Senate adopts Patman cash bonus bill despite veto risk
The Senate voted 45 to 33 to approve the Patman bill funding soldiers bonus with new currency. The measure, unlikely to overcome a presidential veto, heads to the White House as administration leaders predict a sustained veto.
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Bodies Found In San Antonio Auto Murder Suicide
San Antonio Texas May 7 two bodies of Charles M Leake and his wife were found in their blood soaked automobile along a rural road north of the city ending a 24 hour search after notes in the couple s handwriting worried their son Charles M Leake Jr A .38 revolver lay on Leake s lap and a notifying note was present The son and his young bride reported reading the notes yesterday Third Murder Charge Filed In Enid Oklahoma May 7 Dr Guy E Brewer Garber physician was charged in court for a third time in connection with the death of Ruby Ford of Ponca City after an alleged illegal operation performed March 20 1984
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Ruby Ford
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Third Way Out at Rotary Meet in Kansas City
Kansas City May 7 Rotary conference heard Nicholas Roosevelt, kin of the Roosevelts, present a third way out of the Depression. He urged wider property distribution and small ownership to aid those with none, asserting it avoids communism while preserving capitalism. Noble Welty of Bartlesville was elected regional governor, and Fort Smith was chosen for the 1936 convention.
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Survivors improve as inquest probes TWA Sky Chief crash
Eight survivors from the Sky Chief crash near Atlanta Missouri show improvement while two remain serious. Senator Bronson M Cutting and four others died. Inquests hear pilot remarks amid fog and low gas as witnesses describe lights, engines and a frantic emergency landing attempt.
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Burdick Accepts Position of Dean at KU Law School
Dr. William L. Burdick accepts the dean role at the University of Kansas law school announced at the annual law school banquet. He asks for support to carry on, receiving cheers from 143 students and alumni. Notables including Governor Lan don and Justice Thiele attend. Burdick, 75, has led KU affairs since 1916 and served as acting dean after Dean Green's death.
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Langer conviction reversed in relief funds case
The U S circuit court of appeals reversed the 1934 conviction of former North Dakota governor William Langer and four associates on conspiracy charges tied to federal relief funds. Five were ordered retried in North Dakota. Also noted, Oklahoma reports a tiny Grand Army of the Republic turnout with only 13 members registered at the state encampment.
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Many After Jobs in Washington as 1675 Apply for Public Posts
In Washington on May 7 about 1,675 people filled blue personal history statements for four billion dollar works programs. Most applicants are white collar workers. officials say applications with letters from a congressman or senator are prioritized for interviews. The scene shows nationwide interest with 48 states represented, plus Alaska and Puerto Rico. A uniformed guard managed the queue in a busy room of the National Emergency Council.
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Italy orders more troops to East Africa
Rome May 7. Italy mobilized additional divisions and recalled part of the class of 1913 in response to Ethiopian actions. Alessandro Lessona urged the chamber that Italy must settle its relations with Ethiopia. The move aims to secure stable East Africa while avoiding conflict. Oil production cuts hit nationwide supply as Oklahoma leads last week with lower output.
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McGee Gets Stay of Execution in Kidnapping Case
Jefferson City Mo May 7 UPI Gov Guy B Park grants Walter McGee, kidnapper of Miss Mary McElroy, a stay of execution to May 31 after Missouri Supreme Court rulings. McElroy, daughter of Kansas City’s city manager, was held 29 hours for $30,000 ransom. Separate board items cover nursery school approval, recreation programs, staff hires, and a tentative 1935 36 school calendar.
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Darrel Holt
James A. Loop
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J. H. Frame
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Lonnie Howard
Hold Dinner Tonight to Kick Off Chamber Campaign
The Chamber of Commerce sponsors a community dinner tonight at 6 30 at Hotel Eldridge as a prelude to the membership drive. Senator Cliff Titus of Joplin Mo will speak. Public welcome, ladies urged to attend with an 8 o’clock adjournment planned. Campaign teams go after 100 new members tomorrow and Thursday led by Henry Brinkman as general chairman with John Brand and C B Holmes as division majors.
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Governor Landon to Speak at KU Business Banquet
Governor Alf M. Landon will address the KU School of Business banquet at Eldridge Hotel tomorrow night. Other speakers include Chancellor B. H. Lindley and George Fry, with Lloyd Metzler as toastmaster. The Business School quartet directed by Walter Lapham will perform. The annual School of Business Convocation is set for 10:30 a.m. tomorrow in the Central Administration Auditorium.
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George Fry
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White Sox top Yankees 4 3 in AL clash at Chicago
Chicago White Sox move atop the American League by scoring all runs in the first two innings to beat the New York Yankees 4 3 today. Lazzeri homered for New York in the eighth as Gomez, Malone and Dickey pitched for Chicago, with rain causing postponements in other league games. During spring about 3 000 000 eyes are handled weekly by poultry dealers in Nashville Tennessee.
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Urgent appeal for 500 more rooms for National Band Festival guests
Lawrence residents and the University plan for 2 000 bandsmen to stay in homes or armory and gymnasium facilities. With 500 more rooms needed immediately especially Friday night, residents are urged to phone 455 to list available rooms.
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City Council Approves Summer Water Rates
Lawrence city council approves summer water rates based on 1933 averages to determine bills. Minimum 5 000 gallons but all usage beyond the twelve month average will be charged 20 cents per thousand gallons. Rate applies from May meter readings through August. applications at the water office in the new city hall.
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Stock Market Index Dips as Ford V-8 Ad Boosts Trade
The stock market index of sixty stocks stood at 39.7 with yesterday at 40. Officials note activity influenced by a new Ford V-8 and Hamilton advertisements.
Aviation Honors Brock for 2000th Daily Flight
Dr. John D. Brock of Kansas City Mo flown every day since November 15 1929 reaching his 2000th consecutive hop over Washington Airport. The National Aeronautic Association honored him at a luncheon with officials including Senator McAdoo of California.
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Chamber of Commerce highlights year in Lawrence progress
The Chamber of Commerce promotes a strong year of community service in Lawrence with twenty committees active in education legislation taxation farming conventions and civic life. They credit the group with aiding the Lone Star state lake project in Douglas county and expediting CCC camps and dam materials. Community dinners rural outreach and retail events boosted local pride and downtown appeal through Christmas lights and KK U celebrations.
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Sixty two Schools Enter National Band Festival
Russell L. Wiley announces Emporia High School as the latest entrant for the first National Band Festival at the University. Emporia High sent in five solo entries and a brass quartet, contributing to a total of 62 schools and over 2,000 musicians joining the three day event of university sponsored proceedings. Band leaders from across the country will participate in the Friday through Sunday program.
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THREE EXONERATED IN TAX FUNDS CHARGES IN KANADIAN CASE
Wichita May 7 three Sedgwick county commissioners George Rogers John Milhaut Herman Hill were exonerated by district court that sustained a motion to quash an indictment accusing excessive payments of tax funds to W G Haun a Wichita bond broker for services over a year. Weekend liquor raids led to two Russell businesses being closed Sunflower camp and Dawson drug store after injunctions from Russell county district court. Lawrence National Bank authorized to place 50000 in bonds securing city deposits in the Federal Reserve Bank at Kansas City Missouri.
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City awards yearlong trash and garbage bids
Low bids by Leo Froeliger win the city contracts for trash collection at 3360 dollars and garbage at 1500 dollars for one year starting June 1. Bids were opened with several bidders present and Froeliger to post 1000 dollar bonds per contract. The council also approves a three year airport lease with W B Webb as manager and motions to survey the vicinity for potential federal takeover.
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City Police Uniforms Debated Amid Fund Shortage
City council probes funding options for new police uniforms after a yearlong salary cut. A town dance and private donations are eyed to raise about 500 dollars needed, with officials and supporters urging timely action before exams.
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Kansas Weather Brief With Cloudiness and Warm Night
The Kansas forecast calls for increased cloud cover and warmer tonight. Wednesday remains unsettled with scattered showers in the north. Morning conditions show cloudy to partly cloudy skies except clear at Ottawa and Pittsburg. Dirt roads are generally good though soft at Pittsburg and Coffeyville. Douglas County roads are listed as good. The Gas Office Record notes yesterday's 7 pm to today noon readings with a high of 43 and a low of 46, rainfall this morning recorded at .02 inches.
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