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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1937

Page

6

Paris Strike Halts All Activity Across City

Paris is brought to a standstill by a general strike of about 2,000,000 workers protesting fascist violence. Half the day saw clashes but no major disorders as factories, shops, and offices closed till noon. The walkout affected 1.1 million workers in the city and a million in surrounding areas, delaying the chamber of deputies session and prompting Premier Blum to seek a solution amid tensions within the coalition.

Paris France General Confederation of Workers Clinchy Chamber of Deputies Seine Blum Capital Division General Federation of Labor

Lone Mariner Recalls Disappearance Of Two Companions

Bridgetown Barbados March 18. German student Erichanner recounts sailing a 30 foot yacht two weeks with minimal food and sleep after companions Raymond Cartier and Miss Octavie Lenglee, Swiss age 40 and 50, disappeared near the Canary Islands. He searched and continued to Bridgetown.

Bridgetown Barbados Mar Erichanner Raymond Cartier Octavie Lenglee Mysly Canary Islands Noha Harner la Minas Hannay Carys Carder Geocan Wa'eh Hanner

FINAL JOHANNES TRIBUTE IN LEAVENWORTH CATHEDRAL

Archbishop John J. Glennon led the solemn pontifical requiem for Bishop Francis Johannes in Leavenworth. Ten bishops and 250 priests attended as the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception overflowed, the funeral cortege stretching over a mile to Mt. St. Mary's cemetery.

Leavenworth Kan John J. Glennon St. Louis Francis Johannes Denver the Immaculate Conception Mt. St. Mary’s Cemetery Paris

Galena residents raise funds to save schools

Galena Kansas faced possible school closures due to funds but nearly secured the goal to finance the term. Superintendent J J Whitehead said the drive would raise about 4000 dollars with a 2000 dollar pledge from Eagle Picker Lead and Zinc company if citizens provide the rest. Funds should keep schools open until May 1 and April tax receipts may cover operations until normal close. Galena students protested the potential closing.

Galena Kan Mar J. J. Whitehead Eagle-Picker Lead & Zinc Company Whitehead

Queen Marie Improves Condition Obviates Operation

Queen Dowager Marie of Romania, gravely ill from a gastric hemorrhage, has recovered enough to avoid immediate surgery. Abdominal bleeding and pain that followed influenza last Thursday have largely disappeared indicating improved health. In related news Earl Hawkey of Hudson, Kansas won the Ed O'Brien memorial shoot for the third straight year with a 147 score, one ahead of Fred Etchen of Wichita.

Bucharest Rumania Mar Marie of Hudson Florence Kan Earl Hawkey Ed O'Brien Fred Etchen Wichita

Excelsior Cattle Market and Local Community Notes

Carl Schwarz had cattle on the Kansas City market Monday. Willow Springs twp assessor George Shuler has been calling in the neighborhood the past week. Miss Marie Oshel works at the Oscar Turner home. Homer Clary sawed wood for Con ner Gastrock Tuesday and Wednesday. Henry Pohl is spending seven days in Kansas City this week. Mike Young was sick a few days this week. Several neighbors attended Theodore Elm’s funeral at Worden Evangelical church Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Will Lynch and daughter Irene, Mrs. Guy Deskin and daughter Stella visited the Flory home Tuesday evening. Edna Koehler of Fairview, sister of Mrs. Walter Tal and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Perry Barkley and...

Carl Schwarz Kansas City George Shuler Willow Springs Mike Young Theodore Elm Worden Evangelical Church Will Lynch Irene Guy Deskin Stella Flory Edna Koehler Fairview Walter Tal Perry Barkley Eldon Donna Rosella Elmer Rappard Margaret Mae Mary Petfly Harry Dan Fleer Oskaloosa Ben Gibson Lucius Fleet Montebello Cal Chester Gibson Henry Pohl Ernest Pohl Walter Pohl L. W. Haas Henry Flory L. A. Flora Charley Elm Worden Lar Leroy Stoneking Walter Dyer Marjorie Ed Ingle Harry Flory Conrad Gastrock Elsmere Gastrock Glenn Fora Homer Clary

Community Notes From Worden And Surrounding Areas

Village social round includes visits and suppers at Ben Gibson Lucius Fleet homes. Local families travel from Montana California to visit relatives. Worden church Missionary Society meets. Pleasant Hour club hosts revival and new member Leroy Stoneking. Ed Ingle helps, Gastrock and Flory families busy with farm work and celebrations. Cuba tourist travel nears record levels with 157 908 visitors, approaching 1929 36 peak.

Tablets shortage forces Russian students to use newspaper margins

Moscow reports a tablet crisis tied to a vodka factory supplying a carload of substitutes for lessons. Komsomolskaya Pravda says paper shortages stem from export of wood pulp and underperforming domestic mills amid a buck passing between four commissariats.

Moscow Komsomolskaya Pravada Russia Commissariats Paneesnenenialanaiandoa

Unclear OCR Summary of Backache Causes

Fragmented text suggests discussion of backache causes and health notes. Mentions kidneys, blood tests, and potential remedies. Names and places are garbled. no clear event or attribution.

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