367 as of December 31.
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Treasury
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Novelist Cornelia Lathrop Dies in Bridgeport Home
Cornelia Penfield Lathrop, noted novelist and magazine writer, died during the night at her parents' home in Bridgeport Connecticut. Her passing marks the loss of a prolific author known for her fiction and literary contributions to periodicals.
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Conn
Cornelia Penfield Lathrop
Bonnet Takes Step to Form French Government
Georges Bonnet formally accepted the task of forming a new French government after mass political maneuvering. He sought a people front coalition including communists and radicals, while socialists refused cooperation and demanded the premiership. Strikes and protests spread as the crisis deepened.
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Joseph Paul Boncour
New Socialist and Republican Union Party
Mild Tonight Topeka Weather Outlook
Mild temperatures will persist in Kansas tonight and Sunday with unsettled weather expected Sunday. Eastern counties may stay warmer while western areas see a drop tomorrow. Next week may bring some precipitation and moderate temperatures above normal as skies stay mostly clear statewide.
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Two State Banks Merge In Topeka Area
The state banking department announced a merger between Corwin State Bank in Corwin and State Bank at Waldron Elwood M Brooks said Corwin depositors would be paid 100 percent through Waldron bank. The merger became effective January 18 after Corwin bank closure January 5 following the disappearance of J R Goodin.
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Kansas Highway Program Details Top $9.75 Million
State Highway Engineer A B Nuss outlined the coming year's Kansas program with an estimated 9 750 000 expenditure. Funds cover 1 500 000 for farm to market roads 1 500 000 for grade separations 5 250 000 for federal aid projects and 1 500 000 for resurfacing and grading. Targeted work includes 275 300 miles of grading 215 miles of sand gravel 150 miles of oil surfaced roads and 42 miles of concrete paving plus 100 bridges.
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A. B. Nuss
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Douglas county's 1937 rainfall reported driest on record
Douglas county received 21.59 inches in 1937 the driest year among its neighbors except Shawnee which measured 19.43 inches. The 70-year record by Prof. C. J. Posey notes last year as the driest in Douglas and cites a 14.32 inch rainfall deficiency statewide trends show below normal precipitation across Kansas with southeastern counties less affected.
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Norris backs heavy tax to end holding companies
Senator Norris of Nebraska urged using taxes to abolish holding companies as a goal of President Roosevelt's plan. He favored eliminating higher holding firms while allowing some types. Other lawmakers urged delay for analysis. Robert H. Jackson pressed for abolition as a cure for concentration of ownership following Roosevelt’s stance.
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Roosevelt
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Coveland
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Robert H. Jackson
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Portland Newspaper Strike Leaves City Without Daily Paper
Printers at three Portland daily newspapers the Oregonian Oregon Journal and News Telegram walked out on strike today. About 8 704 full and part time employees were sent home. The stoppage leaves the city without a regular newspaper for the first time in its history. The dispute centers on wages and hours of work.
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Weather Outlook and Road Conditions Report
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions with warmer temperatures in the east. Tonight and Sunday bring unsettled and cooler weather in the west with some warming in the extreme east. Morning is clear and dirt roads are described as good. Temperature readings from the Gas Office Record note 7 am today and noon today with yesterday's p m readings.
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Plan observance of KU seventy fifth anniversary
The University of Kansas with about 4600 students will mark the seventy fifth anniversary of the 1863 bill creating the institution. A committee of faculty and Lawrence residents will set the observance date next Wednesday at 4 pm in the chancellor's office.
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Lawrence
E. H. Lindley
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Old North College Hill
Re appraisal appointed for Pollock estate Kansas
Probate Judge Bert Rogers in Clathe Kansas named a three member board to re evaluate the estate of late Federal District Judge John C Pollock. The appraisers will exclude the Pollock home held by Mrs Pollock and any bonds given to his wife. Attorney Joseph H Brady said the estate's value is about 2700 dollars. A 25000 dollar claim from Louise Hamilton of Kansas City Kansas was filed against the estate on a note.
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Kan
Bert Rogers
Johnson County
John C. Pollock
Pollock
Louise Hamilton
Kansas City
Stock Market Index Edges Up to 47.9
The average of 60 stocks rose to 47.9 yesterday from 47.0, signaling cautious gains in the market. Investors watched notable shifts in several sectors as trading ended with modest gains.
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