A Billion Dollar Highway Program
The Associated Press reports a vast national highway push, with about 9 000 miles paved of roughly 25 000 total. Federal funding tops $293.5 million of an $816.0 million plan, employing tens of thousands across states from Louisiana to New York, Illinois, Texas, and Oklahoma, with many states still finalizing mileage and labor figures.
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America
Independent County
Arizona
Vermont
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Ohio
New Mexico
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
California
New York
New Jersey
Illinois
Texas
Connecticut
Maryland
South Carolina
South Dakota
Wyoming
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Brady appeals denied by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals rejected John W. Brady of Austin's request for a new trial in the murder of Miss Lehlia Highsmith. Brady, once a former appeals court visitor, was sentenced to three years in prison after a Dallas County jury found him guilty of stabbing Highsmith to death on November 9, 1929. The first Austin trial ended in a hung jury, with Brady claiming insanity in both trials.
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Austin
Tex
Theourt
John W. Brady
Vist
Lehlia
Capitol
Brady
Dallas
M'Creath
Legion Post
Fire destroys Polish National Alliance college in Cambridge Springs
In Cambridge Springs Pennsylvania the main building and museum of the Polish National Alliance college burned to ashes last night. Faculty estimate losses near 1 million dollars. Valuable relics including letters from George Washington to Polish aids in the American Revolution were consumed. Also noted is a hairless calf exhibit by John Bishop.
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Cambridge Springs
Polish National Alliance ’ College
George Washington
Bow De Boe case jury hears final arguments
In Oklahoma City a riot case linked to unemployment disorders leads to planned pursuits against seven men. Prosecutors seek inciting to riot charges while dozens trapped in a downtown grocery raid may be released. Governor Murray warns against unlawful assemblies as investigations into communist ties begin. In Los Angeles Clara Bow's secretary Daisy De Boe faces grand larceny charges over $15,300 theft from the film star. Daisy claims purchasing items for Bow while prosecutors portray her as a deliberate thief. Clara Bow remains at home with a cold.
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Oklahoma
Cuy
Procery
Lewis R. Morris
Albert Grinnell
Frank Pierce
Floyd Phillips
John Simmons
Francis Owens
Murray
Russia
Los Angeles
Clara Bow
Redhead
Daisy de Boe
Grand Isy
Clara
Daisy
Miss de Boe
Eputy
David Clark
Miss Bow
Beverly Hills
William C. Dayan
Woodring
Governor Sees Nothing New in Wickersham Report
Governor Harry H. Woodring says the Wickersham report adds nothing new about prohibition and Kansas will interpret it as a victory for prohibition. He reiterates Kansas remains irrevocably committed to temperance and vows to oppose any effort to weaken the prohibitory principle.
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Wickersham Report
Topeka
Harry H. Woodring
Wickersham
Hoover
Wickersham Commission
Kansas
In Afternoon Recital at University of Kansas
Eight students from the University of Kansas School of Fine Arts will perform a 3 30 pm recital in the university auditorium. The program features Gavin Doughty, Virginia Thies Anderson, Dorothy Enlow, Eldon LeMar on piano and others in organ, voice, and piano numbers, including works by Moxkowski, Burleigh, Chopin, Horsman, and Dohnenyi.
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School of Fine Arts
University of Kansas
University
Gavin Doughty
Virginia Thies
Er Anderson
Dorothy Enlow
Eldon le Mar
Robert Milton
Sephine Ballentine
William Kirkwood
Vermeland
Hanson Gavin Doughty
Moxikowski
Tschaikowsky
Hutcheson
Elmer Anderson
Burleigh
Wiliam — Kirkwood
Wheat largely unharmed by hard freezes in Kansas
Topeka, Jan 21 AP United States weather bureau reports little or no damage to wheat from last week's hard freezes. Western counties have frozen stubble, eastern areas show browning but not serious. Livestock in good condition with rough feed available except in southeast and some southern counties. House adopts resolution.
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Topeka
United States Weather Bureau
Weather Bureau
Eo House
Will Inquire of Robbins If He Intends to Claim Seat
The Kansas House adopted a resolution directing Speaker Harlan to inquire of Earl L. Robbins representative-elect from the second district whether he plans to attend the 1931 legislature. Robbins, elected by Atchison county, has not claimed his seat and reports said he would move to Texas. The measure was introduced by Rep. Sewell of Atchison county.
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Topeka
House of Representatives
Harlan
Earl L. Robbins
Robbins
Atchison County
Atchison
Texas
Sewell
Charity as a last resort debate roils Kansas
The State Emergency Employment Committee, appointed by Former Governor Reed, pushes charity as a last resort and urges cities to prioritize municipal work programs before breadlines. Led by Hart and Darby of Kansas City, Kansas, the group plans another meeting in ten days after holding its first session yesterday in Topeka.
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Topeka
Jan. Sea
State Emergency Employment Committee
Reed
Hoover
National Committee
Laster & J. Beckman
Beckman
Hart, Darby
Kansas City
Kan
Choir Bass Seats Open at Presbyterian Church
Two bass chair vacancies will be open in the Presbyterian choir during the second semester, directed by Dean D Swarthout. The group trains in sacred choral literature and plans a spring tour to Topeka and nearby cities. Interested singers should contact Dean Swarthout for voice tryouts. Requirements include solid tone and reliable part leadership.
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Thesbyterian Choir
Dean D. Swarthout
Topeka
Dean Swarthout
Lawson spoke at Leavenworth on Your Children topic
Paul B. Lawson assistant dean of the University of Kansas spoke to the Kiwanis club in Leavenworth on Your Children. He argued that nearly every case of failure stems from improper home life and training and urged parents to know their child, cooperate with the other parent, avoid overindulgence, and oversee their children's activities. He cited KU student failures to illustrate how proper home influence can prevent most such outcomes.
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Paul B. Lawson
University of Kansas
Kiwanis Club
Leavenworth
Dean Lawson
K. U
Fletcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Cooperative Club Elects Officers for Coming Year
The Co operative club held its regular noon meeting at Green Owl tea rooms and elected Armin Woestemeyer unanimously as president. New officers include H E Van Noy first vice president, Jack Frost second vice president, A N Yancey third vice president, Irwin Hartley secretary, W A Schaal treasurer, C C Carl chairman of the board, Gus Morehouse sergeant at arms, with retiring officers Walter Schaal F B Shaner G Brown C J Decker H E Ericson and Dr H E Van Noy replaced on the board. Leon Bauman joins as sergeant at arms and Glenn Moody, Howard Sutherland elected as new members.
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Cooperative Club
Green Owl
Armin Woestemeyer
H. E. van Noy
Jack Frost
A. N. Yancey
Irwin Hartley
W. A. Schaal
C. C. Carl
Gus Morehouse
Walter Schaal
F. B. Shaner
G. Brown
C. J. Decker
H. E. Ericson
Leon Bauman
Glenn Moody
Howard Sutherland
Printing Award For 1930 State High School Contest
Liberty Memorial High School received the GET PRINTING AWARD for 1930. Ralph Graber, printing instructor, accepted the shield of ebony with a silver face and engraving space. The trophy will bear Liberty Memorial and join the school trophy case. Other prizes include Clifford Mesenhimer’s silver composing stick and Gilbert Smith’s engraving prize.
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Whilenema Ote
Liberty Memorial High School
Ralph Graber
Seebey
Wichita North
Liberty Memorial
Topeka
Clifford Mesenhimer
Gilbert Smith
Death of Enid Marriott Sparks Colorado Murder Case
Fort Morgan Colorado January 21 AP The slaying of Enid Marriott 28 a Wiggins Colo schoolteacher remains unsolved as autopsy shows five bullets. Sheriff Rufus Johnston says motive and killer unknown road foreman Harry E Moore held on abduction charge. Colorado authorities seek links. Sidney Hughes 31 detained in Wyoming on order from Colorado police tied to the case. Hughes claims alias Stanley Hamilton and claims British Navy service after Colorado prison time. Police expect Colorado authorities to arrive with Hughes.
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Fort Morgan
Col
Sheriff's Office
Enid Marriott
Harry E. Moore
Rufus A
Johnston
Moore
Wymore
Neb
Jan
Sidney Hughes
Colorado
Wiggins
Colo
Canyon City
Hughes
Kansas City
New York
Miss Marriott
Stanley Hamilton
Colorado Prion
Harvey Nominated To Lead Kansas Tax Commission
Topeka Jan 21 AP Governor Woodring submitted to the senate the nomination of L S Harvey Democrat Kansas City for the chairmanship of the State tax commission for the unexpired term ending March 20 1938. The post is held by Walter Pleasant Ottawa Republican who was appointed by Former Governor Reed to succeed Donald Muir Democrat. Muir was appointed by Reed two years ago and resigned last year. Harvey had been an unsuccessful candidate for associate justice of the supreme court. Senate met in executive session at 3 02 p m to consider the nomination.
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Topeka
Harry H. Woodring
Senate
L. S. Harvey
Kansas City
State Tax Commission
Walter Pleasant
Ottawa
Pleasant
Reed
Donald Muir
Anthony
Muir
Harvey
Supreme Court
University men join governor's unemployment commission
Prof. R. H. Wheeler head of KU psychology and Dean Frank T. Stockton of the college of business attended a meeting of the governor's commission on unemployment in Topeka Tuesday. The commission asked Stockton to serve as technical adviser and he agreed. Wheeler is a member of the commission.
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R. H. Wheeler
University of Kansas
Frank T. Stockton
Seriool of Business
Governor's Commission
Topeka
Dean Stockton
Wheeler
Veterinarians to Meet in Topeka Sessions
The 27th annual Kansas Veterinary Medical association meet was called today in Topeka. Dr. L. E. Grmecher of Mulvane serves as president with Dr. W. M. Dickie as vice president and Dr. Charles W. Bower as secretary treasurer. Dr. T. J. Leasure will attend, with parts of the sessions held today and Thursday.
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Topeka
Sesson
The
Kansas Veterinary Medical Association
L. E. Grmecher
Mulvane
W. M. Dickie
Charles W. Bower
T. J. Leasure
Theft of Coat Reported by University Student
University student Harry Miller reported to police the theft of an overcoat from the Sigma Chi fraternity house about a week earlier. Miller, living at 1439 Tennessee Street, initially did not report the loss but filed a report yesterday afternoon.
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Harry Miller
Tennessee Street
Sigma Chi
Miller
Recital Pleases audience at KU mid winter program
A mid winter advanced student recital at the University of Kansas auditorium drew a fair sized audience. Fifteen students performed in voice, piano, violin, and cello. Notable performers included Charles Wilson, Raymond McNabney, Kathleen McMorran, Gavin Doughty, Ruth Spindler, Evel Swarthout, Katherine Kaull, Maurice Ericksen, Lillian Smith, Robert Milton, Marjorie Sinning, Enterprise Knox, Helen Stockwell, and Genevieve Hargiss. The event showcased studios of Professors Skilton, Preyer, Taylor, Pilcher, Downing, MANC r iEff, Husband, Geltch Swarthout, and closes the series on January 25 with further recitals and organ vespers.
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University of Kansas
Robert Milton
Marjorie Sinning
Enterprise Knox
Helen Stockwell
Genevieve Hargiss
Skilton
Preyer
Taylor
Pilcher
Downing
Mancrieff
Husband
Geltch Swarthout
Fine Arts School
Building a New Home in Arkansas Street District
Workmen finish a five room stucco house of English design at 846 Arkansas Street built by Vic Johnson, manager of Pickwick-Greyhound station. Inside tasks include tilework plumbing and lighting while exterior buff stucco completes. A three car garage is planned under the house. fifth home built by Ray Angney in recent months.
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Vic Johnson
Pickwick-Greyhound
Arkansas Street
Ray Angney
Farmers to attend soy bean exhibit at Ottawa
About twenty five farmers plan to attend a soy bean exhibit organized by Missouri Pacific railway in Ottawa on January 24 per county agent A I Gilkison. Farmers needing transport should notify Farm Bureau or Chamber of Commerce. a departure is set from the chamber at 8:00 AM as the exhibit train arrives in Ottawa.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
Ottawa
A. I. Gilkison
Farm Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Otawa
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area Obituaries
Death notices from Lawrence and nearby include the funeral of Mrs Anna Luckan who died suddenly at home and will be buried in Reno cemetery. Also reported are the deaths of Mrs Barbara Sellards Ward in Los Angeles and Arthur L Chapman formerly of Lawrence with funeral arrangements pending. multiple relatives and residence details are given.
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Anna Luckan
Lawrence
Reno
J. Barker
Otto, Luckar
James Toyne
Linwood
Ed Henak
Yuma
Colorado
Otto Luckan Jr
Barbara Sellards Ward
Barbara Sellards
A. B. Sellards
J R. Pearson
Los Angeles
Sellards
Oak Hill
Massachusetts Street
Round Corer Drug Store
Arthur L. Chapman
Oklahoma City
Chapman
Charles Wilson
1016
Esland Street
Charles Young
Learnard Avenue
Dickinson Theaters Comedy Run and Weekend Films
Dickinson shows Marie Dressier and Polly Moran in Reduc ing today after two days at capacity. Cast includes Anita Bare Lucien Littlefield and William Collier Jr. plus Jack Oakie in The Gang Buster and Oh, For a Man with Jeanette MacDonald and Reginald Denny. Marlene Dietrich in The Blue Angel ends tonight at the Varsity. Lawrence skaters beat Leavenworth 6 to 4 at Wigwam rink last night. return game Sunday at Leavenworth. Ashe files for divorce from Lovie Overstreet alleging cruelty. couple married in He
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Marie Dressier
Polly Moran
Dickinson
Anita Bare
Lucien Littlefield
William Collier, Jr
Marie
Polly
the Dickingon
Jack Oakie
Varsity
Jeanette MacDonald
Reginald Denny
Marlene Dietrich
Blue Angel
Recreation Room Floor At KU Union Prepared For Three Billiard Tables
Workmen prepared the men's recreation room in the University of Kansas Memorial Union for three billiard tables. Prof. Guy Smith said one billiard table and two pocket tables will be installed and ready by the semester start. The ping pong table in the lounge will move to the new room.
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University of Kansas Memorial Union
Guy Smith
Smith
United States
Grain market reacts to securities swings and weather
Chicago grain traders followed securities moves with uneven advances and notes of potential affects from borrowed wheat in world flour trade. Argentina rains and India drought boosted Liverpool wheat and local firmness in corn. Primary receipts show lower than year ago, with oats and provisions edging up on demand.
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Chicago
Argentina
India
Liverpool
Punjauh
United States
Ciskasa
Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Close Report
AP dispatch notes mixed livestock prices at Chicago and Kansas City on January 21. Cattle futures and spot prices show declines in fed steers and related grades with weaker demand for other classes. details include upper end steer examples and price ranges for good to choice stock.
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Kansas City
Restored health with risk free prescription offer
A sales note promises a low daily cost of 10 cents, claiming no risk and safety for all ages. It guarantees a refund if not satisfactory and urges a fair trial to restore health. The pitch emphasizes a generous policy and customer trust.
Market and livestock rates and grain prices report
Livestock quotes show varied ranges from 600 to 1800 pounds with multiple price tiers and notes on cows sheep and hogs. grain section lists Kansas City cash grain with wheat prices in the 60s and oats and rye figures, plus close values for May and July futures. Minor OCR gibberish remains but key entities include wheat grades No 2 white No 3 and No 2 yellow and the Kansas City exchange.
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Kansas
Tanlac Promises Relief From Indigestion and Gas
A newspaper ad promises Tanlac can restore health and allow eating favorite foods without fear of indigestion, gas, or bloating. It cites a testimonial from Mia Arvena Bowers of Topeka Kansas who reports weight gain and relief after five years of GI distress. The ad claims Tanlac is made from roots, barks, and herbs recognized by the US Pharmacopoeia and offers a money back guarantee.
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Tanlac
Mia
Arvena Bowers
Jackson St
Topeka
Kans
United States
Pharmacopoeia
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