Japan will build more battleships in coming years
The Associated Press reports predicted naval buildup as Tokyo forecasts replacing four capital ships next year. Britain plans to lay keel for two battleships in 1937, while U S authorities expect a similar move. A new Anglo Russian agreement aims to align the Soviet Union with the London pact, though Soviet sources cite non limitation of Japanese ships and potential non participation by the Russian eastern fleet.
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Associated Press
Tokyo
Japan
Britain
United States
Soviet Union
London
France
British Foreign Office
Power Company Session Draws 100 Plus Attendees
More than 115 persons attended the two day sales meeting closing session of the Kansas Electric power company at the Eldridge Hotel. Representatives from manufacturing and distributing firms joined the program as part of the Early Bird campaign ending today. The event marks the regular close of the company’s sales drive with attendees urged to report on performance and future plans.
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Kansas Electric Ee Company
Eldridge Otel
Power Company
Iday
Will Last All Year WPA Relief Funds Seen By Officials
Washington officials said the 1.425 billion WPA relief appropriation would likely exhaust funds within the current fiscal year ending June 30, 1987. They reported 452,076,998 allocated and about 100 million spent since July 1, with 2,281,117 employed July 1, a drop of 807,883 from January peak due to private hiring and other programs absorbing activity.
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Washington
Congress
Works Progress Administration
WPA
Soap Box Derby Race at Topeka Highlights Local Youths
David Earl Hay son of Prof and Mrs Earl D Hay placed third in class A at Topeka Soap Box Derby. Driving his pink racer he crashed into the finish, three wheels came off, axle bent but he still secured third. Robert Ellsworth son of Mr and Mrs Fred Ellsworth won his heat but lost in quarter finals.
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David Earl Hay
Earl D. Hay
Robert Ellsworth
Fred Ellsworth
Topeka
David Hay
Ellsworth
Whistling husband gone in divorce case in Chicago
Mrs Otto Baumruk testified before Judge Joseph David that five years of suspicion began when her husband whistled Goodbye Forever and walked out on St Patrick's Day promising a short beer. The judge granted a divorce citing his absence and long beer.
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Chicago
Mra
Otto Baumruk
Joseph David
David
Landon and Knox Official Their Names Formally Certified
In Denver on July 30 UPI reports Gov Alf M Landon of Kansas and Col Frank Knox of Chicago the Republican presidential and vice presidential nominees respectively had their names certified to Secretary of State George E Saunders for the November election by John D M Hamilton chair of the Republican national committee Also Kansas Woman Drowns identified as Mrs Tile Murrow wife of W R Murrow division manager of Kansas Gas and Electric Company found in Verdigris River near Independence Kan Coroner W S Huchbure said Attends C M T C Camp George Sparling Jr of Lawrence leaves for Ft Leavenworth camp chores and a classified ad promotes safe auto truck and fire insurance services with a contact phone number
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UPI
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Col
Frank Knox
Chicago
Colorado
George E. Saunders
John D. M. Hamilton
Republican National Committee
Independence
Kan
Verdigris
City
Tile Murrow
W. R. Murrow
Kansas Gas and Electric Company
W. S. Huchbure
George Sparling, Jr
Lawrence
Ft. Leavenworth
Test Your Knowledge Quiz Questions and Clues
The page invites readers to the classified section for the answers to seven questions about topics such as national anthems, biographies, sense of smell disorders, cider brands, cosmopolitan definitions, word origins, film stars, and Greek myths including Circe.
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Great Britain
Herty Purcell
Pope
Over the Waterfront
Circe
City departments run within budget amid careful fiscal mgmt
City departments, with few exceptions, have operated well within budget allowances, indicating systematic management of the city's financial affairs. The statement highlights prudent spending practices across departments and suggests ongoing oversight to sustain fiscal health.
Landon approves labor organizing in Kansas
Governor Alt M. Landon states troops will protect workers rights to free speech and assembly while enforcing laws. Guards on mines and smelters lose deputy commissions and may not carry arms off private property. Out-of-state gunmen are kept out, but labor meetings and pickets remain protected if peaceful.
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Kansas
Alt M. Landon
Funeral Services for Mrs Hall Held Today
Funeral services for Mrs Clar ence Hall who died Monday were held this morning at Funk chapel with Rev. Robert A Hunt officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery. Pallbearers included C C Stewart Frank W Hosford Roland De Waitteville John B St Clair David McCreath and Oscar E Learnard. Survived by brother Harry C Popence of Larkgour California and niece Mrs W N Jones Jr of Houston Texas.
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Funk ‘Chapel
Robert A. Hunt
Oak Hill Cemetery
C. C. Stewart
Frank W. Hosford
Roland de Waitteville
John 8. St. Clair
David McCreath
Oscar E. Learnard
Calif
W. N. Jones, Jr
Houston, Tex
Deaths and Funerals in Lawrence Area
Obituaries list Mrs. Mary C. Gulley of Lawrence died at her son C. J. Beebe's home in Dickens Missouri leaving husband Chester Gulley one son eight grandchildren. Other notices report William Crumrine 65 of West Sixteenth Street died in Crumright Oklahoma with surviving family and funeral plans pending. A. R. Maxwell died at 640 Rhode Island St with services by Rumsey Funeral Home and Masonic burial at Bonner Springs. Also, Passamaquoddy hydropower venture cited with Roosevelt to Quebec talks. VFW and auxiliary invited to Paola picnic July 21 with Jim Saunders coordinating.
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Mary C. Gulley
Lawrence
C. 3. Beebe
Dickens
Chester Gulley
Mr. Beebe
William Crumline
William Crumrine
West Sixteenth Street
Crumright
Mattie B. Crumrine
Anna N. Crumrine
George W. Crumrine
Britton
Okla
Kenneth Crumrine
Pasadena
Calif
A. R. Maxwell
Rhode Island Street
Rumsey Funeral Home
R. A. Hunt
Edwin Price
Bonner Springs
Masonic Lodge
Julia L. Maxwell
Ralph W. Shirt
Neodesha
Weather improves across Kansas with scattered showers
Clouds kept Kansas temperatures mostly under 100 with a few showers. No major relief for drought except in the southwest, but many towns reported light rains while Independence hit 102 degrees yesterday and most areas stayed around 90 to 95. Flora said the worst of summer is behind us.
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Kan
Kansas
S. D. Flers
Garden City
Anthony
Concordia
Dodge City
Dresden
Emporia
Goodland
Hutchinson
Larned
Liberal
McPherson
Phillipsburg
Tribune
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Independence
Eureka
South Central
Flora
Giants beat Cubs 3 1 as Hubbell stars in New York
In New York on July 30 AP reports the Giants won 3 to 1 over the Chicago Cubs behind Carl Hubbell seven-hit ball. Angie Galan homer preceded a three-run sixth inning rally that produced all the Giants runs.
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Chicago Cubs
Carl Hubbell
Angie Galan
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Henshaw
Warneke
Hartnett
Hubbell
Mancuse
Brooklyn
Jim Winford
Dodgers
Cardinals
Cubs
Johnny Mizehit
Cavas
St. Louis
Winford
Ogrodowski
Frankhouss
Clark
Berre
Kansas Wheat Good Quality Reduces Hard Wheat Imports
Washington July 30 Secretary Wallace said Kansas wheat this year is excellent in quality. The 180 million bushel Kansas crop should meet domestic demand, reducing hard wheat imports as it can substitute for hard wheat. a short supply would still require some imports from Canada.
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Washington
Kansas
Wallace
United States
Canada
Lindley to Stay in Hospital Over a Week
Kansas City Kansas July 30 The condition of Chancellor E H Lindley of the University of Kansas after a minor operation at the university hospital was reported satisfactory today He is expected to remain in the hospital for more than a week Father Again at 82 Media Pa July 30 Mathues says he is a father again at 82 The former deputy sheriff and his wife welcomed a 12 pound girl the thirteenth child born to the couple Married 18 years See P Morgan Sails Glen Cove N Y July 30 J P Morgan recovering from neuritis sails the Atlantic in the Corsair on a cruise likely to end in England Girl Hurt in Park Alice Falor daughter of Mr and Mrs Alfred Falor was slightly injured yesterday afternoon after falling through bleacher seats at the South Park ball diamond Milk Group To Meet The Grade A Milk Producers association will meet Friday night at 8 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce All members urged to attend
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E. H. Lindley
University of Kansas
University’s Hospital
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Concordville
Mathues
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Glen Cove
N. Y
J. P. Morgan
Atlantic Ocean
England
Alice Falor
Alfred Falor
South Park
J. M. Mott
Catherine McLaughlin
Willadesa Roberts
G. A. Pearson
Julia Ellen Wilson
Bert Wilson
J.D. Buckingham
E. L. Skain
Skain
LaVerne and
Alice Virginia Coffin
Oliver Allen
Grandview
Raymond Naylor
Sally Nicholson
John D. Nicholson
Nicholson
Ohio
Monroe County
George Frain
Methodist Church
DeSoto
Robert Ballance
Roberta Land
Kansas University Hospital
Bert V. Weber
Local notices and reports from Lawrence and Norton Kansas
Announcement in Culver Indiana named H W Stowits Jr for a woodcraft camp, he will enter eighth grade at Lawrence Junior High. Harry Dodderidge visited from Washington en route to D C after his father's funeral. WREN will air Midwestern music camp program at 1 15 Friday afternoon for 30 minutes. Bottles the wandering dog was crate transported to Estes Park after breaking his chain, later returned home. Lawrence photographers D Ambra and Chubb plan two week Colorado trip to photograph Governor Landon at Fort Riley and Garden of the Gods Pike's Peak. Bonehead Club walkout over private table at Eldridge Coffee Shop resolved. WREN to broadcast Knox ceremony from Chicago on NBC 8 to 9 pm. Dr. Donald J Cowling warns no new deal, fears concentrated political power more than wealth. Norton County reports 1.50 inches of rain since last night, first since June 8.
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Ind
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H. W. Stowits
Taweretiti
Woodcraft
Young Stowits
Lawrence Junior High School
Mike Getto
Estes Park
Calo
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W. C. Chubb
Lawrence
Colorado
Alf M. Landon
Ft. Riley
Ogden Monument
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Pike’s Peak
Governor Landon
Kansas City
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Carleton College
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Minn
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America
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Dr. Cowling
Woodmen Cancel Picnic in Ottawa Weather Forces Change
Officials of the Kansas Modern Woodmen of the World announced the cancellation of the state encampment scheduled for August 9 to 12 at Forest Park Ottawa due to weather conditions.
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Woodmen
Ottawa
Kan
Kansas Modern Wood_man of the World
Forest Park
Corn Futures Jumped The Full Four Cent Limit
In Kansas City on July 30, corn futures rose the full four cent limit and closed at the top amid heavy profit taking. Traders cited fears of the smallest corn crop in over 30 years, with Secretary Wal lace warning the crop could be as small as 1881 conditions unless rains come. September corn settled at 9.93 and eight eighths cents, a peak for that delivery since 1930. Wheat futures rose about two cents.
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Kansas City
Wallace
De Soto Community Notes Include Travel and Health Updates
De Soto residents share visits and moves across Lawrence Topeka and regional towns. Kate Penner recovers from car injuries with family care in Lawrence while Rev W O Watson returns from Springfield. Alfred Gordon midshipman on Wyoming travels Europe then plans August vacation. Ruth Gordon to join him. Dorothy Van Gotham and Margery Van Gotham visit Kansas City relatives. Walter Biga and Vincent McLaughlin drive to Kansas City.
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A. T. Brovealk
Robert
Lawrence
Kate Penner
F. H. Penner
Penner
Gertrude Penner
W.O. Watson
Springfield
Bolivar
Herbert Sheldon
L. M. Chambers
Olathe
Valley Falls
Hymer
William Lassiter
P. L. Treff
Gerald
Topeka
Treff
DeSoto
Alfred Gordon
United States
Wyoming
Europe
England
Sweden
France
New York
Alfred
Ruth Gordon
Dorothy
Margery van Gotham
Kansas City
Q. E. Ashlock
Community Notes from DeSoto and Nearby Areas
Tuesday travelers visited by relatives and friends in Kansas City and Houston, with remarks on poetry volumes by Mrs. Frances Coffin Boaz and a list of local visits. Obituary notes honor Mrs. Sally Nicholson, a long-time DeSoto resident, and health updates for Robert Ballance and Roberta Land, with hospital transfer to Kansas City.
Newcomers Arrive as Weber Family Leads DeSoto Yard
Mr Weber takes charge of the DeSoto lumber yard as newcomers settle in. Soon they are summoned home by the fatal illness of Mrs Weber's father in Corning. Walter Reid reportedly sold his filling station to Rex Roberts of Prairie Center. Reid has not announced future plans. B G Hughes spent Tuesday in Kansas City. Gus Koehler was reported se-
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Weber
DeSoto
Local Brief Notes Move and Plans From Town Area
Riost heart illness reported for Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Robert Beaver relocate from C W Bell rental to Toy Gardner farm west of town. Mrs Myrtle Casebier of Weaver's store in Lawrence will depart soon for a buying trip with New York City as the destination.
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C. W. Bell
Myrtle Casebier
Lawrence
Weaver
New York City
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