Douglas Named to Highest Court by President Roosevelt
President Roosevelt named 40 year old Douglas chairman of the securities commission as associate justice of the supreme court. If confirmed by the Senate he would replace Louis Brandeis who retired February 13. Douglas, a Yale professor and Minnesota native, faces hearings led by Ashurst with western senators supporting his appointment.
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Washington
Mar
William
Douglas
Securities Commission
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate
Louis B. Brandeis
High Tribunal
Altho
Yale
Cona Raatian
Minnesota
Washington State
Ashurst
D.-Ariz
Judiciary Committee
Hatch
New Mexico
King
Utah
McCarran
Nevada
Burke
Nebraska
O’ Mahoney
Wyoming
Borah
Idaho
Danaher
Connecticut
Aan
Denaher
Harvld Stephens
Court of Appoeals
District of Columbia
Federal Circuit
Sam Brattoon
Oyn
Justice Black
Reed
Frankfiurter
Hanshaniees
Maine
Whitman College
Walla Walla
Wash
Columbia University
Yakima
Columbia
Columbia Law Review
New York
Touglas
Department of Commerce
Mildred M. Riddle
la Gange
Ore
Hugo L. Black
Alabama
Otl
Stanley Reed
Entucky
Felix Frankfurter
Harvard Law
Britain Opens Talks on Stop Hitler Front With Allies
London reports Britain proposes an anti aggression declaration with France Soviet Russia and other willing nations as a counter to Moscow's call for a democratic conference. Litvinoff urged military staff consultations and a nine power invitation might include Poland Romania Yugoslavia Greece Turkey and Bulgaria. Chamberlain signaled a broader defense program including rallying anti aggressor nations and a Romania trade mission to counter German pressure.
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London
UPI
Britain
France
Soviet
Russia
Mtn
Srilite Slusib
United States
Maxim Litvinoff
Moscow
Litvinoff
Austria
Czecho-Slovakia
Sudetenland
Germany
Paris
Poland
Rumania
Yugoslavia
Greece
Turkey
Bulgaria
Chamberlain
House of Commons
Europe
Romania
Bucharest
Two Loan Plans for Wheat Declared by AAA
Kansas AAA officials outlined two loan settlement options after April 15 for farmers with government loans on wheat. One lets borrowers deliver farm stored wheat to the CCC with seven cents per bushel storage payment. another offers a cash payment equal to market value allowing for storage adjustments. AAA noted 7,091 loans in 100 Kansas counties and totals of 1,848,635 dollars for farm-stored and 3,110,730 dollars for warehouse-stored wheat. Separately, Midway cafe owner Frank Artur Haglund died from an accidental shotgun discharge at his business in Lawrence. He is survived by his wife and daughter, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
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Manhattan
Mar
Kansas
AAA
Commodity Credit Corporation
E. H. Leker
Frank Artur
Haglund
Midway Cafe
Massachusetts Street
L. K. Zimmer
Hale Steele
Baldwin
George Keen
Learnard Avenue
Zimmer
Lawrence
Agnes Haglund
Dorothy Haglund
Indiana Street
Mary Haglund
Communist Bandit Raid Shocks Manchukuo Forest Guards
A Domei dispatch from Hsinking reports a bloody communist bandit raid in Kirin province near Huatien. About 300 attackers seized the forest guard HQ, 16 bandits killed, six Manchukuoans kidnapped, and loot taken as authorities pledge a punitive expedition. Another Harbin dispatch claims Soviet troops crossed the frontier twice but were repulsed.
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Tokyo
Kirin
Manchoukuo
Domei
Hsinking
Huatien
Harbin
New Job Costs His Life in Leavenworth Shootout
Fred Lange aged 60 a former policeman was fatally shot by a holdup man while on duty as a watchman at a hog farm beer parlor in Leavenworth. Owner Louis Adler had hired Lange after three prowlers had been seen the night before. Lange aided Mrs Adler as intruders entered the farmhouse. The assailant fired killing Lange and the trio fled.
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Leavenworth
UCPL
Fred Lange
Lange
Louis Adler
Mrs. Adler
Stock Market Index Snapshot Hints Mixed Trading
The brief snippet shows an index reading around 48.9 with 60 stocks listed, but the text is truncated. It suggests a market summary indicating mixed or unclear movement, with no full stock names or results provided.
Czechs Reject Provisional Government Claim in U S
A representative of Dr Eduard Benes denied rumors that Czechs and Slovaks in the United States would form a provisional government headed by Benes. He urged Americans not to support such notions while Benes appealed for democracy and freedom in Europe.
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Chicago
Mar
Eduard Benes
United States
Dr. Benes
E. B. Hitchcock
Benes
Europe
NBC
Franco Rejects Loyalist Peace Plea
Dispatches from Burgos say Generalissimo Franco rejected the Republican government's offer of an honorable peace and demanded unconditional surrender. Nationalists at Hendaye rate the frontier talks as ended with Franco's insistence on capitulation.
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Hendaye
Madrid
Burgos
Franco
Madrid Defense Council
Democratic move to block sales tax bill fails
The Democratic Senate minority failed to force floor action on a bill to exempt certain foods from the sales tax. Minority Leader Harry Warren’s motion to discharge the bill from committee was rejected 20 to 12 with Republicans in the majority.
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Topeka
Mar
Senate
Harry Warren
German Lithuanian talks hint Memel reunion with Reich
Berlin reports say Germany and Lithuania reached a mutual understanding on Memel. Germany would receive Memel if the local population favors joining the Reich. Lithuania would rid itself of the district while seeking favorable economic terms.
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Berlin
Germany
Lithuania
Memel
Juozas Ursb 8
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Reich
Memel Landtag
Hitler
Europe
Ursbus
Althe
Spaulding to confer on troop escorts for world’s fair
Acting Supt G Warren Spaulding of Haskell Institute travels to Oklahoma City to meet regional coordinator A C Monahan about sending current and former Troop I members as escorts for distinguished visitors at the New York World’s Fair. He will stop at Chilocco school to pick up Supt C E Corell, with return expected Wednesday or Thursday.
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G. Warren Spaulding
Haskell Institute
Oklahoma City
A. C. Monahan
Troop I
Spaulding
Monahan
Oklahoma
Chilocco School
C. E. Corell
Valencia Bombers Strafe Waterfront Street
Italian type bombers attacked Valencia amid anti aircraft fire. The raid hit a street by the waterfront and caused chaos as fragments rained down. Casualties were not immediately known and residents were stunned by the attack.
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Valencia
Mar
Savoia
Farmer Loses Thumb in Tractor Power Takeoff Incident
M C Elliott a farmer near Kanwaka suffered the loss of his right thumb early today when his hand was entangled in a tractor power takeoff. He was brought to Memorial hospital for treatment and his condition this afternoon was reported as good.
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M. C. Elliott
Kanwaka
Elliott
Memorial Hospital
U.S. Legation in Prague Closes as Minister Is Recalled
Washington orders Wilbur J. Carr to return to the United States and turn over Prague legation duties to American consular officials amid debates over foreign policy. Carr's telegram says no Czecho-Slovak government officials remain with whom the U.S. can maintain relations for protecting its citizens.
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Washington
United States
Prague
Wilbur J. Carr
Germany
State Department
Carr
Four man KU chancellor search to report to Topeka board
The four member sub committee appointed to search for a new University of Kansas chancellor will report to the state board of regents in Topeka Wednesday. When finalists remain the candidates may visit Topeka and the campus. a final selection is expected by the current board. The Kansas House passed a bill to abolish the present board and create a governor appointed board with senate consent.
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University of Kansas
Board of Regents
Topeka
Ralph T. O’neil
House of Representatives
Senate
House
Payne Ratner
H.L. Snyder
Winfield
Maurice Breidenthal
Kansas City
Kan
Leslie Wallace
Larned
Lester McCoy
Garden City
O’neill
Clothing Gifts Drive Appeal For Discarded Garments
The Social Service league asks for donations of used clothes as its cupboard is bare. A. B. Woestemeyer leads the drive. mothers will accept any coat or dress to remodel. Contact Mrs. Bessie Taylor or board members. bundles can be picked up. Miss Electar Kindlesperger reported shoes and rubbers are being supplied, with repairs common for reuse.
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Social Service League
A. B.woestemeyer
Bessie Taylor
League
Electar Kindlesperrer
Tve
Strong Earthquake Rocks Southern Japan
An earthquake described as the strongest in five years struck southern Japan today. It disrupted communications and power lines and damaged hundreds of homes. The epicenter was in the ocean about 75 miles northeast of Kyushu. casualty figures were not known.
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Tokyo
Central Meteorological Observatory
Japan
Kyushu
Sales Tax Tokens Voted Out Today
The Kansas Senate passed the administration's bill to abolish sales tax tokens by a 21 to 15 vote and sent it to Gov. Payne H. Ratner for signature. The bill replaces tokens with penny bracket systems effective July 1 and may yield multiple bracketings across merchants.
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Topeka
Mar
Senate
Payne H. Ratner
State Tax Commission
W. G. Fink
Jay S. Parker
Spring in Tomorrow Forecast for Kansas Sees Warm Weather
Topeka reports official spring starts tomorrow with fair, warmer conditions and sunshine. Forecaster S D Flora notes good growing weather as grass and vegetation green rapidly. Cherryvale logs 18 inches of rain in the last 24 hours while temperatures may reach about 70 to 75 tomorrow after tonight’s sharp drops elsewhere.
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Topeka
Mar
Kansas
S.D. Flora
Cherryvale
Weather Bureau
Goodland
Elk City
Okla
Fiora
Aeronautics Authority Seeks 7.3 Million for Civilian Pilot Training
The Civil Aeronautics Authority asked Congress for 7.3 million dollars to train 20 000 civilian pilots for potential emergencies. Authority member Robert Hinckley said the program would deter aerial attack in the western hemisphere and reflect American preparedness and technological leadership.
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Washington
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Congress
Robert Hinckley
Authority
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Hinckley
Organ Dedication at First Methodist Church Ceremony
The Russell Memorial organ was dedicated during morning worship at First Methodist as Dr. Hunt and congregation consecrated the instrument to God. Lloyd Russell, praising his parents, is traveling in South America. a recital by Dr. William Barnes of Chicago follows tonight at 8 o'clock with public invitation.
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Russell
First Methodist Church
Edwin F. Price
Charles B. Russell
Lloyd Russell
J. Russell
Robert A. Hunt
South America
Lolita Jackman
J. B. Russell
Charles
Clark
Judith
William Barnes
Chicago
Danzig Anxiously Awaits Reunion With Germany
The Free City of Danzig says it awaits reunion with Germany but notes the time has not come for a change in status. Berlin decision is hoped for, with diplomats suggesting any return would come through negotiations rather than force. Danzig is administered by the League of Nations but is described as Nazi dominated and effectively annexed by Germany, stirring Polish-German tensions.
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W. A. Barron
Phillipsburg
Kirke W. Dale
Arkansas City
Barron
Free City
Danzig
Mar
UPA
Germany
Berlin
Poland
Baltic
League of Nations
County Superintendent Harold C Fisher Attends Topeka Conference
Harold C Fisher county superintendent attended a Topeka conference of county superintendents today providing updates on schooling policies and district coordination with state officials.
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Topeka
Harold C. Fisher
Romania Holds Political Independence Amid German Trade Talks
In Bucharest the Rumanians push economic concessions to Germany while preserving political rights. Talks with German trade expert Helmut Wohlthat edge toward a conclusion, yet Romania rejects German political demands and rebuilds defense with 500000 men held at frontiers awaiting developments.
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Rumania
Germany
Lawrence student Carlton Dickinson dies after car crash
Carlton Campbell Dickinson died at Lawrence Memorial hospital at 9 12 am after a car crash at Sixth and Massachusetts that killed three others, including Robert Faulconer and Henry G Lewis. Richard Bassinger remains seriously ill. Funeral plans set for 2 30 pm tomorrow at First Presbyterian with Phi Delta Theta pallbearers. The Dickinson and Varsity theaters will close tomorrow afternoon. Surviving are Glen W Dickinson Adda Dickinson Mary Louise Dickinson and Glen W Dickinson Jr.
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Carlton Campbell Dickinson
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Sixth
Massachusetts Street
Robert Faulconer
Arkansas City
Henry G. Lewis
Salina
Dickinson
Richard Bassinger
Holton
Kan
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
Faulconer
University of Kansas School of Law
Lewis
Carlton Dickinson
First Presbyterian Church
Theodore H. Asean
Oak Hill Mausoleum
Phi Gamma Delta
Phi Delta Phi
David H. Scott
William M. Rowlands
Robert J. Rowlands
William R. Mackie
Richard A. Dempster
Abe Shafer
Alex C. Mitchell
Newton Burchett
Elmer FE. Humphreys
Paul MacCaskill
University Law School
Carlton Inset
Varsity
Brookfield
Lawrence
Pembroke School
Kansas City
Lawrence High School
University of Kansas
Glen W. Dickinson
Adda Dickinson
Britain to Send Trade Commission to Romania
Oliver Stanley announced in the House of Commons that Britain will dispatch a trade mission to Romania. Details are to be arranged, and the move follows Germany's economic pressure on Romania, cited as a reason for the mission.
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Britain
Trade Commission
Rumania
London
Oliver Stanley
Board of Trade
Stanley
House ‘of Commons
Germany
Romania
F. J. Bellinger
U. S. Rejects German Occupation of Bohemia Moravia
The United States sent a note to Germany refusing to recognize Hitler's occupation of Bohemia and Moravia. Acting Secretary Sumner Welles signed the message and delivered it to the German embassy. The note responds to Germany's Friday notice proclaiming a protectorate over Czecho Slovakia.
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Washington
Mar
United States
Germany
Hitler
Czecho-Slovakia
State Department
Sumner Welles
Bohemia and Moravia
Journal-World Named Official Paper for Douglas County
The Journal-World was named the official paper for Douglas County for the coming year by the county commissioners. The decision aligns with the board policy to inform taxpayers about county expenditures including welfare payments. The board also selected the Douglas County Republicans to publish the delinquent tax list.
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Journal-World
Douglas County
Weather forecast and notes from Kansas area
The Kansas forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Tuesday with warmer temperatures on Tuesday. Gas office records show yesterday’s high 78 and today’s low 41 with noon at 54 and a today high of 54 yesterday’s high 76 low 47 year ago. Spring cleaning prompts selling unwanted items through classified advertising.
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Kansas
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