Roosevelt assigns Hopkins and Ickes distinct work relief duties
President Roosevelt drew a sharp line between Harry S. Hopkins and Harold Ickes as he outlined the division of duties in the 4.09 billion work relief program. Projects above 25 thousand dollars go to PWA and Ickes. smaller projects go to Hopkins. He defended the plan as practical, cited many heavy construction examples, and noted states and cities must contribute, aiming to employ about 3.5 million people for a year.
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Washington
Harry S. Hopkins
Ickes
Roosevelt
Public Works Administration
Hopkins
PWA
CWA
Frank C. Walker
Hopkins’ Agency
New York City
Washington, D. C
Works Progress Administrator
Senate
Works Progress Administration
Rooseveltt
CCC
Vesuvius Erupts With Lava Flows Over Crater
Naples reports a powerful Vesuvius eruption early today with a cone piece blown into the air and lava flooding from a new base opening. Observers call the activity unusually intense yet contained within the crater as streams and sparks light the sky.
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Vesuvius
Crater
Naples
Mount
Malladra
Vesuvius Observatory
Lawrence Memorial Band to Play at Lone Star Picnic
The Lawrence Memorial high school band will perform a 45 minute concert at the Lone Star Farmer's Union picnic starting 8 PM as part of the evening program. Tomorrow's events include an 11 AM opening, two CCC baseball games, a 2 PM principal address by Alf M Landon, and 3 PM Belvoir versus Centropolis. A 6:30 PM softball game features girls from Vinland and Lone Star. The concert program lists Dunedin March, American Patrol, Sabbath Chimes, Tramp Tramp Tramp, Second Connecticut March, Tonawanda Dance, Carnival March, and solo pieces by Gene Whetstone and others.
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Lawrence Memorial High School
Lone Star Farmer’s Union
Wrence Chamber of Commerce
CCC
Alf M. Landon
Belvoir
Centropolis
Vinland
Lone Star
Sam Seaton
Doris Lee Jackson
Lois Summer
Frank Gartler
Charles Patton
Dunedin
Kenneth Alford
W. Meacham
LaForest
Cornet
Gene Whetstone
Connecticut
Reeves Tonawanda
Wendlandty
Chenette Purple
Harry Alford Enn
Admits Slaying Girl In Detroit Case
Merton Ward Goodrich today admitted killing 11 year old Lillian in Detroit last September and waived extradition. He stayed in custody as Detroit officers headed to New York. His wife was arrested. she admitted her role. He faced a disorderly conduct charge earlier and was given a suspended sentence. A fingerprint match confirmed his identity.
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New York
Merton Ward Goodrich
Lillian Gal Isher
Detroit
Attorne
Abraham J. Gellinoff
Goodrich
Raymond Johnson
Sallens
Merton
Henshaw
Gallagher Girl
Canada
Boston
Mrs. Johnson
Campaign to reestablish Denver air mail line announced
Washington July 3 Leaders in a movement to reestablish the air mail service between Kansas City and Denver announced plans for an active campaign. Representatives Lewis Carlson and Bell said others from three states would attend an early meeting to set definite policies, likely next week. The request is among about 50 applications for new routes or extensions under review by the Post Office Department.
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Washington
Kansas City
Denver
Lewis
D-Cole
Carlson
Bell
D-Mo
Fir
Post Office Department
Wedell Sworn In as Kansas Supreme Court Justice
Topeka July 3 Pi Hugo T Wedell Chanute attorney was sworn in today as an associate justice of the Kansas supreme court filling a vacancy from the resignation of Chief Justice William A Johnson Wedell was appointed by Governor Alf M Landon He was inducted without ceremony and took his place as the court began consultation on pending cases.
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Topeka
Hugo T. Wedell
Chanute
Kansas Supreme Court
William A. Johnson
Wedell
Alf M. Landon
District Justice Hitz Dies at 63 in Washington
William Hitz 63 associate justice of the District of Columbia court of appeals died at his home from heart disease. A native of Washington he was appointed by Woodrow Wilson to the bench in 1916 and elevated to the court of appeals in 193L. He had ordered Harry Sin clair jailed after a senate committee questioned him.
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Washington
William Hitz
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Harry F. Sinclair
Senate
Wilson
Court of Appeals
Offer Compromise On Utility Issue
Washington July 3. Roosevelt leaders in the senate proposed a compromise on the death sentence for public utility holding companies. Senator Wheeler suggested permitting two holding companies per integrated regional system. A House committee prepared to start an investigation into charges of lobbying for and against the provision. The securities commission would decide which holdings to rule out. The Eastman bill to regulate water carriers faced potential delay as Senator Robinson warned against extending debate. The House sought to avoid further revolts against Roosevelt’s leadership ahead of Tennessee Valley Authority amendments. The Federal Trade Commission prepared voluntary codes to replace NRA rules, excluding wage hour deals unless asked. A Federal Reserve report showed member bank deposits rose by 4.0 billion dollars.
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Roosevelt
Senate
Wheeler
D-Mont
House
Securities Commission
Brewster
R-Me
Thomas J. Corcoran
RFC
Maine
PWA
Tennesee Valley Authority
Federal Trade Commission
Supreme Court
NRA
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve
Americans to be sent out of Cuba in deportation order
An investigating commission of 17 Americans led by Cliffor d Odets, seen as agitators by the Cuban government, faced deportation after 14 hours in Havana. Police disarmed the group aboard the Oriente and held them at a detention camp, with officials declaring them undesirable aliens.
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Cuba
Havana
Immigration Department
Clifford Odets
Lefty
Ward Line
Odets
New York
Oriente
Commission
League of American Writers
Health Secretary Urges Care Tomorrow on Fourth
Topeka July 3 UPI Health Secretary Dr Earle G Brown warned that if the last five Fourth of July records hold Kansas may see at least 15 deaths tomorrow He cited 79 deaths in five years from Fourth of July accidents with 38 from automobile mishaps He urged careful driving avoiding deep water and watching children for fireworks injuries emphasizing safety over celebration to keep the day a happy occasion.
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Topeka
UPI
Earle G. Brown
State Board of Health
Kansas
Brown
WREN Increases Power With Modern Transmitter Upgrade
WREN radio station near Tonganoxie began 15000 watt transmissions after upgrading from 1000 watts. New high fidelity equipment was installed under manager Vernon Smith. The old gear was sold to Indiana state police for use in future broadcasts as part of a statewide police radio push following Dillinger’s escape. Indiana plans additional stations soon.
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Tonganoxie
WREN
Vernon Smith
Smith
Indiana
John Dillinger
Crown Point
Freedom of Press Move Spreads Across States
A movement to grant reporters immunity from imprisonment or fines for refusing to disclose confidential news sources gains momentum. Several states have enacted or consider similar protections after the Illinois measure urged by F. W. Lewis. Governors and legislatures in Alabama Massachusetts and Kentucky study or await action with 1936 submission planned in Kentucky.
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Chicago
Hurois
F. W. Lewis
Mexico relaxes anti church laws crackdown signals easing
A high Mexican official told the Associated Press enforcement of anti church laws will be relaxed with no persecution. Government plans no formal legal changes, but conditions have eased since red shirt actions. Mass is now said in many churches in Mexico City after arrests and demonstrations earlier this year.
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Mexico City
Associated Press Today
Mexico
Pascual Diaz
Guadalajara
Harvest Weather Brings Heat to City and Harvesters
The city endures a sweltering day as temperatures reach 96 degrees at 3 pm and rise further. Urban residents suffer the heat while harvesters see improved conditions, with Monday at 90 and Tuesday at 92 degrees. a year ago the high was lower.
Kiwanis urged to defend spiritual values and youth protection
Dr. Robert A. Hunt addressed the Kiwanis weekly luncheon urging a firm stand on moral principles to safeguard the nation from internal evils. He warned against adulterated youth food and liquor, called for teaching enduring truths, preserving protest rights, and avoiding rubber-stamp citizenship. Next week’s meeting will be at the manual training building with summer vocational school members as guests.
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Robert A. Hunt
Kiwanis Club
Hunt
Kiwanians
German Ace von Cramm Reaches Wimbledon Final
German Davis Cup star Baron Gottfried von Cramm defeated Donald Budge in four sets to reach the all England singles final at Wimbledon. Fred Perry, defending champion, advanced by beating Jack Crawford after a tight start, winning in four sets.
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Eng
Gr— Baron Gottfried von Cramm
Donald Budge
Oakland
Calif
Fred Perry
Budge
Perry
Jack Crawford
Australia
Crawford
Slay Taxi Driver in Tulsa Last Night
Tulsa on July 3 Samuel Jones a 33 year old taxi driver died today from gunshot wounds inflicted last night by two passengers who tried to rob him. No trace of the slayers had been found.
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Tulsa
Okla
Samuel Jones
Phillies Take Nl Tilt With 10th Inning Homer
Curt Davis secured the win for Philadelphia in a 4 to 2 victory over the Giants after a 10th inning homer by Hubbell’s rival. Dolph Camilli and Hank Leiber contributed, Camilli smashing a long homer. Dodgers routed the Braves 13 to 6 behind 18 hits as Brooklyn and Boston combined for a slugfest. Yankees shut out Athletics 2 to 0 with Johnny Allen twirling five hit ball and Lazzeri homering. Boston swept Washington 14 to 7 in a high scoring finale.
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Curt Davis
Carl Hubbell
Phillies
Giants
Dolph Camilli
Hank Leiber
Camilli
Philadelphia
Davis
Wilson
Drubbell
Mancuso
Brooklyn
Dodgers
Boston
Braves
Smith
Benton
Betts
Hogan
Spohrer
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Vance
Phelns
Chicago
Cincinnati
Lee
Henshaw End
Hartnett
Derringer
Lombard
Johnny Allen
Roy Mahaffey
Athletics
Yankees
Tony Lazzeri
Mahaffey
Allen
Jorgens
Richards
St. Louis
Washington Seastore
Who's Lobbying Capital Question Repeats in Congress
Senate commerce panel approves inquiry into lobbying for and against utility holding company regulation. House probes continue into a suspected super lobby by chain and retail operators. Roosevelt aides and senators claim lobbyists fill the galleries as debate over regulation and public relief use political influence.
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Washington
Congress
Senate Commerce Committee
Senate
House
Dill
Rep
Patman
D-Tex
Capitol
John Thomas Taylor
American Legion
Couzens
Michigan
Grass Roots Committee to Represent Ten States
A permanent Republican grass roots committee will be formed from five members in each of ten states. Harrison Spangler of Iowa said local rallies should start by September as Democrats join the movement amid concerns over the New Deal and rising debt. Ohio Michigan Pennsylvania Kentucky West Virginia and Tennessee Republicans were to meet in Cleveland to discuss the effort.
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Chicago
Springfield
Harrison Spangler
Iowa
Spangler
GO. P
Cleveland
Ohio
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Kentucky
West Virginia
Tennessee
Water on Highway 40 S causes cautious traffic
Flood report from Salina Kansas notes water running a foot deep on highway 40 S near the New Bridge at the Saline and Smoky Hill river junction. Saline river falling north of Salina after reaching prior high. Smoky Hill at 21.1 feet, rising near Lindsborg. Dikes protect Salina farmlands as areas flood. Separately, San Francisco reports September 3 hearing set for Tom Mooney habeas corpus petition, to begin September 8 before a referee.
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Salina
Kan
Ur—Althe
Smoky Hill
Lindsborg
Strike Sympathizers Are Chief Trouble Makers
Topeka reports say sympathizers rather than strikers caused most trouble in Cherokee county road and zinc mining district. Col. Charles H. Browne, national guards commander under martial law, told Governor Landon that riots at the Eagle-Picher smelter at Galena last week spurred action. Browne noted about 600 guns seized since martial law began and that operators were not importing strike breakers, with many strikers wishing to return to work.
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Topeka
Cherokee County
Charles H. Browne
National Guards
Golf M. Landon
Browne
M. R. McLean
Eagle-Picher
Galena
Landon
Public Works Committee Reviews Park Plans and Sites
The Lawrence public works executive committee led by M. F. Hudson met in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to hear a tour report from a four member inspection group. They discussed park sites including 62 acre Woodawn property and 65 acre Jess Willard tract, road widening on New Hampshire street, and sewer system projects pending federal rules, with sketches for a community building by Thomas Larrick.
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M. F. Hudson
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas
Lawrence
Woodawn Park
West Lawrence
Jess Willard
Bismarck Grove
New Hampshire Street
Thomas Larrick
Vo. E. Birch
Frank R. Gray
C. B. Holmes
I. J. Meade
F. A. Russell
George C. Shaad
Alfred Lawrence
C. B. Russell
The
First Load of Wheat Is Received at Local Mill
The Lawrence Milling company received the season’s first wheat from the Brune brothers. One load tested 59 and another 60. Price paid was 75 cents. The hard wheat is shriveled and not as good as the soft wheat, according to reports.
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Lawrence Milling Company
Brune Brothers
Spelman fund grant aids Kansas legislative bureau
Topeka July 3 UPi Kansas reports a $30 000 grant from the Spelman fund for 1935 36 to operate the research bureau of the legislative council Lieut Gov Charles W Thompson was notified The fund aims to promote improvements in local and state government and the bureau assists the little legislature in drafting measures for submission to the state legislature
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Topeka
Upi
Kansas
The
Legislative Council
Spelman Fund
Charles W. Thompson
United States
Ees Aoe
Chemical for use in battle shocks Rome crowd
Italian government develops a ground burning chemical aimed at Ethiopian barefooted soldiers. A tester stepped on sprinkles near Rome and burned his shoe soles. Also coverage of Harold Allen on German universities and a Evansville child dies from burns after a firecracker explosion in a gasoline hose incident.
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Rome
Child
Evansville
Ind
Robert Forrest Byers
Boonville
Lawrence Board Plans Summer School Repairs and Staff Changes
The Lawrence board of education met last night at the senior high to review summer repair plans for public school buildings, elect four new staff members for the coming year, and publish fiscal year reports. George J. Kirchhoff Jr. concluded 14 years on the board and Lloyd H. Houston was chosen as his successor.
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Lawrence
Board of Education
George J. Kirchhoff, Jr
Kirchhoff
Lloyd H. Houston
City of
W. A. Churchill
Pinckney
Woodlawn
H. L. Sutherland
Electa Kindlesperger
Sutherland
Mem- TS
Three Boys Sentenced for Tossing Eggs at Church
Three boys John Eddington Harry Elder and Oscar Fain faced Police Judge D W Hefrel in Wichita Kansas after egg tossing at a church during services. Each was fined 10 dollars and sentenced to 15 days on the municipal farm with parole. Parole conditions require regular church attendance for six months refrain from driving for 90 days and jail stay through the Fourth of July.
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Wichita
Kan
D. W. Hefrel
John Eddington
Harry Elder
Oscar Fain
Stock Market Index Rises to 44.3 in Latest Close
The average of 60 stocks advanced to 44.3, up from yesterday's 44.1 as market activity cooled. Investors watched blue chips and mid caps for direction amid mixed sector signals.
Weather forecast for Douglas County region
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with unsettled periods and little change in temperature. Morning was clear with good road conditions. Temperatures reached near 94 yesterday and around 90 at noon today.
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Douglas County
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