Nebraska Power Clash Against Norris Projects Stir State Debate
Nebraska residents challenge Senator George Norris and the federal drive to fund three major hydro electric and irrigation projects. Critics warn the schemes will not pay, raise costs, and strip local control while private and municipal utilities unite against public ownership from Washington.
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Congress
George Norris
Nebraska
Senate
Thu
Norris
Washington
Montana Congressman Seeks Defeat of Senator Wheeler
The Montana representative O Connell says he returned from Washington with Roosevelt issued instructions to defeat Wheeler in 1940. The statement implies presidential direction aimed at removing a sitting senator, a move with wider regional interest beyond his district.
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O'Connell
Montana
Washington
Roosevelt
Wheeler
Jerry O’connell
Government $800 Million Health Plan Drafted Without AMA Advice
Dispatches report a plan to spend 800 million dollars on a public health program worked out without the American Medical Association. AMA members now list reasons why the program may fail to meet its aims, a move locals view as unsurprising given past health policy dynamics.
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American Medical Association
Public health integration scrutinized against local experience
Officials critique the 800 million plan for public health integration. Critics say government centers ignore local organizations'经验 and propose costly replacements for locally proven methods. Concerns focus on efficiency and economy within the broader system.
Lewis Blacklist Targets Kansas Congressman in Primaries
John L. Lewis has published a D grade blacklist for congressmen. Representative Lambertson of Kansas is listed as D and may face voter resistance in the August primaries if they reject a Lewis dictated candidate. The First district’s voters likely prefer Bill Lambertson over a Lewis yes-man.
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John L. Lewis
Labor Organization
Lambertsor
Kansas
Bill Lambertson
Lewis
Kaw Valley Potatoes and Kansas Wheat Facing Low Prices
The El Dorado Times laments weak demand and low prices for Kaw region potatoes and Kansas wheat. It argues the core issue is distribution rather than production and urges government to aid business rather than hinder it.
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Kaw Valley
el Dorado Times
Kansas
Kaw
No Tears For Samuel Insull In Common Story
The Hays News reflects on Samuel Insull as a figure of ambition vanity and brief glory whose rise and collapse mirror many who pursued greatness. It notes his belief he could control forces for success despite factors against him and cautions about self delusion and misplaced trust. Sympathy is offered for those ruined by overreach.
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Hays
Samuel Insull
Insull
Sundown Stories and Seaside Plans Across the Bears
A whimsical morning erupts as Willy Nilly and the cub bears Jelly Bear Honey Bear Jupiter Blacky and Chubby return from a mystery to light up a breakfast fire. The tale shifts to stamps and philately with notes on Spain Italy and Britain and a dolphin note from Caribbean colonies.
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Willy Nilly
Jelly Bear
Honey Bear
Jupiter
Blacky
Chubby
Sweetface
Mrs. Quacker
Jupiter Bear
Christopher
Rip
Stamps from Cayman Islands Feature Marine Motifs and Map
The Cayman Islands stamp set includes a George VI medalion and a Caribbean dolphin illustration for halfpenny and shilling values. A group map shows Grand Cayman Little Cayman and Cayman Brac with a giant conch shell on the 1 and 3fence values, a tortoise and palms, beach views on Grand Cayman, and a Cayman schooner on the 2%4-p.
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Cayman Brac
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Stamps Parade National Pride and War Issue Sets
Bulgaria advertisement stamps showcase crops and industries in ten to fourteen leva values, including sunflowers, wheat, vineyards, tobacco and rose growing, in brown, black and wine tones. Breslau gears for the July 24 31 German Turners festival with steel engraved stamps bearing Nazi emblems and three pfennig to 15 pfennig values. Spain launches three new sets amid a wave of war issues this month.
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Leva
Breslau
Silesian
Germany
Cathedral Island
Oder River
Hermann Goering
Barcelona
Spain
Try Try Again Leads to Symphony Ticket Prize
At the chamber of commerce junior division luncheon in Oklahoma City on July 20 a season ticket to the federal symphony orchestra series was awarded as a prize. Ralph Rose, director of the orchestra, first won, followed by James Neilson, director of the orchestra chorus, and finally Daryl McAllister, program chairman, who kept the prize.
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Secord
Bertran
England
Sir Edward Denny Bacon
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The
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Ralph Rose
James Neilson
Daryl McAllister
Lightning strikes near Clark as Clark finds luck
In Cheyenne Wyoming on July 20 Martin Kelly found a four leaf clover. Five minutes later lightning split a tree about 20 feet away. Kelly escaped unharmed.
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Wyo
Martin Kelly
Kelly
Skunk Missing from Boarding Kennel Sparks Fear of Harm
Police say no clues found in search for Willie the skunk that escaped from Miss Rose Johnsons kennel. Authorities warn chances of recapture are slim and Miss Johnson fears Willie may be harmed by an indiscriminate shooter.
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Chicago
Rose Johnson
Willie
Miss Johnson
Pachyderm Protector Lizzie Adopts Peahen at Philadelphia Zoo
Grumpy Lizzie the elderly elephant at the Philadelphia Zoo has adopted a peahen, which is hatching four eggs in a nest nearby as the elephant chases away intruders.
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Lizzie
Philadelphia Zoo
Modern farming boosts corn yields with machinery
A century ago a farmer could cultivate five acres of corn. Today, with modern machinery and equipment, that same farmer can cultivate and harvest twenty times as much land.
Topeka Special Session Aims at Highway Amendment
Governor Paulen calls a tenth outside session to draft a constitutional amendment broadening highway construction participation and securing federal aid. The article notes civic events in Topeka including Earhart’s Chicago welcome and local club picnics.
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Kansas
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Washington, D.C
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United Brethren Conference Opens at Woodland Park
Ten day gathering begins today at Woodland Park with 75 tents and an open theater. The cornerstone laying for the new United Brethren church at Vermont and Ontario is a highlight. The local church, founded 1855, now has about 200 members.
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W.O. Hamilton
W. C. Lansdon
Salina
Kable
Wis
Lucius E.sayre
Grace Ulrich
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lawrence
L. E. Sayre
Weather Drives Away Crowds as Circus Posts Shortened Show
Forty years ago a 100 degree shade temperature met a windy evening that scattered visitors from the circus. Despite the storm, large attendance later returned as people sought shelter. Dr. McClelland studied a cattle disease at Mr Stowe’s Kanwaka farm, with differing views on contagion. Professors Olin Carruth families went to Estes Park for a Colorado camping trip. The cemetery cinder walk nears completion and Mrs. Caldwell and daughter move to Colorado Springs. John F Weaver of Weaver won a contract to supply 20 000 bushels of potatoes to Camp Alger soldiers, about twenty five carloads.
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Mr. Stowe
Kanwaka
Caldwell
John F. Weaver
Weaver
Camp
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New Range Boss Shoots Down Rustler as Hackett Is Exposed
Ankrom asserts control on the Rafter T by firing warnings and expelling Mose Hackett and his three men for rustling and betrayal. Sheriff Ratchford’s stalled case on Drean’s killing complicates trust as Betty Struthers remains a traveling visitor and Lee Trone keeps distance from Ankrom.
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Blur Ankrom
Streeter
Trones
Ratchford
Ankrom
Mose Hackett
Ankroms
Trone
Hackett
Kelton Drean
Windy Jones
Tinhorn
Arizona
Tom Ratchford
Ankhrom
Drean
Betty Struthers
Lee
Arkrom
Nelson C. Nye
Kansas urged to stay in oil compact with reform aim
Topeka July 20 The state corporation commission urged Kansas to remain in the interstate oil compact while recommending an amendment to allow oil producing states to allocate market demand among themselves. Governor Huxman had asked for a commission ruling, which outlined two paths including government action to ensure fair allocation. The note also mentions Scotland's manufacturers in textiles liquor iron steel wool linen and cotton.
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State Corporation Commission
Kansas
Walter A. Huxman
Huxman
Commission
Haxman
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kate Faces Tension With Husband's Mother
Kate resents her mother in law who understands her, causing friction in the household. The couple navigates family dynamics as kindness clashes with perceived cruelty.
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Kate
KU student to study in Germany on fraternity scholarship
William Kandt, KU law student, earns an exchange scholarship sponsored by Phi Kappa Psi Beta Theta Pi and Phi Delta Theta. He sails from New York July 28 with his wife Lois Woods to study at the University of Tubingen arriving Hamburg August 5. They will tour Europe by bicycle before school starts in November.
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University of Kansas
Germany
New York
Lois Woods
K. A
Kandt
Ober
Phi Kappa Psi
Beta Theta Pi
Phi Delta Theta
Kan
Independence
East
Weigners Elected at Ottawa Rural Letter Carriers Meet
Both Mr and Mrs M Weigner of Iuka Kan were named to top posts at the Kansas Rural Letter Carriers association annual convention Succeeded S Allen of Meriden Weigner elected president and Mrs Weigner chosen as auxiliary president Other officers include Sam Austin Derby vice president Jesse Wertz secretary treasurer John Blantz executive committee member for the auxiliary Mrs Roland Campbell vice president Mrs A Mauzey secretary treasurer Mrs W F Colburn executive committee member and Mrs LeRoy Hudson editor
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Kan
M. Weigner
Iuka
Kansas Rural Letter Carriers Association
Weigner
S. Allen
Meriden
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Sam Austin Derby
Jesse Wertz
Gridley
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Waterville
Roland Campbell
Muncie
A. ©. Mauzey
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Riley
Membee
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Wilsey
Radio Schedule Listings for July Evenings
A dense two page of radio programming lists by hour and station for July 2 and July 21. It enumerates performers, shows, and times across WREN KMBC WDAF WLDAF WHATES, with orchestras, broadcasts, newscasts, and weather forecasts interleaved.
Boy dies after accidental gunshot in Russell area
Murray Beller, aged 12, was killed when a gun he believed unloaded fired at his mouth while he and his brothers played at their father W D Beller’s home thirteen miles northwest of Russell. A shell was removed from the gun, but another may have loaded the barrel. He died five hours after the accident.
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Russell
Kan
Murray Beller
W.D. Beller
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