Wheat Damage and Floods Hit Kansas Harvest
General rains across Kansas worsened flood conditions in Parsons and Pittsburg, delaying the wheat harvest. Neosho and Labette Creek rose to historic levels as residents were evacuated by boat. In Pittsburg the downpour damaged rail lines and threatened a bumper wheat crop. Forecasters expect little relief in the next 34 hours with near 85 to 90 degree highs.
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Neosho
Kansas
Parsons
Newton
Ields
el Dorado
Butler County
Little Arkansas
Inman
Little River
Smoky Hill
Marquette
Lindsborg
McPherson County
French Deputies Clash Over Spain Policy in Chamber
In Paris the Chamber of Deputies saw a dence fight between communists and rightists over France policy on the Spanish Civil War. Two rightist deputies were injured as guards cleared the hall. Premier Daladier delayed the issue by referring demands to the foreign affairs committee.
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Chamber of Deputies
Paris
France
Luwgly
Pmatscas Waren
Rene
Fernand Claudet
Francois Peugeot
Man
Edouard Daladier
Foreign Affairs Committee
Althoit
Daladier
Parliament
Strange Story Told by a Former K. U. Student
William E. Higdon an 18 year old former K U student who disappeared in Kansas City on June 7 returned yesterday after stowing away in a trailer for seven days on a 900 mile trip to Galveston Texas Higdon rode with two men who had stolen his watch a gift from his grandmother He removed the watch from the driver’s pocket after a woman observer alerted police Higdon later phoned his parents and traveled home by plane arriving early Wednesday morning.
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William E. Higdon
K. U
Kansas City
Galveston
Tex
Higdon
Court Fight For Salary In Durbin Film Sparks Hearing
In Los Angeles on June 16 a court case over commissions from Deanna Durbin’s film salary proceeded without the 15 year old star present. Olive White, a writer, sues Durbin’s agents Jack Sherrill and Frederick Faikin claiming to have discovered her talent and seeking payment.
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Los Angeles
Deanna Durbin
Carl A. Stutsman
Olive White
Hoover Will Fish Now Get in Campaign Later
Former President Herbert Hoover, stopping in Pittsburgh on an air trip from New York to Chicago, said he would take an active part in the fall elections. He planned two Chicago days then home to California and quipped he is on vacation and going fishing for trout. He hinted a business upturn may follow if the election goes right, while noting that some businessmen are confused.
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Pittsburgh
Herbert Hoover
New York
Chicago
California
Hoover
Kanotex raises crude price by ten cents a barrel
Arkasas City Kan June 16 Kanotex Refining company increases crude oil price by 10 cents per barrel for producers in Kansas and Oklahoma effective immediately. Top price for 40 gravity oil becomes 1.15 with a 2 cent differential to 1.03 for four gravity. No other changes announced. Last month Kanotex cut price by 25 cents a barrel.
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Arkansas City
Kan
Kanotex Refining Company
Kansas
Oklahoma
Kanotex
Two Men Killed By Train On Rock Island Line
Two men walking along Rock Island tracks between Maple Hill and Willard were struck and killed by a passenger train. An occupancy card tied one man to Gus Bringes of Kansas City while the other carried an army discharge card for R. B. Dodds, age 38, residence unknown.
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Topeka
Rock Island
Maple Hill
Willard
Gus Bringes
Kansas City
R. B. Dodds
Stock Market Index Edges Higher to 38.9
The index covering 60 stocks rose to 38.9 yesterday from 38.7, signaling a small gain in overall market sentiment. Investors watched major sectors for direction as daily moves remained modest.
Congress Cleared to Adjourn as Deficiency Bill Agrees
Washington June 16 A senate house conference committee approved a 290 million deficiency appropriations bill clearing the way for congressional adjournment tonight. The measure, part of a broader spending program, leaves about 10 million in dispute. President Roosevelt heads toward New England for his son John s wedding set for Saturday.
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Washington
Senate-House
Congress
Senate
House
Roosevelt
New England
John
White House
Rural Electrification Authority
Bowl of Rice party to aid Chinese relief efforts
Lawrence residents will gather at the Methodist church tomorrow at 6 30 p m for a Bowl of Rice party with 35 cent tickets. Proceeds support civilian relief in China aiding 50 000 000 destitute non combatants amid flood famine and war. Local chairman Rev Howard E Koelb and KU student Jack Dalby will perform tricks as tickets are sold at several local drug stores.
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Lawrence
Methodist Church
United Council For Civilian Relief
China
United States
Jack Dalby
K. U
Howard E. Koelb
Rankin, Rexall
Round Corner
Eldridge
Marion Township Republican Caucus Held at Globe Center
A Marion township Republican caucus is scheduled for Friday evening at the Globe Center house. Details are unclear due to garbled text but the event relates to local party organization.
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Marion Township
Globe Cenool House
Workmen Prepare Dock for Roosevelt Arrival at Salem
Nahant Mass June 16 Workmen cleaning a Salem dock as President Roosevelt plans to land from the Potomac for his son John Roosevelt wedding preparations continue in the 107 year old Union Church. Anne Lindsay Clark will wed John Roosevelt with a sequence of dinners dances and parties ahead including bridesmaids Sally Laughlin and others.
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Nahant
Mass
Roosevelt
Salem
Potomac
John Roosevelt
Anne Lindsay Clark
Union Church
Boston
Anne
Sally
John
Roosevelts
James
Elliott
Franklin
John Boettiger
Concord
Ledlie Laughlin
Denver arrests over forged New York Central bonds
Two Denver men confessed to the circulation of counterfeit NY Central bonds worth 20000 found in Colorado. District attorneys Carroll and Chicago’s Courtney said the bonds originated in Chicago and tied to a broader forged securities ring led by George Moran. Charges include conspiracy to utter forged instruments and to commit a confidence game.
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Denver
New York Central
Colorado
Chicago
John A. Carroll
Thomas Courtney
Ralph L. Neary
Pueblo
Colo
George “Bugs” Moran
Carroll
C. E. Boyce
D. F. Williams
Seats Fall At Sale At Topeka Auction
A collapse of temporary seats at the Topeka sale of prize winning horses injured many spectators none seriously. The event featured 34 horses including Lady Jane with the sale postponed to this afternoon as hospital staff expect quick recoveries.
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Topeka
George Godfrey Moore
Topeka Insurance Company
Middlewest
Maurice Jencks
Lady Jane
Moore
County Receives Nine Tons Sodium Chlorate for Bindweed Fight
Douglas county received nine tons of sodium chlorate from Ottawa to combat bindweed. County Engineer delivered the chemical to the county shops for distribution. Asa Colman signs all orders. Landowners may buy at half price about four dollars per hundred pounds. farmers under 100 pounds supply their own containers. Cultivation required for bindweed over a quarter acre unless the soil is stony. County already has two duckfoot cultivators in operation.
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Douglas County
Ottawa
Asa Colman
Vacation Subscription Touts Journal-World From Home News
A vacation subscription to the Journal-World is described as a daily letter from home delivering all the news. The notice promotes easy access and consistent updates during time away.
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The
Journal-World
Mao
Lawrence to Cut Taxes by 1.97 Mills on Levy Total
County to apply 66 984 69 state sales tax residue to funds including school district 60 city of Lawrence Douglas county social welfare and other funds reducing district millage by about 1 30 and city millage by about 1 038 while bond accounts pay no share plan to audit budgets before next fiscal year and distribute funds accordingly A separate police report notes a thief stole a steering wheel from Donald Essie s car in Fort Wayne Indiana
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Lawrence
City of
Douglas County
Fort Wayne
Ind
Donald Essie
Essig
Cee
Baldwin
Eudora
Lecompton
Clinton Township
Grant Township
Weegee
Kanwaka
Lecompton Township
Wakarusa Township
Eudora Township
Marion Township
Palmyra Township
Willow Springs Township
Doug, Co
Maple Grove
Mud Creek
Baldwin School
Eudora High School
Lecompton High School
Vinland Rural High
Overbrook High
House Members Decry Wire Tap Bill Slipped Thru
Washington June 16 A group of house members angrily protested a bill to legalize wire tapping by federal officers saying it was slipped through the chamber Their call for unanimous consent to vacate was blocked by Rep Pearson The bill faces Senate action on a minor house amendment and a presidential veto may follow by Roosevelt supporters and opponents across party lines
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
House
Gillette
Representative Biermann
Iowa
Land Bank
Federal Land Bank
Land Bank Commissioner
Treasury
Congress
Pearson
D-Tenn
Eberharter
Dpa
O’connor
White House
Would Build Dam on Republican River Near Milford
Rep. Frank Carlson said a large dam and reservoir on the Republican river near Milford Kansas would be authorized if President Roosevelt signs the flood control bill. The project is authorized but lacks funding. army engineers estimated about 21 million dollars for construction. Fort Riley projects face delays. officials say using spending lending funds could remove the need for new authorization.
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Washington
Frank Carlson
Kan
Republican River
Milford
Roosevelt
Congress
Carlson
Army
Army Engineers
Fort Riley
PWA
War Department
Guldahl and Snead Tied for Western Open Lead After 54 Holes
Ralph Guldahl held a one under par 214 after 54 holes at the Western Open at Westwood Country Club St Louis. Sam Snead shot a 69 to reach within one stroke of Guldahl while Paul Runyan and Ray Mangrum trailed, Mangrum fading to 76. Glenn Oatman posted 151 76 227.
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Westwood Country Club
St. Louis
Ralph Guldahl
Guldahl
Sam Snead
Paul Runyan
Ray Mangrum
Mangrum
Runyan
Glenn Oatman
Lawrence
Kan
Bankers Elect Officers for Coming Year
Officers of the Douglas County Bankers association were elected at a meeting held at the Colonial tea room last night. W. M. Clark of Baldwin State Bank became president and George B. Dunkley of Peoples State Bank of Lawrence was named vice president. W. E. Decker of Lawrence National and Harold Von Gunten of First National were re-elected secretary and treasurer.
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Douglas ‘County Bankers Association
Colonial Tea Room
W. M. Clark
Baldwin State Bank
George B. Dunkley
Peoples State Bank of
Lawrence
W. E. Decker
Lawrence National
Harold von Gunten
First National
Armies Turn to Fighting Floods as Yellow River Rages
Shanghai reports the Yellow River flood sweeping Honan province from Kaifeng to Fukow threatening 2,000 villages and 500,000 people. Japanese and Chinese forces contend on the Peiping Hankow front while cholera expands in Shanghai and India prays for monsoon relief.
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China
Honan Province
Shanghai
Yellow River
Honan
Ann Livan
Hankow
Fukow
Kaifeng
Lunghai
Japan
Chengchow
Tsin
Tsinyang
Peiping-Hankow
Seochow
Reuters
Simla
India
United Provinces
Kaw Valley Potato Tour Highlights Local Planting Efforts
Kaw Valley potato producers toured Shawnee and Jefferson counties on the first day of their two day event. They visited farms near Topeka Newman Perry Linwood and Bonner Springs with stops for seed plots fertilizer tests and variety plots. Speakers included Sam Decker and Dr Leo M Christensen discussing market demands and alcohol production potential.
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Kaw Valley
Shawnee
Jefferson
L. G. McGee
Indian Village
Leavenworth
Johnson and Wyandotte
Old Rock Island
Topeka
Sam Decker
Kansas State College Horticulture Department
Leo M. Christensen
Power Alcohol
Atchison
Decker
Christensen
J. F. Cochran
Scott Kelsey
Newman
Joe Humme
Elmer Goepfert
Perry
McGee
McGee Farm
William Saunders
Otto Telker
Linwood
Methodist
Bonner Springs
W. E. Grimes
Kansas State College Department of Economics and Sociology
Bids Sought for New Room at KU Union Building
Bids for the new top floor room in the east end of the Union building at Kansas University are due by 2 pm tomorrow. Prof Verner F Smith says the committee will review and award the contract in 2 to 3 days. The $3500 project will be built this summer and used next year as a meeting room that can be split into two dining areas. About 1200 of the cost comes from a donation by the graduating class of 1938.
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Union
K.U
Verner F. Smith
Supreme Court to Rule on Lien Clause in Welfare Case
The Kansas Supreme Court advanced the case Nellie Hawkins vs Jefferson County Social Welfare Board to the October term on appeal from a Jefferson County District Court ruling that the lien clause of the state social welfare law was unconstitutional. The April 8 Jefferson County decision permanently barred the county and state welfare boards from forcing a woman to sign over a first lien on her property for old age assistance.
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Topeka
State Supreme Court
Jefferson County District Court
Nellie Hawkins
Jefferson County Social Welfare Board
Jefferson County Court
Pleasant elected Franklin County GOP chairman in Franklin
Walter Pleasant, former state tax commission chair and ex state legislator, was elected chairman of the Franklin County Republican central committee to succeed C. A. McComas who held the post five years. The announcement came from the Franklin G.O.P. committee.
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Franklin G.O.P
Ottawa
Walter Pleasant
State Tax Commission
Republican County Central Committee
Franklin County
C. A. McComas
Pleasant
Garner names senators to investigate monopoly
Vice President Garner appoints Senators Borah of Idaho Mahoney of Wyoming and King of Utah to a 12 member Senate committee tasked with investigating monopoly.
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Washington
Garner
Borah
R.-Ida
O. Mahoney
D.wyo
King
D.-Ut
Senate
Weather for Kansas Towns Friday Outlook
Weather forecast for Kansas shows generally fair and warmer conditions in the west and east with clouds in the northeast. Morning shows cloudy skies with rain in Coffeyville and heavy rain in Pittsburg, mud roads in Coffeyville Emporia Salina and Pittsburg, softer conditions in Ottawa and Topeka, and temperatures around 67 to 90 with a 68 noon reading today.
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Topeka
Kansas
Flora
Marais de Cygnes
la Cygne
Lindsborg
Salina
Coffeyville
Pittsburg
Emporia
Ottawa
Vince
Murisetemenennee
Beintal
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Katy Railroad
Oswero
Rein
Hendaye
Pyrenees
Francisco Franco
Cordoba
Pennaroya
Mediterranean
Castellon de la Plana
Valencia
Castellon
Teruel
Franco
Mountins
Éastellon
WPA
Utah
D-N.y
House Rules Committee
Republican
Bankers
W. M. Clark Baldwin
Will Head County
Potato Producers
Topexka
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