Ballonists survive dramatic stratosphere descent near Bridgeton
Bridgeton New Jersey reports Americas first stratosphere balloon landed in marshy ground southwest of town at 5 50 pm yesterday. Major Chester L Fordney and Lieutenant Commander T W Settler slept in the gondola, lightened the craft by tossing gear, and Fordney phoned in the dramatic account from a farm house nine miles southwest of Bridgeton. The ascent reportedly reached about 59 000 feet with the aircraft and crew intact, while a government plane circled the site as locals converged for a first hand view.
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Piccards to attempt Settle balloon flight next summer
Mrs Jean Piccard sister in law of Auguste Piccard said she and her husband will try a balloon ascent next summer using the Settle balloon to study cosmic rays. She plans to qualify for a balloonist license and notes Professor Piccard may accompany them though it is not yet decided.
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Auguste Piccard
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Balloon explorers land in marsh after night flight
Lieutenant Commander T G W Settle and Major Chester L Fordney describe a dangerous daylight landing in a six foot deep moat of swamp near the Delaware river. They faced ballast shortage and boggy ground while attempting to reach shore and communicate with Washington. Fordney swam to dry land with clothing while oxygen held, possibly setting a new altitude record.
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President to name veterans appeals board by Dec 1
Washington Nov 21 AP The special board to review cases of veterans removed or reduced by state boards from pension rolls will be announced by President Roosevelt by December 1 Twelve members will be appointed including John Fisher of Seattle acting as coordinator between the veterans bureau and the White House. The board will hear appeals from veterans whose state boards removed them from rolls or cut their compensation, with tens of thousands of cases expected to come before it.
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Treasury Orders Bar Press Info and New Undersecretary
Washington Amid a Treasury Department shakeup Acting Secretary Morgenthau orders all officers to submit public addresses for approval and bars reporters from a Treasury conference The new undersecretary will be Earle Bailie a Seligman partner from Milwaukee He will sever all business ties to join the government and Herman Oliphant becomes general counsel Roosevelt says nothing about Morgenthau action Thanksgiving Proclamation set for November 30 and a potential university merger in Chicago noted by the Tribune
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Bailie
Milwaukee
Seligman
Roosevelt relaxes at Warm Springs while Ford visit rumor swirls
President Roosevelt enjoys a quiet stay at Warm Springs Ga as talk of a potential visit by Henry Ford to the site circulates. Stephen Early says Ford has not signed the NRA code for the auto industry but could be received if he arrived, with talks possibly arranged through mutual friends and industrial administrator General Hugh Johnson.
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Hugh Johnson
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Women sway elections say Lerroux in Madrid
Alexander Lerroux, former radical Republican premier, claims the Sunday nationwide vote for the right was driven largely by women voters newly enfranchised. He likens women’s first vote to a loaded pistol amid leftist anti religious persecution.
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Madrid
Alexander Lerroux
Plane flight over Leavenworth prison sparks guard fire inquiry
Tulsa pilot W.S. Av Moore says bad weather forced a low pass over the federal penitentiary at Leavenworth. Moore and Dr. D. L. Edwards of Tulsa were detained briefly after landing at Fort Leavenworth but reported they did not know guards had fired. The plane reportedly was not hit.
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Fort Leavenworth
Gold price advances in US up to 33.76 an ounce
Washington reports the administration lifted the domestic gold price again, setting RFC purchases of newly mined gold at 33.76 per ounce, up from 33.66. London quoted 33.81 per ounce with $5.3218 to the pound, as the dollar weakened. The US price, kept at 33.56 for almost a week, was raised in gradual steps yesterday.
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Stock Market Index Led by Ford and Hamilton Stock
Yesterday the stock index averaged 90 stocks with notable movement. Ford showed strong activity while Hamilton’s Ady noted gains, signaling ongoing market momentum amid mixed results across sectors.
Plans to put 250000 women to work discussed
Washington reports outline state conferences to test how 250000 women can be employed in 30 days as part of a drive to create 4000000 jobs by December. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt leads talks seeking useful work not competing with private labor. Harry Hopkins to collect suggestions while aiming to move 1000000 men from relief to Civil Works payrolls by Saturday.
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Lawrence high vocational ag students attend American Royal events
Lawrence high School vocational agriculture classes traveled to Kansas City to attend the American Royal livestock exposition and National Congress of Future Farmers of America. Delbert Richardson and other Lawrence students placed in calf judging, while the Liberty Memorial School band performed in Kansas City and joined the parade.
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the Royal
Quake Centered in Baffin Bay Detected by Fordham Experts
Fordham University scientists, using seismograms worldwide, concluded last night’s quake, one of the most violent in years, was centered in Baffin Bay between Greenland and Baffin Land. No damage reported, shocks timed at 6:28 and 6:33 p m EST, strength likened to 1929 trans Atlantic quake. Victoria BC observer calls it the worst in 35 years.
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Clash at arms session in Geneva disarmament talk
GenevaNovember meeting of disarmament leaders yielded a suspension of the arms talks until January with Italy pressing for a full cease of subcommittees. France urged the committee to meet as usual while American delegates abstained. The scene unfolded amid broader efforts to reorganize the League of Nations and revise postwar treaties. Pittsburgh reports a Berlin cable reaffirming non discrimination pledge for Jewish athletes from Vienna. Homecoming games noted.
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Impeachment Resolutions Move Forward in Topeka
In Topeka on November 21 AP report states judiciary committee backs resolutions seeking impeachment of Rol and Boynton attorney general and Witt J French state auditor. House to consider tomorrow with 125 members. if adopted, articles of impeachment prepared for Senate trial.
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Tom B. Boyd
Lindberghs Complete Lisbon to Azores Flight
Colonel and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh landed in Horta Azores at 2 40 p m Greenwich time after a Lisbon to Azores flight of just over nine hours in a sea monoplane Their arrival drew a ovation as flowers showered them on landing and they drove to the Fayal hotel They offered no comments on the journey or future plans
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Dinner Meeting of Douglas County Republican Central Committee
A dinner meeting of the Douglas County Republican central committee will be held Friday evening November 24 at the Eldridge hotel. Prominent guests are expected including James W. Anderson chair Lone Star Arthur Capper Governor Alfred M. Landon John Hamilton U S Guyery and Mrs E C Little. Tickets available from precinct committeemen ladies auxiliary precincts or Young Republican Club members.
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E. C. Little
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Ladies Auxiliary
Young Républican Club
Prohibitionists Plan State Convention in Oklahoma
City, Nov 21 AP says a call has been issued for a state convention to meet December 6 to organize a prohibition party in Oklahoma. Provisional chairman H. Swan and national chairman Edward Blake of Chicago will speak. Ru Retaeh for New Studebaker is noted.
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HE. Swan
Edward Blake
Chicago
Reno Denies He’s To Call Off Farm Strike
Milo Reno, president of the national farmers holiday association, arrived in Omaha as a delegate to the national Farmers Union convention. He refused to discuss ending the strike, saying he would not talk about calling it off until farmers receive cost of production. Representative Lemke urged patience with Roosevelt and proposed forming a new cabinet.
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Rush to register at re-employment office
About 242 applicants have registered at the re-employment office run by C G Glenn in the Chamber of Commerce building at Eighth and Vermont. In two days the office saw a steady stream of filings as workers are classified by ability for upcoming public works projects starting early next year. The agency serves unemployed and part time workers seeking better jobs, not just relief, and contractors may apply to obtain laborers of all classifications.
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Kansas oil production cut approved by federal order
Topeka November 21 AP Kansas daily oil production will be cut 4000 barrels starting December 1 under a national reduction of 127000 barrels. Kansas will be limited to 112000 barrels daily from 116000. Hoch noted Kansas’ prompt overproduction elimination and strong market demand. refineries used 23000 barrels more than allotted. The national cap becomes 2210000 barrels daily. A stay was granted.
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Death Sentence for Murder Faces Stay Granted
Louis E. Hamilton of Iola Kansas and Charles Vernon Witt of Bainbridge Indiana face execution for the Lafayette A. Jackson murder in Indianapolis. Hamilton received a stay until May 11, 1934, while Witt’s sentencing remains set for Friday unless the attorney general or governor intervenes. Hamilton’s appeal is before the Indiana Supreme Court as authorities consider deferring Witt’s electrocution until the high court rules.
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Convention at Pratt Names Cummings to Lead
Chief W J Cummings will preside over the two day Kansas State Peace Officers convention opening tomorrow in Pratt. He serves as first vice president in J A Jackson's absence and will be in charge during the meeting. Kansas City police cars carry sirens and red lights between headlamps. In San Angelo Texas mothers gather 1000 rounds of wool for sale to aid Texas A&M student loan fund as Homecoming roundup looms.
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Tribute to Dean Brandt as KU suspends classes
University of Kansas paused for an hour and held memorial services for Dean Joseph Granger Brandt, 12 years head of the College of Liberal Arts, who died suddenly. Regents, faculty, students and administration praised his unselfish service, citing his tireless work and guiding philosophy.
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Nebraska U wins international grain judging contest
The University of Nebraska team took first place in the international grain judging contest held in Kansas City during the American Royal livestock show. Oklahoma A&M 2nd, Iowa State 3rd, Kansas State 4th, Minnesota 5th. George H Bermigren set a new individual record with 1722 points.
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Weather forecast for Kansas with cooler southeast night
Kansas weather bulletin notes a somewhat colder southeast portion tonight, then a Wednesday fair and warmer. Indicates clear skies with partial sunshine and mentions dirt roads in Douglas County as good. Provides temperatures from 7 pm yesterday to noon today, with a maximum and a minimum for today and yesterday.
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