Hindenburg completes North Atlantic crossing in record time
The Hindenburg, largest zeppelin, finished its first North Atlantic trip in 61 hours 52 minutes, landing at Lakehurst at 5:23 a.m. EST. It flew from Friedrichshafen to New York, then Lakehurst, with 51 passengers and 56 crew aboard. Dr. Hugo Eckener watched from the cabin as the ship moored, while Capt. Lehmann now commanded the craft.
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Associated Press
Lakehurst
WN. J
North Atlantic
Naval Air Base
Friedrichshafen
Germany
Long Island
Ambrose Channel
New York Harbor
New York City
New York
Manhattan
Hindenburg
United States
United States Navy
Los Angeles
Hugo Eckener
Dr. Eckener
Atlantic
Brazil
South Atlantic
Eckener
Ernest A. Lehmann
New York Bay
Jockey Near-Death Recovered After Adrenalin Injection
In San Mateo California on May 9 29 year old jockey Ralph Neves was pronounced dead after a spill at Bay Meadows but a track doctor gave an adrenalin injection. Within 20 minutes he sat up and demanded to ride again though he later agreed to rest. The physician noted death depends on definition as life signs returned before coagulation set in.
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San Mateo
Calif
Ralph Neves
Bay Meadows
Neves
Tife
Six Die in Gales Across East Texas and Arkansas
Tornadoes and heavy rain blasted East Texas and Arkansas, killing six and injuring many. Victims include Joy Morrison, 20, of Trenton, struck by an electrified wire. Mrs. Sid Orr, 44, and her mother-in-law, Mrs. Tom Orr, near Ned Horatio, Ark. W. R. McDaniel, 85, in Bonham, Texas. Damage leveled towns like Dilworth, Lone Oak, Omaha, Lindale, and scattered debris across roads as rainfall poured at Tyler reaches 6.70 inches.
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Tyler
Tex
Texas
Arkansas
Joy Morrison
Trenton
Bonham
Dilworth
Lone Oak
Ned Horatio
Ark
Sid Orr
Tom Orr
Omaha
Lindale
Floyd Story
W. R. McDaniel
John Jernigan
Dallas
F. W. Gaeggle
San Antonio Hospital
Sam Corley
Olney
Ein
KU students Supreme Court weighs tear gas candle case verdict
Five KU student justices met to draft a written decision on the tear gas candle incident from the peace mobilization. The ruling, described as a recommendation to the student council, awaits Chancellor Lindley in Topeka before being announced. August Anneberg of Leavenworth faced trial for setting off the candle last week.
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University of Kansas
Supreme Court
K.U
E. H .Lindley
Topeka
August Anneberg
Leavenworth
Charles Lyons
Howard Immel
Hugh Hadley
Eddie Rice
Norbert Anschuetz
Lindley
Toe cli
University Inspector Stouffer to Visit Grand Forks
Dr. E. B. Stouffer dean of the University of Kansas graduate school will depart tonight for Grand Forks North Dakota to inspect the University of North Dakota for the Association of American Universities. The inspector is frequently called upon for reevaluations. Edith Larson of Lawrence is among North Dakota faculty. Kansas City hosts the American Medical Association convention with 700 plus doctors arriving. officials expect about 6000 physicians to attend.
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E. B. Stouffer
Grand Forks
N. D
University of Kansas Graduate School
North Dakota
University of North
Kansas City
UPI
of the American Medical Association
Italy Summoned Again By Il Duce
Mussolini calls another adunata as Ethiopia conquest closes. Rumors place annexation of Haile Selassie’s kingdom before the grand council and cabinet, with Badoglio to be named emperor’s lieutenant in Ethiopia. Ethiopians prepare to seek justice at the League. new capital set. Churchill backs sanctions critics. League meeting insists on penalties until peace terms meet council.
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Associated Press
Mussolini
Italy
Adunata
Ethiopia
Haile Selassie
Grand Council
Victor Emmanuel
Pietro Badoglio
Addis Ababa
League of Nations Council
Winston Churchill
League of Nations Tien
League Council
Emperor in exile seeks justice for Ethionis
Pi-Haile Selassie, fugitive Ethionian emperor, called for justice for his country in his first public statement in exile. He plans to travel to London in three to four days. Empress Mennen and the imperial party arrived and will stay in the Holy Land while the emperor proceeds to Europe.
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Jerusalem
Pi—Haile Selassie
Ethionis
London
Mennen
Holy Land
Europe
Engert Promoted by Roosevelt for Addis Ababa Defense
Washington May 9 Cornelius Van H Engert minister to Ethiopia was promoted by President Roosevelt for valiant service defending the Addis Ababa legation from bandit attacks. The advance applied to Engert in the foreign service and extended to his two vice consular aides.
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Washington
Cornelius van H. Engert
Ethiopia
Roosevelt
Addis Ababa Legation
Foreign Service
Engert
Mrs. G. W. Wiley Dies in Texas Home
Mrs. G. W. Wiley mother of Russell L. Wiley director of the University of Kansas band and the Mid-Western Band Festival died yesterday at the Woodson Texas home of her daughter Mrs. Clarence L. Downing. D. O. Wiley director of the Texas Tech band is here for the festival. Funeral services set for Sunday in Texas as Russell and D. O. Wiley travel by auto after learning of the death.
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G. W. Wiley
Russell L. Wiley
University of Kansas
Clarence L. Downing
Woodson
Texas
D. O. Wiley
Mrs P N Kent Heads P E O In 1937 Meet
Independence Kan May 9 Mrs Paul N Kent of Lawrence was elected president of the Kansas P E O at the closing session of the state chapter convention in Independence. Lawrence won the 1937 convention. Other officers named include Stella Alexander Dodge City first vice president Mary Jones Chanute second vice president Myrtle Snyder Lincoln organizer Edith Wolfe Goodland recording secretary Myrtle Graves Emporia corresponding secretary Marian Cavert Independence treasurer. Final convention reports heard this morning. Last night hostel chapters gave a banquet with Alice H Scott Omaha past supreme chapter president as principal speaker.
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Independence
Kan
Paul N. Kent
Lawrence
Kansas P.E.O
Stella Alexander Dodge City
Mary Jones
Chanute
Myrtle Snyder
Lincoln
Edith Wolfe
Goodland
Myrtle Graves
Emporia
Marian Cavert
Alice H. Scott
Omaha
Methodism Leader Calls For Drive Against Communism
Bishop Adna W. Leonard of Pittsburgh urged the Quadrennial Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church to root out communism in the United States. He warned that democracy must be protected and attacked socialists, insisting on destroying Russian communism at home and accusing some opponents of fascism of communist leanings.
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Leonard Attacks
M.E. Church
Columbus
UPK
United States
Adna W. Leonard
Pittsburgh
Methodist Episcopal Church
Methodist Federation of Social Service
Leonard
Rct
State Wide Rains Improve Lone Star Crop Prospects
Topeka May 9 Kansas enjoyed its first state wide general rain in years with more moisture planned for eastern counties. Eastern Kansas is soaked and rivers could flood. western areas clear. Rain boosted crop prospects though the northeast remains strong. Officials report heavy two day totals across cities, aiding wheat and oats. The Reserve Officers Association of Kansas opens its fourteenth annual convention in Lawrence with pistol shoot at Lone Star CCC camp and a barbecue.
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Topeka
Kansas
D. Flora
Pargons
Flora
Parsons
Ottawa
Coffeyville
Sedan
Junction City
Arkansas City
Chanute
Carbondale
Emma
Osage City
Lydon
Cguenemo
Pomona
Emporia
Neosho Rapids
Lebo
Burlington
Leroy
Eureka
Yola
Independence
Oswego
Centralia
Wichita
Anthony
Goodland
Dresden
Larned
Tribune
Garden City
Dodge City
Liberal
Great Bend
Lincoln
Reserve Officers Association of Kansas
Lone Star CCC
National Guard
Ernest Boyce
Douglas County
R.O.A
Lawrence
A. M. Brumbaugh
Hutchinson
Treaty Reserve
Eldridge
W. M. Auchard
S. M. Motesinos
Kansas City
Swinning
William Kollender
H. B. Chubb
W. W. Davis
Rainfall 1.84 Inches Heaviest of the Year
Rain in the 24 hours ending at 7 this morning totaled 1.84 inches, the heaviest single day since September 1, 1935. It reduced the 1936 deficit to 2.46 inches, bringing year total to 6.78 inches. Farmers welcomed the rain though pastures and hay crops still need moisture. Some fields washed. corn stands weedier as rain delays cultivation. Some planted corn in Sister ridges may be covered too deep for sprouts to reach surface.
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C. J. Posey
Vote Next Week Sets Stage for Ohio Delegates
Washington reports a critical week ahead with state primaries and conventions. In Ohio a contest for national convention delegates pits Borah of Idaho against Taft. Roosevelt faces Breckinridge in a separate presidential preference vote, while Taft continues attacks on the New Deal. Other primaries occur in West Virginia Tuesday and Oregon Friday, with several state conventions planned.
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Washington
Ohio
Buckeye
Borah
Idaho
Robert A. Taft
Roosevelt
Henry Breckinridge
New York
Breckinridge
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Torah
Taft
West Virginia
Oregon
Term opens Monday in district court jury action
The May term jury will begin Monday at 9:00 a.m. with the Cecil Fishburn child desertion trial. County Attorney R. B. Stevens expects the criminal case to fill about half a day. Civil suits including Glen W. Dickinson vs Dr H X Dolen may wait due to attorney J. B. Wilson's injury. Tuesday docket includes Camill vs Bond, Meade vs Johnson, and several money cases.
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District Court
Cecil Fishburn
R. B. Stevens
Glen W. Dickinson
H. X. Dolen
J. B. Wilson
Dolen
Camill
Bond
Money
Batell
Meade
Johnson
Et al
Report on Douglas County Poor Relief for April
The county commissioners were told by Mrs. Mildred Davis Watson that the April poor relief bill totaled 5564.68, covering direct relief, the poor farm, hospitalization and burials for 917 people in 400 cases. Direct relief amounted to 4552.15 for 806 persons. poor farm 625.79. hospitalization 186.74 for 49. other institutions 140 for 21. burials 60. Commodities from KERC and WPA projects included apples 9865 pounds canned beef 4929 cans rolled oats 875 pounds dried skimmed milk 1587 pounds dried peas 394 pounds and bedding and clothing 601 articles. The commissioners reviewed a preliminary budget report by the county auditor and the poor commissioner, noting relief expenditures would be scrutinized to keep costs low while ensuring client care.
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Douglas County
Mildred Davis Watson
Relief Office
KERC
WPA
Mildred la Suer
Watson
Kidnaper pleads guilty to two counts in Weyerhaeuser case
William Mahan pleaded guilty to kidnapping and conspiracy to kidnap in the George Weyerhaeuser case and was sentenced to 60 years on each count, to run concurrently. The judge ordered the term at McNeil Island penitentiary near Tacoma, with possible transfer decisions pending.
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Tacoma
Wash
William Mahan
George Weyerhaeuser
Mahan
E. E. Cushmen
Mehan
Cushman
McNeil Island Penitentiary
Here
McNeil Island
P. Swope
New Tunnel Planned At Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Excavation in the hospital yard forms part of a tunnel project linking the heating plant to Elizabeth Home for Nurses to conduit heating pipes. Leaking pipes prompted replacement, while the hospital board noted ongoing beautification, donations, and staff changes during the period. May 15 start for nurse Miss Winifred Benander’s month off. plant and fish gifts from John D. Gayvitt and A. D. Weaver. birdhouses by police. 25 May Day baskets by Girl Scouts. The board also reported deeds to the city for former hospital lots and park- East parking trees removed for visibility. Eldon Hulce named yardman April 13. Helen Baker as switchboard operator. Dr. H. L. Chambers donated a cooling system. sewing and engineering teams produced new hospital supplies and scarfs. A University faculty member lauded the hospital as among the best in the East. In other news, Ascar L. Mayhugh pleaded not guilty to passing a worthless check. June 20 set for hearing. $50 bond posted. Name of Mrs. W. T. Courtney added to the First Baptist church Flower committee.
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Lawrence Memorial Hospital
Elizabeth Home
E. M. Owen
John D. Gayvitt
A. D. Weaver
Police Department
Girl Scouts
H. L. Chambers
City of
Lawrence
Winifred Benander
Eldon Hulce
Helen Baker
Roper
Gabriel
Stock Market Index Report
A distorted stock market blurb notes an average around 88 with 66 stocks tracked. The fragment hints at yesterday’s movement and percentages near 59.1 but lacks full context or exact figures for a precise summary.
PWA Fails to Obtain Funds For Payroll Trim
Washington May 9 The PWA will cut its payroll of 9000 as the House failed to set aside any of the proposed 1425000000 relief fund Division heads were ordered to prepare lists of employees to drop dismissals not immediate housing division workers hope for separate funding Defeat of a house bloc backing relief funds for PWA strengthens push to spend on WPA projects The Senate must still act after House vote on Monday
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Washington
PWA
Harry L. Hopkins
Senate
House
Same horse kicks again in May near Parsons
Blutch Remington, a farmer near Chetopa, was kicked by the same horse that broke his right leg a year ago. On Thursday night the horse struck again, breaking his left leg.
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Parsons
Kan
Remington
Chetopa
Phillies Romp Past Giants on 19 Hits for 5-3 Win
Philadelphia belts New York 5-3 after collecting 19 hits off three Giants pitchers. June Moore and Dolph Camilli homer. Hubbell Gumbert Gabler Mancuso Davis Wilson homer allowed.
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June Moore
Giants
Dolph Camilli
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Hubbell
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Gabler
Mancuso C
Davis
Wilson
Pittsburgh
Cy Blanton
Pirates
Iun
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Reds
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Nelson
Brennan
Hileher
Lombardi
Weaver
Brown
Padden
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Brooklyn
Dodgers
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Lefty Clark
Ed Brandt
Bees
Danny MacFayden
Clark
Brandt
Crace Ais Siacayden
Lopez
Chicago
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Chicago Cubs
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Parmelee
Neke
Root
Henshaw
Bryant
Hartnett
New York Yankees
Philadelphia Athletics
Lefty Gomez
Gehrig
Yanks
Kelley
Fink
Hayes
Gomez
Dickey
Uiivan
Rowe
Washington
Walberg
R. Ferrell
Appléion
Linke
Bokina
Ities
Cain
Sewell
Tietje
Knott
Hemsley
Penge
Indianapolis
Kansas
Mass Band Festival Climax Concert at KU Auditorium
The second annual Mid Western Band festival ends with a 550 piece mass band directed by Goldman Smith Bachman and Wiley at KU auditorium tonight at 8 15. Last year drew full capacity with 2,500 attendees despite rain. Awards and cups were presented to Lawrence Memorial, Topeka High, and Westport, with soloists including Walter Smith and Russell Howland.
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University of Kansas
Edwin Franko Goldman
New York City
Walter M. Smith
Boston
Harold Bachman
Chicago
Russell L. Wiley
K. U
K. A
Lawrence High School
Topeka High School
Leo Moody
Scottsbluff
Neb
David T. Lawson
Topeka
Clarence Lawhill
Lawrence
August San Homani
McPherson
Glen Varnum
Stillwater
Okla
Lytton Davis
Missouri
Russell S. Howland
K. U. Union
Kansas State College
K. U. Band
Westminster A Cappella
Robert Bruce
Lawrence Memorial High School
Westport
Kansas City
Senator Trammell Dies at 60 in Washington
Flags at half staff marked mourning for Senator Park Trammell of Florida, once chairman of the Senate Naval Affairs Committee. The Democratic lawmaker died last night from a cerebral hemorrhage after an influenza illness with pleurisy, ending a notable career in naval and legislative affairs.
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Washington
Park Trammell
Florida
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Weather outlook and conditions for Kansas region
Mostly cloudy tonight with a shift to fair by Sunday. Northeast areas face thundershowers tonight and Sunday morning. Notable warmth, cooler in northeast tonight and in west and south. Morning report notes cloudy skies, muddy dirt roads, Dodge in Douglas county with soft surfaces. Gas Office Record shows 43 at 6 pm yesterday, 60 today noon, rainfall 1.84 inches by 7 am, 1986 deficit 2.46 inches according to Prof. C J Posey.
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Kansas
Dodge
Douglas County
C. J. Posey
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