Discrepancies in Lindbergh kidnaping report surface
Hopewell N J March 7 AP governor Moore offered to remove all police from the Lindbergh estate to aid kidnappers communication if Colonel Lindbergh requested it but Lindbergh reportedly declined. Press queried whether ransom notes existed and police issued conflicting statements fueling divergent reports about the case and alleged intermediaries Salvy Spitale and Irving Ritz.
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Hopewell
N. J
A. Harry Moore
Lindbergh
Kidpapers
Moore
Trenton
Lamb
Lindbergh Esate
Newark
Jersey
Bequest by W Y Morgan to KU Phi Gamma Delta
The late Hutchinson publisher W Y Morgan left a $5000 bequest to the KU Phi Gamma Delta alumni association, not $1000 as first reported. Paul Friend, secretary treasurer, received the notice Saturday. Morgan, a KU alumnus, joined the fraternity’s alumni work after graduating in 1885.
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W. Y. Morgan
Hutchinson
K. U . Phi Gamma Delta
Paul Friend
Morgan
University of Kansas
Fights Keep Police Busy in Berlin Campaign
Berlin on March 7 AP reports political clashes over the weekend left one dead and eleven wounded as pre election tensions surged. A Nazi party member was shot and killed with four others wounded. six Reichsbanner members were hurt after the largest campaign rally drawing 50,000 antifascist supporters, the Iron Front, as airplanes bore President von Hindenburg’s name overhead.
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Berlin
Mar
Adolph Hitler
National Socialist Party
Reichsbanner
Iron Front
Lustgarten
President von Hindenburg
Kansas Republicans backing Hoover for second term at state convention
Solid support for President Hoover and Vice President Curtis for a second term appeared likely as Kansas Republicans prepared for the state convention in Topeka. District conventions endorsed renomination and instructed delegates to vote for Hoover and Curtis. The state aims to send 21 delegates to Chicago with six districts already naming their choices for delegates at large.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
Hoover
Curtis
Chicago
D., W. Mulvane
Ne i i
ne i i _dames_ Challis
Atchison
Charles F. Scott
Ola
Tom Thompson
Howard
Frank Haucke
Council Grove
J. H. Stewart
Wichita
George Gano
Hutchinson
B. J. Litewich
Salina
Hays
John Hamilton
State Centre
City
J. W Graybil
Newton
Trend in Athletics Prompts North Central Accrediting Review
Chancellor E H Lindley warned at Rotary Luncheon that major shifts are reshaping university athletics. He noted 279 colleges and 30 intercollegiate groups in the North Central Association now address athletics alongside academics and that twelve Kansas colleges face a renewed accreditation inspection to curb substandard recruitment and unsanctioned athletics. He cited shakeups at Pennsylvania Yale Princeton and Pacific coast as part of the trend.
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E. H. Lindley
Rotary Kuncheon
North Central Association of Colleges
Kansas
Lindley
Pennsylvania
Yale
Princeton
Pacific Coast
March Brings Deaths in Detroit Unemployment March
In Detroit on March 7 three people died and over twenty injured as 3000 unemployed marchers clashed with Dearborn police while trying to enter Great Motor company employment offices. Harry Bennett of Ford was shot in the head. others suffered bullet wounds. State police aided in dispersing the crowd as missiles were hurled.
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Detroit
Mar
Great Motor
River
Harry Bennett
Ford Company
Dearborne
New Revenue Bill Passed To House Increases Taxes
A sweeping revenue bill was introduced in the House to raise about 1.096 billion dollars for the coming fiscal year. The plan, drafted by the Ways and Means Committee, would impose a 24 percent sales tax on manufactured goods and expand various excises, with targeted returns across income, estate, and gift taxes. Exemptions include farm products and small-manufacturing firms under 20 thousand dollars, while the bill also adds an amusement tax, radio and telegraph charges, and a four cent gasoline lubricating oil levy, with implementation dates set after enactment.
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Washington
Mar. T
House
Ways and Means
Gamer
Senate
Hoover
Birds Must Be Fed In Cold Weather Citywide Call
The ongoing cold and snow urge residents to feed birds with small grain, bread crumbs, and suet until conditions improve. A resident counted over 50 birds in a tree nibbling suet, showing the bird activity around town. Also reported is the serious condition of Howard Gurtler, KU athletic association financial secretary, hospitalized in Kansas City. J H Mitchell remains improving at home after illness, resting comfortably today.
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Howard Gurtler
University of Kansas Athletic Association
Lutheran Hospital
Kansas City
Gurtler
KH. Mitchell
J. H. Mitchell
Tennessee Street
A B A U Basketball Scores Reported
Bethany College Lindsborg defeated Bowman Class Kansas City 26 to 44. Brown paper mill Monroe Louisiana led with 26 while Piggly Wiggly Denver posted 23.
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Bethany College
Lindsborg
Bowman
Kansas City
Kan
Brown Paper Mill
Monroe
Denver
Understanding Europe lecture series at Kansas
Dr gler presents six lectures on Understanding Europe at the University of Kansas led by visiting Garters Foundation Professor Paul L Dengler. Lectures are open to the public with topics on Central Europe France European Youth social trends in New Austria Austria Poland and Czechoslovakia and Germany scheduled across the week in Fraser Theater and Administration Auditorium.
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Europe
University of Kansas
X. Paul L. Dengler
Garters Foundation
Dr. Dengler
Central
Fraser Theater
France
Fraser
New
Austria
Poland
Czechoslovakia
Germany
Ken Sas School Book Commission Responds to Wasted Textbooks Report
The Ken sas School Book Commission released a 3500 word statement defending its actions amid a legislative inquiry into $500000 allegedly wasted on textbooks over eight years. It claims the state printer, not the commission, bore responsibility and notes a 1933 law forbids the commission from manufacturing school books, contradicting the committee’s 1927 date assertion.
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Toneka
May
Kensas School Book Commission
Harry H. Woodring
School Book Commission
Court halts plan for Bishop Hank home at 700 Connecticut
Lawrence officials inform Bishop Hank that the three story frame building at 700 Connecticut Street cannot be used as a home for elderly colored people. Deputy fire marshal Latchem cites unsuitability even with repairs and discusses possible renovation for a restaurant or meeting place. Hank is arrested on charges of soliciting funds illegally. bond set at 200 dollars. Separately, a Douglas County Tax Payers League meeting calls for a 20 percent cut in district teachers salaries, but school boards resist drastic reductions citing teacher qualifications and costs. The group also discusses consolidating districts to save money and advancing second half tax payments, though county clerk cites state law controls.
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Connecticut
A. D. Hankins
Clyde Latchem
Latchem
Lawrence
Hawkins
Church of the Living God
World Missionary
H. L. Burger
Bishop Hanking
Topeka
Justice Court
R. B. Stevens
Charles Springer
Liberty
Minnie M. Lucas
Hankina
Douglas County
Lane
Ed Harvey
League
Ood
State Printer to Release Statement on Book Purchases
A Kansas state investigation finds the duty to purchase book supplies largely delegated to the state printer before 1927 and then imposed by law. The findings show book costs for Kansas pupils are 37 percent lower than in other states, saving patrons about 1.145 million dollars over five years. The commission plans to publish further details Tuesday morning. Mrs. Lucas was notified, and new flues wiring and planning must be installed before use of the place is permitted.
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Oes
B. P. Walker
Walker
Kansas
Recital Draws Crowd For Kansas City Organist
Severe cold did not deter a large crowd from attending Powell Weaver of Kansas City in the 1931-32 University organ recital series at Lawrence. Weaver offered a well balanced program with Bach G minor Fantasie and Fugue and a strong modern orchestral writing, plus Skilton's Indian Rhapsodie. The event was funded by the University concert course to feature leading organists in the region. George Kreeck and Rotary members attended and joined in on piano for club singing.
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Hill
Powell Weaver
Kansas City
Weaver
Skilton
K. U. Fine Arts
Lawrence
Mr. Weaver
Pearl Emily Elliott
Harry Cooper
Alfred Hubech
Independence
D.A. Hirschler
Emporia
Cold snap harms fruit and gardens around Lawrence
The University of Kansas reported a low of four degrees above zero and downtown eight above as a cold snap damages fruit trees shrubs and early gardens in Lawrence and vicinity. Experts say damage is uncertain until warmer weather allows thawing and assessment. Farmers like J A Terrell and W E Koehring warn oats potatoes peaches apricots and certain early plums may be damaged while apples pears cherries and other plums appear less affected.
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Lawrence
University of Kansas
W. S. Griesa
Mount Hope
Riley Rogers
Gardner
North Third Street
Mr. Rogers
Dou Uss
J. A. Terrell
Terrell
W. E. Koehring
Eudora Road
Koehring
Plans for Prof Wheeler to speak in England and Denmark
Professor R H Wheeler head of University of Kansas psychology planned to address the British Psychological Association in New York England during the first week of September and attend the International Congress of Psychologists in Copenhagen after meetings in England. He is also invited to join a joint meeting of psychologists and physicists. Langston Hughes to read poetry at Fraser Theater Wednesday evening at 8 sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha with admission charged. Ralph Graber, junior high school instructor, improving after Memorial Hospital operation last Friday morning.
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R. H. Wheeler
University of Kansas
Department of Psychology
British Psychological Association
New York
England
Phychological Association 1512
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Wheeler
Mai
Copenhagen
Langston Hughes
Fraser Theater
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Ralph Graber
Memorial Hospital
Graber
Briand Funeral Planned Late Week In Paris
Paris reports funeral services for Aristide Briand to be held Friday or Saturday with a national funeral offer under consideration. The body is expected to lie in state at Quai D Orsay. In Geneva the veteran French statesman, revered as a League of Nations pillar and international peace advocate, prompted sorrow as word of his death spread through the League assembly.
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Paris
Aristide Briand
Quai D'Orsay
Geneva
League of Nations
League Assembly
Bitter cold to linger as Kansas endures snow
Topeka reports continuing winter chill with subfreezing lows and new snow. Federal meteorologist S D Flora warns western and southern counties will stay cold for 36 hours, with highs not rising above the mid teens and lows near zero to five above. Arkansas City records four inches of snow as winds keep temps near zero in the north and west.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
CIA Mercury
Goodland
Florassid
Independence
Arkansas City
Winfield
Primary Election Set for Lawrence Voters
Lawrence citizens will vote tomorrow to nominate two candidates for commissioner of public utilities. Six candidates enter the race including incumbent J. L. Constant and challengers C. W. Smith W. E. Spalding Roy Parker Guy Pettit and J. W. Glidden. Polls open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at designated precincts with about 3 388 registered voters and anticipated costs around 700 dollars.
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Lawrence
Will. Ko To
Commissioner of Public Utilities
J. L. Constant
C. W. Smith
W. E. Spalding
Roy Parker
Guy Pettit
J. W. Glidden
Nominees Named at KU Women’s Convocation for Self Government
Nominations for the University of Kansas Women’s Self Government officers were announced at convocation in the university auditorium. President nominees are former Lawrence High students Marjorie Luxton Kathleen Asher and Helen Heaston. Additional nominations cover vice presidents secretaries treasurers and representatives across senior junior and sophomore classes with many named individuals. graines
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University of Kansas Women's Self
Government Association
University
Lawrence High School
Marjorie Luxton
Kathleen Asher
Helen Heaston
Charlotte Manglesdorf
Elizabeth Ainsworth
Oreta Markham
Erma Blodgett
Mary Eloise Johnson
Laura Judd
Katherine Marion
Helen Russell
Lila Lawson
Sarah Burgess
Maxine Lewis
Gene McKee
Ruth Heaty
Mary
Esther Bone
Ruth Pyle
Margaret Sherwood
Virginia Rhed
Harriet Harrison
Ruth Maxine Dvorak
Janet Davidson
Harriett Baldry
Florence Dill
Marjorie Hudson
Avis McBride
Muriel Williamson
Betty McClintock
Virginia
Wher
O. W. Owens Distributes Seed Packages to Needy Families
O W Owens distributed 101 packages of vegetable seeds to needy families over three days. The seeds cost 80 dollars and will help families grow food for next summer and winter according to the Community Service committee director.
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O. W. Owen
Community Service Committee
Series of Events for Presbyterian Church Announced
The First Presbyterian church, led by Rev. Theodora Astman, announced a schedule including a March 13 member canvass, March 20 Palm Sunday cantata by the Chorus Choir, a March 24 communion service at 7 30 p m, a March 25 Good Friday union service with Lawrence churches, an Easter Sunday reception for new members, and an April 6 annual meeting. A false collector, about ten, is soliciting for the Journal World. do not pay him and report sightings to the office.
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First Presbyterian Church
Theodora Astman
Palm
D. M. Swarthout
Dubois
Lawrence
Christ
Weather forecast for Kansas and nearby areas
The forecast calls for fair skies in northeast Kansas with mostly cloudy conditions in the west and south through tonight and Tuesday, with possible snow in the west and far south and continuing cold. Morning conditions include cloudy to partly cloudy skies except clear at Topeka and Manhattan and light snow in Coffeyville and Arkansas City. Road conditions range from mud and ice to snow cover, with varying levels of slipperiness and frost across cities like Wichita, Manhattan, Pittsburg, and Coffeyville.
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Kansas
Topeka
Manhattan
St . Coffeyville
Arkansas City
Wichita
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
Douglas County
Hamilton
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State Federation of Music Clubs
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Leipzig
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C. H. Daugherty
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