Roosevelt speech signals slower push on old age security
Washington November 15 AP The Roosevelt administration weighing social insurance defers aggressive federal action while pursuing unemployment insurance and broader economic recovery. The President told national conference attendees relief first then reconstruction, with expansion of public works and long term possibilities like rural electrification and a transcontinental highway under consideration.
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Shew
American Bankers Association
Tekes
PWA
Lillians
Weather Forecast Summary for Kansas Regions
The weather desk reports generally for Kansas with northwest and northeast portions. Occasional rain Friday south and east, with warmer tonight and Friday. colder in the midwest Friday night. Clear except in Besant Arkansas City area.
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Kansas
Northwest
Main
Midwest
Besant
Arkansas City
Ancient Carthage city section unearthed in Tunisia
Algiers reports a large area of Carthage buried for centuries has been excavated revealing villas paved streets and intact houses from the second and third centuries. Scholars call the find archaeologically significant and note ongoing digs with guards to prevent looting.
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Algiers
Carthage
North
Africa
Gulf of Tunis
Roosevelt urged to write own bill on bonuses
Nov 15 AP report notes Democrats in Congress seek a solution to the World War adjusted compensation certificates issue. Some Roosevelt supporters push for a compromise bill to grant cash payments to veterans on relief while avoiding full federal outlays. House figures estimate relief-based payments could cost far less than 32 billion, potentially easing tensions between White House and Capitol.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
White House
Capitol Hill
American Legion
Buchanan
Texas
House” Appropriations Committee
Legislature weighs in on mandatory training at Kansas State College
Topeka November 15 AP Kansas legislature faces the dispute over compulsory military training at Kansas State College a land grant school Senator Thale P Skovgard Greenleaf introduced a bill in the legislative council to make training mandatory for all students Raymond McMahon a student at the school has obtained a temporary restraining order in Shawnee County district court stopping school officials from forcing him to take military training arguing federal law does not require such training at land grant colleges and no authority for compulsion A hearing on the state motion to dissolve the order is expected within 10 days Ralph ONeil Regent and an attorney said they represent the board of regents Attorney General Roland Boynton also represents the board Senator Skovgards measure would remove the issue from the board and require training by statute
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas State College
Thale
P. Skovgard
Greenleaf
State Legislative Council
Schoo
Shawnee County
Ralph O'Neil
Board of’ Regents
President Roosevelts Southward Study Plan for New Policies
President Roosevelt will travel by special train to the Tennessee Valley Authority project and Warm Springs Georgia for a winter retreat. He aims to formulate proposals for Congress in January while reviewing aide recommendations and outlining plans on relief unemployment and industrial measures.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Tennessee Valley Development
Warm Springs
Georgia
Congress
Kansas Council Outlines School Aid and Officer Rules
Topeka notices the legislative council approved proposals for a state school program, funding methods, and qualifications for state and county officers. The plan sets age and residency rules, with specific ages for governors and attorneys general, plus two measures on legal notices in daily papers. A funding plan suggests higher taxes and cigarette revenue to raise about 8.6 million dollars annually. The council also reviewed a new corporation code to revise existing corporate laws.
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Doersch- Ing
Ness County
President names a woman to the little cabinet
President Roosevelt designates a woman to a new advisory group in a Thanksgiving proclamation. He urges dedication to betterment of mankind and gratitude for national achievements while calling on Americans to observe Thanksgiving on November 20, 1934. The document notes spiritual focus and social progress.
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Roosevelt -Urgien
Campaign committee abandons senatorial investigation
The senatorial campaign funds committee decided today to drop its investigation of the Pennsylvania race after Senator Reed, a Republican defeated for re election, declined to file a contest or charges of excessive money use in support of Joseph F. Guzzi. Chairman Byrnes said no hearings are planned, possibly except New Mexico where Dennis Chavez might contest Bronson Cutting's election. Warnings about leaves on asphalt were issued.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
Byrnes
Reed
Barniete
Joseph F. Gusey
New’ Mexico
Dennis’ Chavez
Bronson Cutting
Tugwell says no change in role. optimistic on trade
New York dispatch reports Rexford G. Tugwell arriving from Europe stating he will return to his desk as undersecretary of agriculture. He notes European nations push policy of economic nationalism and self sufficiency, with wheat controls limiting U.S. exports. He sees progress through the AAA and cautions rebuilding foreign trade will be long but feasible.
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New York
Rexford G. Tugwell
Walt
Rome
International Institute of Agricultures
England
Ireland
France
Italy
Belgium
Tugwell
United Sts
Tugwell Rejed
President Roosevelts picks Roche as first woman in little cabinet
Washington AP Josephine A Roche of Colorado coal operator was named assistant secretary of the treasury by President Roosevelt. She will oversee public health matters and join Frances Perkins in the cabinet as a pioneering woman in high federal office. The appointment completes a wave of female appointments, with Ruth Bryan Owen later sent abroad as diplomat.
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Donephine A. Roche
Colorado
Treasury
Roosevelt
Washington
Josephine A. Roche
the Treasury
Miss Roche
Moorgenthau
Treasur
Far West
Little Cabinet
Frances Perkins
Ruth Bryan Owen
APPROVE TRADE RULES New York Editors Back Fair Practices
New York Nov 15 AP editors of 125 business publications report broad support for fair trade codes. They say enforcement is key and price fixing remains unpopular, with few industries favoring set prices in the future.
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New York
Associated Business Papers, Inc
NRA
Anien
Washington
Poliics
Japan Offers Mediation Between U S and Manchoukuo
Japan signals willingness to act as intermediary between the United States and Manchoukuo to seek an amicable settlement of the diplomatic controversy sparked by proposed "Tanglopity" Taonopity. Saito stated this approach aims to ease tensions and resolve the dispute through dialogue.
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Japan
Washington
United States
Manchoukuo
Saito
Democrats seek to broaden 1936 campaign funding base
Washington AP reports Democratic leaders plan to raise funds for the 1936 election. Chairman James A Farley set a $1,000 limit on subscriptions to broaden the party base. Debts carry over from earlier campaigns, with creditors including broadcasting and telegraph firms, the Biltmore Hotel in New York, and various individuals.
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Washington
Sal
John J.raskab
Busy K U Days At Kansas Homecoming Game
Governors of Kansas and Nebraska attend a massive homecoming in Lawrence with Governor Charles W Bryan of Nebraska and Kansas leaders arriving for the big football clash. Alt M Landon speaks at the stadium Friday night as band and events unfold across campus, including rallies, concerts, and dances before the Big Six showdown.
Saar Plebiscite and Saar Territory Settlement Talk
Paris reports Pierre Laval stating direct peace talks between Paris and Berlin could settle the Saar issue. France would press for League of Nations adherence to Versailles terms, including mines’ compensation if inhabitants vote to rejoin Germany, plebiscite set for January.
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Paris
Pierre Laval
Saar'bagin
Pris
Germany
France
League of Nations
Foreign “Affairs
Chamber
Sailles
Saar
Janiuary
Rainister
Roundtable discussions on newspaper code at KU Friday
University of Kansas journalism roundtables set for Friday and Saturday to discuss code bids and code assessment issues. Anzela Scott of Iola Cordell is among speakers with talks on headlines, editors, and European newspapers, followed by social events and a Kansas-Nebraska football ticket offer.
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Department of Journalism
University of Kansas
Kansas
Anzela Scott
Iola
Onsas
Dri Helen
O. Mabin
Europe
Leonard O'Bryan
University
Germany
Elmo Scott Watson
Chicago
Publishers
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
Anul
Ansoghited Press
Fraser
National Editorial Association
Edwin F. Abels
State
N. B
Alfred McClung Lee
Kirk
Penn Lystery
Meeker
Inet Ih
Hansaey
Boiling Lime Boil Injures 22 Firemen in San Franci
A massive spill of quick lime shredded into a boiling flood that sent 22 firefighters to hospitals. Nearly 100 tons of lime toppled from sacks as storm drains overflowed and water mixed with lime creating a hazardous, lava like flow. Fire crews battled flames for hours using high pressure hoses until flaming sacks burned out.
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San*Frantises
Regulators to Meet on Beer Regulation Plans
Wichita, Nov 15 AP Den ry, manager of the K iid Vegetable Growt ation, says about 250 retail dealers from across the state will convene in a special meeting to discuss clarifying beer regulations ahead of the legislature session. Henry sketches a plan to present a bill tightening beer control and closing unsavory outlets, aiming to ease pressure for stricter laws while appealing to prohibition advocates. The meeting is not sponsored by the Fruit and Vegetable Growers association.
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Wichita
Denry
K Iid
Tt -Egislature
Henry
Hensal
Fruit and Veritable, Growers’ Association
Republican membership reduced to 102 in newly elected House
A report notes the House lowers GOP membership to 102 after the latest elections. Details on the vote or supporting factions are not provided in the fragment.
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House
Calls Axewomen Gambings in Capital
Washington November reports a plan to arm women with axes to attack gambling houses as a moral crusade. Miss McCall, ex US attorney aide, urged wrecking a well known gaming spot near the district line. Police say the drive follows a newspaper route agent’s murder by mistake aimed at a gambler.
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Washington
Mike Pearl McCall
United States
District of Columbia
Miss McCall
Columbia
Citizens’ Association
Campaign to remove all highway right-of-way signs in Kansas
A statewide drive, led by the highway department, orders all temporary and permanent advertising signs along state road right-of-way removed. District supervisor Duncan of Douglas County oversees sign removal. Some signs overhang the 66 to 80 foot right-of-way. blackboards for parks at highway junctions are the only allowed exception.
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Waglin Progress
Kansas
Douglas County
Highway Department
Avoa
Duncan
Opera
Tlis
Trains collide in Topeka yards injure fireman and many passengers
In Topeka on November 15 an eastbound Santa Fe passenger train No 27 struck a stationary freight train at about 10 mph. Fireman Pred Morris of Kansas City Kan suffered a superficial cut on his left arm and nearly a score of passengers were jolted into a pile as the two trains derailed. Officials blamed a tower signal mixup.
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Topeka
Pred Morris
Kansas City
Kan
Fort e'Santa Fe
Santa Fe
Morris
Named for Examinations and Appointments to West Point
Washington Nov 45 AP The War Department announced candidates designated to take entrance examinations on March 5 1935 for admission to the United States Military Academy West Point in July next year Appointments by President Roosevelt John W Walker Fort Leavenworth KS Burton G Andi Mrs Fort Knox James G Washburn Berea KY Roland W Boughton IN San Diego CA R Laysen Honolulu HI Appointments made by representatives or senators include Kansas William D Phillips Chanute principal John J Beiser Pittsburg first alternate are reported arraigned today with Higgins He pleads not guilty on perjury charges Kansas City Nov 15 AP Eugene C Reppert former director of police and Thomas J Higgins chief of detectives pleaded guilty today when arraigned on charges of perjury before Judge Albert L Reeves in federal district court They furnished bonds of 5000 each and trial tentatively set for January 7 The two men were indicted recently by the federal grand jury which investigated the union station slayings of June 1933 George Raven police lieutenant indicted on the same charge was to be arraigned Saturday
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Nebraska
L. B.gunderson
University of Nebraska
Bean
Enmio
Alt M. Landon
Jn Lawrence
Avanell - Bushiiever
Russell L. Wiley
Lar
Havenens
South Park
Cliff
Carl
J. Re Holmes
K. U
Bowntown
Massachusetta
University
Et Nebras
Cornhusker
Roovera
Smai
Union
Kansa
Memorial Stadium
Washington
War Department
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West Point
Roosevelts
Johm.w. Walker
Fort Lamvenworth
Kan
Irs
Fort’ Knox
James G
Wash' Burn
Berea
Roland W. Bought
City
Eugene C. Reppert
Thomas J. Higgins
Chie
Albert L. Reeves
Federal District Court
Bonda
Federal Grand ‘Jury
Union Station
George “Raven
Insull Charity Giving Revealed In Fraud Trial
AP reports at Chicago in November 2155 that Samuel Insull, a public utility magnate, ranked as top giver to charities and civic institutions. The mail fraud jury heard estimates of his personal budget noting charity at about 1453 dollars per day, alongside claims of daily allowance and a New Ford V8. The figures reflect his alleged charity and personal spending in the case.
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Chicago
Samuel Insull
Insull
Tasull
Budgeon
Sanuel, Jr
Christmas District Decor Plan Adopted by Merchants Bureau
A broad effort to decorate the business district for Christmas was approved this morning by the merchants bureau. Committees will start work immediately to install eight support wires across Massachusetts street, with eight strings of colored lights wrapped in evergreen. A parade featuring characters like the Big Bad Wolf and Mother Goose is planned, alongside festive bunting and up to 45 unique figures along the route. Local unemployed will assist with labor.
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Massachusetts Street
Th Street
McRos
Io Street
Haskel
Xen
Atv
Hood
Atesty Brinkman
Chants ‘Bureau
Citium
Guyer Extends Lead In Second District Race
Topeka Nov 16 AP Rep Guyer increases his lead toward Payne in the second district congressional race as Wyandotte Douglas Bourbon and Wyandotte counties report. Official counts show Guyer 60263 Payne 49498 with a gain of 79 votes for Guyer. Other six counties awaiting totals.
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Topeka
Guyer
Payne
Hik
Ial Waite
Wyandotte
Douglas
Bourbon
Wyandott
J Guyer
Wyandotte. Com, Vias Ithe
One Killed In Crash Near Sydney
An Australian air crash near Sydney killed one person, Broadfoot identified as the victim. The report notes a third air tragedy in recent weeks, with a pilot and two passengers dead. Another plane with two pilots and ten passengers disappeared over Bass Strait.
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Sydney
Fugitive Back in Prison After Island Escape
A man identified as Steve Smith, one of the escapees from Kangas Island prison, was returned to confinement in Lansing Kansas. Details are terse with names and precise charges unclear but confirmward Notared J central figures in the escape.
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Lansing
Kan
Steve ‘Smith
Kangas State
Oklaz
Oliver Nicolay
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