Madrid Battles Deepens in Madrid Frontline Fight
Desperate socialist commanders order waves of raw recruits toward insurgent forces near Madrid, but heavy casualties slow their advance. General Jose Varela commands fascist counter, using planes tanks and troops to force a retreat. France plans 230 million to modernize air forces as London quiets on war talk.
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London
Portugal
Francisco Franco
France
Leon Blum
Artist Howard Armstrong Receives Triplet Birth Pay Raise
Washington reports Howard Armstrong 28 year old artist and new father of triplets received a raise from the Federal Housing Administration today of 200 dollars annually for each baby. Armstrong noted the timing but officials said a bigger raise was due in six months. Mrs Armstrong and the three incubator babies, all girls weighing about three pounds, are reported doing nicely at Columbia Hospital.
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Economist Dr H W Guest to discuss Social Security Act
Dr H W Guest professor of economics at Baker university will discuss the Social Security Act provisions at the county courthouse Friday at 8 pm. Frank Fitzpatrick announces the meeting is informational not political. The public is invited to attend and learn how the act works.
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Simpson Divorce Reported by London Papers
London papers diverge on the Simpson divorce with Evening Standard printing about a hundred words on page five without naming the principals. The Star offers around 150 words on the case and a further hundred describing Mrs Simpson as a brilliant American hostess who lived in London with a Baltimore beauty background.
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Stolen bonds found in Hutchinson back of shack
Hutchinson police uncover a jar believed to hold twenty four thousand dollars in bonds stolen in the 1934 torture murder of the Reiter brothers near Hudson Kansas. The jar will be opened only with the heirs attorney present as state patrols continue tracing the crime's legacy.
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Otto
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TEST OF AN ATHLETE
Dr. F C Allen, director of athletics, told St. Joseph Missouri Co Operative club luncheon that a degree progress should test an athlete's ability. He warned that Big Six rules allow eligibility with D grades but no degree and noted subsidies are often evaded. He opposed paying players from gate receipts but supported some form of scholarships.
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Students admit prank that damaged city lights
In Kansas City Kansas police chief Pi W H Stone said 14 high school and junior college students admitted breaking hundreds of street light bulbs as part of an initiation. Parents agreed to pay about 1000 dollars to cover the damage, avoiding prosecution. The youths reportedly shot the bulbs from a car with a target pistol. Also announced: Schick tests and smallpox vaccinations for schoolchildren at Clinton church at 9 am and Lone Star schoolhouse at 10:30 am, with Dr H Penfield Jones returning Friday to read tests and administer toxoid to those with positive reactions.
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Niagara coach out as Hunsinger released
Niagara Falls N Y Oct 27 Niagara University fired head coach Edward T Hunsinger a former Notre Dame star after a 16 to 0 defeat by St Lawrence University Assistant coach John J Gallagher will take over for the rest of the season replacing Hunsinger which ends his tenure with the Purple Eagles and marks a coaching change in mid season.
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St. Lawrence University
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Taps) Gallagher
Stock Market Index Rises to 70.2 for 60-Stock Average
The stock market index for a 60-stock average climbs to 70.2, up from yesterday’s 69.5. Investors monitor gains across major shares as market activity shows cautious optimism.
Landon Attacks New Deal in Pittsburgh Address
Governor Landon spoke in Pittsburgh urging adherence to the Constitution and warning against the new deal. He argued taxes fall on the working man, condemned public money for politics, and blasted federal spending as boondoggl ing while urging voters to back Republicans.
Fat stock exhibit set for Wichita state show
Kansas 4-H club members will exhibit fat stock at the state show in Wichita from November 9 to 13. An auction will sell entries. County Agent Ben C. Kohrs says about 500 4-H members are expected to enter stock.
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Markham Praised Kansas Schools in Lawrence Talk
State Superintendent W T Markham spoke January 13 before the Chamber of Commerce in Lawrence about Kansas school progress. Reports misquoted him praising school closings and high costs, while campaign figures used to attack Governor Landon and Kansas public education.
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Library to KU Bequest of Dr Dunlap Conserves English Library
The will of Dr Charles G Dunlap late English professor at the University of Kansas probated reveals he left his private library to the University for the English department with four trustees named Chester Woodward Topeka Mrs Mabel Beck Holton Nellie Barnes and Maud Smelser Lawrence The 3000 volume collection is rich in English literature and rare works The will dated March 8 1933 also provides for 500 plus home contents excluding books and pictures to Mrs F O Marvin of San Diego or George Miles March if she dies first Other bequests include 2244 14 to each of two nieces Helen Dunlap Roe and Rosalie Dunlan Hickler and to a nephew Stanton Dunlap Remainder of estate including 925 Kentucky street divided into five equal parts for value two nieces and one nephew receive one part each while two parts including real estate go to George Miles March
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Topeka
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Lawrence
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Stanton Dunlap
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Benford Must Run for Stafford County Office
Topeka Oct 27 Attorney General Clarence V Beck ruled Ray H Benford cannot withdraw as Democratic nominee for Stafford county representative and favor W C Radke Benford sent withdrawal too late and withdrawals must be filed 20 days before the election County committee planned to name Radke if Benford resigned
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New Deal Trade Stats Delayed After Election
Washington reports publication of annual trade and navigation statistics was postponed after the election as statisticians work on data for new deal speakers. The volume titled Commerce and Navigation of the United States is said to be needed by commercial and agricultural groups.
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Airplanes Used in Last Minute New Deal Push
Chicago reports say Roosevelt campaign uses airplanes in a final bid to win votes. Reliable farming area sources note township and county New Deal soil conservation committees rush to contact farmers not yet signed up or who have not received benefits. Planes are said to speed data collection on farms to persuade farmers to accept federal checks and show full reports of potential payments in several Iowa counties.
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Residence Is Sold At Auction In Partition Sale
Two parcels were sold this afternoon at the county court house via partition sales. The former Junius Underwood home at Tennessee and Seventh streets brought 5150 dollars for Addie A. Penny and Mary Ringler after bids starting at 3500 dollars. each plaintiff was found to hold a one sixth interest. The 812 acre Thatcher tract near No 6 school house was bid at 21084.90 dollars by William Docking in a foreclosure action against Gertrude Stoneback and H. H. Stoneback, with an 18 month redemption period for the owners.
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John Arnett
Lawrence
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Campaign progress reported for Salvation Army drive in Lawrence
Adjutant W E Burkhart reports ongoing fundraising for the Salvation Army in Lawrence. Donors are urged to mail subscriptions to headquarters at 729 Vermont street. A Button Day sale is planned for Saturday October 31 to boost the drive and honor veterans with the sale of Salvation Army buttons.
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Lawrence
Landon Debate Set At Frazer Theater Thursday Night
James Molby of Salina and John Milton Phillips of Kansas City Mo will argue for Alf M Landon as the presidential candidate in a no decision debate at Fra ser theater Thursday at 8 pm The topic isResolved Alf M Landon should be elected to the presidency The event is presided by W W Davis professor of history An admission of 35 cents is charged Activity books admit students
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Salina
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Kansas City
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United States
W. W. Davis
Lawrence native O C Tosh found dead near Milburn Club
O C Tosh 48, son of the late L D L Tosh formerly of Lawrence, was found dead at the wheel of his car Sunday night near the Milburn Country club in Johnson County near Kansas City. He had been in poor health since a hitchhiker stabbed him two years earlier during a robbery attempt. Death attributed to heart disease. New Ford V-8, Flamilton's-Adv.
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Fire College Gives Insight on Combustibles and Rescue
Experts at the Kansas Fire College in Lawrence discuss chemical properties of combustible materials and fire hazards with emphasis on storage of commercial alcohol. Demonstrations cover life saving methods and ladder evolutions as attendees learn better water use and equipment to reduce fire damage.
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Cold Is Moving Out of Kansas City Area
Topeka reports the cold spell easing with temperatures not rising above normal. Readings 40 to 45 expected tomorrow after a night with widespread freezes, 22 to 30 across the state and a 22 at Dodge City. No rain in 24 hours, but eastern areas may see precipitation tonight or Wednesday.
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Woodring to Campaign for Roosevelt in Kansas
Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring former Kansas governor will speak in Peabody Friday and Olathe Saturday for Roosevelt. It is his first Kansas appearance since the campaign opened. Hugh Johnson, former NRA chief, to talk at Wichita Friday afternoon and Arkansas City Friday night.
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Gasoline Spill After Truck Crash Near Ottawa
A CP A Santa Fe motor train struck a transport truck at Ottawa city limits spilling about 2600 gallons of gasoline along the railroad right of way. The line did not ignite. Russell Shipps, 28, of Ottawa, driver of the truck en route from Wichita to Ottawa, escaped injury. A 1937 Chevrolet was involved.
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Wichita
Landon Visits Independence Hall in Philadelphia
Alf M. Landon, Republican nominee from Independence Kansas, visited Independence Hall in Philadelphia and left his signature in the visitor’s book after admiring the liberty bell. He joked about writing his address, declaring Independence Kansas as his home.
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Carpenter
Independence, Kansas
Elections Board Appointments Named by City Council
The city council approved 120 individuals to serve as judges and clerks on the November 3 election receiving and counting boards. Appointments were proposed by precinct committeemen of the two major parties in each ward and Mayor Lawrence, with three named per precinct serving as judges and two as clerks. More details list the names for each ward and precinct.
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First Ward
First Precinct
Yelen M. Ulrich
Eva I. Wilson
J. E. Brooks
Lester Maine Wark
Kate Caldwell
Bertha Wetzel
Emma Marshall
Jennie Abrams
Mary Ellen Simora
E.s.peckhammons
C. Scott
Erna Corey
Mabel Olson
Edna Lawrence
F. B. Dodds
Elsie Armstrong
Susie A. Runkle
Harriett Gordon
Gulia, Naramore
Mildred Koch
Ella Warren
Sam Kelsall
Nellie Cotton
Lola Learnard
Georgette White
Farinda
Lucille Pontius Lambkin
Susanne Penney
Paving Proposals Hit Snag at City Council Meeting
City council blocked two proposed paving projects Indiana street Ninth to Twelfth and Oread avenue Twelfth to Thirteenth, delaying action on Indiana Fourth to Second and sending three other paving stretches forward for WPA approval. Protests by property owners cited on Indiana from Ninth to Twelfth. later, council tabled the measures as debates continued.
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Kansas Weather Forecast Unsettled Tonight and Wednesday
Unsettled conditions forecast for Kansas with possible rain in the east. Cooler tonight in central regions, little warmer east and south later. Morning outlook shows clear skies with clouds around Topeka Coffeyville Emporia and partial cloud at Kansas City. Dirt roads generally good with fair at Topeka Manhattan and Coffeyville. Douglas County roads listed as good. Gas Office Record notes temperatures from 7 p.m. yesterday to today with entries for noon today and today’s minimums.
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