Five Japanese officials wounded by Shanghai bomb blast
A blast at a Shanghai parade reviewing stand wounded five high ranking Japanese officials including Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Yoshinori Shirakawa. The attack triggered a large manhunt with a confessed bomber later reported and six others under investigation.
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Bombing Wounds Shigemitsu and Japanese Officials
Eyewitness account describes Mr Shigemitsu blown from a platform and Consul General Murai grievously injured. Major General Uyeda loses part of a cheek while a photographer is wounded. Japanese nurses aid the injured, bandaging within minutes. An American, W.S. Hibbard, is questioned and later released amid tense post bombing scenes. Consul General Cunningham seeks contact but is denied. News from Tokyo dated April 29.
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Bombing Shocks Shanghai Leaders Ahead of Truce Signing
Outstanding military, naval and diplomatic leaders in Shanghai were struck by a blast today, sending a tremor through Tokyo. Official reports were pending while unofficial circles suggested the Sino-Japanese truce signing, slated for tomorrow in Shanghai, would be delayed as Mamoru Shigemitsu and General Kenkichi Umeda were among the injured.
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Flashes of Life and Flight Across Early News
AP digest recounts Felix Robenski arson in Albany a man admitting starting a fire five months earlier before a vegetable store burned. Barbara Budz flee to marry in jail in New York after Montreal trip while Edward Scarra fights a cop. Seattle residents press to close nearby speakeasies over drunken noise affecting children. Philadelphia story notes a 25 cent piece causing a fire and injuries. Morris Connecticut homemakers face three meals at mid day as factories adopt new routines.
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Morris, Conn
Warsaw thieves confound police in warehouse haul
Four thieves in Warsaw, Poland revealed a bold scheme as they nailed themselves into packing boxes and shipped to a warehouse. Night loot emptied warehouses, while weather outlook for Kansas notes a warming trend with light showers and sunshine expected tomorrow.
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Seven Seek Jefferson County Sheriff Post in Ballot Race
Jefferson county fields seven sheriff candidates, seven men split by party. Democrats Lew Wiley, Charles Metsger, Oscar H. Edwards join McLouth residents Wiley Johnson and Walter Ferris, while Waldo Schultz and L. J. Thompsons enter from Oskaloosa and nearby. Douglas county shows ten hopefuls in a parallel contest.
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Junior High Assembly Observes George Washington Bicentennial
A Lawrence senior high auditorium assembly at 1:15 pm featured the Seventh Grade Girls and the Glee Club with songs and a history close minuet. Doris Kindlesperger presided, with Miss Howe directing the music class and Miss Lynn directing the orchestra.
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Yo-Yo Party Planned by Trinity Lutheran Class
The Trinity Lutheran church's intermediate class will host a yo-yo party at the church parlor tonight at 7:30. Fred Stotts leads the event as Terry Anolin, a Filipino yo-yo expert, demonstrates and offers instruction in the art of yo-yoing.
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Union School Closing Day Exercises
The closing day exercises of Union school were held Tuesday with a bountiful noon dinner. An afternoon program began at 2 o clock, and the teacher and pupils earned praise for their good work. The schoolhouse was well filled with district patrons.
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Expect Fair Weather Topeka Forecast Grants Relief
The United States Weather Bureau forecast generally fair weather for Kansas for the next 36 hours after a stretch of showers. A light frost was predicted for northwestern Kansas tonight, with federal meteorologist D. Flora noting minima in eastern and southern portions.
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Kansas
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Irish Boxers Seek Olympic Fund To Send Team
Dublin AP report notes the Irish Boxing Association Council launches a drive to fund a boxing team for the Los Angeles Olympic Games. The move aims to uphold Ireland's prestige against rival nations as students and individuals are named on local honor rolls and prize recipients.
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Los Angeles
Irish Boxing Association Council
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