Borrowing From Old Age Fund Surfaces In Budget Talk
Washington reports that the social security act has built a reserve funded by 3 percent bonds. By 1980 the old age reserve could reach 47 billion dollars, inviting potential borrowing to cover current expenses. Critics warn this may tempt Congress to expand benefits or shift to pay as you go.
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Washington
Sam
Treasury
Roosevelt
The
Try
Social Security Board
Baltimore
National Tax Association
Committee On Social Security
J. Roy Blough
University of Cincinnati
Congress
Threats of Abduction Reported in Ross Kidnapping Case
Mrs. Clara Ludwig who gave the first $50,000 ransom note in the Charles S. Ross kidnapping received a threat demanding silence. A second $10 ransom bill surfaced as federal investigators traced serial numbers. No progress reported on Ross or the three abductors.
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Chicago
Chicago Evening American
Clara Ludwig
Charles S. Ross
Ross
G-men
Frank H. Stremmel
Association of American Railroads
Stremmel
Loop
Ludwig
First National Bank
Blue Island
Parking Problem Arises to Confront City Council
Two Vermont street merchants asked the city council to add a two hour parking limit or otherwise curb all day parking on downtown Vermont street. The matter was referred to the streets and alleys and police committees for study with a report due at the November 8 meeting.
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Vermont Street
Hoover Landon Compete For GOP Lead In Spotlight
Washington reports Hoover and Landon, rivals for Republican leadership, in the spotlight. Landon meets with John Hamilton in Topeka while Hoover prepares a nationwide radio address from Boston. A Chicago Republican committee meeting next week could shape a 1938 or 1940 convention.
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Washington
Herbert Hoover
Alf M. Landon
Landon
Topeka
Kan
John Hamilton
Hoover
Boston
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Hamilton
Massachusetts
Republican Club
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Japanese seize Tazang near Shanghai in decisive push
Shanghai reports Japanese forces occupy Tazang five miles north of Shanghai and reach multiple points on the Shanghai Nanking railroad. Bombardments sever rail links, threaten Chapei Kiangwan, with air and artillery actions mobilizing the naval air force to bombard Chinese positions.
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Shanghai
Tazang
Shanghai-Nanking
Chapei
Kiangwan
International Settlement
Chengju
Chapei and
Minchong
Kiang- Wan
Nanjiang
Shanghai-Nenking
Shanghai-Hangchow
St. John’s University
Shantung
Tuhai River
Yucheng
Cinese
Shansi
Peiping
Indian summer continues in Kansas with warm, sunny day
Topeka reports sunny weather predicted for today with temperatures from 65 to 75 across the state and 65 to 70 Wednesday. Tonight’s low clouds and chilly air bring 40s in the east and upper 30s in the west. Moran records 78 as state high and Goodland 40 as low.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Moran
Goodland
Emporia Man Elected Kansas College Deans Head
Emporia, Kan Oct 26 Vandervelde of the College of Emporia was elected head of the Kansas college deans here yesterday. A. H. King of Kansas Wesleyan was named president of the college registrars. Dean Ellis B. Stouffer of the University of Kansas spoke as delegates to the dual convention heard that the North Central Association will act on ethical and unethical recruiting of college students next April.
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Ottawa
Kan
Conrad Vandervelde
College of Emporia
Kansas College
A. H
King
Kansas Wesleyan
Ellis B. Stouffer
University of Kansas
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges
Press Helps to Break Racketeers Activity
Dwight H. Green former Illinois U S district attorney urged the press as a powerful weapon against racketeering in an American Bakers Association talk in Kansas City noting 8 000 000 idle men and listing 10 anti racketeering rules including calling police reporting threats and testifying in court names agencies and the Department of Justice cited.
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Kansas City
Dwight H. Green
Iinois U. S
America
Green
American Bakers Association
Department of Justice E
Washington
Kansas Jayhawker ticket boom boosts remaining home games
The Jayhawker football program reports a surge in ticket sales after beating Oklahoma. Interest centers on the Missouri Thanksgiving game on November 25, with K U homecoming excitement and boosted sales for the Kansas State tilt on November 13. Tickets run 2.20 dollars plus tax, with 36 Kansas-Michigan State tickets at 1.65. The plan includes a special Lincoln train, pep rallies, and group attendance for Nebraskas and other events. The Kansas University band and students are set for the East Lansing trip and return schedule through Chicago and Kansas City.
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Jayhawker
Oklahoma Sooners
Earl Falkenstein
K. WU. Athletic Association
Falkenstein
K. U
Missouri
Fritz Meyn
Topeka
Kansas State
K. U. Homie
East Lansing
Lincoln
Ku Ku
Robinson Gymnasium
Gwinn Henry
Nebraska
Santa Fe
Chicago
Lansing
Kansas City
Lawrence
Choral Union Holds Second Rehearsal Tonight
The Lawrence Choral Union under Prof. W. Otto Miessner will meet at Liberty Memorial high school auditorium at 7 30 tonight for a second rehearsal and enrollment of new members. The director urges interested singers to attend to join the chorus.
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Lawrence Choral Union
W. Otto Miessner
Liberty Memorial High School
King George VI pledges peace aims and protections
King George VI read a prepared speech pledging government efforts to restore peace in China and Spain while promising air raid protection for England and more help for needy families. He spoke slowly from the throne in the House of Lords with Queen Elizabeth present.
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London
George VI
Britain
China
Spain
England
House of Lords
Elizabeth
Heir in McLouth Eyes $16,000 Estate Claim
William F. Zielsdorf of McLouth Kansas says a radio feature Court of Missing Heirs sparked a claim to Edward Lusein estate once thought heirless. Zielsdorf cites German birth in 1886 and family ties through Wilhelmina Lusein, seeking steps to pursue the $16 000 legacy.
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W. F. Zielsdorf
McLouth
Skelly
Columbia
Edward Lusein
Kan
Wilhelmina Lusein
Zielsdorf
William F. Zielsdorf
Kansas
Berlin
Germany
Alsace-Lorraine
United States
Omaha
Neb
Angla
Frank Lusein
Rank Lusein
Long Prairie
Minn
Herman Zielsdorf
DeGra
Mayor Sees Towns Fortune in Choral Union
Mayor Alfred Lawrence lauds the revival of the Choral Union praising Dr Otto Miessner and the Pilgrim's Progress as a fit selection for local singers. He urges Midwestern audiences to shout their support and extend best wishes to the community’s choral effort.
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Alfred Lawrence
Choral Union
Lawrence
Otto Miessner
Pilgrim’s Progress
Navy Day Observance Urged by Kansas Governor
Tomorrow in Topeka Kansas Governor Walter A. Haxman urged statewide Navy Day observance. He noted 2517 native born Kansans are in enlisted grades and 253 commissioned officers from Kansas serve in naval forces.
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Topeka
UPI
Walter A. Haxman
Kansas
Banks from 13 counties to meet in Lawrence
Representatives of banks from 13 counties gather for the Kansas Bankers Association group two annual meeting at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. Morning and afternoon sessions in Fraser theater. banquet and dancing in the Union building. ladies tea at 4 pm. dinner at 6:15 pm with an evening address by A. J. Kull.
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Kansas Bankers Association
University
Fraser Theater
Fraser Hall
Union Building
Lawrence Clearing House Association
Douglas County Bankers Association
George Docking
First National Bank
Lawrence
Charles W. Shaffer
Shaffer
Home State Bank
Russell
Wood Netherland
Merchantile Commerce Bank and Trust Company
T. F. Yost
Elwood M. Brooks
Farmers National Bank
Oberlin
M. L. Breidenthal
Security National Bank
Kansas City
Bank Management Commission
K.B.A
Irving Hill
A. J. Kull
Topeka
Dunn and
Bradstreet
Anderson
Chase
Coffey
Douglas
Franklin
Johnson
Linn
Lyon
Miami
Morris
Winifred Hill
Kan
State Board of Agriculture
Kansas
West Eighth Street
Dun and Bredstreet
Oberlin State Bank
Brooks
Farm Bureau Women Set Achievement Day in Douglas County
Women of the Douglas County Farm Bureau will host an achievement day at Trinity Lutheran church located at Thirteenth and New Hampshire streets. The event starts at 1 PM with a luncheon at 12 15 PM, followed by an afternoon program featuring one number from each unit. Mrs Elmer Husted chairs the advisory council and will preside. Luncheon reservations are due by 10 AM Thursday through unit presidents. meal price is 35 cents.
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Douglas County Farm Bureau
Trinity Lutheran Church
Thirteenth
New Hampshire
Elmer Husted
Women’s Advisory Council
Flags Display Requested For Navy Day And Bankers Meet
Charles Radcliffe, chairman of the Merchants Bureau, asks all firms to display welcome banners or the American flag or both for Navy Day and the bankers meeting at the University. The flags observe Navy Day and the bankers’ meeting tomorrow.
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Charles Radcliffe
Merchants Bureau
Bankers
Red Cross Sends Home Safety Survey To Douglas County
Parents of Douglas county school children were asked to cooperate with the American Red Cross by filling check lists on farm hazards as the start of a nationwide campaign to cut farm accident injuries and fatalities. A lengthy questionnaire covered machinery repair yard home buildings and animal care and was distributed through Red Cross chairman John Callahan who leads the home and farm accident prevention effort.
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Douglas County
American Red Cross
John Callahan
Red Cross
Callahan
Congress
The
United States
Russell Kelly Reward Fund Nears $1000 Goal
The Russell Kelly Reward Fund stands at $943.39 with $56.61 remaining to reach $1,000. Contributions come from the state of Kansas $500 Topeka sources $250 the Journal-World $25 KU Pan-Hellenic council $77.30 campus boxes $12.59 pledges $94 and KU faculty $9.50 in cash.
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Russell Kelly
State of
Kansas
Journal-World
K.U. Men’s Pan-Hellenic Council
K.U
Stock Market Index Dips as Banks Schedule Day of Closure
The 60 stock average stands at 48.2 after yesterday's 49.1 as markets close. Banks in Lawrence will be closed Wednesday October 27 to allow attendance at the Kansas Bankers Association annual group meeting in Lawrence.
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Lawrence
Kansas Bankers Association
City to Improve US Jail Facilities
Lawrence plans a city holdover at the old city hall after January 1 to house temporary prisoners and others held for investigation. The Social Service league rooms will be vacated for police to install cells, while various council actions and spending were approved or referred.
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Lawrence
Old City Hall
Social Service League
Council Police Committee
City Property Committee
Police Department
Farm economists keep forecast U S wheat exports at 95 million bushels
Predictions Washington reports federal farm economists maintaining a 95 million bushel export forecast for the year despite noting weak purchases in the first three and a half months of the season.
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Washington
United States
Kansas Weather Forecast Reads Fair Now and Tomorrow
The forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with little temperature change. Morning conditions are clear with a gentle temperature shift indicated by current readings. Daytime highs reach the mid to upper sixties with cooler overnight lows, according to gas office records and a brief snapshot from University Coal Co. Adv.
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Kansas
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