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President Voices grief of Nation over Their Loss
[underscored]

New York, Aug. 16, 1935

The death of Will
Rogers and Wiley Post
shocked the United States
and brought expressions
of profound sympathy
from all over the world.

President Roosevelt
expressed the grief of the
American people. Congress
paused to pay an unusual
tribute.

"I was shocked to hear
of the tragedy which has
taken Will Rogers and
Wiley Post from us".
said President Roosevelt.
"Will was an old friend
of mine, a humorist
and philospher beloved
by all. I had the pleasure
of greeting Mr. Post on
his return from his
round-the-world flight.
He leaves behind a
splendid contribution to
the science of aviation.
Both were outstanding
Americans and will
be greatly missed".
[page underscored]

Louisville, Ky. Nov. 13, 1935

Final figures on the
Governor's race showed
Liet. Gov. A.B. (Happy)
Chandler, democrat,
defeated his republican
opponent, King Swope
by 94,283 magority. [majority].
[page underscored]