Greek revolt nearing end as loyal troops push northern drive
In Athens on March 6 the loyalist forces under General Kondylis pressed a final offensive to crush the Macedonian revolt near Salonika. Rebels were driven from Seres amid heavy rain and mud while government threats of confiscation loomed over insurgents. Turkey, Bulgaria, and Western powers moved to guard fronts as Greece claimed imminent decisive action and leaders considered flight or exile for Venizelos.
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British Secretary Seeks Conference Date With Hitler
Sir John Simon, foreign secretary, said in Parliament Britain is in talks with Berlin over a prospective meeting with Reichsführer Hitler. He disclosed the communication was in response to a Labour query about chances for a conference, while noting arrangements could still change.
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Modified NRA Plan Scrutiny Grows With Roosevelt Talks
Washington March 6 AP Senator George of Georgia predicted a major revision and reorganization of the NRA under the new legislative program. He discussed whether a separate agency would stay or be folded into the federal trade commission. He warned anti trust laws must remain, but could be modified for natural resources like coal oil and gas. He noted doubts about a successor to Clay Williams as recovery board chair will withdrawal in two weeks.
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Charges by Long press accuse Farley in bid rigging probes
AP report says Senator Long charged Postmaster General Farley with guiding private firms in public works deals. He planned to present witnesses from Farley headquarters and Stewart and Company, plus City officials, to show more than 20 related concerns formed to profit from government contracts. He sought to prove criminal conduct and influence in justice department prosecutions.
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Justice Department
Pendergast Confesses Letter to Farley for Lazia
Kansas City March 6 AP J J Pendergast the Democratic boss readily admitted he wrote last December a letter to Postmaster General Farley in behalf of his lieutenant John Lazia. He said he would write it again if it helped any member of his organization. The letter cited tax trouble and claimed strong interest in Lazia beyond any future issues. Pendergast added Farley gave no indication he paid attention to the letter.
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Snow Plows Are Out in North Central Kansas
Heavy snowfall closes roads in north central Kansas with plows out. Atwood Oberlin and St Francis report blocked routes. trains on schedule to noon. pedestrians unable to see beyond a block. Wichita also reports snow starting at noon and near freezing temperature.
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House considers new tax measure in Kansas
Topeka March 6 AP House debates school equalization fund plan tied to malt beverage and amusement taxes. Bill aims to fund district aid with $30 per pupil plus minimums, plus a $500,000 state aid fund and a $260,000 emergency fund. House passes emergency relief and other measures, while Senate actions address cigarette tax enforcement and school cooperation bills. Temperatures drop rapidly later in the day. Notice: dog license tags due March 10. rabies certificate required.
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Violations Reported in Douglas County Gas Tax Evasion
State inspectors allege widespread gasoline tax exemptions are fraudulently used in Douglas County. County Attorney R B Stevens and officers from the inspections agency filed charges against Olin Halderman W S Stevens and A B Sanders for falsifying tax exempt statements and related counts. Two men recently pled guilty and paid fines.
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Mercy in Court in Wichita for liquor violations
In a special session Judge Richard J. Hopking postponed or suspended most liquor case sentences. More than a dozen defendants, many liquor violators, received probation or short jail terms. Charley Ray drew 75 days for unpaid federal alcohol taxes. Newell Hayes got 60 days for possessing untaxed liquor. William Swancey’s sentence was deferred, his bronchial ailment noted.
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Roosevelt Mourns Death of Justice Holmes
President Roosevelt announced the loss of Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., saying the nation has lost one of its first citizens. He lauded Holmes as a jurist, scholar, and gentleman whose life embodied American traditions and guided the nation with justice and insight. Mrs. Roosevelt shared in the grief, noting their long friendship.
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Oil Derricks To March Into Oklahoma City Vote Extends Drilling Zone
The Oklahoma City election results show 13,527 to 9,904 supporting extending the drilling zone. About 1,050 acres will host a march of oil derricks beginning April 4, in a battle over jobs and money. The new zone could bring 8,000 jobs and $17.7 million in spending for a city of 25,000 with 3,000 buildings.
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Four men bound over in Douglas county robberies case
Four men charged with felonies in Douglas county appeared in justice courts yesterday, waived preliminary hearing, and were bound over to district court. Eugene Ewing and Carl Otto faced $5,000 bonds after robbing Mr. and Mrs. Dunmire. Orin Houseworth, aiding the pair, had a $5,000 bond. Fred Fetty, sheriff, admitted receiving two stolen slot machines from the Price robbery and was jailed on $3,000 bond. The trio await further district court action while Wilson identified the suspects in a separate night raid, with Ewing Otto and Houseworth confessing to the Wilson thefts and pointing to loot at homes and in Kansas City pawnshops.
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Ray Price
Ballwin Junction
Frank Dodda
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Fred Vogler
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Hugh Mains
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Attorney General Orders All Game Machines Ousted
Clarence V Beck Kansas attorney general orders county attorneys police chiefs and sheriffs to remove slot machines dice and other gambling devices from towns and cities He notes courts have deemed games of skill with chance elements as gambling devices and illegal, prompting a statewide cleanup effort.
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Radio priest Coughlin to reply on NBC NBC time
New York March 6 AP Father Charles Coughlin the Detroit based radio priest has been allotted a 30 minute broadcast on the NBC chain starting at 10 35 p m Eastern Standard Time Monday night He is expected to reply to General Hugh S Johnson whose attack on Coughlin and Senator Huey P Long of Louisiana was echoed in the same time slot Long will broadcast on WIZ NBC at 11 30 p m tomorrow night to answer General Johnson
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Women in Annual Dinner Honors Business Progress in Lawrence
In Lawrence, about 145 attendees from local and nearby clubs gathered at the Eldridge Hotel for the third annual Women in Business and Professional Women's Club dinner. Talks by George Lowman and Patricia Solander highlighted democracy, American principles, and women’s community service as part of National Business and Professional Women's Week.
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Cass
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Grace Turner
Imogene Webster
Topeka Club
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Della Clements
Preai
Ottawa’ Club
Ethyle Welton
President Roosevelt on devaluation and trade talks
Washington March 6 AP President Roosevelt declined to discuss further dollar devaluation and said the time was not right to stabilize domestic commodity prices. He noted the debt burden had been reduced greatly but not enough and said progress continues on reciprocal trade agreements with long negotiations and MFN-based tariff adjustments. He will send a brief message to Congress next week but has not chosen the subject.
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Crop report notes drought hurt Kansas wheat yield
Federal meteorologist S D Flora reports in Topeka that eastern Kansas wheat greened but western areas suffer from dryness and dust storms. Spring plowing advances east, sowing oats begin, while western dryness slows spring work. showers late week brought up to half an inch east, limited amounts west.
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Stock Market Index and Coal Market Notes
The report notes an average stock index of 36.4 for sixty stocks and mentions a grape of 26.3 for Bréeder Coal. University Goal Go. Adv.
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Solons May Quit Without Enacting Beer Bill
Kansas legislature races toward adjournment on March 13 as the senate approves a sine die date and signals limited action next week Only appropriation bills may be introduced remaining lawmakers will pause consideration of bills while conference talks falter on the Fossey anti beer measure Dry leaders reject a compromise allowing possession of intoxicating liquors, leaving key measures in limbo The timing gives Gov Landon a chance to act before adjournment.
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Step to a Change in City Government Set for April 2
Local politics shifted after the primary toward a city election on April 2 to establish a mayor and council form replacing the commission structure. Voters earlier approved the change, targeting 1995, with petitions and independent filings open. The ballot will include a city manager question if approved, and officials to be chosen include a mayor, 12 council members, a police judge, a city treasurer, and school board members and a treasurer.
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Hogs and Cattle Reach New Highs Since 1930
Kansas City march 6 new top prices for cattle and hogs were set today by AP. Choice 1930 butcher hogs over 220 pounds sold at 9.70 per hundredweight and 15 month prime fed steers averaging 1042 pounds brought 13.40. Top cattle reached 6.60 and hogs topped at 9.70 per hundredweight.
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KETCHUM MAY GET A JOB
Omar Ketchum mayor of Topeka Kansas and unsuccessful Democratic gubernatorial candidate left for his home after a purely personal visit Influential Kansas Democrats reportedly started a movement to obtain a government job for him Former Senator Henry J Allen left yesterday for his home in Wichita after a visit here House wrecking companies at Asheville North Carolina clay property owners there have demolished more than 500 buildings within two years to escape paying taxes
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Kansas Weather Forecast With Snow in Southeast
The Kansas forecast calls for cloudy conditions with snow in the extreme southeast and colder readings in the southeast and far east tonight. Thursday will be partly cloudy and not as cold. morning shows cloudy skies with snow at Dodge City and Manhattan, trace snow at Emporia, light rain at Topeka, and clear at Coffeyville. Dirt roads mostly fair to good with Arkansas City and Manhattan noted as slippery. Ottawa slick. temperatures show a 32 at noon today with a 50 yesterday.
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Lawrence wins Republican mayoral nomination in close race
Alfred Lawrence captured the Republican mayoral nomination by 47 votes over incumbent W. F. Spalding, with Ellis also running. Lawrence led in the first three wards and won in the second, fourth, fifth, and sixth wards. Judge Leonard, school board treasurer Whit Churchill, and city treasurer candidate B. E. Alexander won their posts. Independent candidates may challenge in April. Turnout totaled 2,421 votes, about 88 percent of registered voters. Results were canvassed by city clerk Woestemeeyer.
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Repeal Bill Moves Through House Ways and Means
Washington March 6 AP report that the House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill to repeal provisions in existing law for publication of income tax returns. Leaders planned to obtain a special rule so the repeal bill could be brought up on the floor this week for votes. The item reflects ongoing legislative action and anticipated floor consideration.
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