China preps for war as Canton and Nanking war talk grows
Chinese officials report Canton government declaring war on Japan and mobilizing defense. Beijing backs nationwide military prep with air raids drills and new bases near the Yellow River. Seven Japanese spies reportedly executed as the nation girds for a possible Sino Japanese war.
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Canton
Pennine-Tien
Gewerglissiang Kai-Shek
Hsinhsiane
China
Yellow River
Honan
Warrants Issued for Zionchecks in Assault Case
Washington July 5 warrants issued by Judge John Z McMahon police court seek the arrest of Representative Marion A Zioncheck and his wife Mrs Rahse Niy Zioncheck on assault charges. Warrant service delayed. details cite assaults at 30 a.m. and 100 p.m. the prior evening amid a dispute over an apartment sublet to the congressman.
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Washington
Marion A. Zionchoek
Rahse Niy Zionchoek
Dadee John Z McMahon
Karl Kindlberger
Assant
Zioncheck
Kindleberger
Benjamin Scott Young
First Carload of 1936 Wheat Reaches Wichita Market
The first carload of 1936 wheat sold for 99 cents per bushel at auction in Wichita. Graded No. 1 dark hard winter, it weighed 62.6 pounds with 14.3 percent moisture and 14.13 percent protein. Grain came from Granfield Oklahoma and was bought by Red Star Mills of Wichita.
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Wichita
Granfield
Oklo
Red Star Mills
Stock Market Index Steady at 60.5 After Yesterday
The stock index of 60 stocks stands at 60.5 with yesterday's value also at 60.5. Traders watched minimal movement as overall market sentiment remained cautious amid awaited economic data.
Senate Agrees to One Week Congressional Recess
Washington June 3 The senate approved a house resolution for a recess from June 8 to June 15 with only a brief Monday session to tackle minor conference reports. Senate Democratic leader Robinson noted no business would be transacted beyond adjournment, and the final adjournment date was set later than June 15 while the House met before funeral services for Speaker Burns.
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Senate
House
Congress
Robinson
Burns
Supreme Court
Funeral of Burns Honored by Roosevelt as Nation Mourns
Washington paid final respects to Joseph W Burns former Speaker of the House with President Roosevelt attending and leaders from both parties eulogizing the fallen Democrat. Bankhead in a tearful address recalled Burns as a true man and leader as rostrum tenure ended by his sudden heart attack and cerebral hemorrhage. The casket to be sent to Nashville after the service as Morgenthau and other officials stood with mourners.
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Washington
Hich
House of Representatives
Joseph Wellington Burns
Roosevelt
United States
Byrns
Congress
William T. Bankhead
Alabama
Bym
Bankhead
Bertrand Snell
New York
House
Joe Burns
Snell
House For Representatives
Edwin M. Watson
Joseph W. Burns, Jr
Nashville
Tenn
Redouble efforts to stop Landon in convention clash
Cleveland June 5 GPI Prompt denials from opposing campaigns followed Landon leaders hinting he might win on the first ballot. Knox and Borah spokesmen denied the possibility while asserting their candidates’ strength. Knox backers claimed about 30 votes could go to him on the first ballot across several states. Hamilton accused Landon’s camp of faultfinding with Republicans who backed relief policies.
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Cleveland
GPI
Landon
Frank Knox
William E. Borah
Kansas
Borah
Knox
John M. Hamilton
Roosevelt
Frank E. Gannett
Rochester
N.l
London
Knox Edward A. Hayes
Hayes
California
Illinois
Indiana
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
George H. Moses
New Hampshire
Knox Movement
Cal
Open lead tied as Mangrum and Ghezzi pace national open
Baltusral Golf Club Springfield N J June 4 Mangrum of Dayton Ohio and Ghezzi of Deal New Jersey shared the 36 hole lead at 240 after Mangrum added a 71 and Ghezzi shot 70. Shute and Picard trailed with 241 and 242 respectively while Clark 144 and Runyan among late starters. Oklahoma storms kill one as floods hit lowlands and crops.
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Springfield
X. J
Ray Mangrum
Dayton
Ohio
Victor Ghezzi
Deal
N. J
Mangrum
Paul Runyan
White Plains
N. Y
Clarence Clark
Bloomfield
Runyan
Big Craig Wood
Olin Dutra
Los Angeles
Byron Nelson
Ridgewood
N.J
Japan
Torchy Toda
Zell Eaton
Oklahoma City
Eaton
Baseball Roundup from the American League and National League
Yankees defeat Indians 4 2 in opener as Gehrig belts ninth homer of the year. Red Sox win fourth straight, beating White Sox 8 6. Detroit tops Washington 3 2. Phillies and Pirates combine for 14 runs in 4 8 game, while Cubs and Giants share wins in other NL action.
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Senate Nears Vote on Tax Bill Amid Amendment Withdrawal
Washington June 5 The Senate moved toward final passage as an amendment to tax undistributed corporate profits was withdrawn after assurances from administration leaders the issue would be considered in conference. Senator Black joined by La Follette had proposed 2 to 30 percent rates versus a flat 7 percent in the House bill. Senator Robinson, Democratic leader, said the accord would give conferees wide latitude to reconcile differences and reach a satisfactory agreement.
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la Follette
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Roosevelt
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Senate Finance Committee
Reelection Hamilton Hits At New Deal
Kansas delegates at the Republican national convention named William Allen White to the resolutions committee and elected Henry J. Allen as chairman. John M. Hamilton remains national committeeman for Kansas and Gov. Alf Landon’s campaign appears poised for an early nomination. A middle aged Missouri farm woman, Mrs. George T. Simmons, visited Taewrewe to discuss anti New Deal views on a radio segment, praising farm liberty and opposing government ownership.
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Kansas
William Allen White
John M. Hamilton
Hamilton
Alf M. Landon
Ralph A. Harris
Ottawa
Kan
R. R. Bittman
Independence
Landon
Henry J. Allen
United States
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Will T. Beck
Holton
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Fred A. Seaton
Manhattan
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Lawrence
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Lester McCoy
Garden City
Jess Harper
Ashland
Rules and Order of Business
E. C. Little
Edwardsville
Taewrewe
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George Ti. Simmons
Marshall
Senius
Simmons
New den
America
Saturday Evening Post
Nsw
Wren Stalin
Chave
Missouri
Three Boy Scouts Earn Star Rank at Chamber of Commerce Court
The June court of honor at the Chamber of Commerce rooms in the WREN building awarded the Star rank to Jerry Correa Joe Bleakley and Spencer Bayles for five merit badges and leadership. Correa leader of Troop 56 joined in 1935 and serves as patrol leader under Scoutmaster William Corcoran. Bleakley of Troop 53 joined in September and was named troop scribe by Scoutmaster E C Stansbury. Bayles of Troop 51 joined in 1934 and has been troop scribe since January after attending Camp Naish with winter camp. Ralph E Graeber chaired the court with Marvin S Johnson James W Putnam and Raymond H Voorhees from Kaw Council.
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WREN
Jerry Correa
Joe Bleakley
Spencer Bayles
O. H. Correa
New York Street
William Corcoran
J. ¥. Bleakley
E. C. Stansbury
E. £. Bayles
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D. H. Weir
Camp Naish
Young Bayles
Ralph E. Graeber
Court of Honor
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James W. Putnam
Raymond H. Voorhees
Kaw
Kansas City
A. E. Woestemeyer
Roosevelt nominates Davis to reserve board and Tolley to AAA
President Roosevelt nominates Chester C. Davis to the federal reserve board and H. R. Tolley to succeed Davis as AAA administrator. Tolley will take the permanent title once Davis is confirmed by the Senate.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Chester C. Davis
Federal Reserve Board
H. R. Tolley
Wallace
Davis
AAA
Tolley
Reserve Board
Senate
Power program upheld by Washington high court
Pi Chief Justice Alfred A. Wheat of the District of Columbia supreme court upheld the constitutionality of the Public Works Administration power program valued at 200 million dollars. He dismissed an injunction suit against ten municipal electric projects in four states.
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Washington
Alfred A. Wheat
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Public Works Administration
National Hookup Plans Dropped For Kansas Commencement
Plans for a national hookup to broadcast Gow Alf Landon’s greeting to the 1936 Kansas University graduating class were canceled at the governor’s request. The entire commencement program will be aired by KFKU at 7 30 Monday night. Landon’s brief talk will still be sent nationwide as a short greeting.
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Alf Landon
University of Kansas
NBC
KFKU
Pennsylvania Delegates Plan to Swing to Landon at Convention
Philadelphia dispatch reports Pennsylvania Republican leaders expect the 75 member delegation to Cleveland to swing almost unanimously to Alf M. Landon after the first ballots. More than a score will back William E. Borah on the initial ballot, with undecided delegates remaining uninstructed. The caucus decision aims Borah on the first ballot while he is in the running. afterward the delegation is expected to support Landon.
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Pennsylvania
Cleveland
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Keystone State
William E. Borah
Idaho
Borah
Co-Operative Club hears Allen on Recreation plans
Dr F Allen spoke on the history and value of recreation while the Co-Operative club met at Green's Lodge North Mississippi Street last evening. Members pledged about 300 toward lighting equipment for the baseball diamond with 100 still to raise as work could begin soon. Glenn Mondy, president, praised the effort as Dr H W Craig chairs the fund committee.
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South Park
Co-Operative Club
Green's Lodge
North Mississippi Street
Glenn Mondy
H. W. Craig
Allen
United States
Harvard
Charles Follen
Charles Beck
Jahn
Turnvereine
Pehr Henrik Line
Rea
James Naismith
England
Dr. Allen
Rotary Club of
Lawrence
Kiwanis Club
Armin Woestemeyer
K.U
Potts Enters the Race for U S Senate Seat
Wichita attorney Potts filed today as a Democratic candidate for the United States Senate seat held by Senator Arthur Capper. He is the first to file as Capper and Omar B. Ketchum have announced their candidacies. Potts had signaled support for the Townsend pension plan in earlier statements.
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Toneka
Centennial Gates Open With $50,000 Key
Texas Centennial preparations near completion as 15,000 workers rush to finish the grounds for tomorrow’s opening. Gov James V Allred will insert a jeweled key into the main gate lock and turn it while Secretary of Commerce Roper proclaims the ribbon cutting announced to travel worldwide by radio.
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Dallas
Tex
James V. Allred
Roper
Ordinance Bans Late Beer Sales in City
The city adopts a new rule banning malt beverage sales from midnight to 6 am. It was approved by the council on May 25 and published May 26, becoming effective ten days after publication. Violations carry 30 days in jail and a $100 fine or both. Citizens and the Ministerial Alliance supported the measure to quiet noisy crowds around beer parlors.
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Ministerial Alliance
Lawrence Business College seeks tax refund ruling
A tax refund suit by Lawrence Business College against Douglas County seeks return of 199.56 in half real estate tax and full personal tax payments. The college, an educational non profit, was chartered in 1907 and amended its by laws in 1934 to remit net surplus to Wesley Foundation at KU. Witnesses, including KU registrar and school officials, supported the college’s tax exempt status and student credit practices. The case was heard by Judge Hugh Means with evidence presented and the matter taken under advisement.
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Methodist Church
K. U
District Court
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Sheriff probes Emporia link to May airport robbery
Sheriff Fred Vogler said the department continues the Emporia investigation into the Lawrence airport hangar robbery last May 13. Glen Workman of Chanute is jailed in Chanute on related charges after warrants were served, with Vogler remaining in Emporia to pursue further evidence.
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Emporia
Jude Anderson
Vogler
Glen Workman
Chanute
Kaw
Workman
Anderson
W. IT. Wells
Lawrence
Justice Court of O
Lane
Kansas
Kansas Weather Update Unsettled Showers Likely East
Unsettled forecast for east portion with likely showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday morning in extreme east. Cooler conditions expected in the west. Morning skies cloudy or partly cloudy. Dirt roads mostly good except fair at Coffeyville and muddy at Dodge City. Douglas county roads reported good. Temperature readings from gas office record show 1 pm yesterday, 7 am today, noon today, with yesterday's and today's high and low temperatures listed.
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Coffeyville
Dodge City
Douglas County
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