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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1931

Page

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Manchuria Talks Hit Snags as US Invited

Geneva and Tokyo reported failure of private talks on Manchuria between Japan and China. China pressed for Japanese troop withdrawal before negotiations. Japan demanded protection of lives and property. The League of Nations council considered inviting the United States to join efforts to restore peace, with observers noting China’s “face” concerns and Nanking’s displeasure.

Geneva League of Nations Council United States China Japan Tokyo Manchuria Baron Shidehara Chiang Tso Pin Nanking League of Nations League Council Chiang South Manchurian Shidehara U. S. Geneva Prentiss Gilbert Aristide Briand Alfred Sze Anothen Kenkichi Yoshizawa Szein Snvekitss Peiping Washington London

Young Urges Schools to Play One Game for Unemployed Relief

Owen D. B. Young urges colleges and schools to stage at least one benefit football game to aid unemployment relief. He cites Big Ten post season games and Army Navy as examples and calls for student involvement and wide publicity. Receipts to fund local emergency relief. Kansas CityCharities chair aims for a post season charity game between university teams.

Young Big Ten Army Navy Mr. Young Ames America Kansas City D- E. Woodmansee Woodmansee

Battle for Louisiana governorship in capi tol standoff

Huey P. Long ordered state police to prevent Lieutenant Governor Paul N Cyr from taking charge as governor. Cyr, who had been sworn in at Shreveport, wants Long out but plans no forcible seizure. In Madrid, Spain, Manuel Azana elected president of the chamber, forming a new government as Alcala Zamora resigns amid anti Catholic protests.

Baton Rouge Huey IP Long Paul N. Cyril the Louisiana Jeanerette Cyr Huey P. Long Paul N. Cyr United States Shreveport Frank J. Looney G.T. Worthem King Alvin O. King Senate New Iberia Edwin Broissard Lone

Kansas Committee Held Session Here Yesterday

A sub-committee on the policy statement of Gov. Harry Woodring’s employment committee met yesterday afternoon October 33 at the University of Kansas education school offices. Attending were Sant Wilson of the Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Dean Stockton of KU and observers including Ray Willette US labor director and professors Kissick Teasdale. Kissick served as secretary.

Harry Woodring Frank Stockton University Kansas School of Education Sant Wilson Kansas State Chamber of Commerce Tooneka Ray Willette Kansas City Chamber of Commerce State United States Department of Labor D. J. Teasdale K. U. School of Business Mr. Kissick

Kansas Weather Forecast and Convention Notice

Kansas forecast calls for fair tonight and Thursday with light winds in west and north regions. Clear to partly cloudy in Manhattan with slightly warmer Thursday. Dirt roads mostly fair elsewhere. some muddy conditions in Manhattan and Emporia. Douglas County reports good conditions. Maximum yesterday 67, minimum today 47, rainfall to 7 p m yesterday 0.28 inch. The annual Sunday School convention of the Douglas County Council of Religious Education will be held October 24 at Lecompton, with Dr Myron Settle the new state secretary presiding for the day. See Hamilton for Fords.

Kansas Manhattan Arkansas City Wichita Emporia Douglas County Pusucauay Ia. m Vention Council of Religious Education Lecompton Inch Myron Settle

Spain adopts anti church clause in new constitution

Madrid October 14 AP The new Spanish constitution ends state church ties and empowers dissolution of church orders deemed dangerous to the state. Assembly votes 259 to 178 on article 24 with Catholic protests and fist fights on the floor. Article 3 declares no state religion and bans church involvement in commerce industry and education, prompting demonstrations in Madrid and Oviedo. A quarterly meeting at Stull Evangelical Church is announced with Rev Kliphardt preaching Saturday evening.

Madrid Spain National Assembly Chamber Alcala Zamora Miguel Maura Belgium Oviedo Stull Stull_Evangelical church Kliphardt

State Witness Testifies Capone Gambling Scandal

A Penovich witness told federal court Capone ran a largely protected Cicero gambling house with profits split to Ralph Capone and Frankie Pope. He said Capone could “fix” police and officials for protection, while other witnesses cited losses at Hawthorne races. Ed Robinson briefly observed as Holly wood actor.

Federal Building Chicago al Capone Capone Peter P. Penovich, Jr Federal Penovich Cicero Fpenavich Frankie Pope Ralph Capone Ralph Fred Ries Samuel Clawson Pennvich Husky United States Circuit Court Milton Held Hawthorne Holly Wood Edward G. Robinson

Gov Woodring to Attend K A Aggie Grid Game

Gov Harry H. Woodring plans to attend the Kansas University versus Kansas State football clash in Lawrence and will sit in both sections, one half with the Jayhawkers and the other with the Aggies, following an old custom.

Gov Woodring K. A Topeka Harry H. Woodring Lawrence Kansas Jayhawker Aggies

Man who nicked Murray’s chin to seek state office

Charles H. Riggs, the barber whose razor slipped while shaving Governor William Henry Murray, announced he would run for the Oklahoma state House of Representatives from a county district. The news item notes his prior removal from the capitol barber shop after the incident.

Oklahoma City Wiliam Henry Murray Charles H. Riggs State Capitol State House of Representatives Oklahoma

Mayor’s Election Split His Home in Hazel Crest

Chicago date October 14 AP report says Edward Soderberg before winning Hazel Crest mayoral post kept late hours, ignored family duties, began smoking big black cigars and drinking and swearing. His wife testified to Judge Daniel P. Trude that politics ruined their marriage. divorce granted.

Chicago Hazelcrest Edward Soderberg

Attended Kansas Parent-Teachers Conference Ends

The second district meeting at Trinity Lutheran church concluded at 3 30 PM with about 250 delegates. Speakers included Dean Margaret Justin of Kansas State College and Dean R A Schwegler of the University of Kansas School of Education.

Kansas Parent-Teachers Conference Trinity Lutheran Church Margaret Justin Kansas State College Manhattan R. A. Schwegler School of Education The University B. A. Nash Dean Justin Dean Schwegle A. A. Vonlman L. B. Spake C.F. Clark Florence Sherbon J. F. Wellenmeyer C. B. Francisca Ethel Highby E. L. Capene Charles Stroud Margaret Wells Wood Association American Social Hygiene Association

Tax meeting in Topeka seeks tax session

Gov. Harry H. Woodring reports letters from six organizations and many individuals endorsing his push for a special legislative session to consider tax matters. Early arrivals include Jonathan M. Davis and Rep Caldwell Davis, with Dr. J. R. Brinkley canceling a speech to attend to a Washington trip for a new Mexico radio station project.

Topeka Harry H. Woodring Wabaunsee county _ taxpayers league Leavenworth Chamber of Commerce Southeast Kansas Association of County Tonyanoxie Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Democratic League Zavenworth Jefferson Club Kansas City Kan Jonathan M. Davis Caldwell Davis Bourbon County Ewing Herbert Hiawatha J. R. Brinkley Milford Washington Mexico

University donors raise total loan fund to $9,471.66

Campaign receipts show University of Kansas student loan fund contributions from all sources totaling $9,471.66 today. Downtown district gifts remained unchanged, KU employees increased their contribution to $5,950.16, downtown gifts total $2,600, and other university sources gave $921.50.

University of Kansas Kk. U

Charlton Elected to National Casualty Committee

Glen Charlton was elected to the executive committee of the National Casualty and Surety Association of America at the convention last week in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. After the meeting Charlton and Elmer C Lupton and his wife attended the National Life Insurance convention in Pittsburgh. Mrs Herbert Hoover opened the 17th annual National Council of Girl Scouts convention in Buffalo New York on Oct 14.

Glen Charlton National Casualty and Surety Association’ of America White Sulphur Springs West Virginia Charlton Elmer C. Lupton National Life Insurance Convention Pittsburgh Buffalo N. Y Herbert Hoover National Cohneil Girl Scouts

Kansas Dad’s Day weekend events at KU campus

Saturday activities revolve around the annual Dad’s Day football game against Kansas Aggie at KK A stadium. A 6 o’clock Dad’s Day dinner follows in Memorial Union. KU Parents Association meets at 10:30 with F Hassig of Kansas City as chair. KU Alumni directors meet at 9:30 with lunch at noon joined by Kansas Aggie alumni directors. Kansas instructors convention slated for Friday and Saturday with 500 expected at Dad’s Day dinner. Distinguished speakers include J Nichols and EB Lindley. program features Tau Sighang and Men’s Gleen. Douglas County Grange meeting at 2 p.m. in Chamber of Commerce rooms.

KK. A Memorial Union Building University of Kansas Parents Association F. Hassig Kansas City Ob Tetra K. U. Alumni Association Kansas Aggie Alumni Association K. A. Memorial Corporation Union Building Kansas University Hotel Wood Henry S Werner J. ©. Nichols EB. H. Lindley Tau Sig- Ang Danesrs Men’s Gleen Club Douglas County Grange Chamber of Commerce

Boys' Band to Get Trip to the American Royal

The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce directors voted to send the Lawrence Boys' Band to the American Royal livestock show in Kansas City on Kansas day November 16. The band earns this trip as a reward for performing at fairs and events across the Lawrence trade territory. The meeting also approved state carnhusk ing contest arrangements for November 7 at the Haskell farm, with a large anticipated crowd. Ralph Harman’s death leaves a vacancy to be filled the board. M. O. Gill was elected to the position.

Board of ‘Directors Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Kansas City Kansas Day American Royal Management Haskell Farm Goodland Ralph Harman M. OR. Gill

ARE JUNKING RAILROAD IN KANSAS

Leavenworth and Topeka railroad plans were abandoned and rails were being removed between Meriden and Ozawkie. The line's option was sold to A S King of Yankton South Dakota by a Kansas City firm which had bought the railroad as junk. The firm's president said King failed to exercise the option.

Leavenworth, Kan Leavenworth and Topeka Meriden Ozawie A. S. King Yankton S. D Kansas City King

University directory copies available at registrar office

Copies of the University of Kansas student directory were released for distribution this week and may be obtained free by students, faculty, and advertising firms. Others may obtain directories for fifty cents. Marriage licenses were issued to Ed DeVore and Katherine DeVore of Topeka and Ray­mond A. Williams and Hazel Forman of Galva. Robbery at Earlsboro bank yielded 2500 dollars, with six hostages reportedly locked in a vault. Rev. Thomas underwent Mayo Clinic operation. condition satisfactory.

University of Kansas George O. Foster K.A Ed DeVore Katherine DeVore Topeka Theodore Astman Lawrence Raymond A. Williams Hazel Forman Galva Niquist Thomas Charles W. Thomas First Baptist Church Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn

Most Bonus Loans Spent for Useful Purposes

Washington reports from Oct 14 that a Veterans Administration study finds only 7 percent of veterans borrowing on bonus certificates used funds with no practical benefits. About 65 percent used loans for personal and family needs, 20 percent for investment, 8 percent bought automobiles, and other loans were undetermined. The figures, with other data showing 82 percent of the 2,000,000 veteran borrowers unemployed, were released by Rep. Patman and VA head Frank T. Hines.

Washington Veterans Administration Representative Patman Texas Frank T. Hines

Kansas to aid K U in unemployment relief effort

Dr. F C Allen director of athletics stated Kansas will cooperate with Owen D Young's unemployment relief drive and may allow an extra game under Big Six permission. Haskell Institute may host a return game with KU to raise funds. F W McDonald awaits a conference in Stillwater to confirm Haskell athletics finances.

K. U F. C. Allen Owen D. Young Dr. Allen Kansas Ames Haskell Haskell Stadium R. B. Baldwin Haskell Institute Hoover F. W. McDonald Stillwater Okla Baldwin McDonald Haskell Athletics

AT&T earnings rise for nine months record high

A T and T reported nine month net income of 128,456,215 dollars, or 87 cents a share on 18,343,734 shares, exceeding dividend requirements by a wide margin. Third quarter earnings were 39,346,472 dollars, about 2.11 dollars per common share, against a 2.25 dollar dividend.

New York American Telephone & Telegraph Company

Half Price Admission For Young Fans At KU Game

Children 18 and under not in college will gain half price entry to the Kansas-Kansas Aggie football game, with 4 reserved seats at 1.25 and unreserved at 0.75. Adult prices remain 2.50 for reserved and 1.50 for unreserved north end. Pharmacy convocation speakers Dean L D Havenhill and Prof L L Boughton set for 9:30 tomorrow in Chemistry, noting National Pharmacy Week. Milk prices in Kansas City drop 2 cents a quart, pasteurized milk now 10 cents per quart tomorrow morning.

Kansas- Kansas Aggie K. U. Athletic Office L. D. Havenhill L. L. Boughton University of Kansas School of Pharmacy Havenhill Kansas City Kan

Campaign Accord Sets Roles for Social Service League

The Social Service League and the Community Service Committee reached agreement on separate campaigns for membership and funds at a 10 o’clock board meeting in the Chamber of Commerce. The League handles clothing as a member organization under a charter, while the Service Committee seeks emergency relief and unemployment aid through fundraising.

Social Service League Community Service Committee Chamber of Commerce Toams Board of Directors Service Committee League W. E. Spalding The Er‘nn Corey E. Pontius Frank Boyles Cc. D. Young Mary Dewatteville C. E. Lindley J. F. Lutz Minnie Scott Spalding A. D. Weaver V. Kk. Bruner W.C. Ellis H. A. Jetmore George Hedrick

Big Six Faculty Group Meets at Ames Saturday

Dean George C. Shaad of the University of Kansas will attend a Big Six conference faculty meeting in Ames Friday and Saturday. Topics include a post season charity football schedule, a plan to raise 20000 for the 1932 Olympic expenses, minor conference rule changes, and a rule requiring student athletes in two sports to maintain a scholastic average. A Lincoln report notes three extra post season games possible the week after Thanksgiving if weather allows.

George C. Shaad University of Kansas Ames Town Shaad Tincoln Neb

Metsker Remains Driver License Agent After Retirement

J F Metsker, retired county treasurer, continues as agent for Victor King state vehicle commissioner in distributing drivers license applications and examination blanks. No office yet for blanks. sheriff's office offers temporary pick up. Notary fee remains twenty cents. blanks must be mailed to state vehicle commissioner. A conference with Mr King will decide a new agent.

L. E. Hoover Hoover J. F. Metsker Victor King Metsker King Mets

Rubber Boat Starts Trip to New York

Fritz Engler, a 20 year old Hamburg American Line officer, sailed from Lisbon to New York in a rubber boat meant for a 70 day voyage via the Canary Islands and the Bahamas. The craft measures three by nineteen feet, weighs 450 pounds, and includes two sails, oars, a hermetically sealed deck, and two air tubes.

Lisbon Fritz Engler Hamburg New York Canary Islands Bahamas Engler Pomerania

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