Auto Workers Remain in Strike at Nash Kenosha Plant
In Kenosha Wisconsin 1900 of 2000 Nash Motors employees voted to reject a peace plan from the national automotive labor tribunal and keep the strike. The action spreads to Racine and Milwaukee plants as 4600 workers rally against proposed 10 percent wage increases and 50 cents per hour base pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Nash Motors Company
National Automotive Labor Tribunal
John Milkent
Nash
Racine
Seaman Body Corporation
Milwaukee
National Automobile Labor Board
Leo Wolman
Waves Wash West Norway Villages in Worst Disaster
Disaster on Korsnes Fjord as massive waves flood the coast destroying timber homes. More than 50 people dead including 20 children. villages of Taitjord and Fjoraa swept inland. Aalesund steamer sent for survivors. government offers aid. Boats and vehicles hurled ashore.
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Oslo
Norway
Taitjord
Fjoraa
Aalesund
Kors
Nnes Fjord
Zuber suit seeks 25000 dollars in damages
Kansas City April 7 AP A suit for 25000 dollars for injuries suffered last September 24 was filed against J B Frakes by Bernard Zuber s wife Ruby Johnson Hutchinson Kan Zuber remains in hospital and a wagon car collision in north Kansas City also killed his nephew Robert Zuber 14 A criminal case against Frakes was filed in Clay county where the accident occurred Finney case set for October Supreme Court to hear Warren W Finney Emporia banker on embezzlement charges and a 36 year penitentiary term
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Kansas City
Bernard Zuber
J. B. Frakes
Zuber
Ruby Johnson
Hutchinson
Kan
Frakes
Robert Zuber
Jackson County
Clay County
Finney
Topeka
Supreme Court
Warren W. Finney
Emporia
Lyon County District Court
Federal spending passes 5 billions in current year
Washington reports in the fiscal year ending June 90 that outlays exceeded 5 billion dollars by April 5, with 2.019 billion for routine spending and 2.987 billion for emergency recovery costs. The public debt stood at about 26.18 billion, vs 21.46 billion a year ago, while income for the year reached 2.35 billion.
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Washington
The
Treasury
Strikes End Amid Federal Mediation Efforts Across U.S.
Across the nation, 6,600 workers ended two strikes as federal boards broker terms in Nash Motor Wisconsin plants for 4,600 workers. Dryden Rubber Chicago stopped after protests by 2,000. Mine closures affected 15,000. Detroit talks aim to avert a 20 percent wage rise walkout by job shop workers. Camden mediators seek settlement for 3,000 shipyard workers and 8,000 at Campbell Soup, with Radio Condenser also affected. Arrow-Hart and Hegeman workers demand 25 percent raises. Los Angeles tailors strike for shorter hours and recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Wisconsin
Nash Motor Company
Federal Automobile Labor Board
Dryden Rubber Company
Chicago
Birmingham
Ala
Automobile Labor Board
Detroit
Motor Products Corp
Automobile Board
Camden
N. J
Campbell Soup Company
Radio
Indianapolis
Arrow-Hart and Hegeman Electric Company
Hartford
Conn
Los Angeles
Hitler to Probe Raids on Palm Sunday Catholic Meeting
Berlin April 7 Adolf Hitler ordered a swift investigation into Nazi violence at a Palm Sunday Catholic youth gathering. He suspended three Berlin Nazi youth leaders and demanded full details while Catholics protest and Vatican talks continue. The incident involved about 1 500 attendees and armed youths, with police present as Catholic leaders seek Vatican mediation.
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Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Hitler
Voelkischer Beobachter
Baldur | von Schirach
Osnabrueck
Vatican
Franz_von Papen
Rome
Pope Pius
Kansas Weather Outlook and Road Conditions Report
Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions with warmer temperatures in western and northern areas tonight and Sunday. Morning is clear with partly cloudy skies, and road conditions vary from fair to muddy across cities like Pittsburg Topeka and Ottawa. Temperature notes show yesterday's low and today’s values, with references to gas office records and an era New Ford V-8 advert.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Topeka
Arkansas City
Wichita
St Emporia
Ottawa
Douglas County
Off icers On Trail Of Killer Bandit
Guthrie Oklahoma April 7 AP two men and a woman resembling Clyde Barrow gang were reported headed toward Guthrie from Stillwater in a blue sedan with a dog. Deputies from Oklahoma City and Stillwater mobilized to intercept the car as federal officers moved into the section.
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Guthrie
Okla
Clyde Barrow
Cal Campbell
Commerce
Stillwater
Roy Jenness
Jenness
Oklahoma City
Payne-Logan County
Protest NRA Codes In Kansas City Hearings
Small industries in the Kansas City territory protested NRA codes before Fred P. Mann Jr of the National Recovery Review Board. Laundrymen ice druggists manufacturing novelty drapers and printers presented views as the full testimony will be sent to President Roosevelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kansas City Territory
Fred P. Mann, Jr
National Recovery Review Board
Roosevelt
Death of Ernest Kroeger, prominent American musician
Ernest R. Kroeger aged 71, noted organist pianist and music teacher, died in St. Louis. Former president of National and State Music Teachers Associations and founder of the American Guild of Organists. In 1904 he led programs for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, earning election to the French Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Ernest R. Kroeger
American Guild of Organists
Bureau of Music
French Academy
Lawrence Kiwanis contest unveils yard and garden prizes
The city wide yard and garden contest announced by the Kiwanis and now supported by other groups runs through October 1 with prizes in three classes. Class 1 prizes cash for homes valued $3 000 or less with family work. Class 2 cash and a prize for homes over $5 000. Class 3 a silver loving cup for hired labor. Judging weights are 35 percent front yard, 60 percent rear grounds, and 5 percent alley appeal. Entries close May 1, send to the Chamber of Commerce. winners may enter the national beautification contest.
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Lawrence
Kiwanis Club
Chamber of Commerce
G. T. Hough
W. J. Baumgartner
University of Kansas
Woodring criticized for untimely intervention in air plans
Representative Collins denounces Harry Woodring for delaying Army air procurement by altering plane specifications from a $7.5 million Public Works grant. Collins notes Navy contracts moved swiftly while Army counts as fault, condemning Woodring’s interference as counter to industrial recovery aims.
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Washington
Harry H. Woodring
War Department
Collins
D.-Miss
Congressional Record
Appropriations
Woodring
Public Works Administration
Army
Navy
Twedledee
Tweedle-Dum
Boynton rules on party changes in Kansas
In Topeka Kansas the attorney general via General Roland Boynton holds a voter cannot change party affiliation through an agent. A voter must appear before the county clerk or mail a letter authorizing the clerk to make the change. Earlier guidance allowed filing through an agent, but abuses prompted the revision.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
Roland Boynton
Alfred Williams
Pratt County
Boynton
Hobbs reports March state tax and fee totals
Topeka April 7 AP Charles F Hobbs state insurance commissioner announced March tax and fee collections by his department totaled 30958808 dollars. Distribution shows 27460352 to general fund 2950 to school fund 1094502 to fire marshal office and 2108954 to firemen relief fund tax. All except the latter were paid to the state treasurer for apportionment to 311 cities qualified to participate. Classified advertising is economical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Charles F. Hobbs
Compliance Certificates Required Of Bidders
The comptroller general J R McCarl upheld an executive order requiring NRA code compliance certificates from bidders for government business. The ruling makes such statements a prerequisite to bidding and follows a Ford case precedent that damages may be collected after violations are proven.
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Washington
J. R. McCarl
Comptroller General
The
Recovery Administration
Henry Ford
Ford
McCar
Farley
IMPROVE A STREET
With fair weather the citys street resurfacing project progresses rapidly and nears Ninth and Mississippi. Mississippi Street above Tenth is open. the job will likely reach Ninth by tonight. The work covers all former street car routes with center surface by the power company and curb to curb completion.
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Ninth
Mississippi
Mississippi Street
Tenth
Power Company
Ere
Ninth and
Tennessee
Massachusetts
Kentucky Street
Ninth Street
Michigan
University
Recall Campaign Planned by Kansas City Movement
The National Youth Movement, sponsor of an unsuccessful anti boss ticket, outlines plans for a recall election on newly elected officials. Leaders claim the election board is a tool of the Pendergast organization and urge reforms to ensure honest elections and permanent registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
National Youth Movement
T. J. Pendergast Democratic
Joseph C. Fennelly
A. Ross Hill
University of Missouri
Fennelly
Election Board
Pendergast
Frederick E. Whitten
Governor Park
Wolls
Insull to be returned via Istanbul by US agent
President Roosevelt designates Burton Y. Berry American vice consul in Istanbul to receive Samuel Insull from Turkish authorities and return him to the United States to face charges linked to the collapse of his utilities empire. Route and timing to be set by Ambassador Robert P. Skinner with Berry to depart when custody requirements are met. Ottawa University edges Jewell in season track opener 112 19.
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Washington
Burton Y. Berry
Istanbul
Roosevelt
Samuel Insull
Chicago
United States
Insull
Turkey
Robert P. Skinner
State Department
Skinner
Berry
Ottawa
Kan
Ottawa University
William Jewell
Music Contest Highlights Kansas University Event
Scores from the Eastern Kansas Conference music contest show Topeka high leading with 96 points at KU with Ottawa 79 Lawrence 43 Manhattan 82 Emporia 25 and Ottawa Road Topeka high also rated. Final results to be announced tonight as more events proceed in the afternoon and an 7 30 p m session. Over 700 students attend with judges from the KU school of fine arts.
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Topeka High School
Emporia
Neal M. Wherry
Lawrence -High
Edward Wood
Ruth Haggard
Lawrence
Rosemary Bell
Ottawa
Josephine Targard
Topeka
Enid Clark
Roy
Philip Busizk
George Davis
Philip Oliver
Thomson Holtz
George Leper
Manhattan
Jack Happy
Victor Steg
Superior
Willis Burke
Marjorie Fitch
Jack Dalby
Laura Grover
K. U. School of Fine Arts
K. U
Lawrence Horta
Jeannie
Register Laborers for Work on Paving Project
The re employment office in the old city hall at Eighth and Vermont streets is busy registering laborers for Harrison Construction to pave Massachusetts Street from Eleventh to Twentieth. Skilled crane operators concrete mixers flat finishers steel form setters caterpillar operators joint finishers bull float operators and other labor types are asked to report and state readiness for employment.
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Old City Hall
Eighth
Vermont Streets
Harrison Construction Company
Massachusetts Street
Eleventh Street
Twentieth Street
PWA
GC. G. Glenn
Glenn
New York School
Dyche
Abel Construction Company
Supreme Court Studies Road Building Law In Kansas
Topeka April 7 The state supreme court studied a 22 million dollar road building program law enacted in a March special session. The law would guarantee highway department revenues to repay a federal loan for the highway program. Assistant attorney general Dunklin Kimble argued the measure binds future legislatures and spends without proper appropriation. Kirke W Dale for the highway department contended it constitutes a valid contract.
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Topeka
Kan
Kansas
State Supreme Court
State Highway Department
Dunklin Kimble
Kirke
W. Dale
Highway Department
City dog license drive prompts humane clash in Lawrence
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce humane committee pushes for gentler dog policy as Mayor Spalding resists license reductions. Police will cite owners lacking licenses, with court actions to buy tags or kill dogs. About 1,000 dogs expected to be licensed. 120 licenses issued so far, 200 names checked for owner notices.
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Chamber of Commerce Husmane
W. E. Spalding
Louise Weidemann
E. W. Penchard
Spalding
Lawrence
North
Police Department
Kansas building and loan associations report strong reserves
Topeka April report by L A P Roush supervisor of the state building and loan department shows the 150 associations in Kansas are in very satisfactory condition with reserves over seven per cent of shareholder liability. Assets were 106,960,685 at year end with liabilities 27,689,113. Real estate and foreclosures total about 21,000,000, suggesting could cut holdings by a third and still return full investment. Cash on hand 1,611,418. bonds 691,024. Gross earnings 6,737,227 with 100,000 profit on real estate, net real estate loss 95,000, and a small overall profit. Kansas is praised for its building and loan system and potential full shareholder recovery is noted.
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Topeka
T(ap
L. FE
Roush
Losa
Kansas
Building and Loan Group Convenes in Eldridge Hotel
About 150 to 200 representatives from Kansas Building and Loan associations attend a two day convention in Lawrence at the Eldridge Hotel. Sessions include a Monday breakfast for the executive council and a noon luncheon by Roy Wenzuk. Election of officers occurs Tuesday at 2 PM.
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Kansas Building & Loan League
Eldridge Hotel
Building & Loan
J. C. Stevenson
Charles Louk
Lisle Eby
Executive Council
League
Stevenson
I. C. Stevenson
Lawrence
C.S. Elliott
Topeka
C. Ww. Bryant
Independence
A. H. Plumb
Emporia
C. B. Dodge
Salina
E. C. Ryan
W.L. Bowersox
Great Bend
I. W. Banerle
Wichita
Max A. Noble
Charles W.thompson
T. W. Atkins
Parsons
H. A. Hart
Dodge City
F. S. Powell
Kansas , Lake
Medicine Lodge
Doris E. Soden
Goodland
H. al Hart
Kansas City
E. F B. Lake
Paul B. Morrison
Roy Wonzuck
St. Louis
Ters
George O. Foster
University of Kansas
Crystal Room
Eldridge
Prize to be awarded at ten o'clock at armory trades fair
The grand prize in the spring trades fair at the armory building on Eighth and New Hampshire streets will be awarded at 10 tonight in front of the building. The fair’s final day saw crowded exhibits this afternoon and again this evening as many visitors viewed merchandise from the booths.
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Armory
Eighth
New Hampshire Streets
New Hampshire Street
Kent
April warmth to end Kansas cool spell forecast
The Kansas forecast calls for near normal to 80 degree highs tomorrow with no rain expected in the next few days. Federal meteorologist S J Flora notes a long cool spell has kept temps below normal for weeks and predicts a typical April pattern with 80 in the state and normal temperatures next week.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. J. Flora
Flora
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