Landon Says Roosevelt Won't Seek a Third Term
Alf Landon, former Republican nominee, told Boston listeners that President Roosevelt will not run again in 1940. He criticized New Deal economics, urged a sound recovery, warned against a third term, and called for steady leadership and party unity.
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Topeka Auction Sells 834 Acre Moore Farm for 26.50 Per Acre
Lloyd Hess of Leroy Kansas won the 834 acre estate of the late George Godfrey Moore at Topeka in an auction. He bid 26.50 per acre. Farmers and stockmen from about a dozen states attended the sale with saddle horses from the Georgian Court stables.
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Distribution of a mythical kingdom map puzzle clues
Pictured is the map of the kingdom of 7 Fisheries and its industries with numerous clues across horizontal and vertical entries. The puzzle enumerates terms for grief molding resemblance race ate polish piece of poetry gathered after the reaper remark gold quartz cow headed goddess wash fish eggs sea eagle similar disables obese dogma roll of film note in scale salamander pried about chestnut horse native long ago practical Haakon ruler vertical clues due and more.
Will the Roosevelts Be Guests at Buckingham Palace
Washington reports the talk that President Roosevelt and the first lady may be invited to Buckingham Palace for a fall visit after King George and Queen Elizabeth departed. Officials suggest such a trip is unlikely during Roosevelt's term, though past presidents have traveled abroad.
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Clashes at GM plants as UAW AFL demand recognition
Police quelled three clashes between CIO and AFL divisions at General Motors plants in Flint and Saginaw Street area. Homer Martin met Gov. Dickinson to discuss the strike situation. One injured man removed. Fisher No. 1 plant briefly shut. GM says plants near normal production. AFL leaders claim funds incoming from national office.
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Drought Pattern Noted With Historic Rainfall Gap
A historical note records that a spring drought mirrors today with May rainfall reaching only 0.33 inch, a level last seen in 1903. It cites that 1871 established conditions and only one similar drought occurred since, creating rising concern over current moisture shortfall.
New Legion Officers Named for Kansas District
Kansas City Kansas June 13 H B Hicks of Ottawa named commander of the second Kansas district of the American Legion. Other officers include Dr C C Gilkey Garnett vice commander and Frank Sullivan Lawrence delegate to the national convention. Auxiliary district director elected Mrs Goldie Cleland Fort Scott.
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Fort Scott
Torture Cells Scene in Barcelona Trial of Yugoslav Architect
In Barcelona on June 13 a courtroom heard 30 witnesses recount torture in misshapen cells built for Republican authorities. Alfonso Lau rent Cik, 38, denies constructing them while prosecutors accuse him of aiding Francoist repression. Witnesses describe rings in eyes and lights, food denial, floggings, and confinement in bizarre cement chambers at the Real Monasterio and Convent de Los San Juanitas.
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Sarria
Benefits paid in Kansas May unemployment district totals
Kansas job insurance benefits in May and through June 3 reached 2 145 15 dollars supporting 277 weeks of total or partial unemployment in the Lawrence district covering Douglas and Jefferson counties. Statewide May payments totaled 263 506 67 dollars for 28 241 weeks with April figures 367 921 60 dollars in 87 884 checks and March peak 428 794 23 dollars in 43 598 payments.
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Girls in Politics General Election for Girls State
Topeka June 13 nearly 150 high school girls participated in the citizenship project at Washburn College as theSunflower girls held a general election with Betty Woodring of Wichita opposing Mary Sweet of Chanute for governor. Gov Payne Ratner planned inauguration ceremonies that night. Virginia Hedges Wichita chaired the Federalist party with Woodring as candidate Marjorie Moore Atchison chaired the Nationalist party with Sweet as candidate.
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All-Bran Promotes Daily Regularity Against Constipation
An advertising plea for Kellogg's All-Bran cereal argues that lack of dietary bulk causes constipation and daily intake with water prevents it. The copy touts routine use, repeated relief, and ongoing regularity, noting Kellogg’s Battle Creek production and grocery availability.
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New York Faces Worst Spring Drought Since 1903
New York reports its driest spring since 1903 with only 0.93 inch of rain since May 1 versus the 4.49 inch average. City engineers see no immediate city water shortage but Long Island and nearby farming areas report drying wells and irrigation strain as crop demand grows.
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Weather Bureau
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New Jersey
Marriage license issued to Ward Marvin and Elizabeth Boyer
A marriage license was issued at the courthouse yesterday to Ward Marvin of Bond LaJunta Colorado and Elizabeth May Boyer of Lawrence. A mail subscription to the Journal-World offers summer reading at 40 cents per month.
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