Court Opponents Stall In World Court Debate
Ashington January 1 opponents of American World Court membership argued at length against the proposal. Senator Johnson California led a resolution seeking December 8 as final roll call date. Critics warned of entanglement with Europe and questioned the United States joining the Court while supporters urged adherence to obligations and peaceful aims.
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Pay Judges Too Little Threatens Federal Courts
Former presidents Evans Hughes and John W. Davis urged the House Judiciary Committee to back a bill raising salaries for federal judges. They argued that adequate pay is essential to preserve the dignity of the law, criticizing rhetoric about patriotism without matching compensation.
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Kansas Weather Forecast Report Summary
Fragmentary weather memo notes unsettled tonight with colder conditions on Wednesday across Kansas. Towns such as Topeka Salina Coffeyville Ottawa and Arkansas City show varying cloud cover and road conditions from muddy to clear with moderate cold wave expectations.
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Fourteen Year Old Pilot to Testify Before Committee
Varnan Parker, age fourteen, flew solo from Anderson Indiana to Philadelphia in 18 hours and appeared today in the office of Representative Vestal in Washington. Vestal plans to have him testify before the House military committee on aviation, using the boy’s flight as an example of youth capability. Parker has held a pilot license since age thirteen and travels with his aviator parents. his mother followed by train.
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Toledo Clubber Has a New Victim
A Toledo woman, Mary Stand ish, 42, was found murdered in her yard early today, head torn and gagged, marking the latest in a string of attacks by the so called Clubber terrorizing Toledo women. Police offered a $1,000 reward, and the city renews efforts to catch the assailant as fear grips residents. Historic attacks dating back to May 1925 have left many women fearing to walk after dark.
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Mastodon tooth specimen donated to university museum
A fine specimen of mastodon teeth and lower jaw was presented to the University of Seanpas museum of natural history by A. A. Hendricks of Wakeeney. Found buried in solid rock by Hendricks along the Saline river in Trees county, the tooth dates to the Metacene age. H. T. Martin, curator of paleontology, notes it is rarer and smaller than most American mastodons and places the animal among creatures like camels and saber-toothed cats that roamed the region in ancient times.
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Cold's Advance Guard Hits Twin Cities
Two inches of snow fell in the Twin Cities as a brisk north wind carried frigid air from Canada. Temperatures plunged to 30 below zero in parts of the region with Devil's Lake at 1 below and other areas reporting subzero readings, while Prince Albert and Winnipeg also logged extreme cold.
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War Department Proposes Amendments to Air Service
Washington January 19 The War Department proposes changes to the Army Air Service including renaming to Air Corps an expanded aviation leadership structure. A plan would create an under secretary and three assistant air chiefs, raise ranks, offer more pay and life insurance, revive the order of merit, permit aircraft purchases without bids, and expand pilot training with a five-year goal to reach desired strength. The military committee opens hearings on a Hill measure for a national defense department with under secretaries for army navy and air, which the air board did not support.
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Gasoline leaded with tetraethyl deemed not public hazard
Washington reports a public health committee found commercial tetraethyl lead gasoline not a general public health hazard and urges proper regulation rather than prohibition. The study of 252 exposed individuals notes lead poisoning risks in manufacture and refining, with higher exposure among professional drivers, and calls for ongoing research and tighter regulatory measures.
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Tax cut plan faces deeper increase in corporation levy
Senate finance committee backed a raise of the corporation tax from 12 to 13 percent on all levies after the pending revenue bill. President Coolidge sent supplemental estimates for federal aid road projects to the House, boosting anticipated revenue. The adjusted plan adds about 45 million, lifting the total tax reduction to roughly 352 million, with moves to take up the measure Monday.
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Inheritance Tax Policy Split Between President and Senate
President Coolidge favors moving the inheritance tax to the states or eliminating it, but seeks expert study on timing. He supports estate taxes in principle but believes abolition should occur only in national emergencies from World War I. Senate Finance Committee’s revenue bill cuts taxes, totaling about 360 million dollars, more than House plans and Treasury surplus estimates.
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PLAN SPRING SHOW AT LAWRENCE WINDOW UNVEILING
The fourth semi annual window unveiling for Lawrence will be held Thursday evening March 11 per C P Radcliff president of the Merchant s Bureau He notes detailed plans are not yet complete and aims to introduce new entertainment ideas for the crowd Dellhite will coordinate plans in the near future Leaves Coal to Legislature Washington Jan 19 A P President Coolidge reiterates intervention policy in the anthracite controversy saying no move should be made while a possible settlement may be sought Moles Hearing Monday The preliminary hearing of J A Moles charged with several offenses including theft of a Rent a Ford and forged checks was sent for next Monday Bargain Sale Douglas Radio
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California University Largest in Las
California's University of California, Berkeley, reports an attendance of 16,282 full time students, the largest of its kind in the United States. Figures cover the first semester and exclude correspondence, extension, or non-degree work. Columbia follows with 11,836 and Illinois with 11,212 students.
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Frats Disbanded By Kansas City School Board
Kansas City high school fraternities were disbanded after a board decision governing resignations within two weeks under state law. students must notify principals of plans to join or leave groups affecting eligibility for school athletics. other towns like Lawrence and Emporia have barred such fraternities.
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Rotary talk on France appeals for travel and mercy
A Paris Rotarian Marcel Wranek urged Rotary members to consider leniency in debt matters while praising France. Dr R A Schveter read the remarks at the luncheon and W E Tenney gave an address noting his Paris visits in 1934 and last year. Tenney urged listeners to visit Paris and praised its art and architecture but preferred American cuisine. Marcel Gohn presented new songs for the district meeting at Hutchinson, drawing applause.
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Navy Strength Debate Over Budget Cuts Held in Congress
Washington Jan 15 AP reports Representative Trench led defense of Navy appropriations actions as economists sought cuts. Critics including Britton Hinds charged subcommittee chaired by Mr French overrode Navy department wishes. Britton argued US ships exceed Britain, while American officials disputed the 5-5-3 ratio.
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Topeka Prosecutor details liquor sale case and risk of manslaughter
Ray A. Callihan, Finley County attorney, says he is holding a man on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor after a purchaser died of acute alcoholism. Attorney General Griffith orders manslaughter charges if liquor samples prove poisonous. Senate shows world court debate as filibuster concerns loom.
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Zoning Ordinance Tentatively Made Public Hearing Planned
The city planning commission has submitted a zoning ordinance to the city commission for tentative approval. After the commission acts it will return to the planning commission and city fathers for a public hearing to discuss the ordinance. If citizens approve, it will go back to city government for final passage. Mayor Holliday said a commission meeting may take up the matter Friday evening or early next week.
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City displays beautification photos by J C Nicholsi Co
Kansas City based J C Nicholsi Company prepares large city and home beautification photos to be shown for the balance of the week in Lawrence. Merle Smith, KU graduate and Nicholsi associate, will address the Chamber of Commerce on Our Duty to the Lawrence of the Future. Paul A Dinsmore, planning chairman, calls attendance essential for impact.
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Weston's Book on High School Chemistry Published
Dr. Weston William Carpenter son of Mr and Mrs W T Carp at 1733 Massachusetts Street has published Certain Phases of the Administration of High School Chemistry A complimentary copy was received by Superintendent Harry P Smith Dr Carpenter graduated from Lawrence High School in 1908 attended M A four years earned AB in 1912 and Ph D at Columbia University last spring He now teaches at George Peabody College for Teachers Nashville Tennessee the largest such institution in the South.
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Oak Hill Sexton’s Home Repairs Planned Soon
Mayor Frank M. Holliday announced improvements to the sexton’s home at Oak Hill cemetery will begin soon. Work was ordered after a heated dispute with Commissioner I. C Stevenson over cemetery conditions, though the sexton was not yet ready for workers to start in the home.
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Water Improvements Discussed by City Utility Chief
John Ts Constant commissioner of public utilities traveled to Kansas City Missouri to confer with the consulting engineers Winkeon Kiersted about proposed improvements at the city water works. The plans were approved by the city commission and will be submitted to the state departments for approval soon. Dr Albright the Chiropractor.
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Lee's Servant Speaks to Virginia Legislators
William Mack Lee, an 88 year old former servant of General Robert E. Lee, addressed the Virginia Senate in Richmond marking the first time since Reconstruction a Black person spoke in the General Assembly halls. His reminiscences filled the chamber to overflowing as he spoke in tribute to his former master.
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House Commerce Committee Hears of Synthetic Rubber Possibilities
Washington June 49 percent December rubber consumption in the United States was likely 7 009 tons below the prior month according to Secretary Hoover. He saw a possible sign Americans would curb purchases due to high prices while American rubber makers project six month needs rising under contract. Dr Wade of the Bureau of Standards outlined synthetic rubber as a costly option, and committee members heard commerce reports on global supplies of rubber nitrates sisal coffee and potash.
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French Cabinet Delays Doumer Fallout Amid Talks
Paris January 19 AP The French cabinet defers action as negotiations end between Finance Minister Doumer and the chamber of deputies finance committee. Committee head Maloy reports to Premier Briand and requests leadership to resolve the split. Briand may seek a vote of confidence and, if defeated, address the senate before quitting power.
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Re elect Newton Man Kansas Bottlers Meeting
Newton man Carl Hay was reelected president of the Kansas Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages at Hutchinson. E J Porter field of Salina named vice president. O B Bennett of Hutchinson and J A Worley of Topeka not reelected. Hatfield of Brooklyn spoke. Dalton of the State Board of Health discussed new legislation. The convention closes with a banquet and dance. Pinckney PTA to hold night meeting January 21 at 7230 o clock. Speaker Mrs Wyant and Rev Edward Hislop plus Pinckney orchestra set program. Freda Valentine case divorce reported. Funk Ambulance 119 shown.
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Price Maintenance Debate At Chamber Meeting
A Kansas University professor and another speaker debated price maintenance at a Chamber of Commerce meeting. They discussed whether manufacturers should set resale prices and the impact of price cutting on retailer relations and product quality. An open forum followed, with attendees largely opposing federal price regulation.
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Amundson Lecture Tonight At Grand Theater Topeka
Roald Amundsen, the famed explorer, lectures on Our Airplane Dash for the North Tale at 8:14 tonight at the Grand Theater Topeka under Mid-day and A & T clubs auspices for the benefit of the Residence Home for old Ladies. Tickets 1.00, 0.50, 2.00. Lawrence residents expected to attend.
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