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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
1
A severe April snowstorm swept from Texas panhandle into Nebraska and Iowa, crippling transport and severing communication. Omaha faced outages and a potential milk shortage as telephones and telegraph lines failed. repairs faced thousands in damage and authorities sought milk supplies for tomorrow.
A heavy snowstorm paralyzed Omaha and surrounding areas on April 6. Wires and poles tumbled, telephone and telegraph services failed, streetcars halted, and trains delayed as crews battled widespread outages. WOW station in Omaha relayed AP dispatches to Kansas City while power was disrupted and travel restrictions persisted. Two notable individuals planned a visit over Easter.
Dijon, France April 6 AP Lieutenant De Troyat took off from Le Bourget at 5 30 this morning and landed at Dijon at 1 40 pm after a nine hour flight that zigzagged south to Marseilles and north along the Rhone to Lyons. The pilot, flying a copy of Lindberghs Spirit of St Louis, said the flight served as a test with a full gasoline load as he contemplates a Paris to New York attempt this year. He earlier flew from Villacoublay to Le Bourget and discussed his plans with experts before reporters. He has a history as an outstanding French combat pilot and previously did acrobatics with Lindbergh.
Kansas and neighboring states faced cloudy skies and a sharp cool down with a potential for light snow flurries tonight. Salina and Goodland reports noted heavy snow and lighter flurries in others. rainfall totals varied from .02 to 2 inches, with western counties near freezing and eastern areas around 80 degrees amid unsettled early spring conditions.
The bulletin notes a cold increasing night with freezing temperatures tonight. Snow possible in Salina Hutchinson and nearby areas with mist and cloudy skies. Roads expected to be slippery with slush in places including Ottawa Coffeyville and Douglas County.
Washington April 6 AP For the first time since President Coolidge entered the White House Washington children will roll eggs on the executive lawn Easter morning guarded by Mrs Coolidge The critical condition of Mrs Lemira Goodhue her mother is still keeping Mrs Coolidge in Massachusetts Not believed to return to Washington before next Monday Despite absence preparations are made to entertain Washingtons little ones Wire fences have been erected around fountains and near steeper slopes to prevent injuries to the children
Eleven planes of the all Kansas air tour left Ottawa today after brief stop. The event featured Governor Ben Paulen praising air travel at a Chamber of Commerce gathering. Planes continued toward Garnett as weather limited remaining stops.
A heavy wet snow blanket hit Nebraska today, cutting telegraph and telephone lines from service and delaying railroad and interurban trains. Five inches fell with winds and temperatures around 20 to 4 degrees, as the storm moved from the Texas panhandle after nights of thunderstorms.
In San Diego on April 6 AP reports Charles A Lindbergh took off in the new monoplane built for him. He completed a short circle of the field then departed likely toward Santa Barbara. He gave no statement on the flight’s purpose or final destination. He was joined by four passengers from Santa Barbara: Harry Heim, Harry Hall Knight, William Robertson, and Harold Bixby, all prominent aviation and business figures.
The Unitarian Church schedules special music for Easter with a choir featuring Mrs T A Larremore, Morgan, and John Dalton of Kansas City. The event highlights community singers organizing for the holiday service.
President Coolidge delays final judgment on the McNary Haugen farm relief bill amid Southern opposition and proposed amendments. Senate discussions center on limiting a farm board's power and requiring council consent for establishing equalization fees. Idaho Senator Gooding condemns the measure as harmful to rural prices and farm labor.
Junior high and senior high glee clubs along with the orchestra prepare for an annual spring concert in the Senior High auditorium on April 19. The girls perform one to three part songs, boys offer one and two part numbers, Ruth Swarthout the harpist will play several pieces, and the about fifty member orchestra will perform five or six numbers under director Hazel E. Lynn.
Washington April 6 AP The Federal Radio Commission began a conference with engineers and congress members to discuss tentative plans for equalization of radio stations nationwide. Representative White Maine outlined congressional intent for equal allocation stressing equality of transmitting and reception facilities. Also in Washington Nye committee news Senator Nye North Dakota chairman says hearing end near. Challis files to run in Topeka district.
Will Martin, 13115 Delaware street, was struck by a taxi driven by Howard Betts while repairing a tire in the 900 block of Connecticut street. He suffered a cracked rib a deep head cut and bruises and cuts and was taken to Toines hospital before being returned home.
Chicago April 6 AP Assurances 4090 police will guard the primary polls next Tuesday. 25000 volunteers to assist. 6000 police total with 5000 on duty. every precinct to have at least one officer. Heavy guard and motorcycle units prepared amid rival Republican factions. Threats of kidnap plots as ward committeemen election stirs fear of trouble.
Final debates of the Kansas High School Debating League will be held at the University of Kansas on Thursday April 12 announced by H G ae secretary of the league Eureka and Hoisington meet for class A while Blue Rapids and Kiowa contest for class B both debates Thursday afternoon Nearly 200 high schools belong to the league with district and inter district rounds deciding finalists Eureka defeated Hiawatha and Hoisington defeated Oberlin in class A while Blue Rapids beat Altoona and Kiowa beat Oakley in class B Kiowa’s negative won unanimously others by two to one votes
Douglas county sheriffs Turner and Reed, famed for chasing wheels, slid from a mud puddle south of Topeka. A car skidded trying to help, knocking Turner down. They reported the incident, later joked about, as three civilians also crashed nearby.
Miss Minnie Calhoun of 90 Minnesota Street told police this morning that the car she was driving collided with another vehicle on West Ninth Street. Details of injuries or damages were not provided in the report.
Richard son a Civil War veteran aged 83 died of suffocation when his house boat on the river at New York street caught fire. Firemen found the interior burning fiercely and believe he died before the blaze was detected. He lived in Lawrence off and on for years working as a mason and bricklayer on University campus and Massachusetts street buildings. The boat, completed years ago, housed him alone most times and contained engine, boiler, and tools. Survived by two daughters, a brother, and a pension of 72 dollars a month from the government. The body was taken to Funk funeral establishment. A cat was found suffocated aboard and a dog was missing.
Washington reports a sunny Easter Sunday forecast for most of the United States with only the Atlantic states possibly ending a stagnation period by Saturday night. The lower Great Lakes and Mississippi Ohio valleys plus northern Rocky Mountains expect balmy weather, while the far Southwest may need rain. Chicago forecasts cool and partly cloudy conditions.
The commerce department reports 5000 landing fields for airplanes in the United States with about 1075 graded as airports and 231 beaconed and flood lit for night use. Every state has at least one field, providing space to light, repair shops, hangars, supplies, and sometimes radio beacons for guidance.
County engineers EB B Tine and George Lamb oversee removal of the old brick surface on the Naw river bridge. A new brick floor will span the entire length, filling large holes in concrete joints. Repairs funded by county. two months work with traffic alternated on the bridge.
Special Easter music will be performed Sunday morning at 11 o clock in the Varsity theater by a double quartet. Laura Jean McElhinny and firelyn Swarthout will sing antiphonally from the gallery. Selections include Now Christ Mas Risen and The Palms. A violin solo Guardian Melodies by Schumann will be played during the offertory. The double quartet features Marcene MacLaren Mary Low Earlenbaugh sopranos Mrs Gharles Gauier Lelia Helmp hill altos Eli Wamego J 0 Sproul tenors Ervin McElhinny Allan Minget basses.
The plane named City of Chanute was forced to land three miles north of Williamstown after its engine failed likely from rain. The running gear and propeller were broken, one person was injured, the pilot untied the wings and secured them to a fence before leaving. The pilot was not identified and seemed to be en route to Topeka when forced down.
Henry Ford and Mrs. Ford arrived in Southampton aboard the Steamshin Majestic and met officials including the mayor. Ford gave guarded comments on Baldwin’s rubber export restriction plan, declining to offer detailed opinion but suggesting the move could be in the right direction.
In a 10:06 am special meeting the city commission declared G. T. Wetzel winner in the finance race with 1,079 votes to John H. Robinson’s 843. The council also authorized a franchise for the U S Automatic Fire Alarm Co and set Wetzel to take office Monday while noting the site fronts 35 feet and extends 125 feet.
Rome dispatch reports newspapers believe revisions to the Dawes Plan are being discussed at the Rome Conference. Seymour Parker Gilbert, appointed to head American finances, may arrive soon with his entourage for talks with Count Voli. Premiers Mussolini and others signal focus on reparations and debts in London talks.
Lawrence Boy Scouts will distribute the new telephone directories to subscribers across the city with Scouts in uniform delivering to each address. A large force will cover the district, using delivery cars where available, and old directories will be collected. The directories are from the Journal-World and ready for distribution tomorrow.
Mrs. Ober reports considerable improvement after a morning return from Chicago. H B Ober, recently out of office as president of a tonal Retail Clothiers, plans to join in New York next week. A cliffe in Chicago and a role in Christ Cross are noted as part of his schedule.
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