Solons In Kansas News Spotlight Shifts
Topeka Kansas January 28 AP lawmakers returned from a weekend holiday to find attention moved to the upcoming May 4 Shepard trial in federal court and Kansas Day events. Debate centers on two major bills the 3 2 beer prohibition and compulsory military training at Kansas State College. The Fossey beer bill faces passage hurdles over liquor clarity while the Shepard McDonald plan would require two years of compulsory training for all able bodied male students with junior and senior years optional. A senate battle looms as Senator Benson seeks to override a hostile committee report. First day of four day Kansas Day observances featured a gathering of Kansas Women Lawyers Association and related groups. Kansas Day banquet speaker Frank Knox will address tomorrow night.
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Kansas
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Chicago Daily News
Grand Old Girl review at Granada RKO theater
The Granada RKO presents Grand Old Girl starring Miss Robson, praised as a veteran who brings depth to a simple story of a schoolteacher’s trials. The film wobbles between tenderness and hokum, but remains solid family entertainment with strong supporting turns from Mary Carlisle Alan Hale and others.
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Old Gunpowder
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Carlisle
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Late News
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Charlie Chan in Paris at the Varsity
The Varsity shows Charlie Chan in Paris with Warner Olund in a detective story where Chan arrives in Paris and uses clever methods. The short subjects mix comedy and song with newsreel, and the audience is eager to see more than one person is guilty in the plot.
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Court clock controversy delays Kansas State game
At Kansas University a disputed clock timing extended the first half by three minutes after a gun shot, with officials and reporters reviewing angles. Wells scored a basket, and the period ended with KU leading 18 17 as Groves and Ebling added points and Stoner fouled Wells for two free throws. Nearby, campus events and faculty debates on athletics for special students were noted, along with updates on hospital patient Paul Friend.
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Smekeeper
Quigley
Wells
Kansas State
K. U
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Groves
Aggies
Ebling
Pee Sah
Stray Stories Quip About Income and Marriage
A fragment from Stray Stories features a husband and wife exchange on finances. The wife asserts she can manage, while the husband notes he must find another income. The dialogue hints at economic strain and partnership dynamics without broader context.
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Japan and China to Join In Pact
Geneva Jan 28 Japanese officials said Japan and China plan a broad pact for peaceful cooperation in China. The aims include a joint drive against communism and economic development to boost Chinese purchasing power and expand markets for Western and Japanese goods. They expect China growth to aid Western powers and note Japan will retain control of former German Pacific islands under League mandate with periodic League reporting.
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Geneva
Japan
China
Tapas
Europe
America
Pacific
League
Molasses for Livestock Stricken by the Drouth
Washington dispatch reports molasses from Puerto Rico’s sugar surplus to aid western drought stricken stock. Initial shipments of 50 000 600 gallons are expected this week via local feed dealers at 10 to 12 cents per gallon as a hay substitute. Five gallons equal about one bushel of corn in feeding value, with molasses priced 50 to 60 cents for five gallons versus 85 cents per bushel for corn. Henry P. Fletcher cannot attend the Kansas Day meeting in Topeka on Tuesday.
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Puerto Rico
Farm Administration
Atcox
Drouth
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Organized Labor Demands Outlined at Washington
Organized labor pressed for liberal statutory guarantees on life hazards. William Green of the AFL urged a $500 monthly old age pension and stronger unemployment protection than in Roosevelt’s social security plan. In Congress, hearings on the $4.88 billion work relief bill were set to begin in closed session. Eastman proposed a unified federal transportation agency to Congress.
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Potomac
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Senate Finance Committee
Roosevelt
Senate Appropriations Committee
Halo
Maine
Cyd.Papplas
Treasury
White House
Joseph 8. Eastman
Roonavelt
Eastman
Federal Transportation Agency
Congress
Dern Tolt
House
Wenea
Lawmakers debate war profits and public health funding
In a prepared statement a House member endorsed efforts to remove profits from war. The House Banking Committee approved extending the Reconstruction Finance Corporation life by two years with a loan liberalization amendment. Treasury official Josephine Roche told Ways and Means the 10 million dollars for public health is only a small portion of needed total. Representative Vinson denounced the American Legion bill as bankers’ hubris and predicted it would fail on the floor.
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Reconstruction Corporation
REC
Josephine Roche
Vinson
D-Ky
American Legion
Hopus dl
Deaths and Funerals in Local Area
Widow Jennin E. Benson dies at 86 at her home 606 Herinessed Street with services in Gore Kansas at 11 am Tuesday. Survived by daughter Ruth Benson son Oscar J. Hanson. brother Prod W Wilson Luckey. seven grandchildren nine great grandchildren. Also Robert G. Mueller 77 dies at 1140 New Jersey Street funeral Tuesday 4 pm Rumsey. burial Memorial Dark. Surviving wife Eunice Nancombe daughter. brother Charles F. Mueller. two grandchildren. Mrs P J Peterson dies after 64 years in Douglas County. services Tuesday 2 pm Rumsey. burial Oak Hill. Survived by two daughters and two sons, four grandchildren. one son Albert died 1900. Mrs Mary B Anderson Peterson born Sweden 1855, came to US 1860, married Py J Peterson 1870 Lawrence. farm northwest of Lawrence. Mr Doterson dies 1906. Meg Sunley Godding dies at 77. arrangements pending.
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Kan
Bengson
Ruth Benson
Oscar J. Hanson
Abilene
W. Wilson Luckey
Vancouver
Wash
Robert C. Mueller
Robert G. Mueller
New Jersey Street
Rumsey
Edwin Price
Memorial Dark
Lillie Mueller
Eunice Nancombe
Wichita
Charles F. Mueller
Latham
P. J. Peterson
Fd. Peterson
Douglis County
C. A. Puls
Oak Hill Cemetery
F. S. Sanders
Helena
Mont
Mia
J.P. Nace
Chicago
G. O. Peterson
Nenison
Tex
Fred Q. Peter
Albert
Peterson
Mary B.anderson
Sweden
Gustavée
Mary
Anderson
Hasid
United States
Lawrence
Ist
Py J. Peterson
Fined for traffic crash involving taxi driver Owens
Leslie Owens, driving a Hun singer taxi, rear ended a CCG camp truck at Eighth and Massachusetts at 11:55 PM. Arrested at 12:30 AM on Vermont Street, Owens pleaded guilty in police court to operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor. Police Judge O E Learnard assessed a $90 fine.
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Leslie Owens
Hunsinger
Eighth
Massachusetts Street
Toliae
Ralph Dicker
Owens
Vermont Street
Floyd Hunter
John Ingalls
Fie
0.E. Learnard
Colored coal arrives in Lawrence from mines
Colored coal has made its bow in Lawrence with Kaw Valley Fuel Co and South Lawrence Lumber Co as dealers. The green gold fuel is produced by Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining Co and refined by a patented process that removes ash and impurities. It is color marked to identify its refined quality and sold by brand or trademark.
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Javid
Lawrence
Kaw Valley Fuel Co
South
Lawrence Lumber ‘Co
Pittsburg
Midway Coal Mining Co
Levlor
Hauptmann questioned on notes and handwriting flaws
In a tense session prosecutor Wilentz pressed Bruno Hauptmann on notes and handwriting, including miswritten words and the Lindbergh ransom clue symbols. Hauptmann admitted meeting Fisch after March 1, 1932, and prior meetings, while denying some disputed details as the cross examination continued.
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Hxuntmann
Eniny
Germany
Krunn Company
Hauntmann
Wilentz
Wright
Hauptmann
Curtiss-Wright Aviation
New York School
Years Ago Notes and Local Items of Lawrence
A Lawrence column mentions Emma Lindner and Ethel as a misnamed marriage note, plus weather quirks and local fauna. It covers farm pastures, livestock market questions, and Charles Radcliffe recovering from injuries. A Kansas City report notes federal judge Reeves warning of AAA misdealing in surplus hog purchases and possible arrests avoidance. The Pathfinder snippet shows Strunger’s absence.
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Emma Lindner
Ethel
AAA
Kansas City
Albert L. Reeves
Commission
Cero
New Delight Sl Powder For Loose Teeth Fix
Round Corner Drug advertises a dental powder that claims to stabilize false teeth, preventing rocking nipping or dropping. It promises quicker, longer lasting hold and confident use, available in three sizes from local druggists.
Guardsmen Take Charge of East Baton Rouge Sheriff Office
State national guardsmen assume control of the East Baton Rouge sheriff’s office after a lockout. A guard lieutenant and corporal inspected arms and the office safe, leaving the corporal in charge. Pettit was allowed to run routine duties while guards demanded full records and prisoner status. The move follows Senator Huey P. Long’s bid to control deputies in a broader inquiry against Pettit.
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Leutenant
Althn
Sheriff's Department
East Baton Rouge
Lone Saturday
Long
Sidney .Longy
Prohibition
Pred C. Parker
Military Police HQ to be run by militia in sheriff office
A report notes that Jing Pettit frames depu ties without state approval while Trayns indicates the provost marshal's office of military police will be headquartered within the sheriff's department under militia oversight.
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Jing Pettit
Trayns
North Lawrence notes and social updates
North Lawrence brief notes record Wilfred Pine arriving from Labette county with four men for supper with his parents, attendance at a RK U basketball game, and return that night. Other items mention Mrs. White visiting her son Harry in Reno, the Ewing family recovering from mumps, William Knox missing church due to mumps, the Joneses moving from Bed and Lincoln to a vacated house on Sixth, Mr Edmonds visiting McLouth, Mr and Mrs Ernest Pine welcoming a baby girl, Mrs John Able from Williams town visiting, and Arthur Shirk recovering from measles.
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Wilfred. Pine
Labette County
Clarence. Pine
RK U
Sinan
Orcheatra
Clifford Jones
Lincoln Atresta
I Aarler Parker
Lincoln
Edmonds
North Lawrence
McLouth
C. C. Mitchell Priday
Eirnest
Pina
John Able
Willamstown
Arthur Shirk
Help Kidneys Don’t Take Drastic Drugs
An old ad claims kidney filters can be harmed by neglect or irritating drugs. It promotes Cystex as a fast safe nonprescription treatment, promising improvements in 48 hours and a week’s reversal with a money back guarantee, priced at 3 cents per dose.
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Dinordorn
Yan
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