King George Opens Naval Conference With Hopeful Speech
London Jan 21 AP King George opened the five power naval conference with a six minute broadcast urging unity in disarmament efforts. Ramsay MacDonald then chaired the session as leaders from Britain France the United States Italy Japan and the British dominions pledged to advance peace and curb naval competition.
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League Preparatory Commission On
Court Aid Bills Planned To Ease Federal Dockets
Warrington Inc reports that a House judiciary subcommittee will draft three measures to empower United States commissioners to handle misdemeanor cases not involving felonies. The goal is to relieve federal courts' congestion. Proposals define slight offenses and amend the Jones Stalker law to penalties up to six months in jail and a 500 fine. Hearings likely Friday with possible amendments and multiple supporting groups.
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Dean Pound
Fire destroys Oxford school in 30,000 loss
Oxford Kansas AP reports a fire damaged the two story brick school early today. About 340 students and ten teachers were displaced. The blaze, blamed on faulty wiring, destroyed the building with snowed vehicles delaying firefighting. Insurance covered 12,000. plans to use rural high school and nearby cottages to accommodate overflow.
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Fail to Pay Gas Tax Sentences for Two Prolns
In Topeka on January 21 AP reports Robert G. Snell and Roy Freeland former Bird City filling station proprietors received jail terms for failing to pay the state gasoline tax. Snell got 60 days plus a $400 fine while Freeland drew 30 days and a $200 fine. Both appealed to the state supreme court. In Newark also January 21 AP says Vice Chancellor Alonzo Church appointed three receivers for Kolstery Radio Corp. due to overproduction but sufficient assets to cover liabilities. cash constraints hinder current obligations.
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Chute Jumpers May Be Required to Take Tests
Army air fields may soon require comprehensive physical and mental tests for practice parachute jumps in Texas. Sergt. Envin H. Nichols cites two deaths from failing to pull the rip cord after stepping off, arguing tests could settle questions about whether failure to pull the cord is possible. Medical experts note causes include loss of consciousness, fright, or difficulty locating the rip cord after exit.
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Death Closes Schools After Mannitis Toll Rises
Parsons Kansas January 21 AP Second high school student Clifford Swenson 17 died from spinal meningitis marking a second death since Sunday. Hazel Knewlson 17 high school senior died Sunday. No other cases reported. Swenson fell ill Monday morning and the girl contracted the disease January 12. The district will close Edna schools for the rest of the week said Superintendent George Dining.
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Speedy Sentence for Bandits Under 3 Year Term
In Kansas City two men George Woortson, 82, and Alfred Shuman, 21, recently arrived from Denver, stole an automobile. Owner Isaac Siegel alerted police. thieves were arrested within 30 minutes. Less than 24 hours later both pleaded guilty and received sentences under three years in the Missouri penitentiary.
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Alfred Shuman
Denver
Isaac Siegel
Woodson
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Missouri Penitentiary
Fraternal Aid Union Directors Review Year Progress
The Fraternal Aid Union board met bi monthly to assess 1929 gains and plan 1930 expansion. Directors from Chicago Baltimore New York Fort Scott Austin and Hiawatha approved officer reports praising 1929 results and noting a $800000 asset increase to about $12.5 million with investments in real estate mortgage loans and government bonds.
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Chicago
John ©. Colson
Baltimore
John Hasgelberger
New York
Martin Miller
Fort Scott
Lan A. Smith l
Austin
Texas
F. M. Pearl
Hiawatha
Lawrence
Officer Identifies Pair in Pennsylvania Killing
Phoenix, Jan 21 AP Private Ernest Moore a Pennsylvania highway patrolman identified Mrs Irene Schroeder as the woman who rode with two men near Newcastle Pa on December 27 when Corporal Brady Paul was shot and Moore wounded A jail tank scene showed Moore pointing out Schroeder who denied the accusation He also identified Walter Glenn Dague as a participant in the Towcastle gunfight and sought to bring both to face murder charges
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Ariz
Ernest Moore
Pennsylvania
Irene Schroeder
Newcastle
Brady Paul
Moore
Record Cold Grips Rockies and Midwest Ahead of Snow
Severe cold lingered across the West and Southwest with a heavy snowfront pushing east. Subzero temps dominated Montana and Wyoming, while Colorado and New Mexico saw new snow. Kansas City reported readings far below zero with a predicted 6 to 10 degrees below zero for tonight.
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Ice Gorge Holds Fast Near Riverton Wabash
An ice gorge seven miles long along the Wabash near Riverton, north of Vincennes, Indiana, held fast threatening to dam floodwaters. Government engineer Marshall Gray awaits Washington authority to dynamize the ice pack as reports say the stream recedes above and below the ice, suggesting limited danger. Train stuck in snow drifts near Sherin, Kansas, 30 miles south, marks first such Oklahoma division stoppage in years. France to eliminate dangerous road crossings with $8 million from government and railroads.
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Dartmouth Men to Judge K A Beauty
Dartmouth college students will select six University of Kansas beauty queens this year. Twenty four coeds were sent to the Dartmouth chapter of Delta Kappa Epsilon for final judging. Photos were taken by Reineke of Kansas City and prepared by Karl Kitzer and R R Maplasden of Berger Baird en wraying company.
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Quail covey wintering in West Hills park seen at ease
S J Hunter cares for a small covey in Weet Tills park near riversity west of town. He built a six by six foot board shelter with north and west bedding and south east openings, places grain and scraps daily, and notes the birds become tame and stay through winter if fed and sheltered. Nearby residents welcome the birds and keep watch over the shelter from trespassers and pests.
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Work For Future Says Cliff Titus
The Forward Lawrence program energized with a 300-person gathering at the Masonic temple as the Chamber of Commerce membership drive began. C. Constant announced activity budget progress while speaker Cliff Titus of Joplin urged modern industrial growth, faith, and public outreach to attract business and keep Lawrence ahead.
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Hoover Reports Unemployment Tide Turns Positive
President Hoover announced that the Labor Department's latest report shows a rise in employment for the first time since the stock market crash. He cited a distinct uptick nationwide over the past ten days, signaling progress in the public works program and its impact on jobs.
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Hoover
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Haskell gains land from Oscar Learnard sale
The Oscar Learnard property on Gust Twenty-third Street, including the residence and just under thirty acres, has been sold to the government for addition to Haskell campus. The sale price was 819,400. Ground use by Haskell is unsettled and negotiations began last summer via the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Washington. C. M. Blair, Haskell superintendent, notes the grounds cover about one thousand acres and recalls late Colonel O. E. Learnard as former superintendent.
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Anniversary of Hatchet Crusade Commemoration
Myra McHenry former aide to Carry A Nation plans to hang a wreath at the Nation memorial fountain in Wichita to mark the 2800th anniversary of Nation first assault on a saloon. The 1901 hatchet incident involved wrecked saloons, an arrest after a third site, and the painting slashing. McHenry now owns the hatchet once displayed at the city police station.
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RUM LADEN BOAT CAPTURED AFTER CHASE ON MIAMI RIVER
Coast guardsmen chased a rum laden speed boat on the Miami river and shot a crew member, Leon Sanders, who was wounded in the thigh. About 200 sacks of liquor were seized. two alleged white accomplices escaped as the boat sank and was raised.
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Oklahoma oil yield down halts month long rise
Yulsa Oklahoma January 21 A P I Oklahoma oil output for the week ending January 18 fell 14845 barrels as proration efforts slow gains. Mid continent down 28271 barrels. north central Texas Texas Panhandle declines. Kansas down 4245. Gulf coast Texas gains 11172 with California light up 3400 while heavy drops 7000. Decline ends month long upward trend.
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Chamber of Commerce expansion drive gains momentum
The Activities fund committee reports $9,160 annual pledge for three years, about half the $18,425 goal. Eighteen teams worked three hours in near 0 weather at the Chamber of Commerce, raising $2,50 from memberships and Activities fund. Subscriptions total $3,510 with many teams reporting strong participation and few refusals. Leaders included Dean George Shaad with 14 memberships and $72 to the fund, while Major Wayne McCoy’s division led with $1,400 in combined funds.
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State Police Aid Sought for Liquor Law Enforceme
Topeka Jan 2 AP The anti saloon league of Kansas proposes a state police overhaul to aid enforcement of the prohibitory liquor law. Rev J A McClellan retiring superintendent cites strong cooperation among federal state and local officers over the past year. A new board of trustees is announced including William Allen White and H Y Beh ten among others. Offers of the league were to be dedicated today.
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Ratner to Announce Candidacy for Republican Nomination
Parsons Kansas January reports that Payne H Ratner a 25 year old Parsons attorney and state senator from the eleventh district will formally announce his candidacy for the Republican nomination for congress in the third district. The announcement is planned for Topeka on Kansas Day amid possible challenges from incumbent W H L Sproul.
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