Senators Hammer At NRA Extension
Washington reports that soft coal interests and United Mine Workers agreed to extend current wage and hour contracts until June 16 to avert a walkout of about 500000 miners. NRA chief Richberg pushed for a broader bill while defenders warn it may be too drastic and monopoly provisions are to be trimmed.
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Washington
United Mine Workers of America
NRA
Mar
Donald RB. Richberg
Noth
Ing W
United Mine Workers
Iberg
NRA Board
Richberg
Senate Finance Committee
Congress
Harrison
King
Utah
Finance Committee
Black
D-Ala
Soviet Press Foresees US Facing European War
Moscow reports Capt Anthony Eden finished talks with Foreign Commissar Maxim Litvinoff on European security in practical terms. Soviet press says the United States could not avoid being involved in a European War, though no final agreements were reached. Eden to Warsaw after joint communique release.
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Moscow
Anthony Eden
Great Britain
Maxim Litvinoff
United States
Eden
Warsaw
Lawrence Sunday Forum to be sponsored by KU Alpha Phi Alpha
The Lawrence Sunday Forum at Ninth Street Baptist Church tomorrow at 4 39 pm will be sponsored by Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity of the University of Kansas. Thomas A Webster secretary of the Kansas City Urban League will speak on New Social Trends and James H Thomas of Atchison High School will perform two musical numbers.
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Lawrence Sunday Forum
Ninth Street Baptist Church
Alpha Phi Alpha
University of Kansas
Thomas A. Webster
Kansas City Urban League
James H. Thomas
Atchison High School
Indie Deen
Death After Reunion Ends in Brother’s Death in Virginia
John A. Ahern died at his sister’s home in Alexandria ten days after reuniting with her following a 40 year separation. The siblings met in Topeka Kansas after Ahern was found in a transient camp. They had declined to discuss their reunion since returning to Virginia.
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Alexandria
CPI
John A. Ahern
Topeka
Kan
Ahern
Great Britain's Year Ends With Surplus
London reports Britain's financial year closes with a surplus of £7,562,879 about $36.3 million. Expenditures total £708,879,171 and revenues £716,441,050, with income tax receipts beating estimates by £9,377,000. Last year surplus was £31,148,000. 1933 showed a deficit near £36,000,000.
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London
Great Britain
Dust Storm Rips Across Western Kansas And Texas
A severe dust storm swept southwest Kansas with winds up to 42 miles per hour and visibility down to near darkness. Dust and snow hit western Kansas including Colby and Ellsworth, while Amarillo faced a zero visibility dust storm that imperiled grain crops and prompted downward wheat yield estimates for the Panhandle. Weather officials noted continuing material damage and warned a rain within ten days was needed to salvage crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Kansas
Salina
Kan
Colby
Plainville
Ellsworth
Amarillo
Tex
Panhandle
Frank Triplett
Cooperative Wheat Growers Corporation
Italo Ethiopian boundary talks collapse amid League note
Addis Ababa reports direct negotiations with Italy over colonial boundary disputes were broken off. A note was sent to the League of Nations as foreigners receive special protection. In Aden British Somaliland officials cancel leave amid regional uncertainty. Djibouti sees arms shipments delayed awaiting permits. Rome cites conciliation as next step after Ethiopia rejects Italian personal negotiations proposal.
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Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
CPI
Italy
League of Nations
Aden
Arabia
Djibouti
French Somaliland
Gulf of Aden
Rome
CCC Enrollments End as 100000 Leave on April First
Washington March 30 CPI officials estimate nearly 100000 Civilian Conservation Corps workers will have completed maximum enrollment by April 1 with replacements to start as soon as funding through the work relief bill is approved. Re-enrollments await money to extend the program and camps will not receive new troops until funds are available. Washington March 30 Representative Guyer of Kansas filed a concurrent resolution urging Congress to pass the Costigan Wagner anti-lynching bill, following a Kansas legislature action.
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Washington
CPI
Civilian Conservation Corps
CCC
Guyer
Kansas
House
Congress
Costigan
D.-Colo
Wagner
D.ye
Visible Wheat Supply Declines World Stock Figure Reported
Washington March 30 The bureau of agricultural economics reported a 225000000 bushel drop in the visible wheat supply of the world from last year. Cold Wave in Colorado Denver March 30 News notes a cold wave eased over eastern Colorado extending to Pueblo but the expected snow did not materialize.
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Washington
CPA
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Colorado
Denver
Pueblo
Commission Form Nears Close Here In Lawrence
The city commission will meet its last session Monday as Lawrence prepares to shift from a commission form to a council government after the April 2 election. The new mayor and council take charge April 8, ending a system in place since 1914. retiring officials include Mayor W. O. F. Spalding and finance commissioner EH KE Alexander. Thirty-one candidates appear on the ballot with Douglas County Republican club backing local candidates and planning campaign work.
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Lawrence
Board of Education
W. O F. Spalding
EH. KE. Alexander
J. J. Constant
Constant
W. W. Cleland
C. Wogan
Carman
Douglas County
Young Republican Club
Donald Nutts
Hults
New High Hurdles Mark Set for Texas Relays
Austin Texas Mareha0 PJ Sam Allen of Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee topped the Texas Relays 120 yard high hurdles with 14.3 to break the old 14.8 mark set by Snyder of Ohio State in 19. Chink Wallander of the University of Texas joined the headlines by clocking 9.4 in the 100 yard dash prelims, matching the world record 9.5 set by Bracey of Rice in 1929. A strong tailwind aided both events as competitors from 16 states began the outdoor season.
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Austin
Texas
Bracey
Rice
Wallender
Ruling on freight rates and emergency charges set
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission denied a horizontal freight rate increase yet allowed emergency charges to existing rates. The charges apply to much of U S freight traffic until June 30 1936. They resemble 1931 measures ending 1933 in amount.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oldest American Woman Dies in San Antonio Hospital
Mrs. Ruperta Estrada Durazno, reportedly 120 years old and possibly the oldest in the United States, died in a San Antonio hospital on March 30.
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San Antonio
Texas
Ruperta Estrada Durazno
United States
Powers Hearing Continued in Saline Kansas
Preliminary hearing for Ed J. Powers Kansas state auditor and Saline county treasurer was continued from March 30 until May 25. Ed Powers faces charges related to alleged improper use of public funds.
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Powers
Saline
Kan
Ed J. Powers
Kansas
Men face charges in seven burglaries in Topeka
Robert R. Smith and James Lockerman, both Topeka men, are charged with seven burglaries and held in county jail after Tuesday night arrest by Officer John Ingalls. They appeared before Justice Frank Dodds. Smith waived preliminary hearing and awaits May district court term with $5,000 bond. Lockerman requested counsel, preliminary hearing set for April 5, bond $5,000. Homes list Ho uz Houk Casebier Dietz Penfield Jones Wodderd Harlin Liebengood. County Attorney R B Stevens led the joint charging.
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Robert R. Smith
James Lockerman
Topeka
John Ingalls
Frank Dodds
Smith
Leckerman
Dodds
J Seld
George Houk
CG. C. Casebier
W. H Dietz
H. Penfield Jones
Paul Wodderd
RS. Harlin
J. P. Liebengood
R. B. Stevens
Smith and
Lockerman
Ingens Te
Landon Calls For Self-Respect To Rebuild Prosperity
Governor Alf Landon urged moral recovery as a path to broader prosperity saying open leadership and leadership of character are needed. He spoke at Greeley Colorado and dodged questions about a Kansas City political conference while outlining a vision of individual rights and property ownership fueling future growth.
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Denver
Alf M. Landon
Kansas
Colorado
Kansas City
Mid-West
Methodist Brotherhood
Greeley
Colo
Lindley Announces 63rd KU Commencement Speakers
The University of Kansas set for June 9 and 10 with Baccalaureate preacher Charles Clayton Morrison editor of the Christian Century. Commencement speaker William Lowe Bryan president of Indiana University for 30 years and longtime Indiana faculty member born 1860 near Bloomington.
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University of Kansas
E. H. Lindley
Charles Clayton Morrison
The
Christian Century
Interdenominational Magazine
Chicago
Morrison
Ohio
Drake University
University of Chicago
Iowa Cities
Springfield
Ill
Chicago Theological Seminary
William Lowe Bryan
Indiana University
Indiana
Bryan
Bloomington
Clark University
Coal wage compromise in district 14 accepted
Pittsburg March 30 operators in district 14 Kansas and Missouri have accepted a compromise proposed by Don Richberg chair of the NRA board to extend the current wage and hour agreements in the coal industry until June 16.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Donald R. Richberg
NRA Board
District 14
Kansas
Missouri
Lawrence Proclaims Home Products Week Promoting Local Purchases
Mayor W. E. Spalding of Lawrence proclaims a Home Products Week urging citizens to buy locally produced or manufactured goods. The note praises local enterprise and urges sustaining community profits by spending at home to bolster year round happiness and prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
W. E.spalding
Swiss Protest Over Nazi Kidnapping Incident
In Bern on March 30 the Swiss government ordered its Berlin envoy to lodge a protest with Germany over the alleged kidnapping of German journalist Berthold Jacob on Swiss soil by Nazi agents. The move labels the affair a grave violation of Swiss neutrality. Jacob, a pacifist writer, disappeared during a visit to Basel more than two weeks ago.
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Berne
Switzerland
Berlin
Berthold Jacob
Jacob
Basel
Grey caps linked to Carl's Good Clothes thefts in Mississippi
Local report ties two grey caps found in an abandoned Mississippi car to a burglary at Carl's Good Clothes in December. Eyed as possible accomplices, Raymond Hamilton and another suspect are suspected of looting the store for cash and clothing. Police note the Ford license 9338 issued to J. A Busenitz of Eb ling, Butler County, as they follow leads.
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Carl
Mississippi
Raymond Hamilton
Owen Carl
Hamilton
Texas Penitentiary
Carj
Clyde Barrow
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Hattiesburg
Miss
J. A Bus-Enitz
Ebling
Butler County
Memphis Hunt for Texas Outlaw Raymond Hamilton Heats Up
In a lawman manhunt spanning five states, Raymond Hamilton and an unidentified companion fled from Bluntville Mississippi after a bank robbery and kidnaping. They abducted two victims in Memphis, hid them in a car, and eluded officers as a nationwide pursuit reached toward Arkansas and Oklahoma hill country. Authorities warn of a shoot to kill approach as clues point toward northeast Oklahoma or Texas hideouts.
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Memphis
Tenn
Texas
Raymond Hamilton
Hamilton
Mississippi
Bluntville
Prentiss
M. F E. Smith
Ralph Bayliss
National Guard
Smith
Ozark Hills
Oklahoma
Department of Justice
Tulsa
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi River Bridge
Altho
Will T. Griffin
Arkansas- Oklahoma
WOUND A POLICEMAN
A Dallas policeman was wounded when four fugitives in a late model sedan opened fire during a highway chase after a Cooper burglary. The car was shot at near Dallas as officers pursued toward Fort Worth. Officer G L Dorff was grazed on the forearm and the gunmen escaped with a load of cigarettes.
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Dallas
Texas
Here
Cooper
Fort Orth
G. L. Dorff
Traffic survey urges curb on double parking and more lots
A Kansas university study funded by FERC, with city and state officials, recommends eliminating most stop signs, adding one hour parking, widening Vermont and New Hampshire streets, and building parking lots to reduce business district congestion. It also calls for a Sixth Street link and a traffic circle at Sixth and Massachusetts to divert thru traffic.
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L. D. Jennings
University of Kansas
FERC
Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Harry Darby
State Highway Department
David J. Teviotdale
State Planning Board
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Vermont
Tennessee
Ninth
Jennings
Sixth
Massachusetts Street
Massachusett Street
Lawrence
Kansas City
North
Union Pacific
Five Years Given On Slaying Charge
Kansas City March 30 Myron K Fanning 23 former motorcycle patrolman convicted of manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a fellow officer appeared satisfied with the verdict and a five year penitentiary sentence Judge Albert A Ridge imposed the term after the jury found him guilty following a drunken reign of terror at Union Station last November 24. Ed Bristow Senator Bristows youngest son died in Fairfax Virginia from blood poisoning reported after an automobile accident injuries. Rob Texas Tax Collect Borger Texas March 30 UP Arthur Huey Hutchinson County tax collector reported two men threatened death if orders were not carried out and robbed him of nearly 1000 in county funds on a lonely lane near Panhandle. Screen Actor Pays 100 Fine Hollywood March 30 Five shots were fired today in the Hollywood apartment of Lee Tracy and the actor pleaded guilty to drunkenness and paid a 100 fine.
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Kansas City
Myron K. Fanning
State Penitentiary
Fanning
Albert A. Ridge
Grant F. Schroder
Union Station
Ed Bristow
Salina
Kan
Fairfax
United States
J. L. Bristow
Bristow
Texas
Borger
Arthur Huey
Hutchinson County
Panhandle
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Lee Tracy
House Ready to Accept the Relief Bill in Senate Impasse
Washington reports March 30 that House leaders will accept the 4.88 billion dollar work relief bill unless Senate action changes by Monday. Conferees insist it is up to the Senate, amid a disputed proviso requiring one third of 900 million for direct work, a clause Secretary Ickes says would hamper job spending.
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Washington
Cph
House
Senate
Ickes
Buchanan
Seek Tax Refunds in Two District Court Suits
Two mandamus suits filed in district court seek refunds of taxes paid on fraternity and sorority houses used before March 1 1933. Plaintiffs Dr G W Jones and Mrs Lillie E Brown claim tax refunds for properties formerly occupied by Theta Phi Alpha and Beta Phi Sigma, with details of prior sales and mortgage arrangements. Names of other refunded cases and attorneys are listed.
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Board of County Commissioners
G. W. Jones
Theta Phi Alpha
Lillie E. Brown
Beta Phi Sigma
Jones
Theta Phi Alpha Sorority
Altho
Seta Phi Sigma
Flora Mackie
Phi Kappa Psi
Alpha Omicron Pi
Delta Zeta
Phi Delta Theta
Pi Beta Phi
Sigma Nu
Dr. Jones
Dusty CCC Camp Near Dodge City Seeks Transfer
Camp Kinney near Kalves ta faces transfer as dust conditions worsen. Nine Ford county campers report dust pneumonia and health hazards after a year at the camp. Officers say move planned for April 1 but no final orders yet. Dodge City observers echo heightened dust exposure and inadequate dust-tight housing cited by residents.
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Dodge City
Kan
CCC
Camp Kinney
Kalvesta
Ford County
Leonard Marx
A. H. Tax
Will Withdraw Missouri Relief Funds on Monday
Federal relief administration issues ultimatum that Missouri relief funds will be withdrawn Monday. Wallace Crosley states 600,000 Missourians will be affected. Governor Park warned only a change by Hopkins could keep Missouri on relief rolls after tomorrow. Missouri must meet required legislation by April 1 after January 15 notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Federal Relief Administration
Missouri
Wallace Crosley
Officers Elected by Science Group at Kansas Academy
Prof. W J Baumgartner of the University of Kansas zoology department was elected president of the Kansas Academy of Science. He will lead next year’s meeting in Emporia, succeeding William H Matthews. Other officers named include J Onley, Roger C Smith, H H Hall and H A Zinszer. Informal sessions covered entomology and botany, with new section chairmen announced for several fields.
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W J. Baumgartner
University of Kansas
Kansas Academy of Science
Baumgartner
Emporis
William H. Matthews
Pittsburg
J. Onley
Winfield
Roger C. Smith
Kansas State College
H. H. Hall
Pittsburg Teachers
James C. Ackert
C. H. Whitnah
H. A. Zinszer
Hays State College
Bert Nash
F. C. Gates
Manhattan
Dr. Baumgartner
KK. U
G. A. Kelly
Hays
O. Deere
Lindsborg
W. W W. Floyd
Ottawa
Robert Taft
K. U
Edwin Price
Lawrence
Junior Academy of Science
Virginia
Griffith
Shawnee Mission High School
Merriam
Kansas
H. Wallace Lane
Lane
Lawrence junior high boys stage annual physical education display
A large crowd attended Lawrence junior high school’s annual physical education demonstration in the senior high gym. Under L. R. Perry about 350 seventh to ninth graders performed calisthenics, relays, tumbling, pyramid building, back vaulting, horizontal bars, and double stunts with a grand match prize for the first name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Junior High School
L. R. Perry
Pach
Weather update for Kansas with cloud cover and mild warming
The Kansas forecast calls for cloudy conditions and not much colder air with a moderate cold wave in the southeast tonight. Sunday should be fair with warming trends in the west and north. Coffeyville areas expect clear skies at times, with good dirt and county roads. Temperatures show 44 p m yesterday, 39 noon today, and a 70 degree high yesterday.
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Kansas
Coffeyville
Douglas County
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