Legislative cost stirs Huxman ire clocked in session
The Kansas legislature adjourned after a four hour deadlock over three key bills including an emergency welfare fund measure. A miscellaneous appropriation with a $3,000 renovation item was altered to apply to both houses, and a drivers license bill set a 40 cent fee. Gov Haxman vetoed one appropriation bill and reluctantly signed another funding legislative expenses.
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Topeka
Mar
Senate
Henry S. Buzick, Jr
House
State Welfare Board
Atchison
Kansas
Haxman
Japanese air attack Piles Pressure on Chinese Communists in Shansi
Tokyo reports intensified air and artillery strikes against Chinese communist forces in Shansi as Japanese infantry push toward the Yellow River. Japanese sources claim Chu Teh’s headquarters in southwestern Shansi was bombed and a column crossed the Yellow River to seize Wupao, while other fronts are said to be held in check.
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Shanghai
Japan
Shansi
Chu Teh
Yellow
Tungkwan
Shanhi
Yellow River
Chu
Yellow Rive
China
Wupao
Light rains sweep western Kansas towns
Light rains fell in western Kansas with Dodge City reporting 0.04 inch and Garden City a sprinkle. Ellis and Goodland had tracks as clouds covered the region. Temperatures were mild with highs around 55 in the east and 50 in the west and tonight’s low not to drop below 35.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Dodge City
Garden City
Ellis
Goodland
Question of Britain's Towering Defense Set for Debate
London reports Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain will open debate in the House of Commons on Britain's towering defense structure after publication of the annual defense white paper. The empire’s 7.5 billion arms program enters its second year as experts discuss Japan's naval stance and treaty limits.
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London
Neville Chamberlain
Britain
House of Commons
House
Chamberlain
United States
Great Britain
France
Japan
Europe
Far East
Eigh
Earl of Perth
Italy
Rome
Spain
China
Hello America radio hour links judges and recruits nationwide
The Alford-Clark Post No. 852 VFW represented Lawrence as part of a coast to coast program with about 18 000 recruits obligated by Commander in Chief Scott P Squyres. The event originated in 1982 and is broadcast by National Broadcasting Company with the Gold Chevron program details given by the CIC and remarks from Senator William Gibbs McAdoo and National Auxiliary President Mrs Laurie Schertle. An Oyster Supper at the Veterans hall preceded the national program.
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Alford-Clark Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars of
United States
Lawrence
Scott P. Squyres
National Press Club
Washington
D. C
National Broadcasting Company
WREN
Gold Chevron Organization
William Gibbs McAdoo
California
Laurie Schertle
McAdoo
Nazi air threat looms as Goering addresses air force
In a London rally marking the air force anniversary Field Marshal Hermann Goering hinted the new air arm may be used to protect German minorities abroad. He urged aviators to be ready to fulfill the Fuehrer's words and warned of looming European tension amid sabotage cases and spy concerns.
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Europe
London
Moscow
Germany
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
Reich
Austria
Heimwehr
Goering
Hitler
Barney Sheridan dies at 85 editor of Western Spirit
Bernard J. Sheridan known as Barney Sheridan dies in Paola Kansas after long illness. He built the Western Spirit into a state figure, campaigned for Congress in 1932, and served as Miami County clerk and Paola postmaster. He born August 1852 in Willaming Pennsylvania.
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Paola
Kan
Mar
Bernard J. Sheridan
Western Spirit
John
Sheridan
Miami County
Willaming
Kansas
William and Melinda Sheridan
WPA expands work relief in push for 2.5 million jobs
The Works Progress Administration authorized a 500000 increase in work relief employment today, bringing the total job quota to about 2500000. Officials said state administrators will fill the new positions at their discretion.
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WPA
Washington
Mar
Works Propress Administration
Hoover Leaves for Vienna to Visit Geneva
Former President Herbert Hoover departed for Vienna from Geneva on March 1, starting an international trip. No further details were provided in the brief dispatch.
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Hoover
Vienna
Geneva
Herbert Hoover
Pershing's Recovery Hangs On Heart Function
Tucson dispatch reports Dr. Roland Davison saying General John J. Pershing could recover if his heart remains able to process fluids. Kidneys function well, aiding toxin removal. overall condition shows optimism as rally continues. May Pershing and friends observe improving spirits at the sanatorium.
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Tucson
Ariz
Roland Davison
John J. Pershing
Davidson
Charles G. Dawes
Slow city council primary yields light vote in six wards
Voters cast only 198 votes by 38 oclock across six wards with no contests for the April 5 city election. Republicans stood in wards one two four and Democrats in all but three. Ballots often allowed write in candidates where a party had no slate. By 3 pm ward tallies showed First ward 47 votes, Second ward 54, Third ward 23, Fourth ward 28, Fifth ward 26, Sixth ward 20.
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Fourth Ward
Fifth Ward
Sixth Ward
Tola Civil War Veteran Dies
John H. Huff, 94, one of Iola's three remaining Civil War veterans, died today in Iola Kansas after a long illness.
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Tola
Kan
John H. Huff
Iola
Stock Market Index Hits 60-Stock Average At 45.8
The index tracking 60 stocks stood at 45.8 points indicating a steady level in mid market activity. Investors monitored small gains across key sectors and awaited further economic cues.
Names of Pendergast nephews in vote fraud testimony
Kansas City report notes James Pendergast, nephew of Thomas J. Pendergast, cited by a government witness in the eleventh vote fraud trial. Elva OByrne admitted guilt to vote fraud conspiracy and testified about ties to Frances S. Ryan of the Pendergast machine. Ryan paid OByrne and Lester Aulgur $100 each before the 1936 election. Pendergast allegedly sought 2,500 Ward 12 votes while only 1,300 to 1,400 were delivered.
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Kansas City
Mar
James Pendergast
Thomas J. Pendergast
Elva O’byrne
Frances S. Ryan
Pendergast
O’byrne
Lester Aulgur
U. S
O'Byrne
Merchants Bureau to Host Spring Trade Show at Eriksen Building
The Merchants Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce leases both floors of the Eriksen Building at 936 Massachusetts for a March 23 to 26 trade show. A style show and vaudeville entertainment are planned each evening with a 10 cent admission covering both floors. The event expands space for 39 exhibitors with eight by six foot booths built for reuse, aiming for a better balance of local retailers wholesalers and processors. Booth reservations are urged at the Chamber office.
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Eriksen
Massachusetts Street
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Joan Andrews
Bob Krum
Byrd Assails Government Reorganization Plan Costs
Senator Byrd charged in the senate that passage of the government reorganization bill in its present form would raise government costs by millions. He warned that the plan would allow endless appointment of experts and increase payrolls while the budget remains unbalanced, predicting deficits near 2 billion dollars in the next year.
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Washington
Mar
Byrd
D-Va
Senate
Virginia
Treasury
Roosevelt
Interstate Commerce Commission
Federal Trade Commission
National Labor Relations Board
Power Commission
Communications Comission
Byrnes
D-S.c
Congress
Regents Move On With Inquiry Into Subversive Activities
Regents committee resumes examination of alleged radicalism at the University of Kansas after the state senate dropped a legislative probe. Don Henry’s death in Spain triggered the inquiry with diaries and letters found among his effects. The panel aims to issue a final report later this month.
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Abilene
Kan
C. M. Harger
Board of Regents
University of Kansas
Regents Committee
Kansas Senate
Regents’ Committee
Don Henry
Spain
Communist Party
Harger
Henry
Lawrence
Topeka
Ed Henry
Don
Dodge City
H. L. Snyder
Ralph O’neil
Charles F. Scott
Ola
Mar
Senate
Kansas
Donald Muir
D-Anthony
Chancellor Lindley comments after senate kills resolution
After learning the senate struck the resolution from the calendar Chancellor E. H. Lindley issued a statement praising the press and student body for support. He notes opposition in the senate and questions the bill's passage, crediting daily newspapers as nearly unanimous in the state. Continued on page 2.
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Senate
E. H. Lindley
Doctors Meet for March Douglas County Medical Society
The Douglas County Medical Society holds its regular March meeting at 7 30 tonight at Watkins hospital on the University campus. Members will inspect the new nurses home donated by Mrs J B Watkins and hear papers on osteogenic sarcoma with case reports by Dr E P Sisson Dr R I Canuteson and others from several Kansas cities including Kansas City Chanute Wellington Ottawa Garnett and more.
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Douglas County Medical Society
Watkins Hospital
K. U
J. B. Watkins
E. P. Sisson
R. I. Canuteson
C. B. Francisco
Kansas City
H. R. Wahl
Galen M. Tice
Johnson
Chanute
Hatchen
Wellington
Dawson
Ottawa
Carter
D’Annunzio Dies at 74. Icon of Italian Fascism and Fiume
Italy mourns Gabriele d Annunzio veteran writer and soldier known for seizing Fiume in 1919 and shaping fascist doctrine. He died at Lake Garda on March 1, shortly before his 75th birthday. His planned burial site near Gar done Riveria traces his historic march.
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Rome
Mar
Gabriele d’Annunzio
Italy
D’annunzio
Fiume
Lake Garda
Benito Mussolini
Europe
Gardone Riveria
Colle Sacro
Summerfield scholarship names reach 287 as exams near
The Summerfield scholarship committee has 287 names filed for University of Kansas prelims. Secretary Flora Boynton notes this is slightly up from last year. Prof. Olin Templin expects more nominations from Kansas high schools and regional tests on March 19.
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Summerfield
University of Kansas
Flora Boynton
Olin Templin
Kansas
Solon Summerfield
New York
Chorus Rehearsals Underway For Pilgrim's Progress
The Lawrence Choral Union conducts 7:30 rehearsal in Stronghall auditorium under Dr. Otto P Miessner. The Pilgrim's Progress by Stillman Kelley requires full attendance as the University symphony orchestra and soloists rehearse with the chorus in coming weeks. Dr Kelley and his wife plan to attend the local performance, staying with Dr and Mrs Miessner.
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Lawrence Choral Union
Stronghall
Otto P. Miessner
Stillman-Kelley
University Symphony Orchestra
Kansas University Orchestra
Kelley
Miessner
Lawrence
Payroll Plane Vanishes Over Route to Paracale
Mystery swirls after a payroll plane disappeared between Manila and Paracale in Camarines Norte. Pilot Burton Hall of Tucson, Arizona, was at the controls when the commercial flight departed on a regular run yesterday.
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Manila
Mar
Paracale
Here
Camarines Norte
Burton Hall
Tucson
Ariz
Law rence considers bond referendums for city projects
The Lawrence council discussed placing three proposed bond issues before voters at an April election or a March 7 special vote. Projects include paving Massachusetts Street, building a South Park band platform, and adding rest room facilities, all contingent on federal WPA aid and zoning approvals.
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Lawrence
Massachusetts Street
Twentieth
Twenty-third Street
South Park
Quincy
Chamber of Commerce
George Melvin
City Board of Zoning Appeals
WPA
Ben Babb
R. O. Burgert
Wilard Brown
Public Relations Dinner Tonight At Hotel Eldridge
More than 100 persons reserved for the annual B P W Public Relations dinner to be held at 7 p m in the crystal room of the Hotel Eldridge. Dolph Simons Lawrence Chamber of Commerce president will discuss the theme Towns Business. Miss Arlene Roberts chairs the committee and presides. Music by Olga Eitner Ruth Orcutt and group singing led by A E Woestemeyer.
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Business and Professional Women’s Club
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Dolph Simons
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Arlene Roberts
B.P.W
Olga Eitner
Ruth Orcutt
A. E. Woestemeyer
Weather outlook and regional conditions for Kansas
Forecast calls for cloudy conditions tonight and Wednesday with likely south rain and warmer east areas, colder west on Wednesday. Morning readings show cloudy Gar den City Salina Wichita, partly cloudy Manhattan, others clear. dirt roads rough in Manhattan fair in Emporia Pittsburg and elsewhere good. Temperatures shown in Gas Office record with 7 p.m. yesterday and 3 p.m. today readings. 52 was yesterday's high and today’s low noted.
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Kansas
Garden City
Salina
Wichita
Manhattan
Emporia
Pittsburg
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