McReynolds Named Chief Supreme Court Dissenter
Washington June 1 Justice James C McReynolds led this year’s chief dissenter tally with 28 dissenting opinions eight months of session ended yesterday Justice Hugo L Black ranked second with 16 dissents and Justice Pierce Butler had 21 dissents while Chief Justice Hughes issued no dissent Black opposed federal tax on state employee salaries and favored states power to regulate corporations and public utilities The article notes changes in court membership and Roosevelt era politics shaping conservative bloc dynamics.
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Washington
Hugo L. Black
Supreme Court
James C. McReynolds
Black
McReynolds
Pierce Butler
Hughes
Wallace
Kansas City
Agriculture Department
Denver Union Stockyards Company
Alabama
Roosevelt
States
California
Connecticut General Life Insurance
Montana
Stanley Reed
van Devanter
Sutherland
Wallace claims government victory in Kansas City fees case
Secretary Wallace said the government had won a victory in the ongoing litigation and prepared to ask courts to decide how about 700000 in commission fees impounded in the Kansas City stock yards case should be distributed. The court had refused to reopen the case but indicated further proceedings would settle the distribution, which Wallace called a major government win. Edgewater Park Mississippi newsprint plant planned. James G. Stahlman asserts success for Lufkin Texas project
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Washington
Wallace
Kansas City
Edgewater Park
Miss
James G. Stahlman
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Southern Publishers Today
Southern
Lufkin
Tex
Test Your Knowledge Trivia from Classified Page
Answers hidden on the classified page. Questions cover tallest mammal, o rganizing committee chair, Alaska versus Texas, ambidexterity term, cabbage acid, La Follette governor state, loom weaving craft, Chicago loop district, glacier mass term, and Nova Scotia’s country.
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Steel Workers Organizing Committee
Alaska
Texas
Philip F. LaFollette
United States
Loop
Nova Scotia
Ralph Bradford to Speak at Chamber Luncheon
At the Eldridge hotel 12:15 PM Friday the Chamber of Commerce luncheon will feature Ralph Bradford manager of the commercial organization department of the United States Chamber of Commerce as speaker. Bradford is noted for his work in business social philosophy and has experience with extension development and the newspaper field.
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Ralph Bradford
Chamber of Commerce
Eldridge
Commercial Organization Department
United States Chamber of Commerce
Bradford
Roosevelt Again Seeks Wage Bill and Flexibile Exemptions
Senate and house discussions on wage hour legislation continue with calls for a special board to grant exemptions for small or remote businesses. Adjournment by June 10 appears likely as relief and public works appropriations move forward, while disputes over PWA utility construction funding persist.
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Senate
Adams
D.-Colo
Doles
Vandenberg
R.-Mich
PWA
Norris
TVA
Grand Larceny Charged in Spark Plug Theft Case
Emmett D. Nixon of Kansas City Missouri faces grand larceny charges after alleged thefts from Evans Auto Supply in Lawrence. He was to appear for a preliminary hearing before Justice Donald S Hults. Three counts allege theft of about 90 plugs in May worth 79 dollars and 20 cents plus 100 plugs on April 29 worth 41 dollars.
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Evans Auto Supply Company
Lawrence
Emmettt D. Nixon
Kansas City
Nixon
Donald S. Hults
Justice of Peace
Car Ditch Crash Near Lawrence Injures Driver Then Heads to KC
A Buick sedan driven by a Missouri man left highway 24.12 miles northwest of Lawrence last night at 8. It tore through a fence into a field and snapped a Western Union telegraph pole. The driver and passenger were only slightly bruised and rode a train to Kansas City. The car was towed to a Lawrence garage for repairs. Promoter Mike Jacobs set July 26 for Henry Armstrong's world title bid with Lou Ambers in a 15 round match in New York after signing Ambers to a three year contract.
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Missouri
Lawrence
Western Union
Kansas City
Armstrong-Ambers
New York
Mike Jacobs
Henry Armstrong
Lou Ambers
Lewis and Galento to Meet in Philadelphia July 13
Boxing promoter Pi-Herman Taylor announced a 15 round bout between John Henry Lewis world light heavyweight champion and Tony Galento of Newark N J for the municipal stadium on Wednesday July 13.
Effort to Halt Brinkley Drug Distribution Fails in House
In Washington on June 1 the House ruled out a Ferguson Oklahoma amendment to the food and drug bill aimed at stopping interstate distribution of drugs and medical advice by Dr. John R. Brinkley. Chairman Lea of the commerce committee blocked the move, noting Brinkley’s notoriety and international advertising links.
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Washington
UPI
John R. Brinkley
House
Representative Driver
D-Ark
Representative Ferguson
D-Okla
Lea
D-Cal
Commerce Committee
Ferguson
Brinkley
United States
Kansas
Mexico
del Rio
Tex
Little Rock
Ark
Texas
Reynosa
Anti trust Trial Opens Against Aluminum Company of America
The government sues Aluminum Company of America and 62 co-defendants in a federal case to dissolve a claimed restraint of trade. The trial, expected to last at least six and a half months, features Walter L. Rice and Thurman Arnold for the government and 16 defense lawyers including Charles Evans Hughes Jr. The suit notes assets of about $800 million and mentions Mellon and Laurie as named in the action, now deceased.
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New York
Aluminum Company of America
Walter L. Rice
Thurman Arnold
Charles Evans Hughes, Jr
Secretary of the Treasury
Andrew W. Mellon
Albert K. Laurie
Mellon
Wichita Couple Wins $150,000 in Sweepstakes
C E McAuliffe, a 69 year old Wichita railroad foreman, and his wife were among five ticket holders from Bois Roussel to win 150000 dollars each in the Irish hospital sweepstakes. McAuliffe learned of the win only last Friday and plans to retire after receiving the prize. He works for Missouri Pacific and was traveling between Wichita and Nevada when notified.
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New York
United States
Epsom Downs
Boss Roussel
C. E. McAuliff
North Emporia Avenue
Wichita
Kan
Bois Roussel
Nevada
C. E. McAuliffe
McAuliffe
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Wichita, Whitewater
Joplin
Lawrence Man Observes Harsh Drouth In Central Kansas
A Lawrence visitor notes that tree loss from the drouth is far greater in central Kansas than in the east. The report cites overall harsher conditions in the central region and contrasts with eastern Kansas. T. R. Gerhart and Chris Schaake filed for August GOP primaries. Gerhart seeks reelection as county clerk, Schaake runs for first district commissioner.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Drouth
T. R. Gerhart
Chris Schaake
Gerhart
Schalke
G.O.P. Kanner
Deaths and Funerals Edward Bowman Jr
Infant son of Mr and Mrs E M Bowman of 11384 New Jersey street died today in Kansas City Kansas Funeral services set for tomorrow at 2 PM at Funk's chapel burial in Hubbell Hill Tonga noxie He survives his parents Also mentions Roosevelt requesting a 6 million dollar army appropriation for anti aircraft equipment
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Edward Milton Bowman, Jr
Edward Milton Bowman
E. M. Bowman
New Jersey Street
Kansas City
Kan
Funk’s
Hubbell Hill Cemetery
Tonganoxie
Flood warnings as rivers rise and towns brace for inundation
Rain last night totaled near two inches with the Neosho river rising again and the Smoky Hill at Ellsworth reaching record highs. Lindsborg Salina and Oswego face serious floods while Kaw river falls at Topeka. Temperatures will climb to about 85 with 55 to 60 degree lows. In a separate report two Sudeten Germans were shot in the knees by a sergeant as police intervened.
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Neosho
S. D. Flora
Smoky Hill
Ellsworth
Lindsborg
Salina
Flora
Coffey County
Oklahoma Line
Oswego
Kaw
Topeka
Many Bridges Out Topeka June 1
Nine bridges and culverts washed out by flood waters in the Solomon Smoky Hill and Saline rivers. Most north south highways through the Smoky Hill valley except K-1 closed. A 100 foot steel span on K-14 south of Ellsworth torn out. Other washouts listed on K-27 K-25 U S 83 K-85 K-84 and more.
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Wallace County
Sharon Springs
Russell Springs
Logan County
Oakley
Morland
Graham County
Penokee
German Serjeant Involved in Eger Cafe Clash In 1939
Berlin reports a shooting incident in Eger near the German border. Czechoslovak Army sergeant Wenzel Toman fired twice in self defense after a brawl with about 35 followers of Nazi leader Konrad Helein. two Germans wounded. Toman arrested. Nazi press decries Czech baiting of Sudeten Germans.
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Berlin
Czechoslovakia
Eger
Praha
Wenzel Toman
Konrad Helein
Toman
Baseball Roundup: Pirates Top Giants in NL Action
In Pittsburgh, Russ Bauers held New York to five hits as the Pirates beat the Giants 4 to 1, extending NYG’s skid to three. Vandermeer pitched five strong for Cincinnati in a 4 to 1 win over Brooklyn. Red Sox defeat Browns 6 3 at home, Cronin homered, Wagner won. Kennedy notches eighth straight for Detroit in 5 4 win over the Yankees.
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Pittsburgh
Russ Bauers
New York Giants
Pirates
New York
Melton
Anning
Bauers
Todd
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
Johnny Vandermeer
Reds
Brooklyn Dodgers
Ival Goodman
Ernie Koy
Brooklyn
Presswell
Mungo
Shea
Vandermeer
Lombardi
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Mulcahy
Atwood
Harrell and Owen
Vernon Kennedy
Detroit Tigers
Yankees
Lou Gehrig
Bill Dickey
Frank Crosetti
Yanks
Hank Greenberg
Detroit
Oeee
Brown
Dickey
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis Browns
Joe Cronin
Charley Wagner
Sox
Anatta
Sullivan
Wagner
Cleveland
Harder
Zuber
Humphries
Pytlak
Nelson and Hayes
Washington
Whitehead
Awe
Deshong
R. Ferrell
De Soto High School eighth grade commencement noted
The eighth grade graduates, including Bryona Pence, received diplomas in the De Soto High School auditorium on Wednesday. Extended family attendances, local visits, and illness updates appear among Tuesday to Sunday activities in the area.
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Dan Neils
E. Pence
William Spitzli
de Soto High School
Bryona
Pence
Harold Reusch
Robert Reusch
Ohio
Walter Parker
Methodist Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Arthur Bernitz
Alice Bernitz
Carl Bernitz
Kansas City
Carl Pfleger
Helen
Alice Walters
Minnie Parks
Fairview
Tom Wells
Mildred Lawler
Robert Lawler
Wayne Laughlin
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Gideon Ness
Wayne
Fred Laughlin
Roy
Kaw Valley
Neis
Mrs
Ben Neis
Sunny
Learned files for county commissioner nomination in first district
S Stanley Learned of 739 Alabama street filed for the Democratic nomination for county commissioner in the first district at the August primary. He served as county treasurer in 1934 and 1935 and worked 35 years at the Innes store as a buyer. He is a Plymouth Congregational church treasurer and has held lodge and audit board roles. Born in Industry Maine, he moved to Lawrence in 1881.
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S. Stanley Learned
Alabama Street
Learned
Innes
Plymouth Congregational Church
F. Lodge
Industry
Lawrence
Plea of Not Guilty in Assault Case Filed
Allan Newman colored member of Lone Star CCC camp pleads not guilty to assault and battery against Clarence Payne colored. He is released on a $106 bond and a hearing is set for Saturday at 9 o'clock before Justice of Peace Milton Beach.
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Allan Newman
Lone Star CCC
Clarence Payne
Justice of Peace
Milton Beach
Lawrence to Grade Nineteenth Street in City Plan
Ordinance No 1970 grants paving grading curbing and guttering for Nineteenth Street from Barker Avenue east to Learnard Avenue in Lawrence Kansas. The city will issue bonds to cover costs and levy assessments on abutting property, with final approval contingent on federal aid.
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Lawrence
Kansas
Barker Avenue
Learnard
City of
Board of County Commissioners
Douglas County
Nineteenth
Learnard Avenue
Board of
County Commissioners
J. Wm. Stane
Lawrence Daily Journal-World
Aid City
Ercels
Angas
Lawence
Nineteenth Street
Wrence
Lawrencerence
J. Wm. Stone
J. [Seal
Lawrence to Improve Barker Avenue by Bonded Street Work
The City of Lawrence Kansas proposes to grade pave curb and gutter Barker Avenue from Fifteenth Street to Maple Lawn Addition. The plan follows petition under Section 14-540 et al and will issue bonds repaid by special assessments on abutting parcels. City officials announce a public record of the project and authority.
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Butler
Thomas
Senate Labor Committee
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Pepper
Ramspeck
D-Ga
E. D. Nixon
Evans Auto Supply
Aluminum Company
Army
Congress
Journal-World
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Chanute
Burlington
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Winfield
Leroy
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Garnett
Lola
Eureka
Columbus
Garden Ci
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Tribune
Fort Scott Cherryvale
Goodland
Smoky Hill Valley
Stirserman Press
Evening Star
Lawrence National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Our Service Man
A. Lawrence
National City Bank of New York
American Express
State Bank
9Th and
Massachusetts
Douglas County Building & Loan Association
John C. Emick
Piret
World
Journal Rice No
General Statutes of
Fifteenth Street
Maple Lawn
St. J
Wm. Stone
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