Poll on New Deal Shows Opposition Nationwide
Incomplete returns from 12 states in the Literary Digest national straw ballot show a rising opposition to President Roosevelt and his policies. Of 207,087 votes tallied, 91,351 support the New Deal while 115,736 oppose it, with Illinois showing the strongest dissent and Georgia and Texas leaning in opposition as well. The Digest notes 36 states remain unheard from and cautions that final results are uncertain.
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Sunshine Returns as Warmer Weather Spurs Kansas
Topeka reports sunshine spreading across Kansas with warmer conditions expected tomorrow. Federal meteorologist S. D. Flora noted no measurable rain during Thanksgiving and forecast highs near 50 to 55 degrees in both eastern and western counties, with little variation tomorrow.
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Weather report notes near freezing north and 35 to 40 south
Flora warned of near freezing temperatures in the north with 35 to 40 in the south. The Neosho River at Oswego stood 17.9 feet, nine feet above flood stage, crest moving through the city with little expected damage. Southeastern counties remained saturated so any rain could raise streams quickly.
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It's in the Air at the Granada stars Benny and Healy
Jack Benny headlines a light comedy at the Granada with Ted Healy Una Merkel Nat Pendleton Mary Carlisle and Grant Mitchell. Benny and Healy as two gambler pals outwitting G Man Pendleton end up claiming to be balloonists for an ambitious flight while tax officials close in. Chanute High remains undefeated in football with a 31 to 0 win over Iola marking its 25th straight victory and a state basketball title claim.
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Puff Gives Command to Sink Ship in Cannon Fire Sic
Puff orders his mate to fire when he yells and warns pirates that their first ship will be sunk as soon as he shouts. The loaded cannon carries powder and shell, while Puff issues the hostile decree to his crew and targets the approaching vessel.
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Kansas University Recital Features Peabody and Kuerstiner
The KU faculty recital series continues Monday evening December 2, 1935 in the Administration Auditorium with mezzo soprano Irene Peabody and violinist Karl Kuersteiner. Peabody is an assistant professor of voice and director of the University women’s glee club.
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Kansas student and violinist to perform with university programs
A Kansas student and violinist trained in Chicago and New York will perform songs by French German and English composers with George Trevillo on piano. Kuersteiner, a University of Michigan master, serves as associate violin professor and led the Kansas City Philharmonic last year. Swarthout will accompany Bach and Kreisler arrangements.
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Union Pacific Orders 100000 Tons Steel Rail For $4 Million
Union Pacific today announced it placed orders for 100000 tons of steel rail and fittings costing about 4 million dollars. Rail purchases total 70000 tons at 131 pounds per yard, with fittings 30000 tons. Additional appropriations of about 2 million were made for miscellaneous materials and ties. Car building programs and related expenditures push total near ten million dollars as rail replaces about 340 miles over the next 18 months. Lumber and materials for rebuilding 1970 box cars and Evans loading devices total nearly 2.7 million, with further 1.2 million for rebuilding 500 more cars and 377 other box cars.
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