Landon Calls New Deal Rights Compared to Fascist and Communist Beliefs
Former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican candidate Alf Landon told Boston University graduates that the New Deal prioritizes user rights over property rights, equating it with Fascist and Communist governments. He urged a strong middle ground and cited global examples while receiving an honorary Doctor of Laws from the university.
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Boston
Aif M. Landon
Kansas
New Deal
Landon
Boston University
Germany
Italy
Russia
University
Lawr ence Welcomes Signs Donated by Two Citizens
Mrs W E Tenney and W R Stiner donated space on highway 40 for two Welcome to Lawrence signs installed Saturday. Stiner’s sign sits north of the road near his grove and home where he was born, while Tenney’s is on the west side of the highway. The Chamber of Commerce praises their civic spirit and hopes to fund three more signs if funds are raised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Tenney
Massachusetts Street
W.R. Stiner
Route 5
Highway 40
Lawrence
Stiner
Final KFKU Program: Butler Plays Quarter Hour Recital
The final year program on KFKU airs tonight at 9 45 PM with pianist Marshall Butler from Ruth Orcutt's studio. He performs Bach Chopin and Voyrich pieces in a quarter hour recital. For ad placements use phone 22 via Ad-Taker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KFKU
Marshall Butler
Ruth Orcutt
Bach
Chopin
Voyrich
What Do You Know About 7 Europe Quiz
Milton Bronner presents a 7 Europe quiz by NEA Service writers testing readers on European figures and questions. It asks if Britain is the only island kingdom, which diplomat has a monthlike name with sky ending, and which champagne salesman became a great minister of state.
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Europe
NEA
Milton Bronner
NEA Service
Gersigni
Hitler
A.great
Great Britain
Clergy sermon urges balance of faith and world tensions
The speaker warns against the cult of comfort and urges Christians to live amid global conflicts. He argues for loyalty to God over state power, calls for embracing tension between science and religion, and stresses Christian unity beyond partisan divides in facing modern upheavals. The address closes with a benediction and a university band performance.
F B McColloch Dies After Short Illness
F B McColloch died Sunday morning at 8 15 after a brief illness. Born in Norway Indiana he moved to Emporia as a child and later ran drug stores in Gas City Lawrence and retirement years. Survived by wife two children a sister and four grandchildren funeral Tuesday at 2 30 Presbyterian church with burial in Oak Hill cemetery
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Frank Burton McColloch
Norway
Ind
Emporia
van McCulloch
Dr. Moore
C. D. Smith Drug Company
St. Joseph
Gas City
Kan
Lawrence
Rexall Drug
First Presbyterian Church
Masonic Lodge
F. B. McColloch
Harry V. McColloch
Memphis
E. B. Dressler
Kansas City
Clara Dean
Wichita
Presbyterian Church
Theodore Astman
Oak Hill Cemetery
Two New Homes Started in West Hills
Work began on a stone colonial at the corner of West Campus Road and West Hills Terrace, Harris brothers of Lawrence city contractors. Major C J Riggs begins an English style home at University Drive and Emery Road, Ferguson and Box of Parkville Missouri are the contractors.
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West Hills
Walter Varnum
West Campus Road
West Hills Terrace
Harris Brothers of
Lawreace
C. J. Riggs
University Drive
Emery Road
Ferguson and Box
Parkville
Theft Trial Set for Verna Gaines in Ward Store Theft
Verna Gaines, 26, black, awaits trial after a preliminary hearing in Charles Rankin justice court. Bond set at $250. Gaines was arrested about 8 pm Saturday for allegedly taking four garments valued at $3.92 from Montgomery Ward.
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Verna Gaines
Charles Rankin
Montgomery Ward
University Luncheon Marks Class of 1939 Gathering
Alumni and faculty packed the Memorial Union ballroom for the annual luncheon. Chancellor E H Lindley Fred M Harris and Harvard president James Bryant Conant attended with Dr J Harry Cotton as baccalaureate speaker. Seniors heard class history prophecy and were gifted corn cob pipes.
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Memorial Union
E. H. Lindley
Lindley
Fred M. Harris
Board of Regents
Harris
James Bryant Conant
Harvard
J. Harry Cotton
Columbus
C. L. Burt
Alumni Association
Fowler Grove
Glee Club
Joseph Wilkins
Tom Yee
Independence
Louis Fockele
LeRoy
Clyde Smith
Dodge City
Reunion dinners honor many Kansas alumni at Union building
About 40 attended the 50th reunion of the class of 1889 at the Union building with Grant Harrington of Kansas City as toastmaster. A 25th anniversary reunion drew 110 members of the class of 1914 to the Union building ballroom. Nineteen law class of 1914 graduates dined at the Eldridge hotel hosted by C C Stewart, with attendees from multiple cities and no formal program, all original class members present.
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Union Building
Grant Harrington
Kansas City
Kan
Cc. C. Stewart
Eldridge Hotel
E. W. Beeson
Parsons
C. O. Conkey
Newton
B. M. Dunham
Chanute
Mathew Guilfoyle
Abilene
W. W. Holloway
A. S. Humphrey
Junction City
W. W. Kimball
L. L. Smith
Glendale
Ariz
C. R. Sowers
Wichita
G. W. von Schriltz
Winona McCroskie von Schriltz
Pittsburg
H. W. Wilson
Horton
A. F. Lindsay
St. Joseph
W. H. McClure
Republic
F. E. Miller
Topeka
Sere Morris
Camden
N. J
N. J. A. Pfouts, Atchison; W. H. Savion
Wellington
Stewart
Lawrence
Grads
Reunion Guests Highlight Class of 1914 in Lawrence
Miss Marie Sealy of Rahway New Jersey arrived in Lawrence to attend the class of 1914 reunion. She serves as chief budgeter for L Bamberg and Co Newark, a major department store. Lawrence Morris of New York City also attends the reunion. Mrs J M Sanderson and daughter Peggy depart for Los Angeles to visit relatives. Mrs C Y Thomas of Pittsburg is in Lawrence for commencement and to visit her parents Prof and Mrs E F Engel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Sealy
Rahway
N. J
Lawrence
Miss Sealy
L. Bamberg and Co
Newark
United States
J. M. Sanderson
Peggy
Los Angeles
Cal
C. Y. Thomas
Pittsburg
State Senator Convicted in WPA Labor Case
Pennsylvania official Joel P. Dando convicted of conspiracy to divert WPA labor to private use. Five WPA foremen and timekeepers also convicted with him, tied to funding for an amusement center. All released on bond pending new trial arguments.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Joel P. Dando
Schuylkill County
Physicians Refuse to Let McElroy Aid Auditors
Kansas City June 12. Former city manager F McElroy was described as too ill to discuss business affairs or aid auditors untangling city finances. His daughter Miss Mary McElroy said the citizen's audit committee is directing a city hall check and doctors have ordered against discussing any business matters with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
F. McElroy
Mary McElroy
Citizen’s Audit Committee
Plot to Kill Ambassador Shanghai Revealed
British authorities disclosed information of a plot to kill Sir Archibald Kerr, the British ambassador in Shanghai. A heavy police guard was placed around the ambassador's residence and offices.
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Shanghai
Archibald ‘Kerr
Funeral for Owen Moore Held in Beverly Hills
About 50 mourners attended the Catholic funeral service for Owen Moore in Beverly Hills California. Moore once starred in silent films and was Mary Pickford's former husband. He was found dead last Friday in his home from a heart attack two days earlier.
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Owen Moore
Beverly
Hills
Calif
Mary Pickford
Moore
Largest KU list will get degrees
The graduation plan at Kansas University shifts ceremonies to Hoch Auditorium if rain. If clear, a processional will depart from Frank Strong Hall and proceed to the auditorium. If raining at 7 pm, graduates proceed directly to Hoch Auditorium.
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K. U
Hoch Auditorium
Frank Strong
Topeka considers penny bracket sales tax substitute
The Kansas Federation of Labor proposes a one and two cent bracket for purchases under 64 cents and from 65 cents to 1.14 dollars as a token substitute. John McCuish notes the plan aims to replace tokens, with A V Lundgren of Salina backing the proposal at a hearing in Topeka. Local groups from Hutchinson to Parsons express opposition to token abolition.
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Topeka
Kansas Federation, of Labor
John McCuish
Commission of Revenue and Taxation
McCuish
A. V. Lundgren
Salina
Labor Organization
Parsons Central Labor Body
Chambers of Commerce
Hutchinson
Coffeyville
Parsons
Iola
Payne Ratner
Commission
KU Alumni to Celebrate Phi Beta Kappa Anniversary
The KU Alpha of Kansas chapter, first west of the Mississippi, marks Phi Beta Kappa’s fiftieth anniversary on April 2 1940. KU to celebrate 80th North College cornerstone anniversary in October and Sigma Xi fiftieth founding on April 21 next year. Professors Mitchell and Templin report on history and endowment gifts by Mrs Elizabeth Watkins. alumni urged to fund Acacia boys dormitory purchase. Dean Werner noted for Union operation. Irving Hill commends Werner’s service.
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Phi Beta Kappa
Alpha of Kansas
Mississippi River
Old North College
Sigma Xi
Kansas
New York
Mitchell
Templin
Endowment Association
Elizabeth Watkins
Acacia
Henry Werner
Irving Hill
Lawrence
Werner
Memorial Service Honors KU Died This Year At Commencement
A memorial service at the University of Kansas commemorated graduates who died during the year. Allen Crafton read the memorial list as Largo played by Prof. Skilton filled the room. Vocalists Maxine Lane Roche and John Hughes Laffer sang Handel tunes as the forum “Across the Years on Mount Oread” followed, with University history photos shown by Oren Bingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Allen Crafton
Department of
Speech and Dramatic Art
University
Largo
Charles S. Skilton
Maxine Lane Roche
Handel
John Hughes Laffer
Mount Oread
Robert Taft
Oren Bingham
County approves beer license for C F Barncord in Lawrence
Taxpayers crowd the courthouse as the county moves to collect the second half of taxes. County Treasurer M B Gardner extends hours through noon until June 20 for public convenience. Gilbert Francis of Goodrich Silvertown Stores now heads a 34 store district contest offering a free trip to the New York world's fair.
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Court House
M. B. Gardner
Gilbert Francis
Goodrich Silvertown Stores
New York
Deaths and Funerals Mrs Agnes Fuller
Mrs Agnes Fuller of Eudora Kansas died at home on Sunday June 11 after months of illness. Born July 23 1861 in Bloomington Illinois she moved to Eudora in 1884 and lived there 55 years. Survived by two daughters Mrs John Moody and Miss Lillian Fuller and a sister Miss Minnie McCrea. Funeral at Eudora Methodist Church June 18 at 2 pm Rev W C Watson officiating. burial in Eudora Cemetery. Body to lie in state at Schubert Funeral Home until 10 am Tuesday.
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Agnes
Fuller
Agnes Fuller
Eudora
Kan
Bloomington
Ill
W. A. Fuller
Minnie McCrea
Eudora Methodist ‘Church
W. C. Watson
Treasury notes holders accept offer in lieu of cash
Holders of 415.6 million dollars of 1 1/8 percent U S Treasury notes maturing September 15 accepted the treasury offer of new five year notes at 0.75 percent in lieu of cash. The September notes were refinanced last week to take advantage of favorable markets and to clear the way for borrowing new money in September if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
Richmond railroad official found dead on tracks
J. W. King about 48 vice president of the American Association of Railroads and general superintendent of transportation for the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was found dead today beside the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad tracks 32 miles north of Richmond Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
J. W. King
American Association of Railroads
Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad
Richmond, Fredericksburg and Potomac
Here
Opal Hill Leads Western Open Qualifier With 84 Score
In St. Louis Opal Hill of Kansas City the 1935 and 1986 champion posted a low qualifying 84 nine under par on the 6170 yard course. Her 41 43 marked early finishers amid sloppy playing conditions.
Injuries in Labor Clash at Saginaw picket line
In Flint on June 12 a clash between police and United Auto Workers pickets at Saginaw left about a dozen injured, three seriously, as UAW members pressed for recognition as bargaining agent for General Motors workers. Six men were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Mich
United Auto. Workers
A.F.L
Saginaw
General Motors
Altamont Bank Robbery Suspect Identified in Joplin
Oswego June 12. A H McCarty vice president of Labette County State Bank at Altamont says the robbed Alta mont bank last Friday of 477 dollars is tied to a dit e bomb bandit. Police identify a Joplin arrest as Abe Miller 40 former convict as the robber.
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Altamont
Oswego
A. H. McCarty
Labette County
Joplin
Abe Miller
Anniversary Dinner Honors Torch Founder and Members
Seventy attendees at Mortar Board anniversary dinner at Evans Hearth with yellow and silver decor. Mrs Clara Price Newport, Swarthmore emerita and founder, guest of honor alongside Miss Hannah Oliver and Mrs C E Esterly. Members toasted by Miss May Rossman. recognitions given to Mrs E H Lindley and others. Officers elected include President Mrs Fred S Montgomery and Secretary Miss Evangeline Clark. Chi Omega alumnae hosted a tea for Lawrence rushees and mothers.
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Mortar Board
Evans Hearth
Clara Price Newport
Lawrence
Meeting Place
Swarthmore ‘College
Hannah Oliver
C. E. Esterly
Whitewater
Marie Sealy
Rahway
N. J
University
Lindley
Newport
Joyce Vetter
Mary ‘Markham
Sigel Farm Bureau Presents Final Showing of Crazy to Reduce
The Sigel Farm Bureau will stage its play Crazy to Reduce Tuesday evening at the Clinton school house. This will be the final performance of the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigel Farm Bureau
Clinton School
Death of Miss Martha E. Jackson at 79 on West Twenty third
Miss Martha E. Jackson aged 79 died early this morning at her West Twenty third Street home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha E. Jackson
West Twenty-third Street
Death of John W. Enyart at 87 in Baldwin
John W. Enyart aged 87 died after a brief illness at the home of his son Ek B. Enyart in Baldwin. Stewart Funeral Home will conduct services Tuesday at 2 PM with Dr. James S. Chubb officiating. Burial will be in Prairie City cemetery. He leaves two sons E B Enyart of Baldwin and J W Enyart of Denver along with fifteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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John W. Enyart
Ek. B. Enyart
Baldwin
Stewart Funeral Home
James S. Chubb
Prairie City
Mr. Enyart
E. B. Enyart
J. W. Enyart
Denver, Colo
Pueraiute Truck Fire Near Tempe City Limits
A transfer truck caught fire near Tempe on June 12. Firemen reached within a short distance but were stopped by city officials. Driver Bob White moved the truck into the city, allowing crews to extinguish the blaze.
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Tempe
Ariz
Bob White
Ae Ia
White
Wagner-Driven Pirates Top Collins Red Sox 4 to 2 in Centennial
Hans Wagner captained a Pirates delegation that defeated Eddie Collins led Red Sox 4 to 2 in seven innings during the baseball centennial celebration in Cooperstown before 10,000 spectators.
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Hans Wagner
Cooperstown
N.Y
Pittsburgh Pirates
Eddie Collins
Boston Red Sox
Oklahoma Wheat Hurt by Severe Hailstorm Today
Hail and rain with winds unroofed buildings and damaged much of Oklahoma's wheat crops. Skies cleared over the western half of the state, which bore the brunt of the storm.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma City
Officials Surrender in WPA Irregularities Case
Three Victor L Phillips company officials surrendered on federal indictments for WPA irregularities. Victor L Phillips, Paul L Matchette, and Nelson A Ashwill posted $7000 bond each and await arraignment before Judge Richard J Hopkins. Earl C Smith also indict ed and to surrender next day.
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Kansas City
Kan
Victor L Phillips Company
WPA
Richard J. Hopkins
Victor L. Phillips
Paul L. Matchette
Nelson A. Ashvwill
Construction Machinery Company
Earl C. Smith
Phillips
Campaign Talk Today Prompts Civic Program for Kansas Girls
In Topeka on June 12 six tone of politics swirled as 150 high school girls from across Kansas take part in a week long citizenship project. Sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary, the event opens with a focus on state city and county elections. The program marks a first of its kind for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Sunflower
Kansas
American Legion Auxiliary
Fabyan Eliminated at French Championships by Mme Le Bailly
Mrs Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Brookline Mass was defeated in the quarter finals of the French hard court championships by Mme M Le Bailly, 6-1 6-1. In the men's singles Bobby Riggs defeated Marcel Combemale of France by scores 6-8 6-4 6-4 8-6.
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Fabyan
Auteuil
France
Sarah Palfrey Fabyan
Brookline
Mass
Mme. M. Lebailly
Bobby Riggs
Marcel Combemale
Subcommittee Endorses Flat 18 Percent Corporate Tax
A House Ways and Means subcommittee voted to substitute a flat 18 percent tax on corporations with net income over 25 000 for the existing undistributed profits levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means
Holland Will Accept 200 Jewish Refugees
The Netherlands justice ministry announced it would permit landing in the Netherlands of 200 of the 907 German Jewish refugees aboard the Hamburg Amerika liner St. Louis. The others were refused Cuba and Mexico and face return to Germany. Refugees may stay temporarily as negotiations to land remaining passengers proceed in Paris with France and Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Ministry of Justice
St. Louis
Cuba
Mexico
Germany
Paris
France
Belgium
Timber tax fight over Canadian land in Lac la Croix
Three companies seek a refund of C $4,116.58 in taxes plus interest after St. Louis county taxed timber land in Lac la Croix district that lies in Canada. The dispute centers on the tax bill as the jurisdiction misapplied taxing authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Duluth
Minn
St. Louis County
Lac la Croix
Tax Changes Hailed by House Ways Means Subcommittee
Corporation officials and tax experts canvassed today as officials described the tax changes agreed by the House Ways and Means Subcommittee. The political move was seen as a step in the right direction to aid business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
House
Ways
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W. Lawson Brown
Church of the Nazarene
Alford
Major C. J. Riggs
UNION
McElroy
G.A.R
Kansas’ Grand Army of the Republic
J. W. Malloy
Fort Dodge
Francis M. Brown
Phillip Weinrich
Winfield
T. B. Williams
Chapman
W. P. Johnston
Hutchingon
E. W. Phillips
A. 0
Gere
Stafford
W. W. Nixon
C. F. Barncord
Twenty-third
Louisiana Streets
U. S. Treasury
Betty Barnes
Leavenworth
Roberta Cook
Aspinwall
Louise Kanaga
Mary
Markham
Parsons Lucille McVey
Herington
Lela Ross
Dover
Alice Russell
Lawrence Charlotte Stafford
Neodeshz Doris. Stockwell
Lawrence Joyce’ Vetter
Lawrence Dorothy
Willeats Topeka
Jeanne Youngman
Fred S. Montgomery
Irene Peabody
Evangeline Clark
Irma Spanger
Chi Omega
Lawrence ‘Rushees
Chapter
Mohamet
Holland
Schulz
Gsneegas
S. C. Hinshaw
the Rapid Transit Company
FHA
McGrew-Peck Inv, Co
Massachusetts
Leas
Fidelity
Funk’s Mortuary
Mans
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