Drought, Relief Plans Rise Amid Heat Across States
News review notes widespread drought losses near 300 million dollars as heat lingers in the Great Plains. Rain brings scattered relief in Illinois Indiana Iowa Ohio while Northwest drought persists. Roosevelt to visit drought areas and push cash aid and WPA jobs as farm leaders seek relief measures.
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Diplomat Ruth Owen's Engagement to Danish Officer
The article notes Ruth Bryan Owen, American minister to Denmark, outmaneuvered diplomacy to wed Captain Boerge Rohde, a Danish army officer and King Christian's bodyguard. Rohde arrived in the U.S. after the fiancees reached the country. they wed on Long Island. Commentators doubt her long tenure may end upon marriage due to customary retirements for women in foreign service.
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Governor Landon Returns to Topeka for Republican Events
Governor Alf M. Landon returned to Topeka Kansas after a Colorado vacation to reconvene the state legislature and prepare his acceptance speech for the Republican notification ceremonies on July 23. He appeared before a joint session of the legislature.
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Rockefeller Looks to the Next Year on 97th Birthday
John D. Rockefeller celebrated his ninety seventh birthday at his summer estate near Lakewood New Jersey. The oil magnate wore a sun helmet despite a heat index of 92 degrees, kept to his routine of a daily nap and an afternoon car ride, and noted he would likely live to see another year. He has long abandoned athletic activity including golf, reducing to a few holes a day before quitting the sport entirely.
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Fireworks and traffic claim Fourth of July tolls
The article reports 346 deaths nationwide on Independence Day with 11 from firecracker accidents. It notes 208 killed in road and street accidents across 36 states, urging attention to both firework and motor dangers.
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Hitler era tensions shift to Danzig crisis and Ethiopia
The league faces tasks as it abolishes sanctions on Ethiopia while Ethiopia’s Haile Selassie appeals for aid and condemns Western powers. Attention turns to Danzig as Nazi factions push for expansion after remilitarization of the Rhineland, signaling future objectives.
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Big Increase in Automobile Taxes in Nebraska
Nebraska motor vehicle assessments for 1936 show a statewide rise from 27.3 million to an estimated 35 to 40 million dollars, based on 31 counties reporting. Vehicle counts rise by over 6,600 with valuation gains near 2 million dollars in these counties, while Lancaster and Douglas counties are not yet included in the data.
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Jack Rabbits Threaten Nebraska Crops The Campaign
Nebraska farmers organize a week long campaign to combat a rising jack rabbit menace from Wyoming and South Dakota. They note rabbits strip corn plants to water, using poisoned troughs discouraged due to bird deaths. County Agent Nat Tolman suggests salt and strychnine, while locals plan to round up and club the pests.
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Lincoln Nebraska motorists set safe driver record drive
Lincoln and Nebraska Auto clubs announce drivers who have logged nearly 200000 miles in the past decade without accidents or traffic law violations. The program ties to the first national safe driver motorcade with sponsors American Auto Association and Safety Foundation. One Nebraska driver will receive a New York City trip to an accident clinic. entry closes July 15 at the Lincoln Auto Club.
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