Farm bill moves through Congress amid tax fears
Washington reports that both chambers expect parts of the Senate’s 923 million farm bill to be approved, with the House holding farm appropriations at 714 million. Leaders foresee joint committee action and possible tax trims tied to defense cuts to avoid new taxes.
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Washington
Mar
House
Senate
Joint
Congressional Committee
Woodrum
D.va
Roosevelt
Altho
Barkley
Kentucky
Russell
D.-Ga
Congress
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Rural Electrification Administration
Civil War Vet J Wampler Celebrates 94th Birthday
J W Wampler of Finney county Garden City Kans marked his 94th birthday today. He served with Sherman on the march to the sea and still drives his own car on Garden City streets almost daily. Wampler, believed to be among Kansas oldest drivers, notes he has never had an accident and lives an active, simple life.
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Garden City
Kan
J. W. Wampler
Finney’ County
Wampler
Sherman
Three Hurt in Kansas Highway Crash Near Sedan
Mr and Mrs Charles L Williams and their daughter Wanda aged 9 of Marion Kansas were severely injured in a highway accident northwest of Sedan Their automobile skidded on the road turned over and overturned in a crash reported by UP on March 23 194?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sedan
Kan
Mar
Charles L. Williams
Wanda
Marion
Hhat
Russian Premier Likely to Visit Berlin Officials
Berlin reports indicate the Soviet Premier Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav Molotov may visit Berlin next week. German, Italian and Russian authorities hint at delays while assessing effects of French cabinet changes and Allied actions.
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Berlin
Mar
Vyacheslaff
Scapa Flow
Sylt
Rumania
von Ribbentrop
Balkans
Molotoff
Freeze Tonight Spells Cold Easter Outlook Across Kansas
Kansas faces a hard freeze tonight with light drizzle turning to snow in western counties. Overcast skies and near freezing highs tomorrow give a chilly Easter travel outlook. Northeastern areas may dip to 15 to 20 degrees while southwesterly lows reach 20 to 25.
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Topeka
Kansas
A.D. Robb
Fargo
N.D
Robb
Cromwell Defends Toronto Speech As Own Responsibility
James H. R. Cromwell said his Toronto remarks were made entirely on his own responsibility. He rejected reports that President Roosevelt saw or knew of the speech beforehand. Washington noted the White House and Secretary Hull had not read or approved the address prior to delivery.
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New York
James H. R. Cromwell
Toronto
Cromwell
Roosevelt
Washington
United States
Canada
White House
Hull
Eight Douglas county girls win county spelling contest
In a Liberty Memorial high school event the county held four grade divisions to select spellers for state contests at the state fair next summer. Winners include Janice Oehrle Globe and Martha Demeritt Old Belvoir in grades seven eight. Doris Landis Pleasant Valley and Dorothy Miller Centennial in grades five six. Virginia Schaake Raw Stley and Betty Jean Cole Lecompton in fourth grade. Mary Jane Hill Lecompton and Shirley Elaine Nuffer Central in third grade.
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Douglas County
Liberty Memorial High School
Janice Oehrle
Globe School
Martha Demeritt
Old Belvoir
Miss Oehrle
Doris Landis
Pleasant.Valley
Dorothy Miller
Centennial
Virginia
Schaake
Raw Stley
Betty Jean Cole
Lecompton
Mary Jane Hill
Shirley Elaine Nuffer
Central
Egg Rolling Monday at White House Draws Thousands
Washington reports about 50 000 children under ten are expected for Easter Monday egg rolling on the White House lawn. Adults will attend as guardians while gates open in the morning for the annual event amid parade preparations.
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Washington
Mar
White House
Federal Inspection for National Guard in April
Kansas National Guard units will face federal inspection in early April. Companies M and H of the 137th Infantry are set for April 5 under Major Bert S. Wampler from Jefferson City Missouri. Troop I of the 114th Cavalry will be inspected April 9.
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Kansas National Guard
137Th Infantry
Bert S. Wampler
Jefferson City
114Th Cavalry
Al Green Improves at Home After Illness
Al Green shows gradual improvement after several weeks at home. His physician reports the condition is very satisfactory with continued progress toward recovery.
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al Green
Green
Plans to speed delivery of American planes to Allies
Washington reports authoritative plans to reshuffle army navy orders to accelerate production of military aircraft for Britain and France. The study by War Navy and Treasury officials contemplates prioritization shifts, temporary foreign contracts, and new models, while not delaying the target of at least 5,500 air force planes by mid 1941.
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Alllies
Washington
Great Britain
France
Navy
Treasury
Roosevelt
Air Corps
Congress
Army Air Forces
Louis Johnson
War Department
Army
French Cabinet Opens War Effort Under Reynaud
Paris reports Premier Paul Reynaud moving to marshal French energies to fight Germany. The inner group met with Generalissimo Gamelin and Admiral Darlan, backing a war plan as deputies shift to a pro government majority after a close confidence vote.
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Paris
Paul Reynaud
France
Germany
Maurice Gustave Gamelin
Jean Darlan
Chamber of Deputies
Camille Chautemps
Edouard Daladier
Cesar Campinchi
Laurent Eynac
Georges Monnet
Lucien Lamoureux
Georges Mandel
Raoul Dautry
Rowland Runs as Independent in City Election
Councilman Frank Rowland filed an independent petition for reelection, challenging Republican Charles D. Stough who beat him in the primary. With registration closed and a $18,000 bond measure on the ballot, the race broadens across four wards amid a City election set for April 2 and 7,156 eligible voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rowland
Third Ward
Charles D. Stough
Rowland
National Guard
Stough
Easter Weather Foresees Cold Holiday Across Nation
Washington reports unseasonably cold weather for Easter with snow in the east and midwest, except the deep south and far west. Snow or mix possible tonight, prompting warm coats over spring finery while umbrellas may not be essential tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Deep South
Mid-West
Silas C. Brown Bound for Colombia as Junior Geologist
Silas C. Brown, a Lawrence geologist and University graduate, has accepted a position with Socony Vacuum Oil and will sail to Colombia, South America from New York on April 5. He departs Lawrence April 1 and reports to the New York offices April 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas C. Brown
Lawrence
Colombia
South America
Socony-Vacuum Oil Company
New York
Brown
Farm incomes shift as farmers pay more for purchases
Washington reports agriculture department economists say farm and city incomes were balanced in 1909 to 1914 but have since diverged. Since 1919 city incomes have the advantage, with farmers today getting less for what they sell and paying more for what they buy. Examples include cotton to shirt costs and nails versus hog prices.
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Washington
Mar
Agriculture Department
Parade plan uses Fort Leavenworth wagons for Dark Command premiere
A local committee will select old stagecoaches prairie schooners and other equipment from Fort Leavenworth for the world premiere parade of Republic's The Dark Command to be held April 4 in Lawrence Major Edward Renth announced today. A display of arms and equipment will be set up at the armory and a lightning torch device by Lee Zavitz will be brought for the premiere. William Saal Republic studios representative will fly in tonight then return Wednesday with final travel and cast arrangements.
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Republic
Lawrence
Lee Zavitz
Hollywood
Free“State Hotel
Southpark
Zavitz
Atlanta
William Saal
Republic Studios
Music festival judges named for district event
Principal Neal M. Wherry announced judges for the district music festival to be held April 12 and 18 at the University of Kansas. Lytton S. Davis and Walter Aschenbrenner will judge vocal numbers while James P. Robertson and Lorrain E. Waters will judge instrumental entries. About 50 to 60 schools are expected, with Ottawa planning to send multiple groups.
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Neal M. Wherry
Lytton S. Davis
Omaha
Neb
Walter Aschenbrenner
Chicago Symphonic Choir
James P. Robertson
Springfield
Lorrain E. Waters
Des Moines
Topeka
Ottawa
University of Kansas
K.U
British Hold Conte di Savoia For 13 Hours At Gibraltar
The Conte di Savoia was held 13 hours at Gibraltar while a search checked for travelers with false passports. Reports said some individuals may have traveled on improper papers, but officials could not confirm any findings. Sumner Wells, the U S Undersecretary of State, was aboard returning from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mar
Sumner Wells
United States
Europe
Kansas at Southern California basketball scores expected tonight
The Journal-World reports scores from the Kansas versus Southern California game will be available tonight. The Rice versus Colorado game is not expected to finish until about 9 30 with a 20 minute intermission, pushing the Kansas game start to around 10 p m.
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The
Journal-World
Kansas
101 Take Examinations for Summerfield Scholarships
One hundred and one high school seniors in this state section take preliminary exams for Summerfield scholarships at the University. Psychological and reading tests started at 9 30 a m in Marvin hall and ran through the afternoon. Lawrence is a test center among nine statewide locations with 446 competitors including 138 women and 308 men. Ten candidates will win final Summerfield scholarships, including 12 women selected from today’s results. Lawrence participants include Maurice Abele Jane Ansdell Garland Landrith Richard Keene Thornton McClanahan Vivian McBeth Ida Frances Moyer Arthur Nelson Harriet Dyers Clifford Reynolds Eva R Skinner and June Suther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summerfield
Marvin Hall
Lawrence
Abilene
Chanute
Colby
Dodge City
Hays
Hutchinson
Wellington
Kansas City
Maurice Abele
Jane Ansdell
Garland Landrith
Richard Keene
Thornton McClanahan
Vivian McBeth
Ida Frances Moyer
Arthur Nelson
Harriet Dyers
Clifford Reynolds
Eva
R. Skinner
June Sutherand
Hungarian Premier Teleky Arrives in Rome for Axis Talks
Rome reports Hungarian Premier Count Teleky arrived for talks with Mussolini and Ciano. Observers say the discussions may influence Rome Berlin axis plans in coming weeks amid German aims in southeastern Europe and Hungarian territorial concerns.
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Rome
Pal Teleky
Mussolini
Galeazzo Ciano
Teleky
NI Duce
Germany
Europe
Brenner
Adolf Hitler
Italy
Rumania
Ciaho
Count Istvan Csaky
Budapest
Balkan
Pioneer aircraft founder J M Moellendick dies in Wichita
J M Moellendick 66 longtime figure at Wichita Air, Kansas first chartered commercial aircraft company died today in a Wichita hospital. He moved from Oklahoma in 1917 drawn by Kansas oil boom and credited his oil wealth with helping start the aviation venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
J. M
Jake) Moellendick
Wichita Airplane Corporation
Kansas
Moellendick
Oklahoma
Wichita Company
President Roosevelt Nearing Recovery From Cold
President Roosevelt has practically recovered from a two week cold. Aides said he had no fever but was remaining in bed on the physician's advice.
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Washington
Mar
Roosevelt
Stock Market Index Edges Up Across Broad Market
The daily index covering 60 stocks rises to 49.6 after reaching 49.5 earlier in the day. Traders note gains across sectors with industrials and technology contributing to the modest advance.
Census Takers Won't Enter Homes by Force Says Official
Washington reports that Census Bureau assistant director Dr. Wv. D. Reed said enumerators will not force entry when calling next month. The law allowing access to dwellings was enacted during the Hoover administration for the 1930 census and later censuses. Enumerators are advised not to highlight compulsory aspects unless necessary and will use no force to gain entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mar
Wv. D. Reed
Census Bureau
Reed
Hoover ‘Administration
Bureau of the Census
Kansas University Sees Rough 17000 From Post-Season Events
University of Kansas athletic officials report about 17000 gross from three post season basketball tournaments. After hall rental officials and travel expenses and a 20 percent NCAA deduction, the net is split among the participating teams. The Big Six playoff at Wichita yields 5800 split among three teams while the Oklahoma City N C A A playoff expected 3600 shared by KU and Oklahoma A M, and last night’s Kansas City games grossed 8051 with hopes to clear 2500 to ease the athletic deficit facing a drop in the bucket. officials caution the figures are unofficial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Wichita
Oklahoma City
K. U
Oklahoma A. & M
Kansas City
K. U. Athletic Authority
Gannett Warns Roosevelt May Seek Third Term
Frank Gannett, Rochester publisher, told a Ramsey county Republican luncheon in St. Paul that he expects Roosevelt to run again and warned a third term could bring a totalitarian U S government. He pressed a farm program and a monetary authority to ensure an honest dollar and farmers normal income.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
Mar
Frank Gannett
Rochester
N. Y
Roosevelt
United States
Ramsey County
Republican Committee
Congress
Easter Finery Faces Cool Reception This Year
Easter finery and fashion in shop windows meet cooler weather as storms loom. The piece notes Easter date varies from March 22 to April 25 and lists historic precedents, with past early Easters on March 2 and 23 in different years. It cites that next year Easter falls on April 13 and recalls last year’s mild weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Christian Churches
Claflin Extension Granted in Fire Arson Case
The preliminary hearing for John M. Claflin charged with multiple arson counts at the Phi Delta Theta fraternity was continued to April 13. New counts replace the original four and bond is deferred until next week. defense seeks more evidence and cites a pending state supreme court decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Claflin
Justice of the Peace
Robert B. Oyler
Claflin
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity
O. Q. Claflin, Jr
John Riling
O. Q. Claflin
George K. Melvin
Milton P. Beach
Board of Douglas County Commissioners
Young Claflin
University of Kansas
New Grand River Dam Work Continues Amid Political Clash
Work at Vinita Oklahoma dam proceeds with gates dropped defying Governor Phillips order to curb flows. The Grand River Dam authority meets in closed sessions as state and PWA prepare for a federal court in junction hearing Monday. Authorities discuss a court action and possible river flood impacts on the 20 million dollar hydroelectric project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Okla
Grand River Dam
Leon C. Phillips
Equablic
Public Works Administration
State
PWA
Phillips
National Guard
W. R. Holway
Grand River
Authority
Ray McNaughton
Fires Reach Topeka Station After Dark
Topeka's fire station No. 6 crew found quick work last night as two blazes reached the station. A small fire in a bus floor was put out at the station with passengers watching, and hours later an automobile cushion fire was driven in for handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Governor Ratner Suffering From Light Cold
Governor Ratner was confined to the executive mansion with a light cold, confirmed by his secretary Wes Roberts. Governor Payne Ratner remained under care as of March 23 with officials reporting normal duties not affected.
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Ratner
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Wes Roberts
Weather Outlook for Kansas and Surrounding States
The bulletin forecasts cloudy conditions with light drizzle or light snow in extreme west and colder nights. Central areas expected to stay partly cloudy with continued cold, while the west sees more unsettled weather. Next week in Missouri Kansas Oklahoma calls for rain or snow in the north and rain in the south early, then fair conditions with temperatures in the 30s to 50s across the district.
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Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
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