Relief Wages Stir Controversy Sparks Federal Debate
Washington May 21 President Roosevelt fixed relief wages drew sharp Fire from AFL leader William Green who warned of social unrest and possible strikes. The plan sets monthly wages from 19 to 94 dollars across four regions and four labor classes, with 90 percent relief worker rule and a 40 hour week. Critics call the schedule inequitable and potentially destructive to private wage scales.
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Roosevelt
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McCarran
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Critei
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Middle Atlantic
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Pacific
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Kansas
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Nebraska
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South Dakota
Delaware
Maryland
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Arkansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Oklahoma
Texas
Virginia
Senate Vote Deepens Split Over TVA Strengthening Bill
Analysis shows liberal stance dominating the senate debate on Norris' bill to bolster the Tennessee Valley Authority. The discussion highlights party lines, fiscal concerns, and the future of federal power programs in the New Deal era.
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Tson
Capper
Kansas
TVA
Norris
Nebraska
Johnson
California
Nye
North Dakota
la Follette
Wisconsin
Farmer-Laborite Shipstead
Osata
Washingtona
Senate
Tennessee Valley Authority
New Deal Legisla
Dog Pack Drives Off Invading Dogs At Farm Yard
James Swires, a Kansas farmer, said a pack of underfed dogs attacked a colt last Sunday, but the mother dog defended the yard with flying kicks. In Manhattan, county schools will train supervisors to measure fields under AAA contracts across the state from May 22 to June 15. Kansas City, Kan notes show Mrs. Florence Thomas’s request for perman-.
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The
Associated Press
James Swires
Manhattan—County
AAA
L. C. Williams
Kansas City
Kan
Florence Thomas
Perman
Original Music Recital Showcases Student Compositions
The annual University school of fine arts recital featured works from Prof. Skilton and Prof. Anderson students. It included diverse ensembles a children's chorus directed by Mabel Barnhart an a cappella group coached by Alice Moncrieff and a University string quartet.
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School of Fine Arts
Charles Sanford Skilton
Laurel Everette Anderson
Lawrence
Mabel Barnhart
Alice Moncrieff
Meribah Moore
Fine Arts
University
Skilton
Joe Burns
Lucy
Mildrd Seaman
Jeannette Cass
Mildred Cocke
Lady Clare
Lorene Grant Piper
Anderson
George Trevillo
Blanche Thurston
Charles McManis
Mr. McManis
Silver
Willis Quant
Ruth Stockwell
Virginia LaCroix
Cyprus
Tom Ryan
First Public Performances Highlight Local Composers
UFE Puff wields a large six shooter while performers fret over harm as they prepare for a likely future in real merit compositions. The program includes numerous composers and performers such as Margaret Love Ralph Hawley Ruth Gregory Arthur Fielder Esther Brockway Alice Denton Dorothy Ann Martin and many others.
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Margaret Love
Ralph Hawley
Ruth Gregory
Arthur Fielder
Esther Brockway
Alice Denton
Dorothy Ann Martin
Maxine Roche
Maxine Ripsrey
Augusta Mueller
Keith Davis
Robert Ledore
Harlan Lloyd
John Riisoe
Frank Denison
Mildred Holcomb
Imogene Gant
Dulcie Barnes
Lucile Davis
Beulah Chiausso
Georgianna Shaw
Marylizabeth Bear
Marguerite Smith
Doris Thompson
LaMoyne Pantle
Virginia Eagle
Naomi Schwalst
Mary Louise Beltz
Waldemar Gelich
Conrad McGrew
Karl Kuersteiner
D. M. Swarthout
Jareth McManus
Irene Peaody
Elephant gore tragedy ends trainer’s life in rehearsal
Los Angeles May 21 An enraged elephant during a motion picture rehearsal killed Joe Reed a veteran circus trainer. Reed attempting to flee atop a light pole was gored three times by Prince the herd leader at Al G Barnes winter quarters Baldwin Park. Attendants subdued the animal.
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Los Angeles
Joe Reed
Reed
al G. Barnes
Baldwin Park
Prince
Bargail En Reed
Goret
Williamstown Secret Marriage Sparks Village Charivari
Mr and Mrs Eurene OTremble were surprised by a charivari at their north Williamstown home Friday evening. The couple wed secretly at Lawrence on January 27. Mrs OTremble is Louise Bracken, daughter of Frank and Mrs Bracken of Oak Grove. A second local wedding followed Saturday for Orville Baker, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Baker.
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Eurene O'Tremble
Williamstown
Lawrence
O’tremble
Louise Bracken
Frank Bracken
Oak Grove
Orville Baker
Williamstown Social Notes and Local Events
Mrs Ralph Baker of Williams town and Miss Florence Taylor wed in Ottawa. Williamstown players beat opponents 10 to 8 at Delpof diamond. Florence McGrew visited in Topeka. Mr and Mrs Albert Glathart in minor auto accident but unharmed. Local grads include Thane Ferris Gilbert White Jeanette White Ernest Leeman. Roselee Dowdell omitted from eighth grade list. Eppersons host daughter and family from Kansas City. Lavon Elliott and Mrs A Dunaway return from Hot Springs. Mangold’s farm near Rochester, Minnesota. Marcum, CCC veteran, now finds civilian work near St Paul camp. Stonehouse creek floods south of Williamstown. Crushed rock from Gast and Glathart quarries to road work on Highway 10.
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Ralph Baker
Williamstown
Florence Taylor
Elmer Taylor
Lawrence
Ottawa
Delpof Diamond
Florence McGrew
Topeka
Mack McGrew
Isom McGrew
Albert Glathart
Perry High
Thane Ferris
Gilbert White
Jeanette White
Ernest Leeman
Roselee Dowdell
James Epperson
Kansas City
Lavon Elliott
A. Dunaway
Hot Springs
Ark
Frank Mangold
Rochester
Minn
Claude Marcum
A. P. Marcum
CCC
St Paul
Gast
Glathart
Embroidery Club Meets for Needlework and Refreshments
LECOMPTON Embroidery Club members gathered Friday afternoon with Mrs Ruth Richards. Guests included Mrs Clara Nace Mrs Wilma Morris Mrs Thelma Maust Mrs Mabel Sims Mrs Lena Cramer Mrs Faye Glenn and others. Sims will host next meeting. Members shared Mother's Day visits with Mr and Mrs G C Herschell and family and Wilma Glenn. A Mother's Day program by Emma Kreider W C T U is planned for late May. Bert Reynolds announces the marriage of his daughter Emelie to Louis Laswell of Minneapolis.
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Embroidery Club
Ruth Richards
Clara Nace
Wilma Morris
Thelma Maust
Mabel Sims
Lena Cramer
Faye Glenn
Richards
Sims
G. C. Herschell
Topeka
Tree Embraces Plow In McPherson Field Thirty Years Later
A farmer near McPherson buried an old plow in a maple fork thirty years ago. H. F. Wampler is pictured with the tree section revealing how the trunk grew around the tool, the scene captured in an Associated Press photo.
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McPherson
H. F. Wampler
Associated Press
Lecompton Graduates and Local Social Notes
May 1 reports show Mr. and Mrs. Laswell planning to live in Minneapolis after graduation from Lecompton Rural High School. Laswell is son of George Laswell of Lecompton. Nellie Slavens, private secretary to State Treasurer Thomas Thompson in Topeka, visits her parents and relatives. Lecompton senior class members include Henrietta Slavens. Mrs. Gahnmaier and Mrs. Bahnmaier hosted United Brethren Sunday school with teacher Mrs. Webster. Rev. and Mrs. Webster and daughter Peggy Ann attended.
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Minneapolis
Laswell
Lecompton Rural High School
Mr. Laswell
George Laswell
Lecompton
Nellie Stavens
Thomas Thompson
Topeka
R. B. Slavens
Slavens
Lecompton R.H.S
Henrietta
George F. Gahnmaier
E. M. Bahnmaier
United Brethren Church
H. L. Webster
Local Families Plan Picnic at Gage Park
A list of dates and visits among area families including the Maust Carlson Bahnmaier and McCarty households. The next gathering is a covered dish picnic at Gage Park. Mrs. George McCarty and Mrs. Charles McCarty of Colorado returned from a visit with Mrs. Alexander in Council Grove.
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Paul Maust
Carol Lee
Fred Carlson
Harold
George F. Bahnmaier
E. M. Bahnmaier
Marilyn Mae
Roger Mac
Gage Park
George McCarty
Charles McCarty
Colorado
George “McCarty
A. G. Alexander
Council Grove
J. W. Kreider
Karl Kreider
Lawrence
St. Joseph
Kreider
J. G. Elliot
Elliot
Lecompton
Ozarks
Gus Hildenbrand
Freddie
Oil Compact In Effect Reached In Kansas
The interstate oil compact drawn at Dallas in February by oil producing state representatives is now in effect in Kansas, with Topeka reporting the measure active as of May 21.3.
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Topeka
Dallas
Texas
Kansas
Landon Certifies State Ratification Of Oil Pact
Governor Alf M. Landon issued a proclamation certifying the state's ratification of a compact aimed at conserving oil and gas resources. Oklahoma New Mexico Texas and Colorado are other ratifying states. The agreement is not a price fixing or production center pact.
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Alf M. Landon
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Colorado
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