Guest Seeks Democratic State Senate Nod in Douglas Jefferson Race
H W Guest of Baldwin filed for the August primary in the Douglas Jefferson county district. He backs ending the county’s half century old gentleman’s agreement, urges tax relief through reduced exemptions, consolidation of higher education, and stricter liquor laws to outlaw intoxicating beverages.
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Douglas
Jefferson
H. W. Guest
Baldwin
Douglas-Jefferson Ciset
Guest
Topeka
Jefferson County
Journal-World
Kansas
Taxes Are Being Paid At Rate Of $18000 A Day
Tax payments are running at about 518000 daily for the last three days of 1935. Saturday June 20 marks the final day for payment without penalty. Veterans bonuses have not yet changed tax paying significantly. several veterans have paid taxes for parents. Corn hog checks appear to be a major source of funds. Auto licenses issued reach 6978 to date, up from 6627 last year.
Williams Obtains Special Action on Bonus Bonds
Roger Williams postmaster went to Topeka yesterday and obtained special action on the bonus bonds of a Lawrence veteran who is seriously ill. The special check was processed in about 30 minutes. This marked the third such request at the Topeka post office, following prior actions for a disabled veteran and Omar Ketchum, former governor candidate.
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Roger Williams
Topeka
Lawrence
Omar Ketchum
Lawrence High Band Concert in South Park Tonight
Lawrence High School Liberty Memorial band under Clarence E Sawhill performs a summer concert at 8 p m on the band stand in South Park. The first concert drew a large crowd and favorable reception. A women's retreat at Paola runs July 24 26 at College of Paola and Ursuline Academy led by Rev Father Winne C M.
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Liberty Memorial High School
Clarence E. Sawhill
South Park
Paola
College of Paola and
Ursuline Academy
Kansas
Father Winne
C. M
St. Vincent's Church
Kansas City
Test Your Knowledge Quiz from Classified Page Q&A
Questions from a classified page cover topics including Rosenkavalier composer euchre William Long streetUpsala University voice box gamma rays castor oil source largest freshwater fish and Bryan secretary under a president.
Proclamation designates National Children's Day on June 20
The mayor proclaims the third Saturday in June as National Children's Day to boost public support for constructive play for every child. Emphasizes play as essential to character, citizenship, and preventing delinquency, urging communities to guarantee ample summer play opportunities and equal access for all children.
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City of
Lawrence
Lindley assigned to Topeka for Landon coverage
Ernest K. Lindley a Washington Herald Tribune correspondent is assigned to Topeka to cover Governor Alf Landon the Republican nominee. He travels via Lawrence and will report from Topeka indefinitely while the governor’s schedule dictates further moves possibly to Colorado. The station reception was noted with Chancellor Lindley.
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Ernest K. Lindley
E. H. Lindley
Washington, D. C
New York Herald-Tribune
Topeka
Alf M. Landon
Lindley
Lawrence
Pigeon Derby Heads Topeka At Dawn Tomorrow
Pigeons from seventeen cities in six states arrive in Topeka for the mid continent derby to start at daybreak tomorrow. Norman Pieper of Milwaukee leads check in with Morris D Milam of Topeka assisting. Timing devices in special lofts will log exact arrival times to determine the winner. Participants hail from Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin and Texas.
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Topeka
Norman Pieper
Milwaukee
Morris D. Milam
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Texas
Will Fish in Minnesota
Six Lawrence men plan a two week fishing trip to the Basswood lake region in northern Minnesota near the Canadian border. The proposed party includes Lee Schwinley Kryid Er ickson Harry Schleifer Harry Dick Dr. H. T. Jones and George Meyn. They will depart in two motor cars within days. Schwinley, a decade-long visitor, says the Basswood area is the best in the country.
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Lawrence
Basswood Lake
Minnesota
Lee Schwinley
Kryid Erickson
Harry Schleifer
Harry Dick
Dr. H. T. Jones
George Meyn
Schwinley
Rain Ends Southeast Drouth and Heats Up Plains
Rain and showers spread across the Pacific Northwest and drought stricken Southeast easing dryness. Central states saw new high June temperatures above 100 degrees as heat persisted in Kansas and neighboring areas. Grasshoppers prompted pest control in several counties while officials urged federal aid. governors and senators discussed drought relief funding and resettlement programs. Hot spots included Brawley California 118 and Colby Kansas 110 with other Kansas towns around 107.
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Associated Press
Pacific Northwest
Middle Plains
Central States
Thomas Berry
South Dakota
Washington
Murphy
Iowa
Roosevelt
Resettlement Administration
Kansas
McPherson
Weather Bureau
New England
Middle Atlantic
Rocky Mountain
North Pacific States
Georgia
Carolinas
Brawley
Calif
Colby
Kan
Great Bend
el Dorado
Clinton
Okla
Scottsbluff
Neb
Pueblo
Colo
Court Reopens Behind New Bench In Lawrence
Heard in Lawrence reports Judge Don Hults holding morning court behind a new raised semi circle bench. Court officials seated behind a raised platform while defendants and witnesses stand when appearing in court. Frank Sullivan to speak at Linn county Republican banquet. Morris Jackson, a young Lawrence high school student, earns a publishing stipend after recent submission.
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Don Hults
Frank Sullivan
Prescott
Cleveland
Kansas
President's Son Loses Shirt for Third Time
New London Conn June 19 Franklin D Roosevelt Jr lost his shirt today for the third time under Yale Harvard custom. He rowed No 6 in Harvard shell in junior varsity race with Yale. Yale won and took shirts of losing oarsmen. Rumusg Easton of Albany No 6 in Eli boat took Roosevelt's shirt. Two years ago he rowed with losing Harvard freshmen. Last year Harvard Jayvee crew lost.
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New London
Conn
Franklin D. Roosevelt Jr
Yale
Harvard
Harvard Jayvee
KU group to study biology at Laguna Beach station
Prof W J Baumgartner of the University of Kansas zoology department leads eight KU biology majors to Laguna Beach California for an eight week course. En route they will visit Carlsbad Caverns Grand Canyon Roosevelt and Boulder dams and return late August via Zion National Park.
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W. J. Baumgartner
University of Kansas Department of Zoology
Laguna Beach
Calif
Carlsbad Caverns
Grand Canyon
Roosevelt and
Boulder Dams
Zion National Park
New Pipe for Landon Shown at Kansas Editors Meet
Kansas editors gathered in Topeka for their annual editorial association meeting and the presentation of a new pipe to Governor Alf M. Landon, Republican presidential nominee, at his office. A parade to the state house preceded ceremonies led by Atchison president Carl Brown. Key speakers included Henry J. Allen and Charles Sessions with a dinner honoring veteran editor T. A. McNeal.
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Topeka
Kansas
Alf M. Landon
State House
Carl Brown
Atchison
Landon
T. A. McNeal
The
Kansas Farmer
Henry J. Allen
Topeka State Journal
Charles Sessions
Topeka Daily Capital
Nellie Webb
Atchison Globe
John Redmond
Burlington Daily Republican
Frank Frost
Eskridge Independent
Two Held In County Jail For Bicycle Theft
Charles Turner and John Narracchio, both of Kansas City, were arrested this morning on a charge of stealing two bicycles. They were jailed as county officials consider action. The bikes belonged to Richard Dixon and Jack Christian. Western Union messenger boy Charles Mitchell saw one theft near the Eldridge hotel and chased on his own bike but could not catch the culprits.
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Charles Turner
John Narracchio
Kansas City
Richard Dixon
Jack Christian
Charles Mitchell
Western Union
Eldridge Hotel
Mitchell
Santa Fe Bridge Burns and Rio Puerco Repair
Chambers Arizona June 19. Bridge and track crews pushed a temporary crossing across the dry Rio Puerco to restore transcontinental traffic on the Santa Fe main line after the old trestle burned yesterday. More than 200 workers labored overnight to span the stream bed by four o clock. Eight passenger trains detained at Winslow and Gallup exchanged passengers to partially resume service hours behind schedule. Washington June 19. The District Commissioners filed in court seeking confinement of Representative Marion A. Zioncheck to St. Elizabeths hospital citing insanity concerns.
Jobs for 3,000,000 Washington relief programs outlined
President Roosevelt and aides plan 3.271 billion dollars for relief and public works in the coming fiscal year starting July 1. The funds aim to provide employment for more than 3 million at current relief costs, with a 2.375 billion deficiency relief bill awaiting his signature to accelerate the program. A Senate resolution for a national unemployment policy commission accompanies the action.
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Roosevelt
Senate
House
Murray
D.-Mont
Works Progress Administration
Harry L. Hopkins
Aaaa
Owens sails 35 foot broad jump in nationals
Jesse Owens of Ohio State soared to a 35 feet 3 7 8 inch broad jump in the national collegiate track championships at State field, surpassing the Olympic mark of 25 feet 4 3 4 inches set by Hamm in 1928 and nearest rivals including Kermit King and George Boone. Archie Williams also ran a 46.1 second 400 meters.
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Chicago
Jesse Owens
Ohio State
State Field
Edward B. Hamm
Georgia Tech
Amsterdam
Qwens
Ann Arbor
Mich
Owens
Kermit, King
Kansas State Teachers College
Pittsburg
George Boone
Southern California
Archie Williams
California
America
Pearl Harbor Tested as Naval Repair Shop
Honolulu report notes Pearl Harbor naval yard to overhaul four navy cruisers this year. Richmond Portland Minneapolis and Louisville assigned for summer repairs, with heavier ships possible. Strategic location for vessels disabled at sea.
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Pearl Harbor
Naval
Honolulu
Richmond
Portland
Minneapolis
Louisville
Navy yard to gain $9 million floating drydock upgrade
Pair activities have then increased recently. They are to be augment ed by a $9,000,000 floating drydock, destined to make the navy yard one for the most efficient in the west.
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Navy Yard
West
Wheat market soars as spring wheat crop fears spike prices
Chicago and Kansas City wheat futures rise on reports of critical spring wheat crop conditions. Prices gain across wheat and corn as traders fear dry hot weather harming winter crops too. Open interest climbs and livestock markets show varied gains in Kansas City trades.
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Chicago
Unitedtates
Minneapolis
Kansas City
Tashmoo Wins Race With Death In Detroit River
The excursion steamer Tashmoo, a 306 foot vessel, struck a rock near the Detroit river while returning from a moonlight cruise. Water flooded the hull as 1,400 passengers danced to a swing band and the engine room crew labored to stoke fires, racing against danger to reach Amherstburg, Ontario.
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Detroit River
Amherstburg
Ont
Grain and market notes from Kansas City and New York
Market roundup covers grain prices in July September and December contracts, eggs butter poultry and hay in Kansas City, plus government bond closings and Wall Street wrap including stock movers, oil and steel names, and commentary on tax and wage signals. Strong entities include Kansas City markets, AP report, and Wall Street firms.
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London
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