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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1937

Page

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Strikers Defy Detroit Vacuum and Mediation Plan

Detroit March 17 Thousands of sit down strikers defied an injunction ordering evacuation from Chrysler plants as 20,000 union sympathizers rallied. Governor Murphy proposed mediation via tribunals and committees to study conciliation and labor relations while Chrysler considered further court action.

Detroit Frank Murphy Chrysler Automobile Chrysler Publc United Automobile Workers of America Murphy Nimphy NRA Chrysler Jefferson Avenue Dodge Division Lewis Chrys ‘Ler Michigan Sherif Thomas C. Cox Dodge Plant

State to implement new track safety rules within 90 days

Topeka March 17 UPI new regulations governing operation of buses and trucks will take effect within 90 days. Chairman Homer Hoch says drivers may not work more than 12 consecutive hours or 16 hours in 24. Sleeper cabs have special rules and seven day limit of 72 hours. Rest periods and rest after eight hours drive enforced. Increased insurance required for liquid fuel carriers over 1,000 gallons.

Topeke UPI State Corporation Commission Homer Hoch Commission Lilent Hoch

Madrid Bombardment Deepens Civil War Turmoil

Insurgent artillery pounded Madrid center while Spain protests in London over neutrality violations. Dutch and German vessels suspected of delivering war materials prompting non intervention board action. Government air raids on insurgent towns near Madrid devastate targets as casualties rise.

Associated Press Madrid London Anthony Eden August Corps Consul Corps Eden Non-Intervention Control Board Spain Ceuta Morocco Piguense Brihuega Trijueque

Bar Association Opposes Supreme Court Overhaul

At the Fourth Judicial District bar meeting in Ottawa last night the group adopted a resolution condemning attempts to revamp the U S Supreme Court. Judge Hugh Means was reelected president and Rice Lardner of Garnett became secretary treasurer. W C Simons of Lawrence spoke on news gathering and life in Lawrence. 35 to 40 attorneys from Douglas Franklin and Anderson counties attended as the district voted for spring and fall meetings each year. Local participants from Lawrence included M A Gorrill C C Stewart R A Barber John B H H Asher Forrest Jackson Frank Gray Olin t K Petefish George K Melvin and Prof W P Wiesselman.

Bar Association of Fourth Judicial District Ottawa Supreme Court of the United States Hugh Means District Bar Association Rice Lardner Garnett W. C. Simons Lawrence M. A. Gorrill C. C. Stewart R. A. Barber John B . H. H. Asher Forrest Jackson Frank Gray Olint K. Petefish George K. Melvin Prof W. P. Wiesselman

Dizzy Dean Plans Baseball Exit For 1987

Dizzy Dean signals retirement from baseball this year. He lists Bradenton home for sale and plans to head north to explore business opportunities. He may settle in Chicago while weighing future plans. Stock market index: 73.7 yesterday.

Beer Regulation Bill Thru House In Kansas

The Kansas House approved a beer regulation measure by 106 to 8 and sent it to the Senate. The bill tightens licensing for cereal malt beverages, barring holders with hard liquor permits, and adds licensee requirements including age 21 and clean conduct records. A companion county seat relocation proposal for Logan county and other local measures were debated or advanced, with amendments on licensing, fines, and enforcement.

Topeka Smith R-Barton Medial of Montgomery Plummer Jefferson Schrenel Pratt Senate Abels Rankin Douglas County House Kansas Faenahin Boards of County Commissioners Atate Department of Inspectiona Logan County Russell Springs A. W. Relihan R.smith Oakley Winona Max Jones D-Sherman H. J. Wolfe R-Logan House Judiciary Committee Douglas County Crum R-Sheridan Cross D-Ness Templar R-Cowley Committee On Assessment and Taxation J. B. Carter Ellsworth

Weaver No 1 Drill Sparks Downtown Interest

A sidewalk water drill on Ninth street near Weaver's store draws curious townspeople and jokes about an oil field. Art Weaver plans to cool the store with 58 degree water if found, and may install a pumping system on success. The rig, owned by Edward Feyh of Kansas City, began yesterday with eight inch casing to 150 feet.

Ninth Street Weaver's Store Edward Feyh Kansas City Art Weaver Ia Weaver Weaver No Art Weaver Lawrence Oklahoma City Weavera

Detroit Hotels End Strike After Arbitration Pact

Doormen in gold uniforms replaced blue coats at four Detroit hotels as workers, after a brief shutdown, agreed to submit disputes to a three member arbitration panel led by Mayor Frank Couzens. Gov Murphy's mediation preceded reopening with notable guests like Sonja Henie Tyrone Power Jr and Madeleine de Charpin. Lily Pons left the Stutler amid the strike.

Detroit Mar Frank Couzens Cadillac Frank Murphy Sonja Henie Tyrone Power, Jr Madeleine de Charpin Lily Pons Stutler

Sun Valley Proposes Summer Sports Vista in Sawtooth

Sun Valley Idaho plans a large summer sports program announced by W Averell Harriman chairman of Union Pacific. Contracts will fund a mountain village hotel complex with Austrian Swiss design and access to streams lakes mountains for hunting fishing and bird shooting during July August and September.

Sun Valley Idaho America Sawtooth Mountains W. Averell Harriman Union Pacific Railroad Ter’ Pacific

Vandenberg Attacks Reserve Fund in Old Age Pension Plan

Michigan senator Vandenberg charged the social security act builds a monstrous $47 billion reserve for old age pensions. He urged a pay-as-you-go system funded by current taxes, while endorsing the treasury post office appropriation and calling for expert study of the proposal.

Washington Mar Vandenberg Mich Senate Treasury-Post Office Senate Finance Committee

Supreme Court reform debate stirs as McReynolds criticizes critics

Washington March 17 Justice McReynolds urged fair treatment of court decisions and drew fresh attention to President Roosevelts plan to enlarge the Supreme Court. Edward Corwin of Princeton urged a constitutional reinterpretation to fit founders meaning, while lawmakers reacted with cautious comment.

Washington Mar McReynolds Supreme Court Roosevelt Edward §. Corwin Princeton Senate Judiciary Committee Burke D-Neb Logan D-Ky Ashurst D-Ariz Corwin

No Word Yet From K. U. Student Missing Ten Days

Frederic Fleming a 27 year old Kansas University student has been missing since March 8. His mother in Fredonia Kan sent a letter to Lottie Skofatat living at 700 Alabama Street asking for information. Henry Werner K U mens adviser wired Mr. and Mrs. Fleming yesterday seeking any details, but no response is received.

Frederick Fleming K. U IK. U Lottie Skofatad Alabama Street Fleming Fredonia Kan Fredericc Henry Werner C. W. Fleming

Basketball Scores From Class A Tournament

In a Class A school basketball tournament Newton defeated Dodge City 34 to 21. Hanna contributed for Frigidaire. Phone line 803 Ady.

Mar.ee Newton Dodge City Hanna Frigidaire Ady

City to issue bonds for fire fighting equipment

Mayor Alfred Lawrence announced state tax commission permission for bonds not exceeding 6600 dollars to buy a new fire engine. The city plans a ten year contract with Wakarusa and Grant townships paying 900 and 250 dollars annually. Councils read ordinances. bonds to be issued after township approvals.

Alfred Lawrence State Tax Commission Wakarusa Grant Lawrence Grant Township

Pi Kappa Lambda National Officers Headed for Chicago

National officers of Pi Kappa Lambda from the University of Kansas will attend the society’s biennial convention at the Palmer House in Chicago March 26. Swarthout, Skilton, Euersteiner, and Anderson complete their second two year terms as officers. New chapters were installed at Rollins College DePauw University and Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. An illustrated society booklet, the first of its kind, will be distributed within two weeks.

Pi Kappa Lambda D. M. Swarthout C. 3. Skilton Karl Euersteiner Laurel E. Anderson K. U. School of ‘Fine Arts Chicago Joe Palmer House Rollins College Winter Park Fla DePauw University Greencastle Ind Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Cincinnati Swarthout Euersteiner Society

Sit-Down Strikes Face Difficult Handling

Washington reports that Senator Robinson calls sit-down strikes unlawful but says they are exceedingly difficult to control until the Wagner act issue is settled. Senate debate grows as Senators Johnson and Dill warn of dictatorship and demand federal action amid widespread disruption to businesses.

Robinson Washington Mar Supreme Court Senate Johnson R-Calif Lewis Dill United States Lewis Cleveland Wilson Theodore Roosevelt

Allan Hoover to Wed in California Today

Three generations of Herbert Hoover’s family traveled to Los Angeles for the wedding of Allan Hoover former president’s son to Margaret Coberly. Dr. D Charlies Gardner chaplain emeritus of Stanford University arrived to perform the ceremony at the bride’s parents home Mr and Mrs William B Coberly.

Los Angeles Calif Mar Herbert Hoover Allan Margaret Coberly D. Charlies Gardner Stanford University Wiliam B Coberly

Regent O'Neill Affirms No KU Athletic Director Pick Yet

Regent ONeill said no appointment has been offered for the University of Kansas athletic director post. He noted the regents committee has not met and has heard only from Lonborg via press reports. A meeting will occur after the committee hears from Lonborg and reviews other candidates.

Lonborg Topeka Mar Ralph T. O'Neil Board of Regents University of Kan 5 Arthror D Northwestern University O’neill

Wheat prices rise to yearly highs amid world demand

World wheat markets including Chicago Liverpool Rotterdam Winnipeg and Buenos Aires surged as importers chase dwindling supplies. Chicago board of trade May wheat topped $1.39 a bushel with gains near 3 cents, closing at $1.38 1/2 and July at $1.23 1/4.

Chicago Mar Liverpool Rotterdam Winnipeg Buenos Aires Chicago Board of Trade United States

Recommends 40 to receive KU bachelor of arts degree

The University of Kansas liberal arts faculty yesterday recommended forty students for the bachelor of arts degree. Lawrence attendees include Bill Bryan Marian Craig Charles T. Dews Don Dixon Louis H. Forman Edith A Kennedy John C. McFarland Florence Ripley Walters. Other named graduates include Mary Catherine Abis Tola Miguel M. Alvarado Aguirre etc. The list contains students from Kansas City Kan Oklahoma City Hilo Topeka and more.

University of Kansas College of Liberal Arts Lawrence Bill Bryan Marian Craig Charles T. Dews Don Dixon Louis H. Forman Edith Alice Kennedy John Clifford McFarland Florence Ripley Walters Mary Catherine Abis Tola Miguel M. Alvarado Aguirre Porto Rico Clyde Wilson Becker Oklahoma City Okla Hazel Elizabeth Binney Meriden Mary Frances Butler Kansas City Kan Philip Wah Hou Chock Hilo Hawaii Robert Koho Cook Independence Charles William Cooke Topeka Betty Coz Great Bend Owen Allen Dee Woody Ottawa Josephine English Macksville Omer Marvin Funk Seneca Bruce Dewar Gleissner Abilene Ernest Haas Leavenworth Ellen Aileen Harris Pocatello Idaho Dorothy May Hart Herington Ruth Maurine Hitchcock Ida Kenneth J. Hodson Columbus Albert L. Hunsicker Osage City Ruth Davis Irby Longton Gladys Griffith Irvine St. Joseph Harlan Francis Jennings Lebo William Crandall Leech Oskaloosa

Unsettled Kansas Weather Forecast and Santa Claus dies

Topeka reports a cold unsettled outlook with a low pressure area from Colorado bringing 50s daytime and near freezing nights. Farmers recall the 23 year March freeze that damaged gardens and Kaw valley potatoes. In Missouri Raleigh Shaver known as Santa Claus dies at 45 after decades of gift giving totaling over 40 thousand dollars in sleds and presents.

Topeka Kansas S. D. Flora Flora Kaw Valley Colorado Ellis Goodland Missouri Santa Claus Plattsburg, Mo Raleigh Shaver St. Joseph’ Hospital

Two Conventions to Open at K U

Welding men and Kansas water and sewage works operators will convene at the University of Kansas Thursday morning for meetings. It will be the tenth annual conference for the Kansas Water and Sewage Works association at Marvin hall through Saturday morning. Frank E. Willey, Lawrence city water superintendent, is president. The KU school of engineering and the Kansas state board of health will participate. More than 115 attended last year. attendance is expected to rise. The third annual welding conference runs Thursday and Friday with lectures on safety codes and handling volatile materials. A welding apparatus display will be shown at Fowler shops for water works interest. About 18 operators have been in a KU laboratory school since Monday. courses end this evening. Registration opens 8:30 in Marvin hall. welders register at 9 in the Administration building. Prof. F. A. Russell will open the water meeting at 9:30, with remarks by President Willey and Secretary-Treasurer Earnest Boyce. The morning features four lectures by health and engineering officials. Afternoon sessions include further talks from sanitary and engineering experts. G. F. Dickins will demonstrate welding pipe fittings in power plant piping. Lindley will open the meeting with talks from Chancellor Lindley and Prof. Russell. Morning speakers include W. M. B. Brady, Achenbrenner, and C. B. Herrick. Clarence S. Jones will preside. J. A. Hall and F. Hutchinson will speak in the afternoon. The annual water and sewage works banquet is Friday at the Kansas Union. officers for the coming year will be elected.

Kansas Water and Sewage Works University of Kansas Kansas Water and Sewage Works Association Marvin Hall K. U Frank E. Willey Lawrence City K. U. School of Engineering Kansas State Board of Health Fowler Shops Water Association Central Administration Building F. A. Russell Frank Willey Boyce B. L. Williamson Kansas Board of Health W. Scott Johnson State Health Nent Jefferson City R. Paul Stringham K. A Lindley E. H. Lindley W. M. B. Brady Chicago F. Aschenbrenner New York N. Y C. B. Herrick Kansas City Clarence S. Jones Missouri Valley Bridge and Iron Company Leavenworth

Crisis for Queen Marie Dowager Opens Medical Conference

In Bucharest on March 17 doctors faced a crisis in Queen Dowager Marie Romania after two days of apparent recovery from a gastric hemorrhage. A conference was planned to decide if a surgical operation was needed as physicians warned the liver may be causing serious trouble.

Marie Romania Bucharest Rumiania Mar

Weather forecast for Kansas with regional differences

The forecast shows generally fair conditions in the northwest and cloudy unsettled weather in the east and south with showers in the extreme east tonight. Colder air moves in from the west tonight with fair weather Thursday, and morning conditions are partly cloudy except clear in Wichita, Arkansas City and Manhattan.

Kansas Wichita Arkansas City Manhattan

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