Pact Against Hitler Raises Call For Unified Stand
Britain proposes a halt Hitler declaration binding Britain Soviet Russia France Poland and other nations to consult on action if Germany expands further. The draft excludes Memel deals and allows later conference. French President Le Brun visits London as UK-France cooperation grows amid German threats.
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More Reservists Called to French Maginot Line
Paris March 21 The Daladier government called up an undisclosed number of reservists for posts in the Maginot line defense zone near the German frontier. The move followed new laws authorizing call up and other measures to strengthen defense and armament. Reservists, many from recent service classes, were checked at Paris east station before boarding trains to the northeast.
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Soft heart in constable revives hope for destitute families
St. Joseph Missouri March 21 Constable Louise Silverman proves the stereotype wrong by offering help to families displaced for unpaid rent. He has taken an option on an old hotel to convert it into a home for the needy.
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Quake Jolts Imperial Valley Sensing Tremors Across Border
A second sharp quake struck Imperial Valley at 5 51 am causing a five second tremor that rattled dishes but caused no damage. Police Sgt George Bucklin said the blast was felt in Calexico but not in Brawley. A one second jarring quake had been felt at 12 35 am.
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Hitler Gives Mussolini Letter on Czech Situation
Adolf Hitler sent a personal letter to Mussolini via Italian Ambassador Bernardo Attolico to explain recent moves over Czecho-Slovakia. Goering travels to Italy for talks with Mussolini and Balbo as Memel issues loom.
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Prague Dissolves Czech Parliament Sets German Protectorate
Emil Hacha’s government dissolves parliament and forms a 12 member state committee under Reich rule for Bohemia and Moravia with no elections planned. A 100 member advisory council will exist, all under Hitler ally Baron von Neurath. Rutledge named associate justice for DC court of appeals.
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Campus to Be Convention Center at End of March
The University of Kansas campus will host multiple meetings returning to a convention center mode. Events include the Kansas Academy of Science, Educational Conference of high school administrators, and a national convention of Independent Students association from March 31 to April 1. The following week the Women's Self Government association holds its national convention on campus.
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House delays action on Perkins impeachment resolution
The House Judiciary Committee deferred action again on a resolution seeking possible impeachment of Secretary Perkins. The delay followed the subcommittee’s failure to finish a report suggesting exoneration but criticism of labor department actions in the Harry Bridges case. Representative Thomas urged an investigation into alleged high crimes and misdemeanors for failure to continue deportation proceedings against Bridges, the CIO west coast maritime leader.
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Stock Market Index Edges Higher Across 60 Stocks
The average of 60 stocks rose to 49.7 points from 48.9 yesterday signaling a modest advance for the broader market with traders noting gains in diversified holdings and energy shares.
Senate votes to hold hearing on William D. Douglas nomination
Washington March 21 Senate judiciary subcommittee voted to hold an open hearing at 2 p m Friday on President Roosevelt’s nomination of William D Douglas to the U S Supreme Court. The panel fixed a date for any public appearance while noting no requests to testify were received. Douglas, Brandeis successor, heads toward swift confirmation. Rumors swirl about SEC head replacement with Jerome Frank among possibilities.
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United States Rejects German Protectorate Claim
Washington reports the United States notes that Germany has no legal basis for its Bohemia and Moravia protectorate. Welles outlined America's stance on March 16 decree and noted no prior diplomatic exchange on the issue.
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County Receives Cigaret Tax Share from State
A check for 857 dollars was received by the county treasurer from the State as the county’s share of the 1428 cigaret tax collected in Douglas county in February. The county tax per capita was 5.4 cents. The state total cigaret tax for February was 78110.17 dollars at a per capita rate of 4.2 cents.
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German Paper Signals Possible US Tariff Retaliation
Berlin reports Boersenzeitung, a top financial outlet, warns Germany may retaliate against the 25 percent U S countervailing duty on German products. The paper questions what counter measures might follow while noting Midwestern farmers seek exports to solve trade issues.
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Hofmann to Perform Recital in Hoch Auditorium Tonight
Josef Hofmann the Polish pianist arrives from Kansas City for an eight twenty p.m. recital at Hoch auditorium. He will play Chopin exclusively using a Steinway piano. The performance marks one of the final attractions of the K U concert series this year. Hofmann, born in Cracow to a musical family, gained early fame after being praised by Anton Rubinstein and making his American debut at the Metropolitan Opera in New York.
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Disappearance of Mrs. Eudora Cunningham Stirs Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City officials report 24 hour inquiry failed to find a satisfactory explanation for the two week disappearance of socialite Mrs. Eudora Cunningham. Her husband Robert Cunningham, held for questioning, says he knows nothing of her whereabouts and claims she planned to go to San Francisco. Police checked rail and bus stations for a ticket, with no record found. Clarence Black says Cunningham will stay in jail for further questioning.
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Spring warms Kansas with sunny calm forecast
Official spring arrives with sunshine and light winds in Kansas. Forecaster S D Flora says no cold is in sight for the next 36 hours. Temperatures near 70 to 75 degrees are expected today and tomorrow with lows in the 40s to 50s and clear skies across the state.
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Oklahoma Supreme Court Upholds Wage Law For Women
Oklahoma City March 21 The state minimum wage maximum hour law was upheld as constitutional for wages of women and hours of all workers The court struck down a provision setting minimum wages for men and minors due to a title defect
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Kansas Legislature Acts On Highway Contracts And State Reforms
Topeka lawmakers move fast on a measure to curb the highway commission’s late term contracting. Other actions include a constitutional pay amendment proposal and a plan to create a state labor department with an appointed labor commissioner and workmen’s compensation official.
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Treasury Fulfils March Income Tax Revenue Target
The treasury reported 473,122,052 dollars in income taxes collected in the first 20 days of March, meeting budget estimates. The figure lagged 1938 by about 30 percent due to the recession, with Maine noting an increase and Kansas showing a decline in early March collections.
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No Tax Expected on Interest From Federal and Local Securities
Washington reports Congress is unlikely to rush a tax on interest from federal and local securities amid broad protests from state and municipal governments. The plan would tax bondholder interest, estimated at about 2 billion annually, with complex offsets and non taxable segments including government-held stakes and charitable funds. Lawmakers weigh administrative feasibility and political risk as administration favors the levy.
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Injunction May Halt Methodist Unity Move
Kansas City reports that Jackson County circuit court members were told three attorneys R Carter Tucker Martin E Lawson and Leslie J Lyons may seek an injunction to block the national unifying conference for the three branches of the Methodist church set for Kansas City next month A Columbia South Methodist lay group also hired lawyers to oppose the unifying effort Methodist clergymen met without announcing any action taken
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Rival Unions Delay Wagner Law Hearings As Talks Continue
Washington March 21 The senate labor committee voted to delay hearings on Wagner act amendments until rival unions finish peace talks. The AFL and CIO plan continued negotiations with no set date for start of hearings, and a large amendment package remains under discussion.
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Two Fellowships Surprise in Bill
The Kansas appropriation bill for the next biennium includes two new research fellowships of 5000 dollars each to study industrial resource utilization in Kansas. The measure, tied to attracting industries, also funds a $10000 annual lab setup and a $25000 boiler upgrade, with cautious debate planned in the Senate and House.
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Plan WPA Reduction In Kansas By 5000
Topeka March 21. Plans to cut WPA rolls in Kansas by 5000 people are discussed by state and local WPA directors and field reps. Administrator Clarence G. Nevins warns further cuts may come in early April if Congress provides no extra funds. Reductions target least disruptive projects and aim to protect workers sponsors and users.
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Endacott Named Assistant to Phillips Petroleum Chief
ASSISTANT TO PRESIDENT Paul Endacott son of F C Endacott of Lawrence now serves as assistant to the president of Phillips Petroleum company per the 1938 company report He is KU civil engineering graduate 1928 All University Honor winner and first 1928 basketball captain born and raised in Lawrence Flour Mills reorganizes Kansas City March 21 petitioning federal court to reorganize under Chandler bankruptcy act Phillips Petroleum and Flour Mills details.
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Weather forecast for Kansas stays mild tonight into Wednesday
The Kansas weather outlook calls for fair skies tonight and Wednesday with continued mild temperatures. Yesterday recorded a high near 69 degrees with a modest drop in the evening and a typical year-ago reading noted in the data.
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