US House Appropriations Committee Reports Six Billion Relief Bill
Washington reports the House appropriations committee backs a relief measure authorizing up to six billion dollars for President Roosevelt to relieve hunger and unemployment. The panel trims executive powers, sets PWA and RFC spending caps, and limits project approvals to Treasury and Post Office lists, with bond buying provisions to fund construction. The plan aims to sustain CCC and relief administration through March 3, 1995 and TVA into the next fiscal year.
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Post Office
Suspect Held in $40,000 Mail Robbery Case
A 25-year-old man claiming to be Bruce Brady, brother of Bob Brady, was arrested in Dallas as a suspect in the Conshohocken Pennsylvania mail robbery. He was found with cash, a black mask, and two automatics in an Oklahoma-licensed car, and police linked him to the case. Earlier, detectives said he might be involved in other crimes. In a separate report, William Mauk of Augusta Kansas, 21, died when his shovel toppled 60 feet on a Great Lakes pipeline site near Smithville Missouri.
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Tex
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Bruce Brady
Bob Brady
Lansing
Kan
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Conshohocken
Altha
Francis Blake
Oklahoma
Will Fritz
Pennsylvania
Sat
Smithville
William Mauk
Augusta
Great Lakes Pipeline Company
Joe Baum
Here
Britain to Make Token Payment on War Debt
London reports reliable sources say Britain and President Roosevelt have an understanding on war debts and will make a token payment in June. Officials declined comment while Sir John Simon arrives from Geneva and private talks continue. A formal note about June 15 payment may be sent to Washington next week.
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Switzerland
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Congress
Heat Lingers As Topeka Sees 100 Degree Day
Topeka reports 94 to 103 degree readings with Kansas citywide heat records. Rain showers are local and unlikely to end the drought, says federal meteorologist D Flora. Beloit residents urged to curb sprinkling as water supplies dwindle. Hutchinson records a .04 inch rainfall.
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Kansas
D. Flora
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Altho
Emporia
United States
Hutchinson
Beloit
Fire in Oil Area Shuts Huntington Beach Plant Cluster
A massive explosion in Huntington Beach California sparked a fire that destroyed six oil derricks a dozen storage tanks and a refinery. Firemen reported no casualties and all area occupants escaped as flames burned for hours after the blast. Three men on a truck and a plant worker fled the scene along with nearby residents including a man a woman and a child. The blast was caused by a hose break spraying gasoline into a firebox.
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Huntington Beach
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O. C. Field Gasoline Company
Car price cuts hit Pontiac and Chevrolet lines
Price reductions announced today affect Pontiac and Chevrolet. Pontiac cuts $40 across all models with new passenger car delivery prices from $800 to $990. Chevrolet trims range from $25 to $50, standard models down $25, master deluxe $35, half ton commercial $36 and 1 4 ton trucks $50. Delivery prices for passenger models noted.
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Chevrolet
Pontiac
Governor Landon Pleads Emergency Rates For Drouth District
Gov Alf Landon asks railroads to grant emergency freight rates on livestock feed and cattle from 43 Kansas drouth counties. He also seeks federal relief funds to buy wheat for seed, to combat grasshopper risk, and urges immediate drought relief planning after surveys by FERA Kansas and Kansas State College.
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Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Harry L. Hopkins
E. B. Boyd
Chicago
Western Trunk Line Committee
Stategrams
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FERA
Harry Umberger
Kansas State College
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Rawlins
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Norton
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Thomas
Sheridan
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Mitchell
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Logan
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Trego
Ellis
Russell
Lincoln
Ottawa
Lahdon
Boyd
T.C. C
Dean Umberger
A.R.A
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Federal Relief Administration
Hopkins
AAA
Relief
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Jast
Makes Fast Trip North
Kansas City on June 2 an airplane carried L J aesan a Kansas City dairyman to Duluth Minnesota to escape extreme heat doctors had ordered the trip after his associate Mr Chapman fell ill He had previously made similar emergency runs to Duluth in 19% and 1915 sunstroke illnesses tied to heat were noted by physicians. Indians on the Tama reservation in Florida Wow-wowing for rain to relieve suffering crops.
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Kansas City
L. J. Aesan
Duluth
Minn
Chapman
Tama
Fla
Kansas Weather Forecast With Scattered Showers and Cooling
Scattered showers expected tonight or Sunday with cooler readings in the west and north. Morning outlook clear to partly cloudy at Pittsburg. Dirt good, toads good, Douglas County roads good. Gas office record notes 7 p.m. yesterday to noon today with a max of 70 and a min not listed.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Douglas County
City reports successful tree spraying campaign
Fred Stubeck city forester reports a completed spraying campaign covered over 3,000 trees with expected total near that figure. Observers noted rapid worm kill within 48 hours and that sprayed trees show far less canker worm damage, supporting a broader future campaign to nearly eliminate the pest.
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Fred Stubeck
Stubeck
Protest Over City Dog Pound at Old Brick Yard
The Chamber of Commerce humane committee protests use of the brick yard kiln as a dog pound. Mayor Spalding and police in charge plan to target unlicensed and stray dogs, with possible humane disposal after short hold periods. The drive, led by William Hayter, seeks light and ventilation improvements or a new pound facility.
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Chamber of Commerce Humane Committee
Ity
W. FE. Spalding
William Hayter
Police Department
Conrad McGrew
Spalding
Altho
Regents Remove Ben Gwen As D U Athletic Director
Norman Oklahoma AP report says Ben G Owen longtime Oklahoma athletic director was relieved of his post by the board of regents and reassigned as professor of physical education and director of intramural athletics. The regents abolished the intercollegiate athletics director role on a trial basis, placing oversight with four executive committee members of the athletic council including Guy Y Williams L N Morgan S T Reaves and J H Falgar.
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L. N. Morgan
8. T. Reaves
J. H. Falgar
Regents
WJ. Cross
Athletic Council
Streets of Paris concession closed over nudity at fair
Promoters at Chicago's World's Fair faced a padlock on the Streets of Paris concession after officials objected to two shows featuring nude women. After a conference, operators said the concession would reopen that afternoon with the offending acts removed. John McMahon defended the display as art.
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Chicago
Paris
John McMahon
Tugwell approves fine on father's canning firm
Dr Rexford Tugwell acting as agriculture secretary imposed a $30 fine on Tugwell and Wiseman a Wilson New York canning firm for misbranding a food shipment in 1932. The judgment dated January 6 followed a guilty plea and matched the usual first violation penalty.
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Washington
API
Rexford G. Tugwell
Charles H. Tugwell
Wilson
New York
Tugwell and Wiseman
Tugwell
Wallace
Douglas County GOP Club Elects Permanent Organization
The Douglas County Republican Club formed a permanent body with about 74 attendees in the courthouse. Officers chosen unanimously include Kon F. Rice as president Corlett J Cotton first VP Rev W M Tyler second VP Mrs Alfred Lawrence secretary and Ed Anderson treasurer. Members eligible are county voters, men and women, who sign the constitution and by laws. The club aims to cooperate with GOP groups and promote Republican principles, forming a 50 member standing committee and township and city committees to act as executive. Committees will include three men and two women with two chairs named by members. Meetings will be held at the president or executive committee’s call and at most every two weeks unless urgent.
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Republican Club
Kon F. Rice
Corlett J. Cotton
W. M Tyler
Alfred Lawrence
Ed Anderson
Lawrences
Ehti
President Roosevelt rests in Worcester railroad yard home
President Theodore Roosevelt relaxing with Mrs. Roosevelt in a Worcester railroad yard home as he reviews capital reports. He plans to deliver a talk to Groton private school tonight, marking perhaps the first time a president has stayed two days in such a setting.
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Mass
President
Roosevelt
Groton
White House
Baseball Roundup from June League Games and Demonstration in Portland
A multi city recap notes June results in the National and American Leagues with highlights such as New York and Philadelphia efforts, Brooklyn’s defeat by Boston, and a doubleheader in Pittsburgh. It also mentions a Portland demonstration house remodel campaign titled Renovize Portland showing civic renewal efforts to improve old premises.
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George Watkins
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Mittens
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Brooklyn
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Lopez
der Frankhouse
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Cy Parcel
Washington
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Ore
Heat Grips Nation Amid Snow In March Like June
Heat records fall in Milwaukee with 105 degrees while Chicago tops 102.2 in a day of wild weather. Snow blankets Montana, Washington and Idaho as forest fires flare in New York Maine and Wisconsin. Rain quells some areas as drought relief idea fears. Hopkins allocates 5.476 million for drought relief in 10 states. Arkansas ships hay and linseed meal to South Dakota, with reciprocal aid planned for mid next week.
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Washington
Idaho
Milwaukee
Chicago
New York
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Wisconsin
Ponder
Neb
Harry J. Hopkins
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South Dakota
Kansas
Nebraska
New Mexico
Ilahe
Wyoming
Minnesota
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Relief needs cited for 940 million through next March
Washington AP June 2 Harry S Hopkins administrator estimated relief needs at 940 million dollars through next March including 540 million for four million families from July 1. He cited 50 million for breath relief 50 million for schools 65 million to buy farm surpluses plus 150 million by the AAA for cattle dairy products and cotton. Civil Works Administration closed May 1. to be replaced by a three point program. Fechner said CCC needs 285 million to keep 485000 enrolled July 1 to next March.
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Harry S. Hopkins
Hopkins
House
Congress
Wopkins
AAA
Civil Works Administration
Robert Fechner
CCC
Belgian Foreign Minister Hy Mans to Leave Geneva
Geneva June 2 AP Paul Hy mans Belgian foreign minister decides to follow Sir John Simon and leave Geneva amid the conference on disarmament. Officials indicate slight changes to the security move proposals. plans to submit proposals to the conference’s commissions with an adjournment possibly before the September League of Nations assembly.
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Geneva
Paul Hymans
John Simon
Ian
League of Nations
Earthquake Hits Iceland Shakes Towns Camp Out in Tents
An intense earthquake struck Iceland on June 2 injuring few and causing widespread damage. In Myjafjordur and Thingey the tremors forced hundreds to seek shelter in tents while Husavik and Skjalfandi areas saw people knocked to the ground. Ships at Ekurejri docks were badly shaken.
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Iceland
Myjafjordur
Thingey
Dalvik
Byjafjordur
Husavik
Skjalfandi
Ekurejri
Merrimac Anniversary Promotes Hobson to Rear Admiral
On the thirty sixth anniversary of the Merrimac sinking Hobson in Cuban waters to block the Spanish fleet, Congress voted to recognize him by elevating him to rear admiral with retired pay of 84500 annually. The action was approved by the House and now goes to the White House for President Roosevelt's signature.
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Washington
Richmond Pearson
Hobson
Cuban
Congress
House
Senate
White House
Roosevelt
Haskell commencement events highlight baccalaureate address
Dr Henry Roe Claw will deliver the baccalaureate address in the auditorium for graduates and visitors. An employers reception for graduates and parents follows in Pocahontas hall, with a campus band concert at 2 pm and a drama presentation at 8 pm in the auditorium.
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Haskell
Henry Roe Claw
Ora
Pocahontas Hall
Tantene
Alumni In Meeting At Haskell Institute In June
Alumni of Haskell Institute plan a gathering at the school Monday June 4 for their initial meeting in connection with commencement. An alumni luncheon follows the 1 15 p m event and a dance is slated for the evening. Officers will be elected and the Wheeler-Howard Indian rights bill will be discussed. 194 Haskell graduates will attend as guests.
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Haskell Institute
John Cotlier
Senate
House
Stan Ciertie
Lawerence
Haskell
Henry Roberts
Ponca City
George Shawnee
Lawrence
K. Shawnee
Haskel
Alumni Association
Paul E. Armstrong
Lawrences
Frances Felsman
Evelyn Pierce
Washington, D.C
John Levi
Tawhuska
Okls
Frank O. Jonk
City
City title at stake in six hole city championship match
Lawrence golfer Glenn Oatman faces Kansas City student Louis North for the Hill View course title tomorrow with a 9 am start for 18 holes and a 2 pm continuation. North holds a 69 par record while Oatman is near par. A Flight A match between C. C. Carl and Ted Turner follows, spectators urged, a merchants trophy awaits.
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Lawrence
Louis North
Kansas City
Hill View
North
Oaiman
C. C. Carl
Ted Turner
Stock Market Index Declines From Previous Day
The stock index for 90 stocks averaged 74.2, down from yesterday's 78.0. Oldsmobile appears in the listing for Hudson's Ady.
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Oldsmobile
Hudson's
Gala opening planned for new Massachusetts street paving
High state officials led by Gov Alfred M Lindon invited to official opening Tuesday night of the Massachusetts street paving project from Eleventh to Twentieth Street in Lawrence. A brief program at Eleventh will inaugurate the street, followed by a parade with the American Legion drum corps Haskell band and Lawrence High band. A juvenile grade school band 50 pieces under A A Vermilion will also perform. Merchants along the pavement plan open houses and entertainment. Bands will play along the route as crowds view the new payment and shops.
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Massachusetts
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Twentieth Street
Varry Darby
State Highway Department
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Highway Department
Lawrence
Wick. Spalding
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American Legion
Haskell
Lawrence High School
A. A. Vermilion
Eleventi
Drive Against Speeders Targets Reckless Drivers
Police Chief Earl Pringle launched a campaign against speeding and traffic violators. He warned of ongoing enforcement and urged drivers to know the law. An initial arrest occurred on Bridge Street for speeding, with a court appearance scheduled.
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Pringle
Uv Watkine
Cark
Bridge Street
Governor James Rolph Jr Dies at Linforth Ranch
California Governor James Rolph Jr. died today at Linforth Ranch after weeks of illness from lung congestion and a failing heart. He was a prominent state leader, long associated with San Jose and public service.
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James Rolph, Jr
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Rose Sunday Observed by Lawrence Flower Club
Rose Sunday will be observed tomorrow by the Lawrence Flower Club, a 200-member group, at the Unitarian Church with a display of many rose varieties. The church school, under Mrs. George Ifnod, will participate in a program including songs, solos by David Gaglarda, an orchestra selection, readings, and a minister’s story-talk. The Unitarian Quartet and other performers will contribute music and poetry, with an evening program at 7 p.m. featuring more rose displays and musical numbers.
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Lawrence Flower Club
Unitarian Charch
George Ifnod
Irving Hill
David Gaglarda
Margaret Rushong
Unitarian
Christanher ‘Tye
Alien Moncrieff
John A. West
Mary Louise Beltz
Mezso-Soprann
Noe
William Howie
Karl Euersteiner
TB Clinic 1s Monday Session Last Until Fall
The all day tuberculosis clinic, led by Dr. Taylor, head of the state program, will be held Monday at Memorial Hospital from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. It was misreported earlier that it would end. this will be the last clinic until fall. Patients should enter via the Missouri Street entrance.
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Canitar
Norton
Memorial Hospital
Toun
T. B
Missouri Street
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