Martin urges focus on domestic problems in GOP Kansas talk
Rep. Joseph W. Martin claims the gravest danger to U S peace is unsolved domestic issues, calling for job creation, farm support, and prudent finance. He cites high youth unemployment, inflation risks, and criticism of Roosevelts administration while urging thrift and sound policy.
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Topeka
Joseph W. Martin
Massachusetts
Kansas
United States
House
Martin
National Network
Rhine
France
Roosevelt
The
Europe
Middle “West
Republican Party
Alf M. Landon
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Thomas E. Dewey
Paderewski says Poland will live again in exile speech
Paris January 30 Ignace Jan Paderewski the pianist and leader of the Polish assembly in exile told American listeners that the war would end in ultimate victory of right and justice He expressed thanks for American Polish relief efforts and repeated the cry Poland will live again.
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Paris
Ignace Jan Paderewski
Assembly
Poland
Interstate Commerce Commission Wins First Round in Market Fight
The ICC and four railroads Santa Fe Rock Island Missouri Pacific and Burlington prevailed in federal court against Union Pacific and Kansas City Kansas officials. Judge John Caskie Collet overruled the city's motion to dismiss, ruling the case involves interstate aspects and falls under federal jurisdiction in western Missouri.
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Kansas City
Interstate Commerce Commission
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Missouri Pacific
Burlington
Union‘ Pacific Railroad
Pverals
Kan
Missouri
River Front
John Caskie Collet
Fderal Court
Western
Kanwaka 4-H Club Sees Saturday Meeting at Home
The Kanwaka 4-H Club held its January gathering Saturday evening at Mildred and Harold Johanning’s home. Members played games and enjoyed refreshments afterward.
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Mildred
Harold Johanning
Bank deposits rise in district December 1939 reports
The tenth Federal Reserve district shows higher deposits and loans in December 1939 versus December 1938. Investments fell 3 percent while loans rose 15 percent. adjusted demand deposits and interbank balances also rose, though under October peaks. Regional districts include Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas and parts of Missouri Oklahoma and New Mexico. Farm incomes and store sales edged up while construction and lumber trended down.
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Kansas City
Tenth
Federal Reserve District
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Elected to Office in Kansas Day Club Leadership
D G Dane Hansen Logan contractor elected chairman of the Kansas Day club. Mrs J B Johritz Abilene heads the Woman's Kansas Day club. Dale Fisher Kansas City withdrew as other nominee. District vice chairmen and officers named with several named members across Topeka and other cities. Read the Journal-World classified page for bargains.
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Topeka
Kan
D. G. “Dane” Hansen
Logan Contractor
Kansas Day Club
J. B. Johritz
Abilene
Woman’s Kansas Day Club
Dale Fisher
Kansas City
Chester Davis
Holton
Richard McEntire
Warren
W. Shaw
Edna Brubaker
Marysville
C. B. Hosford
Lawrence
Robert J. Tyson
Parker
Arthur ‘Walker
Arkansas City
Ruth Yoe Arey
Independence
U. S. Weary
Junction Gee
Caroline Boman
Ralph B. Ralston
Eldorado
Stuart ‘Simpson
McPherson
B. T T. Thompson
Bellaire
C. Henneberger
Atwood
M. Fleming
Gary City
J. Berryman
William A. Biley
Carl E. Friend
Dwight Numbers
Paola
Roosevelt Celebrates 58th Birthday in Fine Health
Washington January 30 President Roosevelt, turning 58, is described as in perfect condition for future work whether he pursues another campaign or steps back. His physician says he is fit for the years ahead as parties nationwide raise funds for infantile paralysis research and a $10 million hospital program.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Ross T. McIntire
White House
Congress
Navy
Hoeppner Fatally Hurt In Highway 69 Collision
B J Hoeppner of Winona Minnesota died from injuries in an icy highway 69 crash near Fort Scott Kansas. Hoeppners companion Guy Gardner from LaCrosse Wisconsin also died in the wreck. They were en route to Wichita Falls Texas to settle Hoeppners aunts estate. Three other men, including two Kansas State College students, were lightly injured.
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Fort Scott
Kan
B. J. Hoeppner
Winona
Minn
Guy
Gardner
LaCrosse
Wis
Hoeppner
Wichita Falls
Tex
Kansas State College
Americans Still Find Fault With Postage Stamps
Washington reports ongoing stamp criticism since the U S first stamp. Critics question why Edison is not among the 1940 Famous Americans issue and note misportraits on several older stamps. Officials defend likenesses while admirers debate concealed or swapped images.
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Washington
United States
Thomas A. Edison
Samuel F. B. Morse
Eli Whitney
Cyrus M. McCormick
Elias Howe
Alexander Graham Bell
Edison
Ben Franklin
Franklin Popeyed
Post Office Department
Susan B. Anthony
James Buchanan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Boulder
Printing press stamp draws mixed reactions
President Roosevelt faces a flood of letters over a new printing press stamp, with readers likening its design to a cross between an electric chair and a guillotine, reflecting public concern and debate.
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President Roosevelt
Postoffice and store destroyed in Loring fire
Fire at Loring, 244 miles west of here, destroyed a 75 year old frame building housing the post office and a general store. Manford Runnells estimated total loss at 5000 dollars with partial insurance. Mrs. Runnells, alone during the blaze, drowned from the second floor attempting escape.
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Banner Springs
Loring
Manford Runnells
Miss Lois Hunt Returns Home from Baker Arts
Miss Lois Hunt piano teacher at the Baker school of fine arts travels to her Baxter Springs home for vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hunt accompanying her on the trip.
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Lois Hunt
Baker School of Fine Arts
Baxter Springs
John Hunt
Baldwin News In Brief Social And Academic Notes
Miss Charlotte Curran heads Baker women’s physical education department. Dr. Samuel A. Lough and Mrs. Mitchel with son Allen of Ottawa attend First Methodist services and dine with Mr. and Mrs. Ross before Lough’s Denver trip. Mrs. Barnett and Mildred Hahn substitute during absence. Mrs. Warnock and daughter visit Baldwin. Fritts to accompany daughter Betty Lu home from Baker. Local visits include Leitaker in Lawrence. Kochan illness with flu. Esther Brockway returns from Carrollton. Young Republicans visit Kansas City. Baldwin wins in Kansas Authors club contest with Eleanor Sedore placing third. prize $15 for short story “Uncle Clay’s White Folks.” Alpha Chi alumnae meeting postponed due to illness. Mrs. Thomas Gilbert visits Topeka before returning to California via Florida. Harriet Heath visits Delta Tau Delta house in Baldwin. Ladies Aid to hold covered dish luncheon at Mrs. Aus’s home. Earl Kirker takes his father home from Ft. Scott hospital. recovery proceeding well.
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Charlotte Curran
Baker
Samuel A. Lough
Beryl A. Mitchel
Allen Mitchell
Ottawa
First’ Methodist Church
John B. Ross
Lough
Denver
Colo
George Barnett
Tri Delts
Webster Groves
Mildred Hahn
Department of Speech
Barnett
John C. Warnock
Detroit
Mich
Baldwin Friends
Lawrence
Paul .C. Kochan
Esther Brockway
Carroll Wilson
Wilson
Carrollton
Dale Martin
Joe Lake
Edward Beauchamp
Kansas City
Kansas Authors Club
Topeka
Baldwin
Eleanor Sedore
Paul C. Kochan
Thomas Gilbert
la Canada
Calif
Gilbert
Eustis
Fla
Elizabeth ‘Marshall
Dream Haven
Oer
Virgil Wood
Harriet Heath
Peabody
Heath Baker
Delta Tau Delta
Ladies Aid
C. J. Aus
Earl Kirker
Ft. Scott
Ft. Scott Hospital
Uniontown
Kirker
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Paderewski
Railroads
ICC
Union Pacific
Kansas Day
Acme
Alf .M. Landon
Joseph Martin
Harry Colmery
American Legion
Representative Martin
Roy Frost
Ex-Service Men's Republican Club
Walter Fees
Payne Ratner
Journal-World
BJ. . Hoeppner
Highway 69
Clyde.m. Reed
Reed
Charles V. Norman
Doniphan
U. S
Musterole
Charles
Bill
Love
M. R
DOC
Tibbetts
Standard Service
Burns
Baldwin News
Talen Gle
Wagner
Drop Forge
Dandy Pliar
Green Bros
Howe
Ter
California
Ray Progressive
Grand
East Std
Promi Susie
Raymond Massey
RKO
Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Robert E. Sherwood
Aske
Standard Oil
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