Wrecked airplane found in Arizona near Alpine
Gallup New Mexico April 5 sheriff's office reported locating wreckage about a mile and a half from Alpine Arizona sixty miles away. The missing Douglas transport may be the same aircraft sighted circling Greer in rough country. Several passengers were listed aboard and weather hampered search efforts.
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Gallup
N. M
St. John’s
Ariz
Alpine
John Buckler
Greer
Aris
Springerville
New Mexico State Line
Douglas
Santa Monica
Calif
Burbank
New York
Holland
Royal Dutch
Glen Moser
Kansas City
R Howes
Eee’ Entoy
Ile
Bernard Troy
Geeras
Ken
B.nondtertin
Douglas Employe
Pina
Troy
Pot Kingman
Winslow
Alb Buqueraie N. OM
Duartic
TWA
Ashfork
Arizona
New Mexico
Moser
Texas
Degas
Killer on the Run: Irwin Sought in Beekman Hill Slayings
New York police branded Robert Irwin a triple homicide suspect after Easter killings on Beekman Hill. A general alarm went out to 18,000 officers as detectives hunted him from Canton, New York, to New York City. Irwin, a 29 year old sculptor and former St Lawrence student, was said to be a psycho case and may kill himself if cornered. He was last seen in the city two days before the slayings and had written threats to the Gedeon family.
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New York
Robert Irwin
Beekman Hill
Robert “Hob” Irwin
State Street
Canton
N. Y
Lewis J. Valentine
Win
St.Lawrence University
Rockland State
Orangebore
Gedeon
East 63Rd Street
Irwin
Valentine
Ronnie
Ethel
Joseph Kushner
Long Island
M'Kinley Gavels Famous Front Porch Campaign Tale
Canton recounts William McKinley famous front porch campaign memory as a symbolic Canton chamber of commerce provided porch lumber for a public display. Alf Landon is noted as Republican president last year with Patterson as editor of the To Blade owning a third. The piece hints at historical political theater and gathered porch material.
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Canton
Apr
Sinly
Perpe Rinley
Alf M. Landon
P. Fletcher
Ican
Ted Landon
Anore Patterson
To Blade
Canton ‘Chamber of Commerce
Coal Price Rise Tied to Miner Return After Strike
Three hundred thousand miners returned to soft coal pits as an $85 million pay boost reshaped the industry’s costs. J D Battle forecast an annual fuel bill rise of 3.1 billion with coal prices up about 26 cents per ton, while UMWA spokesmen cited a 15 cent increase per ton. Eastern fields saw an 86 dollar day basic wage, a 50 cent raise, though southern operators rejected the agreement.
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Pittsburgh
J. D. Battle
National Coal Association
United Mine Workers of America
New York
West Virginia
South
United Mine Workers
Election Forecast for City Voters in Four Contests
General election set with four races including mayor and board of education positions. Polls open 8 am to 6 pm with 7,681 registered voters but turnout expected well below that. Incumbent Mayor Alfred Lawrence, a Republican, faces Independent W C Ellis, who previously served as mayor in 1980. Additional contests for city treasurer, second ward councilman, and three board of education seats. Voting sites listed by ward with one polling place each and designated boards. Outside-city voters within school district No 60 may vote at specific sites based on residence.
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Dlose
Board of Education
Alfred Lawrence
W. C. Ellis
Lawrence
New City Hall
Court House
Woodlawn School
Massachusetts Street
Massachusetts
North Lawrence
Blaze at Grand Atlantic hotel in Atlantic City
A four hour fire destroyed the Grand Atlantic, a once fashionable five story frame hotel near the boardwalk. About 200 firemen battled the blaze watched by 20,000 spectators. 200 guests were evacuated from the adjacent Royal Palms. Loss estimated at 250000. the hotel had not opened for the season.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Royal Palms Hotel
Senate Refuses Denunciation of Sit Down Strikes in Coal Bill
Washington April 5 The Senate votes 48 to 36 to reject Byrnes amendment condemning sit down strikes as illegal and contrary to public policy. The fight splits administration leaders and opponents over whether to condemn sit downs in all interstate industry or only in coal. Debate continues with leaders pushing for a separate resolution.
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Washington
Senate
Byrnes
D.-S.c
McGill
D.-Kan
Robinson
D- Ark
Barkley
Dky
Congress
Hie
Chrysler Parley Resumes as Labor Peace Hopes Rise
Lansing April 5 The Chrysler strike talks resumed in Governor Frank Murphy's office amid a back to work push. About 28,000 GM workers returned in Michigan plants at Flint Pontiac and Saginaw and 2,200 Ford Kansas City employees followed. Remaining idle: 60,000 Chrysler workers in Detroit, 20,000 Briggs bodies, 10,600 Hudson workers, and 2,200 Reo staff.
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Lansing
Mich
Chrysler
Frank Murphy
Automotive
General Motors
Flint
Pontiac
Saginaw
Ford
Kansas City
Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Hudson Motor Car Company
Reo Motor Car Company
Hudson
Reo
Briggs
Bell stolen from Baker University found on Ottawa campus
Baker University reported its 500 pound 10 o clock bell missing early this morning. by noon it was found on the steps of Ottawa University administration building. OU student council forms committee to investigate how the bell came to be there. Sheriff Vogler informed. Baldwin woman saw three people near the bell around 2 am. authorities told to drop the case as it likely a student prank.
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Baker University
Ottawa University
O. U
Nelson P. Horn
Fred Vogler
Baldwin
Horn
Sheriff Vogler
Ottawa
Ford Workers Back on Job at Kansas City Plant
Ford Motor Company resumes production in Kansas City marking the end of the first sit-down strike in Henry Ford’s empire. About 1900 workers were reportedly laid off, with many returning to their jobs as lines roll forward. No official comment was obtained from company or union representatives.
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Ford
Kansas City
Ford Motor Company
Henry Ford
Iocal
Rotary Club Marks World War I Era Review in Lawrence
On April 6 1917 the Lawrence Rotary Club marked the U S entry into World War I listening to a program reviewing twenty years of world affairs and Rotary history Speakers included W C Simons Prof R M Davis Col Karl Baldwin Karl Klooz and J Frank Jones Davis described twenty years as tragic on the world stage Baldwin recalled manpower growth from 200000 to four million and naval treaty discussions Klooz traced Rotary International growth from 304th club to 4200 with 179000 members in 82 countries Jones recounted founding meetings and charter members Election of new board members followed, naming Gene Glahn John Jacobs R M Kelley Cliff Ramsey Corlett Cother Walter Keeler and Raymond Ice
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United States
Lawrence Rotary Club
Rotary
W. C. Simons
Lawrence Club
R. M. Davis
Col
Karl Baldwin
Karl Klooz
J. Frank Jones
A. B. Weaver
I. J. Meades
Simons
Professor Davis
Davis
Baldwin
U. S
Rotary International
Lawrence
Klooz
Gene Glahn
John Jacobs
R. M. Kelley
Cliff Ramsey
Corlett Cothor
Walter Keeler
Raymond Ice
Kansas Income Tax Agent Here Thursday in Lawrence
An agent of the Kansas Income Tax Department will be at the county clerk's office on Thursday, April 8, to assist taxpayers in preparing state income tax returns before the April 15 due date. Last year 1,380 Lawrence residents filed returns, paying $21,995 in tax. statewide 1936 collections are projected near $2.5 million, with penalties of 5 percent to double after April 15.
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Kansas Income Tax Department
Lawrence
Karaas
KU to consider athletic director successor Wednesday
The Kansas Board of Regents may review appointing a new athletic director to follow Dr. F C Allen at its Wednesday meeting in Topeka. Board member Ralph T O Neill said no action or recommendations are certain. Allen will leave June 1, with a reorganization to keep him as basketball coach and head of a new physical education department. Dutch Lonborg of Northwestern reportedly would not take the post.
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University
Allen
Arthur C
Dutch) Lonborg
Northwestern University
Haskell
K. U
James A. Naismith
Plank
Lawrence Building and Loan
Burkburnett
Tex
Lawrence
Naismith
Convention Hall
Kansas City
K.C.A.C
Buffalo Germans
Plymouth Congregational Church
Guard Companies to Have Inspection Tuesday Night
Inspection of Company H and Company M of the 137th Infantry Kansas National Guard will be held tomorrow evening at the armory Major Townsend of Little Rock Ark senior infantry instructor of the Arkansas National Guard will be the inspecting officer Attending will be Col Charles H Browne of Horton commanding officer of the 137th infantry and one or two battalion officers Capt Galen Gorrill commanding officer of Company H and Capt Wayne Allohin commanding officer of Company SEEK MEN FOR U 8. ARMY
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137Th Infantry
Kansas National Guard
Townsend
Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas National Guard
Charles H. Browne
Horton
Galen Gorrill
Wayne Allohin
U, 8. Army
Recruiting Sergeant Interviews Applicants Here Today
Sergeant W. J. Dyer U S army recruiting officer from Topeka was at the local post office today to interview potential recruits. He plans to return Thursday and may be reached at room 213 post office building Topeka. Dyer seeks 110 men for cavalry at Fort Riley five for field artillery and five for the Fourth Infantry at Fort Lincoln ND. Successful applicants receive transportation to their stations. Men 18 to 35 single with no dependents eligible.
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W. J. Dyer
U. S. Army
Topeka
Postoffice
Dyer
Field Artillery
Fort Riley
Fourth Infantry
Fort Lincoln
N. D
SEEK STARS FOR RELAYS AT KANSAS RELAYS
Decathlon ace Johnny Parker of Sacramento and javelin thrower Alton Terry of Hardin-Simmons are expected to participate in the Kansas Relays on April 17. Kansas University officials announced they had been invited. wives of acceptance are expected soon. Parker placed third in the Olympic decathlon and Terry was a member of the Olympic squad.
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Johnny Parker
Sacramento
Calif
Alton Terry
Hardin-Simmons College
K. U
Parker
Terry
Dancer of the 90s dies at 65 in Chicago
Frieda Spyropolous known as Little Egypt, famed Oriental dancer of the 1893 World Fair, dies at home at age 65 from a heart attack after years of ill health. She attempted a comeback at the 1933 Century of Progress after retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frieda Spyropolous
Egypt
Butterfat Prices Fall at Lawrence Markets
Butterfat prices dropped five cents per pound today at Lawrence produce houses with buyers predicting another sharp decline within the week. Number one cream sold at 35 cents and number two at 32 cents. local estimates align with Chicago standards only when market normalizes. Last week number one cream jumped to 40 cents due to a Wichita-origin price, as Chicago moved downward, widening the local gap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Chicago
Wichita
City Council Tonight Meets At Eight O Clock
The city council will convene tonight at 8 O'clock, shifting from the 7 30 start used in winter. An item on the agenda concerns local governance and urban planning matters. The report also notes stock market figures with the Indra Average at 71.3, up slightly from Saturday.
Lawrence official U S Plank dies at 73 in heart attack
U S Plank longtime Douglas county clerk and Lawrence educator figure dies at 1015 Maine street after a heart attack. He aged 73, wife Emma, daughter Elizabeth Jenks in London, son Ewart G. Plank in Fort Peck, Mont., and several siblings survive. He served as county clerk after a career with YMCA and Kansas University athletics under Naismith.
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U. S. G. Plank
Douglas County
Lawrence
Maine Street
Plank
C. C. Bowman
Emma Plank
Elizabeth Jenks
London
England
Capt
Ewart G. Plank
Fort. Peck
Mont
E. E. Plank
Pampa
Tex
W. P. Plank
Zarepath
Kansas Income Tax Shows Heavy Gain in Returns
Topeka reports income tax payments through Saturday total $553,518.97, up from $397,198.19 a year ago. Director Ellis Bever notes less than half the expected 100,000 returns filed to date, with 40,300 received. Last year 87,500 returns were filed. anticipated 1936 totals may rise about 30 percent to roughly $2.26 million, compared with $1.76 million last year. Also notes a Douglas county conservation meeting with local officials scheduled in Ottawa.
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Topeka
Ellis Bever
Bever
Ssaeee
Trade Show Plans Advance for Lawrence Chamber Event
The annual spring trade show sponsored by the Lawrence Chamber of Commerce nears completion with 18 firms reserving booths at the National Guard Armory. The three day event runs Thursday to Saturday with tickets issued for purchases and admission. Prize drawings worth 100 dollars occur Saturday night. Exhibits will feature electrical appliances alongside food, hardware, furniture and more. Participating firms include Kansas Electric Power, Kansas Public Service, Bowersock Milling, Green Brothers, Weaver's Department Store, Hanna Radio Shop, and others.
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Lawrence Chamber of Commerce
National Guard Armory
Merchants’ Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Kansas Electric Power Company
Kansas Public Service Company
Bowersock Milling Company
Green Brothers
American Service Company
Weaver's Department Store
Hanna Radio Shop
Montgomery Ward and Company
Bell Music Company
Kennedy Plumbing Company
the World Company
Gustafson's
Central Plumbing Company
Nett Enrthing Company
Kaw Valley Fuel Company
K. Pepper Bottling Company
Winter Chevrolet Company
Langston Sfemorial Company
Sweeney brothers receive prison terms in Missouri
Laverne Sweeney is sentenced to two years and Harold Sweeney to three years in the Missouri state penitentiary after pleading guilty to second degree burglary. The Mil ton Beach case involves burglarizing the Harzfeld store at 1144 Indiana on February 26, and the local case remains open until the pair are released from prison.
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Laverne Sweeney
Missouri State Penitentiary
Harold
Kansas City, Mo
Charles Springer
G. H. Maitland
Jackson County
Missouri
Sweeney Brothers
Justice Court
Milton Beach
Harzfeld
Indiana
Missouri Penitentiary
Plank successor later appointment of acting county clerk deferred
The board of county commissioners met in regular session and decided no action would be taken for several days to appoint an acting county clerk to fill the unexpired term of U. S. G. Plank who died yesterday. Plank began his second term last January and would have served until January 1939.
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A. 5. G. Plank
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
U.S.G. Plank
Plank
Koenig to Philippines from Kansas RCITC transfer
Lt. Col. William C. Koenig, commandant of the University of Kansas RC T C, after two years here and study at the Army War College, will be transferred to the Philippines in July according to Army orders. He is connected with the coast artillery corps.
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William C. Koenig
University of Kansas R. C. T. C
Army War College
Philippines
Koenig
Coast Artillery Corps
Nurses Home Gift to University of Kansas
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Watkins announced a gift to build a nurses home on the University of Kansas campus to house Watkins Memorial hospital staff. The plan includes two additions on the hospital’s third floor to add eight beds per ward, increasing capacity toward 62 beds with emergency capacity near 100. The gift, the fourth Sie by Mrs. Watkins, will be presented to the regents in Topeka next week for acceptance, and follows earlier benefactions including Watkins Hall and Miller Hall on campus and multiple Lawrence city gifts.
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University of Kansas
Elizabeth M. Watkins
Board of Regents
Topeka
University
Watkins
At Watkins Memorial Hospital
K. U
J. B. Watkins
Watkins Memorial Hospital
R. I. Ganeteson
University Health Service
E. H. Lindley
Lindley
United States
Watkins Hall
University of Kansas Women
Miller Hall
Lawrence
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Watkins Bank
Cold spell ebbs as Kansas warms up this week
Federal forecaster S D Flora predicts a shift to seasonable warmth across Kansas after a weekend of gloom. Tonight lows range from the mid twenties in the northeast to the mid thirties elsewhere, with a general state freeze noted last night. Tomorrow highs near sixty, as Topeka reports precip totals from the weekend and 4 H trainers head to Olathe for district training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Phillipsburg
Emporia
Moran
Osage City
Iola
Wichita
Kansas City
Weather outlook for Kansas fair tonight and Tuesday
Generally fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Morning readings show clear skies in Kansas City Garden City Dodge City Wichita and Salina with cloudier conditions elsewhere. Gas Office Record reports 1 pm yesterday 45 and 7 am today 40 noon today 40, yesterday’s high 37, low today 30, and 0.30 inches precipitation since Saturday night.
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Kansas
Arkansas City
Garden City
Dodge City
Wichita
Salina
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Bk. E. Alexander
Noy W. Parker
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Hults
An En
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George M. March
Wilfred C. Hanninger
Inde- Hemlent
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Repub- Mcan
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A. W. Berger
Ralph E. Pine
Repub- Heat
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W. H. Quakenbush
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Roy KE. Bushey
Whit A. Churchill
Bernet Im Ahmed
Blaze
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Arthur Capper
Green B Bros
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Isenate
NEW Deal
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Ottawa U
Regents
K.U
ILC
Houston
Committee For Industrial Organization
International Association of Oil Field, Gas Well and Refinery Workers of America
H. C. Fremming
Miller's
U.S
M.C.A
Y.M.C.A
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Maude Ann Dawe
James Naismith
Douglas County Agricultural Conservation Program Committee
Deal Six
Eos
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Frigidaire
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Hartfeld
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