Jobs Discussed in White House Talk
President Roosevelt and fiscal advisers discussed private utilities financing new construction to create jobs. Hopkins testified on $1.25 billion relief funds to aid about 2.8 million people through February 1939. The administration also approved low rent housing and slum clearance costing about 10.7 million dollars under the housing authority.
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Washington
Roosevelt
White House
Harry L. Hopkins
Works Progress
Capitol
House Appropriations Committee
Hopkins
Senate Unemployment Committee
Senate
Mr. Roosevelt
Jesse H. Jones
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
William O. Douglas
The
Securities Commission
John W. Hanes
Jones
United States Housing Authority
Congress
Deny
Lawrence Green Brothers Adjust Practice To Thursday
The Lawrence Green Brothers baseball practice moves from Friday afternoon to Thursday at 4 o clock due to the interscholastic track and field meet at KU. Manager Fred Pralle will supervise the session.
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Lawrence Green Brothers
K.U
Fred Pralle
Pickets Withdrawn as Detroit Auto Strike Eases Temporarily
A U A W international officers order the end of morning pickets over dues collection in Flint, easing the three day dispute that idled 5 250 Fisher and Buick workers. Detroit saw a violent clash at Michigan Steel Castings as 16 officers dispersed 25 protesters.
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Detroit
United Automobile Workers
Flint
U.A.W. International
U.A.W
Michigan Steel Castings Company
Fisher
Buick Motor Company
Homer Martin
International
William S. Knudsen
General Motors
Knudsen
U.A.W.G.M
Martin
Henry Wilson
U.A.W. Fisher
George C. Paterson
Bohn Aluminum & Brass Corporation
Detroit Moulding Corporation
American Brass Corporation
Power House
Japanese advance in war of words and battles in Shantung
Japanese offensive pushes central China forces back in two major battles along a 50 mile Shantung front. Lini and Hanchwang are cited with gains for Japan and losses for Chinese, signaling potential drive toward Lunghai railway as reinforcements flow in.
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Shanghai
Central China
Shantung Province
Taierhchwane
Lini
Yi River
Hanchwang
Lunghai
Tsingtao
Shantung
PWA Projects Remain Dead Issues in Kansas
Washington reports 63 Kansas PWA projects totaling 9.14 million dollars could start if Congress funds and lawful terms allow. Lawrence items include a city auditorium a museum and two schools with varying grant shares. none yet approved. Local bonds and state actions influence the fate of each project as funds are debated. The McAllaster school expansion proceeds with WPA aid and awaits final WPA approval.
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Washington
Public Works
Kansas
PWA
Congress
Ickes
Lawrence
Insurgents Push South Along Spanish Coast Front
Rebels drive 12 miles on an 18 mile front toward Castellon and Valencia after breaking near Tortosa. They claim capture of field guns and munitions while reporting heavy clashes with government troops along the Ebro.
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Hendaye
Frante
Tortosa
Mediterranean
Castellon
Valencia
Miguel Aranda
Alcala de Chivert
Albocacer
Spain
Vinaroz
Cebellino
Irun
Ebro
Barcelona
Garcia Valino
Vinarez
Seo de Urgel
Roosevelt Seeks Peace Through Negotiated Settlements
President Roosevelt reiterated belief in peaceful negotiations and world peace through dialogue. He noted sympathy for Britain Italy accord and stated the 1.156 billion naval program should not be seen as warlike while avoiding comment on proposed state department list of treaty violators.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Senate
Britain
Italy
United States
White House
Scott
D-Calif
State Department
Germany
Japan
Dedicatory Tree Planting Ceremony in Lawrence City Park
A dedicatory program for the Colorado blue spruce planted in Lawrence city hall park last December to mark the constitution's sesquicentennial will be held Friday at 4 p.m. Speakers include W. C. Simons and Supt. C. E. Birch, with Mayor A. Lawrence accepting the tree for the city. Public is invited.
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Lawrence
American War Mothers
United States
W. C. Simons
Supt. C. E. Birch
A. Lawrence
Douglas county Red Cross nurse completes service
Miss Ruby Fairbairn a Douglas county Red Cross nurse since 1936 finished her duties as county nurse today. A successor to Miss Fairbairn is being considered with a decision likely Saturday or next Monday per Mrs. Fred R. Issacs president.
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Ruby Fairbairn
Douglas County
Red Cross
Ralph Caldwell
Tulsa
Okla
Miss Fairbairn
The
Fred R. Issacs
Bankers Dinner Tonight In Douglas County
Franklin county bankers join the Douglas County Bankers association for a 6 30 dinner at the Colonial Tea room. G McGuire a bank technician with the Reconstruction Finance Corporation in Kansas City will discuss Federal Lending Agencies.
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Franklin County
Douglas County Bankers Association
Colonial Tea Room
G. McGuire
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Kansas City
Baseball Scores and Standings From The Day’s Games
Baseball results across leagues with scores and notable pitcher catcher pairings. Kansas City and Toledo clashes in the American Association. Brooklyn Philadelphia and other National League games noted. American League matchups include St Louis Cleveland Washington Detroit Chicago and more with varied inning totals.
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Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Fitzsimmons and Chervinko
Walters, Butcher, Salginhats
Atwood
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Tobin and
Todd
W. Davis
Boston
New York
Turner
Mueller
Schumacher and
Danning
St- Louis
Cleveland
Weaver and Sullivan
Feller and
Fonts
Philadelphi
Washington Lees
Ross and
Hayes
Leonard
R. Ferrell
Detroit
Chicago
Kennedy
York
Cain Ea Renza
Russian Children May Disobey Parents Over Easter Church
Moscow reports that Soviet children are advised to disobey parents who try to send them to church for Easter rites. The Young Communist League newspaper says such parental orders breach constitutional freedom of conscience and promises defense for children if expelled, implying prosecutions for parents.
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Moscow
Young Communist League
Will G West Has Bad Night Say Physicians
Will G West state livestock commissioner is critically ill in Neodesha Kansas after a "bad night" with grave condition. Oxygen was administered throughout the night and physicians diagnose posterior coronary thrombosis. Dr Forrest L Loveland of Topeka and Dr Frank L Moorhead consulted. Mrs West remains at his bedside. West was Kansas governor nominee in 1936.
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Neodesha
Kan
Will G. West
Forrest L. Loveland
Topeka
West
Frank L. Moorhead
Meeting Is Tonight of Fairmount Improvement Association
The Fairmount Improvement Association holds a meeting tonight at 7 30 at the home of W R Taylor 1211 East Thirteenth Street.
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Fairmount Improvement Association
W. R. Taylor
East Thirteenth Street
Stock Market Index Downgraded After Mixed Trade
Market summary notes the average of 60 stocks at 39.0 down from 39.4 yesterday. Ford Service and Hamilton are among listed firms with address 702 Vt. -Advy noted in the column.
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Ford Service
Hamilton
Kansas high school men begin two day summer field exam
Thirty five Kansas high school seniors arrived at the University of Kansas to compete for Summer field scholarships. The selection will be announced in about three weeks. A luncheon in the Union and informal interviews followed. A banqueting speaker lineup included Hugo Wedell and professors and local officials. Tomorrow is devoted to written tests.
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Kansas
University of Kansas
Summerfield
K. A
Edwin F. Price, Jr
Liberty Memorial High School
Lawrence
Union Building
E. H. Lindley
Olin Templin
C. D. Clark
E. D. Hay
Paul B. Lawson
A. G. Mitchell
J. H. Nelson
K. U
Irving Hill
Hugo Wedell
Kansas Supreme Court
Olin Tempiia
Hill
Don Voorhees
Leavenworth
Dean Moorhead
Hugoton
Light Rains Spread Across Eastern Kansas
Light rains that drenched the southern half of the state last night are expected to spread to the eastern counties tomorrow. Fort Scott recorded 2.10 inches in the past 24 hours. Temperatures will rise to 70 to 75 degrees with cooler readings in the extreme northwest and southeast cloudiness increasing in the east.
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Topeka
S. D. Flora
Flora
Fort Scott
Coffeyville
ittAnthony
Columbus
Dade City
Cherryvale
Ness City
Independence
Scott City
Warsons
Ill
Chanute
Goodland
Pittsburg
Salina
Winfield
McPherson
Arkansas City
Larned Eureka
Concordia
Wichita
Dorarin
Trace
Record of Violent Quakes in Central Anatolia
Three hundred people were killed and 20 villages destroyed in central Anatolia by violent earthquakes. The quakes were felt in Ankara and in Konia Kirsehir and Kayseri on Tuesday afternoon with fear of higher casualties as counts proceed.
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Ankara
Turkey
Anatolia
Konia
Kirsehir
Kayseri
Kansas Crops Survive Snowstorm With Limited Damage
The two week old snowstorm and freezes caused little apparent harm to Kansas crops. Some southern counties saw wheat injury and livestock losses, flax damaged, and early fruits like peaches pears and cherries severely hit. Orchard damage remained moderate with northeast areas largely spared.
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Topeka
Federal
State Departments of Agriculture
Kansas
Tickets On Sale For Children's Theater Alice in Wonderland
Tickets for three live performances of the Children’s Theater play Alice in Wonderland go on sale at Bell's music store and the Union building at K. U. Tickets must specify day or night. Cast includes Rachel Bushong Calvin as the Mad Hatter and Lewis Carroll role by Carl Drake.
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Bell’s
Union Building
K. U
Adrian Lindsey
Ivan Rowe
Electa Kindlesperger
David McCreath
A. I. Decker
Baldwin Group
Deal Six
Mad Hatter
Dormouse
March Hare
Tweediedum
Tweedledee
Rachel Bushong Calvin
Mrs
Sarah Wyatt
Judy Marshall
Miss Florence Eaton
Lewis Carroll
Carl Drake
Yale Man to Talk Here on Waves Words and Wires
Dr. J. O. Perrine of Yale University will lecture on Waves Words and Wires sponsored by Sigma Xi Friday at 8 in Fraser theater. Demonstrations include Prelude in C Sharp Minor played creatively and a voice frequency demonstration from 50 to 9000 cycles per second. Some listeners cannot hear above 7000 cycles.
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Sigma Xi Scientific Fraternity
J. O. Perrine
Yale University Engineering
Fraser Theater
Music Week Festival Plans Unveiled at University
Dean Swarth announces the annual Music Week program at the University and Lawrence with events from May 1 to May 7. Highlights include Haensel and Gretel opera, Haskell Institute band, Westminster choir, Clavilux recital, and a large festival concert in Hoch Auditorium. Multiple schools, clubs, and guest artists participate, with exhibitions in Frank Strong hall and Thayer museum, plus radio station KFKU coverage.
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University
Lawrence
D. M. Swarth
School of Fine Arts
Haensel and
Gretel
Westminster A Cappella
Haskell Institute
Rotary Club
University String Quartet
Alice Russell
Joyce Vetter
Lawrence Public School
Helen Marshall
New York City
P Kappa Lambda
National Music, Honorary Society
University of Kansas Stadium
Kiwanis Club
Wiedemann’s
Massachusetts Street
Union Building
Hoch Auditorium
Westminster A
University of Kansas Symphony
University of Kansas
Homer E. Phillips
Hanson
A. A. Harding
University of Illinois
Harold Bachman
University of Chicago
Karl Euersteiner
Russell Wiley
K. U
K. U. Band
Frank Strong
Thayer Museum
KFKU
Mildred Seaman
Farmowners vote against Soil Conservation group
In Franklin County Ottawa Kan farm owners and tenants voted 733 to 202 yesterday against forming an organization for soil conservation.
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Soil Conservation
Ottawa
Kan
Franklin County
Organization For Soil Conservation
Weather Forecast and Road Conditions for Kansas
The Kansas forecast calls for generally fair conditions in western areas tonight with more clouds in the east and milder temperatures in the northwest. Thursday will bring increasing clouds and showers in the east with cooler air in extreme northwest. Morning is mainly cloudy and dirt roads are muddy at Pittsburg and soft at Coffeyville while other routes remain good. Yesterday’s gas office readings show a high of 80 and a low of 52 with 63 at 7 p.m.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Coffeyville
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Federal Reserve Board
Henry Ford
Ford
G. Hall Roosevelt
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Woodrum
Dva
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National Youth Administration
Sumner Gerard
National Committee To
Senate Committee
Besmirch
Minton
D-Ind
Gerard
Schwellenbach
D-Wash
National Committee
Lobby Committee
Dr. Rumley
Edward A. Rumely
James W. Gerard
Dr. Rumely
Circuit Court of Appeals
Sckes
Dyche Museum
Dyche
J. T. Constant
McAllaster School
Ninth and
Kentucky Street
Board of Education
WPA
Wien
Toveka
Franklin County Men
Douglas County Association
American Association
Toledo
Bruer and Breese
Harris and Lihon
YALE
Kansas Relays
Claude Kilday
Occidental College
Los Angeles
Calif
Corona
Howard Hanson
Eastman School of Music
Rochester
N. Y
University Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence Music Club
Union
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