Buying Wave in Stocks Surges Amid Fresh Market Rally
New York reports a broad stock market upturn with the Associated Press index up 40 cents to 44.50 for five days, the sharpest five day gain since spring 1937. Turnover dipped slightly, trading steadier in late sessions as bulls see limited selling pressure and farm equipment issues attract late buying.
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Associated Press
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Stock Exchange Commission
Revolutionary sub stratosphere tech boosts anti-aircraft aims
Washington reports Congressional authorities say sub stratosphere flight advances raise potential military plane speeds. The Army Air Corps will shift from current sound-based search to new detection devices. Tests show sound equipment lags, with gunfire trailing planes by one to two and a half miles due to sound speed differences.
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Washington
Army Air Corps
House
Davis says politicians fear independent governor bid
Moran Kansas June 24 Former Democratic governor Jonathan M. Davis says his independent candidacy petitions were lawfully filed despite a challenge by Carl Rice Parsons attorney and Democratic leader. Davis claims the protest libels supporters and notes no forged signatures or invalid affidavits. The state board of canvassers will review the petitions Monday.
Time bomb explodes at Monument field killing eight
A blast at the Monument oil field near Hobbs New Mexico killed eight men including financier George A Kaseman and seven oil workers during a well shooting. The hazard was triggered by a nitro glycerin time bomb exploded as workers removed it from a truck. Four others were injured but expected to survive.
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George A. Kaseman
Albuquerque
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Baseman
H. A. Greer
J. T. Broughton
Forrest Huston
Charles Wrigley
W. P. Peck
Alex Blair
Jack Starkey
J. Hodges
Japan Lands Marines in South China Amid Swatow Bombardment
Japanese marines landed from Namoa island near Swatow as heavy bombing hit Swatow and other Chinese targets. Chinese forces retreated then counter-attacked near Chihlin while Tokyo pressed a broader campaign toward Canton and Hainan defenses strengthened.
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Hoshow
Paklungmai
Kwangtung Province
Indo- China
France
China
Heavy grain movement boosts railroad carloadings
The Associated Press index shows freight carloadings at 57.7 this week, up from 57.3, with grain movement driving the rise. Miscellaneous freight fell short of a normal gain, partly due to a prior week spike, leaving year-ago levels at 78.6.
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New York
Associated Press
Governor Huxman recuses from canvassing board over petition
Topeka June 24 Governor Wal ter A Huxman notified state attorney general Clarence V Beck he will not sit as a member of the canvassing board next Monday when it reviews the sufficiency of the nominating petition for independent governor candidate Jonathan M Davis. The action aims to avoid a conflict since Huxman is a candidate for re election. The board will determine petition validity and potential challenges allege forged signatures and other defects. the contest board must rule within five days after formal challenges.
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Walter A. Huxman
Clarence V. Beck
Jonathan M. Davis
Haxman
Cass Lake
Minn
Carl V. Rice
Democratic State Central Committee
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Rice
Frank J. Ryan
Beck
Supreme Court
Coast States Gain as Migration Shifts in 1937
An Agriculture Department survey shows Pacific coast and New Orleans states gained most in rural population. Western states rose nearly 4 percent while northeastern states grew about 2 percent. Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas saw farm-population losses due to drought. Total farm population about 31.8 million. 1.16 million left farms for cities, 872 thousand moved to farms, rural births offset by 719 thousand, rural deaths about 341 thousand.
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Dakotas
United States Demands Equal Treatment in Austria Debt Talks
Washington on June 24 Secretary Hull stated the United States would demand equal treatment with Great Britain and other powers in any Austria debt settlement. He dismissed reports of a Germany Britain settlement and said equality of economic treatment is central to America's program.
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Stock Market Index Rises to 44.5 on 60 Stocks
The index for 60 stocks climbs to 44.5 from 44.0 yesterday. Ford Service at Hamilton 15 W. 9th is mentioned in the trade notes.
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Ford Service
Hamilton
Fireside Chat Tonight Signals Roosevelts Address
Washington June 24 Roosevelt will deliver a nationwide fireside chat at 8 30 p m on NBC CBS and Mutual to report on chances of a special session of Congress and prospects for early gains in business and industry The speech begins a busy summer with four out of town addresses and action on 175 bills plus new agencies wage hour division and civil aeronautics authority to be organized
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Monopoly Group Set for Roosevelt Anti Trust Probe
Washington June 24 The committee to study monopoly nears completion with selections announced by President Roosevelt and top anti trust aides. Members named include Richard C. Patterson Isador Lubin Thurman Arnold Garland S Ferguson William O Douglas Jerome Frank with three senators and three representatives already appointed and one treasury member yet to be named.
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Roosevelt
Richard C. Patterson
Commerce
Isador Lubin
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Thurman Arnold
Justice Department
Antitrust
Garland S. Ferguson
Federal Trade Commission
William O. Douglas
Jerome Frank
Uncle Sam Expands Food Shopping For Millions
Washington reports the federal surplus commodities program will expand to reach more than 2,000,000 American families. July market operations begin with June expenditures around 17 million dollars and projected 12 month purchases surpassing 100 million dollars. Funds derive from customs receipts and food is sent to relief agencies and distributed by WPA labor.
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Roosevelt Calls for More Spy Chase Funds
President Roosevelt advocated increasing army and navy funding to intensify the pursuit and apprehension of spies within the United States. He spoke on June 24 in Washington, arguing for strengthened national security efforts.
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Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Senators Lose Power Over Officials In Relief Measure
Washington June 24 UPI Several senators expressed surprise that the Senate approved a 3 753 billion pump priming bill without a clause requiring Senate confirmation of state WPA administrators earning 5 000 a year. Senator Hatch said he knew of the deletion and did not seek to amend the bill noting confirmation holds little political significance.
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UPI
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WPA
Beets Packed at Columbus Cannery Underway
The Columbus Foods Corporation plant is busy packing beets with 15 acres planted. W H Pendleton reports excellent crop quality. Peas yielded poorly due to late frosts and heavy rains. 150 acres of tomatoes are thriving with blossoms and small fruit forming amid ideal weather.
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Roosevelt Signals Wagner Will Seek Reelection in Senate
Albany and Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt suggested New York Senator Robert F. Wagner would seek another term in the Senate rather than run for governor. If Wagner stays in the Senate, a wide open Democratic contest for the New York governorship may unfold led by Attorney General John J. Bennett Jr., Governor Lehman, Mead, and Tremaine.
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Oklahoma City
Thomas
D-Okla
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Albany
N. Y
Robert F. Wagner
John J. Bennett, Jr
Herbert H. Lehman
Royal S. Copeland
James M. Mead
Morris 8. Tremaine
Buffalo
Three Men Escape Injury In Car Crash Near Kanwaka
John Waddell of Kansas City Missouri and two companions escaped injury when the 1938 Plymouth sedan they rode in overturned at the corner near the Kanwaka store around 9 o clock last night. The sheriff's office reported the accident.
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John Waddell
Kansas City
Kanwaka
Wheat and Potato Harvest Reopens in Douglas County
The Douglas County harvest resumes after rain delays with wheat arriving at Lawrence elevators before noon at 60 cents per bushel for top grade. Potatoes are being dug but buyers are slow, employing about 100 workers as Emil and Alfred Heck operate diggers and loaders and 50 pickers each.
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Lawrence
Alfred Heck
Town
Emil Heck
Midland
Kaw River
Civil Service Rules Tighten Political Activity Limits
President Roosevelt issued executive orders extending civil service rules to restrict political activity by civil service workers effective February 1, 1939. Workers may vote privately but cannot participate in political management or campaigns. Applicants cannot be asked about political or religious opinions, and no discrimination is allowed. Senate campaign committee chair Sheppard will review endorsements by government officials for potential undue influence.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Executive Civil Service
Sheppard
D-Tex
Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee
Senate
It’s the Hottest Day as Mercury Reaches 95 Degrees
Today marked the year’s warmest reading at 95 degrees at 3 15 PM near the gas office. The previous high was 90 degrees, reached four times this month, according to volunteer weather observer Prof. C J Posey.
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C. J. Posey
Lehman Seeks Purge of Unworthy From New York Relief Rolls
Governor Herbert H. Lehman told the New York State Public Welfare Officials Association that a purge of relief rolls is needed to remove ineligible recipients. He urged securing taxpayer rights and warned of the dangers of relief spending while signaling his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to fill the Copeland Senate seat.
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New York State Relief Rolls
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United States Senate
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Royal S. Copeland
Services in the Park Bring Union Night at South Park
Rev Duncan E McGregor of the First Evangelical leads Sunday at 7 45 in South Park. He chairs the Union services committee of the Ministerial Alliance. Miss Phyllis Burgert sings with Winifred Hill. Rev F J Anneberg of Leavenworth aids congregational singing. If bad weather, service moves to Trinity Lutheran. Elizabeth Meguiar speaks at Union Young People meeting Sunday at 6 30 at the Christian church. A party follows at the Congregational church tonight at 8.
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First Evangelical Church
South Park
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Phyllis Burgert
Winifred Hill
F. J. Anneberg
Leavenworth
Trinity Lutheran Church
Elizabeth Meguiar
Union Young People’s
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Congregational Church
Experimental Flights Over Atlantic Planned
Washington reports assistant secretary of commerce J Monroe Johnson said Germany plans experimental airplane flights to the United States again this summer. Deutsche Lufthansa filed a formal application for 14 round trips to Port Washington New York. France reportedly weighing similar experiments as Britain and Pan American expect regular cross Atlantic service this fall pending helium import permissions.
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J. Monroe Johnson
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France
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Great Britain
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Hugo Eckener
Veterans Hospitals Plan Big Build Across States
The veterans administration announced 19 hospital projects to be built in 18 states with bid openings on dates including August 9 in Wichita Kansas. Proposed expenditures were not disclosed.
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Wichita
Kan
Oklahoma Woman Plans Thought Wave Campaign for State Office
Shawnee Oklahoma June 24 Mrs Ruth M Johnson seeks the state commissioner of charities and corrections seat with a telepathic campaign She forbids posters or literature claiming mental broadcasts will reach 3521 precincts to promote rehabilitation She works as art supervisor at Tecumseh training school for girls and faces six opponents in the July 12 Democratic primary Mae West not related among them
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Shawnee
Okla
Ruth M. Johnson
Johnson
Mae West
Tecumseh Training School For
Harold Fisher reviews four decades of Douglas county schools
Harold C. Fisher, superintendent of instruction, spoke at the Lawrence Co-Operative club about the Douglas county school system from 1898 to 1938. He noted 75 one teacher schools last year with 1,129 pupils, down from 86 per school in 1898, and cited rural population decline and city growth as key factors. He listed 22 post offices discontinued since 1898 and highlighted changes in school terms and attendance. Musical interludes accompanied the talk by Eunice Hoover, Olive Flory, and Miriam Kraft.
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Harold C. Fisher
Lawrence Co-Operative Club
Fisher
Clinton
Belleview
Alfred
Appanoose
Bond
Belvoir
Big Springs
Centropolis
Clearfield
Echo
Globe
Gideon
Hesper
Holling
Lapeer
Media
Pleasant Grove
Sibley
Sigel
Twin Mound
Weaver
Willow Springs
Worden
Eunice Hoover
Olive Flory
Clyde Hoover
Miriam Kraft
Flood Waters In Montana Claim Nine Lives
Homeless farmers along Montana's Milk River flats brace as flood waters surge toward Malta and Harlem. Nine people are dead with one missing and thousands of dollars in property damaged after a cloudburst caused rapid rises in flood levels across the state. Rain pounded Montana in 24 hours, triggering flash floods similar to the Custer Creek disaster that damaged infrastructure and interrupted rail service.
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Montana
Malta
Harlem
Custer Creek
Milwaukee Railroad
Indicted for Bank Robberies in Midwest
Kansas City dispatch reports Harry H. Korte and Ernest H. McCarthy indicted by the federal grand jury on robbing the Grain Valley Bank Missouri on February 8 1937 totaling 1245 dollars As a result of signed confessions a Nebraska inmate was released from a bank robbery sentence and three Kansans face possible pardons John H Rohring former Higginsville Missouri postmaster was indicted on four embezzlement counts.
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Harry H. Korte
Ernest H. McCarthy
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Grain Valley
John H. Rohring
Higginsville
Weather Outlook For Kansas With Weekend Thunder Showers
Partly cloudy tonight with Saturday showers possible in west and north areas. Temperatures cool in west and north central regions on Saturday afternoon. Morning view shows Manhattan partly cloudy and other areas clear. Dirt roads good. Gas Office Record lists 7 p.m. yesterday and today’s figures with a high of 88 yesterday and 92 today. Subscriptions to the Journal-World offered at 25 cents monthly.
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