Troops Deployed to Mine Area in Kansas Flint Strike
Kansas guardsmen patrolled the lead and zinc mine fields after dynamiting of power lines disrupted service near Baxter Springs and Riverton. Troops moved from Columbus to establish headquarters and deter pickets as miners from Tri-State unions protested for better conditions and pay.
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Columbus
Kan
Kansas National
Becking
Baxter Springs
Webber Mill
Cherokee County
Todey
Empire District, Electric Company
International Mine Union
American Federation of Labor
Tri-State Metal Mine and Smelter Workers Union
Roy Darnell
Tri-State Union
Kansas
Charles H. Browne
M.S. Weed
Riverton
A. S. Carnahan
Oklahoma Line
Alf M. Landon
Corbin Shouse
Shouse
Missouri
Oklahoma
Kansas City
Pleasanton
Ivla
Omaha Wins 67th Belmont Stakes in Sloppy Conditions
William Woodward's Omaha, dominant after a late surge, wins the Belmont Stakes by one and a half lengths over Firethorn with Rosemont third on a sloppy track. Firethorn no. 2 finishes five lengths ahead of Rosemont while Cold Shoulder led early before settling fourth and Sir Beverley fifth.
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New York
William Woodward
Omaha
Firethorne
Rosemont
Firethorn
Cold Shoulder
Sir Beverley
Laval Granted Emergency Powers to Shield Franc
Paris June 8 The senate approved Premier Pierre Laval's decree powers to protect the franc by a 233 to 15 vote after earlier passage by the chamber of deputies. A budget deficit of 6.5 billion francs was disclosed, with treasury efforts needed to cover the shortfall amid rail obligations. The move aims to prevent devaluation as urgent emergency powers are deemed necessary.
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Paris
CPI
Senate
Pierre Laval
Chamber of Deputies
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Chamber
Crop losses force Douglas county plea for contract relief
Paul Brune, chairman of the federal allotment committee for Douglas county, reports flood losses have ruined crops. He wires state director Umberger urging modification of planting restrictions to allow corn, arguing it will prevent widespread farm closures and enable farmers to replant.
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Kaw River
Paul Brune
Douglas County
Brune
Dean H. Umberger
Tate
New records set at Missouri Valley A A U meet in Kansas City
Kansas City June 8 two meet records fell in the opening events of the Missouri Valley A A U track and field meet. Ralph Brown former Kansas State Teachers College Pittsburg ran 400 meters in 48.9 seconds beating John Cooper of Columbia Mo. for the old mark. Norman Rhoades Emporia Teachers was close behind Reynolds Pittsburg Teachers third. Howard Neil Maryville Teachers won his heat in 10.6 seconds. Durwood Crooms tied the old 10.7 mark. Archie San Romani Emporia Teachers captured the 1500 meters in 4 00.7, Elwyn Dees KU won the shot put at 50 feet 1 inch. Shannon Kansas tied for fourth in the high jump.
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Kansas City
Missouri Valley A. A. U
Ralph Brown
Kansas State
Colle
Pittsburg
John Cooper
Columbia
Norman Rhoades
Emporia
Reynolds
Elwyn Dees
K-U
Jim Bausch
Shannon
Kansas
Determine needs in flood district survey underway
John C. Wilson, a flood disaster representative of the American Red Cross, arrived in Lawrence to survey rehabilitation needs in Lawrence and Douglas county after the flood. He expects limited work but full checks will gauge all aid needs and notes good local relief coordination.
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John C. Wilson
St. Louis
American Red Cross
Lawrence
Douglas County
Wilson
North
Red Cross
Old City Hall
Fred Isaacs
George Hendrick
Emergency Disaster Relief Committee
KERC
Chamber of Commerce
Col
W. C. Koenig
J. S. St.Clair
W. €. Boardman
J. W. Twente
Sgt
William Kollender
St. Clair
Food Committee
Court Order Upheld On Stanolind Pipeline Quiet Title
The Kansas Supreme Court affirms the Douglas County District Court order quieting title in Stanolind Pipeline Company to property leased from Mrs Emily Browning before her death. Browning heirs argued she held only a life interest and could not lease beyond her lifetime, but the action stands.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
Douglas County District Court
Stanolind Pipeline Company
Emily Browning
Railroad Week Proclamation by Mayor Lawrence
The city honors the Union Pacific Rock Island and Santa Fe railroads for decades of service and tax contributions. Western Governors urge public thanks for pioneering improved travel with fare and sleeping car reductions and air conditioned trains. Mayor F Alfred Lawrence declares Railroad Week from June 10 to June 15.
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Union Pacific
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Western Railroads
Western States
F. Alfred Lawrence
City of
Lawrence
Funny About That Flood in North Lawrence
A North Lawrence resident recalls the flood with humor as residents describe stalling Journal-World trucks, a tall carrier boy who fell into a hole, a driver who fell in, and villagers joking about dusty skies and plowing corn. Local accounts praise national guardsmen for helping families escape flooded homes.
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Rogers
North Lawrence
Journal-World
William Guntert
Third
Funston
Guntert
Riley Rogers
Riley
Mussolini vows war over Ethiopia on 7 June speech
In Cagliari Mussolini addressed 20,000 soldiers and a Blackshirt rally declaring Italy will settle old and new accounts with Ethiopia, and will do so without regard to world opinion. He criticized Britain and said Italy would emulate imperial powers when defending its empire.
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Cagliari
Sardinia
Mussolini
East Africa
Ethiopia
Great Britain
Italy
Africa
11 Duce
Pcasunts
Sabanda
England
Ostia
Twonile
Britain
London
Anthony Eden
Geneva
Eden
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Rome
Police warn on chocolate sedan linked to Weyerhaeuser kidnap probe
Kansas City Kansas police were alerted to watch for a chocolate colored DeSoto with five men traveling on highway 40 toward Kansas City. Topeka reports a filling station operator saw the car and said one man resembled a kidnap suspect. Acting Chief Jack Jenkins confirmed the tip and said officers were patrolling the highway.
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Salt Lake City
Weyerhaeuser
Tacoma
Department of Justice
Seattle
Weyerhaeuser Timber
George Weyerhaeuser
Leavenworth
Kan
McNeil Island
Kansas City
Kansas State Highway Patrol
Topeka
Highway 40
Jack Jenkins
DeSoto
Highway Patrol
Jenkins
North Lawrence Recovers After Kaw River Flood Recedes
As Kaw River drains, North Lawrence residents begin cleanup and repairs. Officials report reduced flood depth, some roads reopen with debris cleared, and homes in flooded areas are being inspected before return. Garden losses expected, with potatoes and other crops harmed by prolonged inundation. Local residents salvage fish and goods while authorities monitor utilities for safety.
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North Lawrence
J. M. Mott
Third
Funston
Seventh
Locust Streets
North Side
Flood waters recede as streams fall across Kansas
After a rainless day the Kaw and Smoky Hill rivers receded while the lower Solomon and Neosho declined from flood levels. Weather forecaster S D Flora predicted warmer days with readings near 80 to 85 then 85 to 90, and minimums around 55 to 60. The Missouri river flood along its valley was stationary or dropping as it discharged into the Mississippi.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kaw
Smoky Hill
Lower Solomon
S. D. Flora
Neosho
Parsons
Oswego
Flora
Missouri -Recedes
St. Louis
Missouri River
Mississippi
Douglas County Group to Convention Sunday
The Douglas county Republican grass roots conference delegates will depart Lawrence on a Santa Fe train to Springfield Alabama, arriving 6 42 tomorrow morning. The meeting starts 10 o'clock Monday morning, with return to Lawrence by Wednesday morning. Delegates include Raymond Rice, Carl Friend, John Brand, W C Simons, W C McClanahan, Harry Frazee, and several others.
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Douglas County
Springfield
Santa Fe
Lawrence
As County
Raymond Rice
Seniior Carl Friend
John Brand
W. C. Simons
W. C. McClanahan
Harry Frazee
Parks Wins Open at Oakmont in Blazing Final Round
Samuel Parks Jr. claimed the United States Open golf title at Oakmont Country Club near Pittsburgh on June 3. The youthful hometown professional achieved his first major victory, prevailing in dramatic fashion after a final round collapse by rival challengers.
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Parks
Oakmont Country Club
Pittsburgh
Samuel Parks
United States
Baldwin to Strengthen England's Defense
Great Britain's new government will bolster national defenses and maintain a standstill on currency stabilization. Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin, in his first speech since taking office, urged stronger defense while seeking limitations on arms, especially air power, and cited progress at Geneva toward collective security. He contrasted England's stability with the situations in the United States and France.
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Himley Hall
Eng
Great Britain
Stanley Baldwin
Geneva
Europe
Baldwin
England
United States
France
Keep Some Books Topeka June 8 Kansas school book commission action
The Kansas state school book commission decided to reconsider its earlier move to adopt 19 texts amid controversy. It will continue current books for another year to study the texts, citing lack of unanimity among educators and the need for teacher discretion in how material is taught. The commission aims to use dual adoptions under the 1933 statute to assist larger and smaller schools and to focus on practical teaching methods.
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Topeka
State School Book Commission
Kansas
School Book Commission
Commission
Dodgers Rally Past Phillies in Rain Shortened 3-2 Win
Brooklyn top Philadelphia 3-2 as Danny Taylor homers with one on in the fourth before rain cut the game to eleven innings and postponed the second game of the doubleheader. Mungo pitched for Philadelphia. Pirates take first of doubleheader over Cincinnati 14-4 in a high scoring opener. Suhr triples twice driving five runs. Second game ends 4-0 as Freitas and Lombardi toss no-hit chances. Chicago and St Louis games noted with Warneke and Hartnett contributing for Chicago, while Detroit and Chicago also linked to a 3-2 Sox win featuring Sewell and Radcliff homers. Athletics crush Senators 24-8 in rain-delayed opener. second game postponed. American Association item reports CCC and FERA relief relief work in McCook area after flood.
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Philadelphia
Danny Taylor
Brooklyn Dodgers
Philles
Brooklyn
Philadelphia Mungo
Boston
New York
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates
Cincinnati
Suhr
Pirates
Hellingswort Brennan
Frey
I Schott
Campbell
Swift
Hoyt
Bush
Padden
Grace
Freitas
Lombardi
Lucas
Chicago
Asnoo St. Louis
Warneke
Cameron
Hartnett
P. Dean
Delancey
Yankees
Gehrig
New Yorkers
Red Sox
Allen
Brown
Malone
Dickey
W. Ferrell
Hochette
Vanderberg
R. Ferrell
Berg
Oo A Gomez
Jurgens
Ostermuller
Chicago White Sox
Detroit
Sewell
Radcliff
Sox
Swen
Greenberg
Nin Ann
Auker
Rowe
Cochrane
Kennedy
Washington
Philadelphia Athletics
Washington Senators
Mahaffey
Benton
Berry Richards
Hadley
Pettit
Bolton
St. Louis
Cleveland
Baccalaureate service and campus events at KU
Charles Clayton Morrison of Chicago’s Christian Century will deliver the baccalaureate at Memorial Stadium Sunday at 7 PM for KU graduates. The day features a university reception at the Union, a senior reunion, music by the University band, and multiple commencement forums on classical music, women poets, and neutrality in war.
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Charles Clayton Morrison
Christian Century Magazine of
Chicago
Chicago Theological Seminary
Memorial Stadium
University of Kansas
Igurd Jorsalsar
Aite”. Grieg Universityand
Russell L. Wiley
Seth W. Slaughter Hintater
First Christian Church
Cuve Senate
A. J. Miller
Theodore H. Astman
First Presbyterian Church
Lilia “University
H. C. Taylor
Duke Street
Clarence
Thomas
Church of God
Washington Grays
Graffitlo ‘University
Union
University
E. H. Lindley
N. P. Sherwood
O. O. Stoland
Ruth Pyle
Peggy Sherwood
Davis Robinson
Warren Plase
Mortar Board
Dyche Museum
Russell B. Wiley
Gamma Phi Beta
Lawrence
Dean D. M. Swarthout
Dean Swarthout
A. G. Mitchell
E. E. Bayles
Hoopes
Sapphoe
Edna St. Vincent Millay
H. B. Chubb
United States
Chubb
Central Administration
Irving Hill
W. R. Madlox
Westminster Foundation
Phi Chi Delta
Westminster
Kappa Phi
Kansas Weather Forecast With Unsettled Conditions
Partly cloudy and unsettled tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions. Morning conditions show clear skies at Pittsburg. Dirt roads rough on two Douglas County roads. Record temperatures show yesterday's high 67 and today's minimum 2 with noon readings pending.
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Kansas
Pittsburg
Douglas County
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