Hindenburg Loss May Spur U S Airship Curb
Washington May 7 Leaders in Congress signal near unanimity that the Hindenburg disaster will deter new government dirigible programs. Rumors of policy shifts surface as officials await inquiry results and consider implications for transatlantic air service and future lighter-than-air craft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Swanson
Lakehurst
A. B. Cook
Naval Aeronautics
Germany
Hindenburg
Hans Luther
Hull
Baron Konstantin von Neurath
Copeland
D-N.y
Air Safety
Harold F. Hartney
Roper
R. W. Schroeder
Bureau of Air Commerce
City Clerk Corrects Grain Truck Claim in Sterling Incident
City Clerk A E Woestemeyer writes Norris E Key of Sterling that Key is mistaken. a Lawrence city Diamond T truck with a grain body, license T16-57, backed into Key’s car on April 21 at Sterling. The truck has never left the nearby area and the driver’s claimed name G E Williams of Elmo produced no response to letters.
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A. E. Woestemeyer
Norris E. Key
Sterling
Kan
Key
Lawrence City
Woestemeyer
Auestion
G. E. Williams
Elmo
Personal tidbits from area residents and visitors
Mrs. Winfield Scott leaves tonight for Paris Texas to visit her son Winfield Scott for ten days. Kenneth Downey and Junior Benson of ElDorado come to spend the weekend with Downey’s sister Mrs. Russell Seacat and Mr. Seacat. Dr. J W Twente and Dr. F P O Brien travel to Wichita to visit schools. Mrs. Lizzie Sheldon spends the day in Topeka. Dorothy Pulley, KU student, plans weekend at home in Kansas City. Mrs. R L Gordon of Bartlesville arrives to visit Mrs. F E Kester. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Penfield return from Los Angeles to stay with Dr. and Mrs. H T Jones. Mrs. George Callahan spends day in Kansas City. Miss Elizabeth MacKenzie visits Kansas City. The L N Flint group motored to Kansas City. Harold Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Peterson, has a new job with John Deere Plow in Kansas City starting last Tuesday.
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Winfield Scott
Paris
Tex
Kenneth Downey
Junior Benson
ElDorado
Downey
Russell Seacat
Seacat
J. W. Twente
F. P. O Brien
Wichita
Lizzie Sheldon
Topeka
Dorothy Pulley
University of Kansas
Kansas City
R. L. Gordon
Bartlesville
Oklo
F. E. Kester
Fred Penfield
Los Angeles
Cal
H. T. Jones
George Callahan
Elizabeth MacKenzie
L. N. Flint
Andrew Pearson
George Flint
John Stratton
Harold Peterson
Oliver Peterson
Green Brothers
John Deere Plow Company
Knowledge Quiz From a Historic Page
Test Your Knowledge questions ask about indigo origins, the last War of 1812 battle, caveat emptor meaning, falcon family, Clayton Bulwer treaty, The Tempest author, interstate versus intrastate commerce, Kittatinny Mountain location, vertebrate animals, and the 1898 U S Spain war year.
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Kittatinny Mountain Range
United States
Spain
Hindenburg disaster ends with fiery crash at Lakehurst
The Hindenburg exploded and burned as it neared the Lakehurst mooring. Officials opened a federal and state inquiry into possible sabotage and interior construction. Survivors and crew faced critical injuries while the wreckage, guarded and guarded, drew a mass of curious spectators.
Night Disaster at Lakehurst Zeppelin Tragedy Draws Crowd
Eyewitness accounts describe flames erupting from the Hindenburg as it crashed onto the Lakehurst field. Navy patrols secured the area while ambulances ferried injured to hospitals and doctors fought to save lives amid a charred wreckage and frantic survivors. Surgeons and relatives gathered, with victims identified in the hangar and near the naval hospital as investigators weighed hydrogen ignition and static electricity as possible causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Pruss
Ernst A. Lehmann
Pruss
Hindenburg
Herbert O’laughlin
Chicago
Robert Seeliz
Atlantic
Navy
Zeppelin Company
Carl A. Gesswein
Matawan
Gill Robb Wilson
Herman Doehner
Mexico City
Point Pleasant
Lakehurst
Naval Hospital
F. W. von Meister
Zeppelin Transport Company
U. S
Leavenworth Dog Show Winner Buddy Crowned Champion
Heard in Lawrence Budd y a cocker spaniel owned by Mrs A C Nichols route 5 won first prize in his class at the Leavenworth dog show held Wednesday and Thursday Buddy was recently purchased by Mrs Nichols Station WREN will broadcast the Kentucky Derby from Louisville tomorrow afternoon from 4 15 to 5 o'clock Post time is 4 45 Clem e C arthy turf expert and NBC commentator will be at the microphone Postal authorities suggest that a special delivery stamp may prevent delay in delivery of Mother s Day puts or letters Open house at Lawrence high school home economics department Tuesday from 3 to 4 30 o'clock Examinations for eighth grade begin at four nine month schools in Douglas county with graduates taking tests at Eudora grade school Lecompton grade school and Kaw Valley school Stolen car found near Clinton owned by W J Gibson of Topeka and stolen there May 6. KFEU tonight Marie Wilkins soprano will present a program at 9 45.
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Buddy
A. C. Nichols
Route 5
Leavenworth
WREN
Louisville
ClemeCarthy
NBC
Douglas
Eudora
India School
Kaw Valley
Lecompton
Hame
Solo events end in scattered regional listings
Continued from page 1 the document lists numerous competitors by name and location across divisions I to IV H. Participants span multiple states including Nebraska Kansas Missouri and Iowa with entries from Platte City Topeka Lawrence Independence and Jefferson City. The fragmentary text names Glenn Jacobs Elmer Lough Lorene Higgins and many others in a miscellaneous scoring roster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam von Schmltz
Pittsburg
Henry Hatton
Platte City
Music Entries at K U Reach 3000
Music entries at K U reach 3000 as displays of instruments draw students. Tomorrow features Class A bands and choruses across Hoch auditorium Marvin and Fraser halls with final rehearsals then a gala concert with city choirs and the Festival massed bands and choirs.
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Hoch
Marvin Hall
Fem
Fraser Hall
Marvin Hal
Fraser Hi
Sp. m
Omaha Central High
Westminster
Baseball Today Baseball Scores and Trades Show Busy Week
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh split a game in which Joe Bowman returned to Baker Bowl and pitched the Pirates to an 8 to 3 win. Gus Suhr and Herschel Martin homered for the teams, while St. Louis beat Chicago 2 to 0 and New York toppled Cincinnati 6 to 2 as Castleman and Bartell contributed key hits. Detroit beat Washington 4 to 2 behind Roxie TaWson with Billy Ogell homering, while other scores from the American League and Association are listed.
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Philadelphia
Joe Bowman
Phillies
Pittsburgh
Baker Bowl
Pirates
Gus Suhr
Herschel Martin
Philadelphi
Bowman
Lanning
Lopez
New York
St. Louis Cardinals
Giants
Castleman
Dick Bartell
Cincinnati
Weiland
Harrell
Owen
Chicago
Brooklyn
Appeals $60 Judgment in Drive-In Market Case
An appeal was filed in district court by K. W. Frank challenging an $80 judgment against A. Lawrence and Ralph Lawrence doing business as the Lawrence Drive-In Market. The justice court verdict of $150 damages arose from a collision between a Drive-In Market truck and Frank's car at Thirteenth and New Jersey on March 21, 1936, with the judgment rendered June 23, 1936.
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District Court
K. W. Frank
A. Lawrence
Ralph Lawrence
Justice Court
Don S&s. Hults
Frank
Thirteenth and
New Jersey Streets
Ford to Oppose Tax on Undistributed Profits
Detroit May 7 Henry Ford denounces the federal tax on undistributed profits as ramshackle legislation aimed at independents and small businesses. He accuses financiers of pressuring Wall Street and says Ford Motor Co is a target. He praises a shifting congressional attitude while criticizing the bill as unjust and harmful to national growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Henry Ford
NRA
Ford Motor Company
Congress
Alboit
Ford
Senate Boost to Sale of Helium Aids Kansas
Dexter Kansas reports a senate committee move to liberalize helium sales, hinting at greater output from nearby deposits. The gas discovered 30 years ago disappointed locals who planned to burn it. it has since found limited uses with idle plant output.
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Senate
Kansas
Dexter
Kan
U—Dexter
Goodyear
Kansas physicians wrap up three day medical session
Topeka reporters cover the Kansas State Medical Association meeting where Dr. P. C. Jeans of Iowa City urged dietary supplements due to widespread calcium and vitamin deficiencies. The delegates elected Dr. N. E. Melencamp of Dodge City as president elect to succeed Dr. J. F. Gsell of Wichita next year.
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Topeka
Kansas
Kansas State Medical Association
P. C. Jeans
Iowa City
House of Delegates
N.E. Melencamp
Dodge City
J. F. Gsell
Wichita
Deaths and Funerals William H Semple
The funeral for William H Semple who died last Wednesday will be held tomorrow at 2 30 PM from Rumsey funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery. Mrs W H Dempsey died today at her Baldwin home after a long illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. She is survived by her husband W H Dempsey a daughter Mrs Esther Crain Kansas City MO and three sons Pan and Dean of the time.
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William H. Semple
William H. Semples
Wille
Rumsey Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
W.H. Dempsey
W. H. Dempsey
Baldwin
Esther Crain
Kansas City
Pan and
Dean
Kansas motor title law test faces county cash issue
Topeka May 7 Clarence V Beck state attorney general said Montgomery county commissioners asked him to act to test the new law requiring county treasurers to handle applications and remittances for motor vehicle certificates of title They estimate administration would cost about 7000 dollars and they lack funds Beck quoted their claim the move would violate the cash basis law
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Clarence V. Beck
Montgomery County
Beck
Memorial Hospital Notes Highlight Local Patients
Fern Benander, daughter of Mrs. Agnes Benander of Richland, is a patient at the hospital. Lois Jean Stanley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Stanley of En ders, is receiving medical care. Heath pea eac ee The Journal-World Cassifier Page has its readers and yes resultsl Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Benander
Agnes Benander
Richland
Lois Jean Stanley
R. E. Stanley
Enders
Heath Pea
Journal-World Cassifier
No Action On Brodrick As Treasurer Probe Continues
An aide to Democratic Chairman James A. Farley said no decision on a new Democratic National Committee treasurer will come soon. Kansas Democrat Lynn R. Brodrick is among those considered to replace the late W. Forbes Morgan after his death, with discussions held here last week.
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Washington
James A. Farley
Democratic National Committee
Lynn R. Brodrick
Kansas
W. Forbes Morgan
Brodrick
Farley
Regiment’s Anniversary Marked at Fort Riley Parade Grounds
The Second Cavalry at Fort Riley Kansas will celebrate its 101st founding anniversary with a ceremony on the parade grounds tomorrow. Col Dorsey R Rodney commands the regiment.
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Junction City
Kan
Second Cavalry
Fort Riley
Dorsey R. Rodney
Roosevelt board opens talks over rail strike threat
Cenfer reports Roosevelt three man emergency board began conferences in New York on May 7 to avert a possible strike by about 25 000 railroad workers and their affiliates in the metropolitan area.
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Cenfer
New York
Roosevelt
Helium scarce for airship use amid federal rules
May 7 report explains that helium, the nonexplosive substitute for hydrogen that could have averted the Hindenburg disaster, could not be sold to Zeppelin owners due to a special permit required by a federal law. Girdler Corp. notes private deposits at Dexter Kansas and Thatcher Colorado, while government deposits exist near Amarillo Texas. Sullivan buys Achning house. sale by J R Holmes Investment for Charles J Achning residence at 809 Indiana to Frank T Sullivan of Lawrence. The Sullivans take possession June 1. Achning family moves to 27 Louisiana. Kansas erosion control talks set for Topeka with Gov. Hamman and state college soil experts.
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Louisville
War
Navy
Interior
Girdler Corporation
Dexter
Kan
Thatcher
Colo
Sullivan
Achning
Charles J. Achning
Indiana Street
Frank T. Sullivan
Lawrence
Kansas Department of the American Legion
Carl W. Achning
Ihro
J. R. Holmes Investment Company
Topeka
UPI
Walter A. Haxman
Kansas State College
Baldwin News Social Roundup of Local Visits and Travels
Mrs Edward C Allderdice spent last Saturday in Kansas City. John Keohane recently from New York City spent weekend in Baldwin with his mother and sister. He has a position in Anne City. Grantville visitors Dr Clarence E Holcombe and Mrs Holcombe of Grantville spent Monday in Baldwin. C B Clayton of Savannah Mo will arrive Saturday to spend a few days with his wife and child. Mr and Mrs S D Monet of Hiawatha spent Sunday with daughter Helen student in Baker. Prof and Mrs Frank Wolf returned from Tulsa Okla after weekend with Ross Wolfe.
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Edward C.allderdice
Kansas City
John Keohane
New York City
Baldwin
T. J. Keohane
Ruby Keohane
John
Anne City
Kensa Gesepeb
Gees
Sashit
M Man
Thomas A. Evans
Clear
Alpha Chis
Clarence E. Holcombe
Grantville
C. B. Clayton
Savannah
Sw. Devs
S. D. Monet
Hiawatha
Helen
Baker
Frank
Wolf
Tulsa
Okla
Ross Wolfe
Hopewell Independence Notes And Social Gatherings
Virgil Harmon of Leavenworth visited his uncle and aunt the Harmons last Sunday. Dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leo Dyer. A basket supper at the district school house followed a day of socializing. Walter Seele and Thurman Deay passed eighth grade finals. Miss Doherty marks thirty two years teaching at the school. Earl Lederer hosted a birthday party for Mrs. Damon Jones of Rantoul, with a friendship quilt as a gift. Bob White of Fort Riley was a weekend guest at the Gale home. Taul family attended a funeral in Smithville. Rev J M Smith and Mrs Smith hosted supper and overnight with the Reynolds. Relatives visited cousins including the Elm and Elim families and others in a long gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Harmon
Earl Lederer
Damon Jones
Rantoul
Bob White
Fort Riley
James Gale
B. I. Taul
Smithville
Taul
J. M. Smith
Humboldt
George Reynolds
Orville Elm
Lois
Charley Elim
Charlene
Gladys Elm
Lou Kelly
Oscar Ficien
An le *Pippert
Alton Inpert
Bonnie Marie
Andrew Elm
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E.S.T
Navy Department
Fred D. Fagg
Federal Bureau of Air Commerce
Secretary of Commerce
Daniel C. Roper
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Lloyds
Criff
Graf
Eckener
Berlin
Air Ministry
Graf Zeppelin
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Imhoff
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Carl Weigand
S. A. Deutschland
Sho
Paul Kimball Hospital
Lakewood
Churet
Uskehurst
Associated Press
Lehmann
Gill Rebb Wilson
Oval
Strem
America
Ohio
Akron
Pine-Hemme
Ludwig Heberstreit
Rhythm Symphony
Lawrence High School
Clinton
W. J. Gibson
KFEU
Marie Wilkins
Joseph Wilkins
KKU
Fine Arts
Roger Manner
Wahoo
Seb
Paul Fischer
Salisbury
Betty Bridges
Don Brant
Cameron
Mark Flecher
Caldwell
Jon van Sickle
Boon Shaw
Jefferson City
Bern
Sinclair
Independence
Robert Lamar
Ed Allsup
Westport High
Jeanne Duno
Hannibal
Mary Jans Knouse
Emporia
James Johnson
Eilinwood
Winston Kinderdick
Abilane
Kenneth Elpea
Dfa
Everley oMpson
A0 High
Mompeon
Feshall
Burlington
Kenneth Rice
Greensburg
K. U
Baseball Today
W Memorial Hospital
Baldwin News
Hopewell
T. G Fitch Agency
Hastard
Arnold
C. R. Albright
Mass
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