Townsend Plan Dominates Kansas Primary Campaign
The Townsend $200-a-month plan shapes key Kansas primary battles across both parties. Dr. Francis Townsend plans to speak in Kansas late July to rally supporters, with leaders like Dempster O. Potts and former Gov. Jonathan M. Davis steering campaigns. In 6th district GOP race, William Schoen backs Townsend as he opposes Rep. Carlson. 4th district sees Wiseman advocating pro rata 2 percent tax to fund elderly pensions, while Markers and others push Townsend tax ideas in scattered contests.
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Topeka
Kansas
Townsend
Francis E. Townsend
Cleveland
Ohio
Phillipsburg
Wichita
Dempster O. Potts
United States
Jonathan M. Davis
Bronson
Wiseman
D. C. Hill
Wamego
U. S
Townsend Messenger
Congress
D. J. Marker
St. Marys
Ed Rees
Emporia
Clyde Coffman
Overbrook
Ed W. Carruth
Herington
Ann Lewis
Lebo
Arthur A. Johnson
Parsons
Johnson
Harold McGugin
Coffeyville
George F. Beezley
Girard
Arthur Connelly
Colby
Campaigning Grows as Primary Nears Across Kansas
Former Governor Davis champions a plan he calls the logical answer to unemployment while opponents like Walter Haxman and Robert George push social security and liberal old age pensions. Omar B. Ketchum runs on the new deal platform as voters see intensifying campaigns and speeches statewide. Senator Capper marks his 71st birthday with a 15,000-strong turnout as W. G. West urges industry to share profits and jobs. McGugin tells relief workers to register Democrats if needed and vote their convictions in November.
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Townsend
Walter Haxman
Hutchinson
Potts
Robert George
Lebo
Omar B. Ketchum
Topeka
Williamstown
Walter Neibarger
Tonganoxie
U. S
Arthur Capper
W. G. West
McPherson
Columbus
McGugin
Treece
Abbreviated Costumes Meet With Opposition
New York July 15 CP reports nationwide dress standards clash with summer fashion. Cleveland patrols enforce rules on bikini tops and waist seams while Daly City Justice Wade Clay imposes six month terms for nude sunbathers. Yonkers fines warn shorts on streets and Westport debates market attire with clergymen condemning shorts yet doctors praising health benefits. Library of Congress staff ban polo shirts in reading rooms despite coats hung on chairs as a concession.
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Cleveland
Gordon Beach
Jack Richards
Daly City
Cal
Justice of the Peace
Wade Clay
Yonkers
N. Y
Westport
Conn
Yorktown
Earl Hawks
Library of Congress
Washington
Martin Roberts
McGugin Urges Relief Workers to Vote Their Convictions
In Treece Kansas on July 15 Harold McGugin, Republican candidate for the third district congressman, told relief workers to register as Democrats if needed to keep jobs but urged them to vote their convictions. He said the party that will provide relief now and in the future is the one to support.
Conditions for permanent jobs in industry described
The report lists statements from various locations about jobs and industry. Hoisington and Wichita figures note deaths and heat related events. Marysville hosts a federal building dedication with remarks on democracy. Columbus coverage includes Republican candidate West promoting industrial growth and fair profits for workers. A heat accident near Columbus claims a farmer’s death. Topeka plans include Nebraska trains to Landon ceremonies. Townsend plans an August Cherryvale address by Dr. Townsend on his pension proposal.
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Cherryvale
Coffeyville
Kan
Townsend Plans
R. E. Townsend
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Pension Plan
Cardinal Binet Dies at 67 in France
Cardinal Henri Binet, 67, died in Besancon after serving France in World War I as an enlisted man. Born in Juvigny near Soissons, he was ordained in 1893 and volunteered for front line service in 1914 at age 45. His death follows a long life of military and clerical service.
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Besancon
France
Henri Cardinal Binet
Cardinal
Juvigny
Soissons
What to Do for Eczema Itching and Burning
Wash affected parts with Resinol Soap and warm water to soften scales. Dry by patting, not rubbing. Doctors favor an oily ointment like Resinol Ointment to penetrate outer skin. The product has long been used to relieve itching and burning, contains soothing ingredients, and aids healing. Get 2 jars and a cake of Resinol Soap at drug stores. free samples by writing to Resinol, Dept. 1, Baltimore, Md.
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Resinol
Dept. 1
Baltimore
World War I Heroic Rescue and Father Binet’s Service
In Soissons during World War I a救 rescuer sustained injuries while saving others, with two rescuers bearing machine gun bullets. Five days later Sergeant Binet earned the croix de guerre. In 1914 Rev Father Binet, 45, parish priest at Soissons, volunteered for front lines and served 52 months, nearing 50 at demobilization.
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Soissons
No Man’s Land
Charles Joseph Henri Binet
Binet
Father Binet
Territorials
Awards Hoisington Contract Hoisington Kansas Post Office
The treasury awarded today a 47900 dollar contract for the construction of a new post office at Hoisington Kansas to Armagast and Son Wichita Kan. The contractor was allowed 240 days to complete construction. Townsend Board for Marland Oklahoma City July 14 UP The state executive board of Oklahoma Townsend clubs backed Governor E. W. Marland in the Democratic senatorial run off primary July 28.
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Hoisington
Washington
The
Treasury
Kan
Armagast and Son
Wichita
Townsend Board
Marland
Oklahoma City
State Executive Board of
Oklahoma
Townsend Clubs
E. W. Marland
Transcripts Pour Into Registrar Office for University Entry
George O. Foster, registrar, said today transcripts from high school graduates are pouring into the registrar's office for entry to the University. Indications are encouraging a large enrollment, though definite checks on transcripts will not be made until August.
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George O. Foster
Foster
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