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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1937

Page

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Basque City Falls to Rebels Amid Siege of Bilbao

新闻报道记述四月下旬巴斯克城邦局势与毕尔巴鄂围困。博伦纳共和国政府呼吁世界力量为30万名非战斗人员寻找庇护,法西斯联盟军占领格尔尼卡并对其实施空袭与大规模杀戮,巴斯克政府军坚守毕尔巴鄂并试图提升防线。英法两国就撤离难民表达迟疑与顾虑。

Roosevelt Arrives in New Orleans for Gulf Fishing Trip

President Roosevelt and party reached New Orleans at 12 28 pm to board a destroyer for a Gulf fishing cruise. A band played and a 21 gun salute greeted the arrival. Roosevelt rode in an open car with his son Elliott, Governor Leche and Mayor Maeatri, passing cheering crowds to lunch.

New Orleans Roosevelt Gulf Elliott Richard W. Leche Maeatri

Britain to offer refuge for Bilbao children in Spain war

London reports Sir John Simon announced a limited number of Bilbao children would be brought to Britain under the national relief committee. Britain and France consider naval help for evacuees from the Basque city pending a Franco accord and a truce with Basques.

Durango Bilbao Emilio Pittsburgh Biscayan Amorebieta Juan Antonio Aguirre Basque Autonomous Republic Guernica Mern British Foreign Office London Guaraiea Amee Jasques St. Jean de Lus Frenice Bay of Biscay Sir John Simon Great Britain Spain Sir John Wilfred Roberts England National Ign’ Committee For Viscount Cecil House of Lords Berlin Germany Force Office Paris Yvon Delbos Foreign Affairs Committee Chamber of Deputies France Delbos Foreign Office National Joint Committee For Spanish Relief Scandinavia

Mrs. Osa Johnson Flies Again After Crash

Mrs. Osa Johnson piloted an airplane yesterday from San Antonio toward Dallas for the first time since the air crash that killed her explorer husband Martin Johnson and left her badly injured. She said she forced herself to smile and like the flight, though her nerves were still fragile at the end.

Dallas Tex Osa Johnson Martin Johnson San Antonio

Boys Die in Fire at Lone Cottage Home

Mr and Mrs Henry F Lowe returned home from the theater to find their cottage in ashes. Their sons Henry Jr nine and Eldred seven were killed in the blaze. The report also notes British bombers near London and a collision near Methwold resulting in three aircraft losses.

Los Angeles Henry F. Lowe Seypcaink Wee Reedies Henry, Jr Eldred London Saare Methwold

Robinson Favors 10 Percent Cut In All Appropriations

Washington April 29 Senator Robinson of Arkansas backs Senator Byrnes flat 10 percent cut in all appropriations excluding fixed charges with discretionary transfer power between bureaus. He prefers this to a 15 percent impoundment plan and suggests reducing next year relief to 1.0 billion instead of 1.5 billion if feasible. He notes a straight cut is most effective for balancing the budget. Farm leader Edward A. O Neal protests, urging continued agricultural program and such bills soon to define basic surplus crops and price guarantees.

Washington Robinson D-Ark Byrnes D-S C Roosevelt Byres House Edward A. O'Neal American Farm Bureau Federation Eicher D-Ia Wallace O'Neal

Government to Begin Soft Coal Pricing By July 1

Washington reports that the government plans to implement the Guffey-Vinson act to fix minimum coal prices by July 1. Commission officials say producers will be able to cover miners' higher wages, with penalties of 2 to 1912 percent on noncompliant sales. A seasonal slump has reduced production and prices, while buyers seek breaks ahead of price fixation.

Washington Bituminous Coal Commission C. E. Smith Roosevelt

Music Society Announces New University Pledges

The Kappa chapter of Pi Kappa Lambda at the University announces the election of Mildred Allen, Virginia Foster, Elaine Frutchey, Robert Ledore, Willis Quant, Everett Vetter to the society. On May 7 at Evans Hearth they will present the gold key and induct them. Laurel Everett Anderson leads the local chapter. Prof. Robert McNair Davis will give the evening address.

Kappa Chapter Pi Kappa’ Lambda Honorary Scholastic Society Mildred Allen Virginia Foster Elaine Frutchey Robert Ledore Willis Quant Everett Vetter Evans Hearth Laurel Everette Anderson Robert McNair Davis School of Law Pi Kappa Lambda D. M. Swarthout Charles Sanford Skilton Karl Euersteiner

Question About Court Change Passing In Senate

Washington April 29 Chairman Ashurst of the Senate Judiciary Committee said there are 50 votes in the Senate for the Roosevelt court bill and it would pass this year or next. He stayed optimistic despite three undecided senators opposing the plan. Norris proposed a two thirds rule for court overreach, but Ashurst opposed any move to limit judicial power. no White House signal on compromise emerged.

Washington Ashurat D.-Ariz Senate Judiciary Committee Senate Ashurst Judiciary Committee Norris Ind.-Neb Supreme Court Roosevelt

PLAN TICKET DRIVE FOR MUSIC FESTIVAL TICKETS

Members of the Business and Professional Women's club completed plans to run a sale of season tickets for the National Music Competition Festival and Mid-Western Band Festival to be held at the University of Kansas on May 6 7 and 8. Ten teams will canvass ten city sections with six members each. Mrs Jean Webster will direct. A club meeting will be held at Tillicum Lodge on the Hackell campus where Russell L Wiley KU band director will speak. Tickets cost 1 dollar and cover both the marching contest Friday May 7 and the massed band and choir Saturday May 8, with access to all contest performances.

Business and Professional Women’s Club University of Kansas Jean Webster Tillicum Lodge Hackell Russell L. Wiley Liberty Memorial High School Dorothy Shufflebarger Lora Mendenhall Virgalene Davis Lillian Phillips Carolyn Ulrich Marcia Carter Florence Barrows Mildred Klock Maude Sullivan C. Murphy Ruth Jorse Agnes Evans H. B. Erickson Leoni Moorman Francea Andrews H. L. Dunkerley Corinne Bemis Mary Counts Morgan Mabel Mallory Helen Bischoff Mary Glesemaan Thelma Hess Margaret Finnerty Myrtle Casebier Peg Martin Mabel Eldridge Mayme Tuttle Stella Wilson Mary Ll. Thomas Mayme Corcoran Faye ‘Brown Emma Wagner Minnia Beurpian Lillian Addis Marjorie Dietrich Margaret Schumann Carolyn Wolter Edna Lydie Madonna Harnar Kathryn Ziesenis

Huxman May Name Third Republican to Board

Kansas City Kan April 29 Governor Huxman said he plans to name a third Republican to the five member social security board to keep administration non partisan He noted the law allows any party and sought a man of character with knowledge of social matters He and his daughter Ruth attended a American Legion ball and a horse show later that night.

Kansas City Kan Walter A. Huxman Kansas Social Security Board Huxman Ruth Haxman American Royal Building

Wheeler Arrives in Tulsa to Debate Court Plan with Keenan

Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana arrives in Tulsa to debate the President's Supreme Court reorganization plan with Assistant Attorney General Joseph B. Keenan before the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Wheeler opposes the plan, saying he would abolish the court rather than have it serve a single man. The clubwomen prepare for a vote on a resolution opposing the plan while Dr. Marcus E. Lindsey urges cultivation of fine arts as key culture.

Tulsa Okla GPI Burton K. Wheeler Montana Atorney Joseph B. Keenan Supreme Court Court Wheeler General Federation of Women’s Clubs Marcus E. Lindsey Grace Presbyterian Church of Wichita Kan

May term docket opens. few criminal cases listed

A light criminal docket is anticipated for the May term of district court starting next Monday. Only two criminal cases seem likely: Clifford Snavely for auto theft and Justice Carman for felonious assault. The civil docket includes typical suits and divorces, with several motor vehicle accident cases moved to federal court.

Charles Springer Clifford Snavely Justice Carman Douglas County Hugh Neans Douglas County Bar Association Frank Adams John Hagen Henry Breckeisen Charlie Jeffries Ratch Dietz Coxen J. W. Anderson Bill Miller Robert Gentry George M. Clem Carl W. Achning Oscar Johnson Bruce Cameron Marion Dodder Duane Cooke L. E. Blair L. P. Strode Otis Wiggins A. E. Olson Elmer Pierson Argyl Cochran W. Boursaw Earl Potter J. G. Wallace H. M. Booth George I. Bailene E. W. Penchard George J. Houk A. B. Frederick E. G. Vernon T. D. Funk C. H. Jones Gus Bohnsack William Wells J. C. Walton and LeaRoy Hurley

Garden City Considers Advancing Clocks to Central Time

Garden City Kansas city commissioners weighed a petition backed by more than 80 percent of merchants to move clocks ahead one hour to align with Central Time. The Chamber of Commerce backed the plan, but issues included obtaining beer dealers’ midnight closing aligned to Central Time. Mayor Downie urged following business wishes while noting enforceability limits and the need for local agreement.

Garden City Kan Kansas Chamber of Commerce R. N. Downie

Bloodhound sent after escaped youths in Arkansas

Three youths who fled from the Arkansas boys industrial school near Pine Bluff prompted a bloodhound search. Police tracked a group matching the descriptions with a dog in tow to Jefferson Springs. Separate report notes a fatal tractor accident near Osage City Kansas when a farmer, Fred Hinch, died after being struck by a tractor and disc.

Little Rock Ark Arkansas Boys Industrial School Pine Bluff Jefferson Springs Osage City Kan Fred Hinch Dmire

Stock Market Index Report From Yesterday

The average of 60 stocks rose to 66.6 yesterday from 66.2. Hamilton, 702 Ady, Ford Service, and related listings appear in the index notation with small shifts in price.

Hami Vt Ford Hamilton

Kansas Chamber of Commerce group meets at Eldridge Hotel

Members of the Kansas Association of Chamber of Commerce Secretaries gather at the Eldridge hotel for a two day annual meeting. About 80 to 35 attendees are expected for sessions including nominating committees, industrial program discussions, and a farmer relations address.

Kansas Association of Chamber of Commerce Eldridge George Hedrick Chamber of Commerce

Prison Break Nipped at West Virginia Penitentiary

Two prisoners were killed and two more critically wounded during an attempted escape from the West Virginia state penitentiary at Moundsville. A guard named Hamilton was reported wounded as shots felled the four inmates trying to slip out through the wagon gate on a truck.

Moundsville W. Va West Virginia State Penitentiary Hamilton

Giants Crush Dodgers 9–0 as Whitehead Two Homers Lead

Burgess Whitehead homered twice and Freddy Fitzsimmons added one as the New York Giants shut out the Brooklyn Dodgers 9 to 0. Fitzsimmons allowed five hits while Henshaw and teammates handled Brooklyn. Other games saw Cincinnati, St Louis, Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia also scoring in varied fashion.

New York Burgess Whitehead Freddy Fitzsimmons Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Fitzsimmons Brooklyns Brooklyn Henshaw Baker Jeffenat Clark Peterson Fr. Moore Fitzsimmona Danning Cincinnati St. Louis Davison Ogrodowski Boston Philadelphia Hutchinson Smith Bush Lopez Walters Lamaster Atwood Chicago Pittsburgh Davis Warhelic Sheen Lee Bowman Oden Hartnett Brandt Todd Keee Washington Pearson Dickey Weaver Hokan Detroit Coe Cleveland Sons Auker, Hatter Mclaughlin Logan Cochrane Hayworth Whitenlil Pytlak Philadephia American Association Milwaukee Kansas City

Miss Milk Maid title won by Fairview teen at fair

Sabetha Kan April 29 UP Miss Aloha Warner of Fairview blonde 18 who assists on a dairy farm won the Miss Milk Maid of the World title after milking 11.25 pounds in two minutes beating four rivals from twenty. Lady Skylark Alcartra Conductor Holstein cow owned by Harvey Bechtelheimer of Fairview earned Miss Bovine America. Other finalists: Arlene Gartner Oneida Lois Newlin Sabetha Lucida Babst Muscotah Norine McFall Woodlawn.

Sabetha Kan Aloha Warner Fairview Warner United States Lady Skylark Alcartra Hollywood Lady Skylark Harvey Bechtelheimer Miss Warner

Churches to Join Music Week in Lawrence Observances

Leading Lawrence churches plan open Music Week with sermons and special musical numbers on Sunday. Unitarian, First Baptist, and First Presbyterian outline programs. organ solos, choirs, and instrumental offerings feature Rev. Thomas, Irene Peabody, and other directors. Major services by First Methodist First Christian Trinity Lutherans and Trinity Episcopal accompany choir pieces and anthems.

Lawrence Unitarian Church First Baptist Church First Presbyterian Church the Baptist Church Paul Rankin Shelley Lord Is My Shepherd Charles W. Thomas Betty Jolbright Sammartini H. Lee Jones The Dean D. M. Swarthout Irene Peabody William Howie Theodore Astman Beestminster A Cappella Dean Swarthout Butcher Gaubert Elizabeth Searle Alexander Fielder Bruce Lamb Westminster

Cloud Forecast Predicts Cool Pleasant Wheat Outlook

Cloudy and chilly weather continues in Kansas with scattered showers possible tomorrow. Temperatures stay 40 to 65 degrees, aiding the wheat crop and grasses as eastern Kansas enjoys a strong harvest. state oil lease decision at Fort Hays moves forward.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Dresden

Permits for Selling Beer In Franklin County Cited

New Kansas 3.2 beer law allows sales starting May 1 but only licensees who filed with the county clerk and paid the $50 retailer fee may continue selling. County commissioners won’t issue licenses before next Monday. township boards must protest individually, not by blanket order, and in Franklin County two townships have voted to protest all applications.

Kansas Fred Vogler Board of County Commissioners T.R. Gearhart Wakarusa Willow Springs Joe Dyer Dyer Highway 59 H. K. Glidden Hole In the Rock Inn Baldwin Junction Wilow Springs R. W.roberts Twenty-third Louisiana Streets Springer County Board of Commissioners Franklin County

Heavy Industries Show a New Recovery High

New York April 29 reports a surge as heavy industry firms post a first quarter 1937 net income of 352,189,887 for 200 companies, up 44 percent from 1936. Analysts call it the strongest since 1930 with mills at peak output and steels leading gains, while building supply firms rise sharply.

New York Steels

Kansas Weather Forecast and Temperatures Summary

The Kansas forecast calls for partly to cloudy skies tonight and Friday with possible showers in the extreme northeast and cooler readings in the extreme southeast. Morning conditions are misty or cloudy with clear breaks in Arkansas City and Pittsburg as roads remain fair. Temperatures show a 52 record yesterday, 30 at 8 am today, and a noon reading near 70 with yesterday’s maximum and today’s minimum noted.

Kansas Arkansas City Pittsburg Associated Press

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Basque City Handaye Emilio Mola Basque Republic Vitoria Miller’s U. S Music Society W.L. Burdick Hanna Frigidaire Keenan General Federation of Women's Club Arkansas C. OF George B. Weeks Pittsburg Chamber of Commerce Kansas Chamber Harold Place State Chamber of Commerce James A. Gibson Coffeyville Earl Richardson John E. Burke Atchison Warren Blazier Wichita Chamber of Commerce C. E. Perkins Parsons Chamber of Commerce Lawrence Chamber of Commerce C. J. Eidmann State Highway Department Evan Griffith Eidhmann R. B. Wills Feller Cleveland Bob Feller Minneapolis Board of Education Bill Reissig Bunkerhill Fort Hays Kenneth Bord Ohio Wheeling Ohio River Valley Aloha Walker Ned Prospect Frank Carlson Concordia Cummings
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