Mediators TRYING to END the Toledo Auto strike
Federal mediators renewed a plan to end Toledo's deadlocked Auto-Lite strike as union leaders await member approval. National guardsmen and rioters clashed, with two killed and about 200 injured in five days. A general city wide walkout and a closed shop dispute loom, while arson and gunfire troubled the riot zone near the Auto-Lite plant.
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Toledo
National Guard
National
Ralph A. Lind
National Labor Board
Auto-Lite
Lind
Automotive Labor Board
Charles P. Taft
Courthouse Square
Lawrence Aubrey
Thomas
Franks
Thomas Meyer
A. F. Gartz
Kansas Weather Forecast With Mixed Conditions
Mostly unsettled tonight and Sunday with warmer readings in extreme east. Morning skies clear. Douglas County roads reported good. Gas Office Record notes temperatures yesterday morning and today noon with daily highs and today's minimum.
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Kansas
Xuuu
Douglas County
Gates of Chicago Fair Swing Open Again
Chicago's 1934 world fair opened under clear skies and warm sun. Within 90 minutes the crowd reached 6 689 as 400 waited at the main entrance. Martin Svendsen, 19, was the first paying visitor. A registration book gathered signatures from every state in the union. Col Roscoe Turner flew in from Pittsburgh to Chicago in 1 hour 44 minutes for the inaugural program.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Martin Svendsen
12Th Street
Roscoe ‘Turner
Pittsburgh
End Truck Strike Ends in Minneapolis after 11 days
Minneapolis reports an 11 day truck strike ending with a peace agreement after clashes that left one dead and many injured. Trucks resumed early, market district filled, and farmers moved provisions as Governor Olson ordered National Guard demobilization. Settlement grants union recognition, bargaining, seniority, anti discrimination, and wage hours terms.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Pen
Floyd B. Olson
National Guard
Quarrel Over Auto In Clyde Barrow Bonnie Parker Case
Topeka and Arcadia La May 26 AP Legal wrangle may delay return of the Barrow Parker car and firearms tied to their deaths. Warren says Louisiana sheriff will not relinquish the vehicle to Warren’s agents for display or sale. sheriff plans to keep the car and press Warren for its return.
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Topeka
Clyde Barrow
Bonnie Parker
Jesse Warren
Warren
Louisiana
Duke Mills
Hall Smith
Arcadia
Jordan
Texas
Kansas
Nonstop Flight Plan From Le Bourget To San Diego
Paul Codos and Maurice Rossi, renowned world record long distance fliers, decide to launch a nonstop flight tomorrow from Le Bourget to San Diego. They will depart at 5 am local time after reviewing a weather map spanning the Atlantic to California. Good conditions were reported along the planned North Atlantic route.
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le Bourget
France
Paul Codos
Maurice Rossi
San Diego
Calif
E.S.T
North Atlantic
Poppies Sold by VFW Workers Under Cross Emblem
Veterans of Foreign Wars workers sold poppies today using cardboard facsimiles of the Cross of Malka as carriers for the emblem, an idea originated by Mrs. H. W. Firner of 2115 Tennessee Street to benefit disabled soldiers.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Workers
Malka
H. W. Firner
Tennessee Street
Alumni Day Jubilee At Baker University Celebrated
May 26 Havana police report a plot to injure American property including the U S embassy and building. Secret police say a suspicious car followed Ambassador Caffery and a May 22 post office blast amid alleged plots by Communists and other enemies of Morita. In Baldwin City, Baker University marks its diamond jubilee with alumni from fifty colleges attending. Speakers praise education standards and judge independence, with Dr Murlin honored and Carl Arnold addressing law education.
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Havana
Cayetano Fraga
Jefferson Caffery
United States
le Cabal
Fraga
Praga
Prsident Moreta
Cuba
Baldwin City
Revaren Benjamin Gregory
London
Imaghaind
W Q. Ault
Boston University
Kk. Leonis
University of Chi
Warl BK. Arnold
Vanderbilthool of Law
Nashville
Colin C. Alexander
Baldwin
Frank G. Lankard
Brothers College
Madison
New Jersey
Movel
Alexander I
Kansas
Claude Marvin
Philippines
Martin
Lemuel H. Murlin
Murlin
Baker University
Karl. Arnold
Vanderbilt School of Law
Ba Kbwi
Supreme Court
Cicero
Exyclonic
Poffer
Jerry Simpson
Carrie Nation
American Bar Association
Stanford crushes shot put world mark at Intercollegiate meet
At Franklin Field Philadelphia on May 26 Stanford University athletes dominated the intercollegiate track and field championships. John Lyman shattered the shot put mark with 53 feet 2 inches, beating his own meet and former world record. Bill Bonthron edged Gene Venable in the 1500 meters with a strong finishing sprint as Stanford leads with multiple firsts.
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Franklin Field
Philadelphia
Stanford Univers
Stanford
Far West
Philiadelphi
John Lyman
Stanford Giant
Lyman
Rey
Hellasz
Pate
Lymen
Alion
Louisiana
Jack Torrance
Torrance
Caine
Drake Uays
Bill Bonthron
Princdo Velous
Hisylvania
Gene Ven
Bonthron
Landon and Shilkret to Receive Bethany College Degrees
Governor Alf M Landon and Nathaniel Shilkret will receive honorary degrees at Bethany College commencement in Lindsborg Kansas in May. Shilkret, arriving from New York by airplane, will be named doctor of music and guest conductor for the first campus concert of the year.
Local Baseball Schedule and Rain Delays Report
National League games include Cincinnati at Ey postponed by rain while Pittsburgh at New York and St Louis at Philadelphia face weather issues. American League notes Washington and Boston matchups but many towns report rain delays as lineups feature Crowder Wyatt Ostermurtier and Ferrell among others.
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National League
Reston
Sean Whivaso
PAL
Boston Oha
OMA
Warneke
Bro
Parnett
Shington
Favy Careet Crowder
Tletjye
Wyatt
Boston
Detroit
Ostermurtier
Ferrell
Adi Amer
New York
St. Louis
Inniag
Hatley
Hemsley
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Cascarella
Benton
Berry
Moss
Hudlin
Brilak
American Resortion
Tonnsvile
Kansas
Peterson
Rickson
Carson
New Pavement Opened at Eleventh Street
Merchants near Eleventh and Massachusetts streets rejoiced as the intersection opened for traffic and cars reached Park street. A special officer blocked trucks from the new southward street while workmen connected the new asphalt with the brick east street and covered it with gravel.
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Eleventh
Massachusetts Streets
Park Street
New Street
Eleventh Street
Congress May Adjourn in Two Weeks
Washington May 26 AP Senate leaders foresee adjournment in two weeks contingent on Senator Long ending a one man filibuster on the tariff bill. An agreement from Long and the Republican opposition limits debate this week with a final vote set for Thursday. Only the silver purchase and deficiency bills are certain before adjournment.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Tv Hey
Lon
D—La
Clarrison
D—Miss
Long
House
Roosevelt
Wagner
Administration
Coneland Food and Drugs
Glenn Cunningham the traveling mile man of Kansas
The Kansas miler Glenn Cunningham has logged about 60 000 miles in machines and 50 miles under his own power through 59 races since 1932. He has lost only six races, with five avenged, and lists rivals Beccali Hornbostel Venzke Dawson Bonthron Hallowell as past challengers. A potential rematch with Beccali is set for Princeton on June 16.
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Glenn Cunningham
Kansas
Glenn
Pacific Coast
Seaboard
Chicago
Luigi Beccali
Cunningham
Elkhart Express
Cunningham Talons
Charles Hornbostel
Indiana
Gene Venzke
Glenn Dawson
Tulsa
Bill Bonthron
New York
Penrose Hallowell
Harvard
Palo Alto
Los Angeles
Beccali
Princeton
Zephyr Endurance Run Aims 15 Hour Denver Chicago Target
Burlington's stainless steel Zephyr sped from Denver at 5 04 am aiming to beat the 1897 Chicago Denver record of 18 hours 53 minutes by reaching Chicago in 15 hours or less. The train with 72 passengers including officials and reporters traveled 1017 miles with no scheduled stops.
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McCook
Neb
Denver
Chicago
Burlington
Burlington Railroad
Denver Union Terminal
Ilinois Central
12Th Street
Stock Market Index Dips as Ford V8 Debuts
The stock index averaged 90 stocks at 77.5 yesterday with slight movement. Ford introduces a new V-8 model touted by Hamilton, signaling a potential market shift and rising investor interest in automotive headlines.
Three Cities Press Lower Rate Demand On Gas
Lawrence Atchison and Leavenworth move to lower city gate rate for natural gas from Cities Service pipeline. Delegations plan visit to Bartlesville to present case to vice president and general manager. A second meeting set for May 31 to decide concrete program and price target. Chamber of Commerce calls special board meeting to authorize action.
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Lawrence
Atchison and
Leavenworth
Bartlesville
Okla
Doherty Utilities
Pine Line Company
Tri-City
Utilities Corporation
George Lowman
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Lawrence Ing
W. E. Snalding
J. J. Constant
Mr. Owman
George Hedrick
National school orchestra contest ends in Ottawa crowds
The second day of the national school orchestra contest drew over 100 soloists and an audience of more than 2,500 as Class B entries from Winfield Kansas Bellevue Pennsylvania and Ottawa performed. Class A afternoon groups from Mason City Illinois Hammond Indiana Joliet Illinois were to perform with Elkhart Indiana Joplin Missouri and Topeka Kansas scheduled for the night. Two solo scholarships to the Interlochen high school orchestra camp were awarded in the night program and winners announced at the end.
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Ottawa
Kan
Winfield
Bellevue
Mason City
Hammond
Ind
Joliet
Ill
Elkhart
Joplin
Topeka
Interlochen
Mich
Anniversary observance at St James A M E church scheduled
Several congregations assist in the St James A M E church anniversary program set to begin tomorrow with Rev W M Tyler as pastor. Programs run May 29 to June 3 at various churches including Christian, First Baptist North Lawrence, Ninth Street Baptist, Lakeview, Brown Chanel and Shiloh Baptist. Mrs M J Hunter will conduct meetings and speak on radio.
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St. James A.M.E
W. M. Tyler
St. James
St. John A.M.F
Toneka
St. Luke's Alle
Christian Church
First Baptist Church of
North Lawrence
Ninth Street Baptist Chure
Lakeview
Brown Chanel
Shiloh Baptist Church
Topeka
M. J. Hunter
Chicago
WREN
ST Atelock
Dillinger Not Sought by Scotland Yard
London May 26 AP Scotland Yard denied reports that it was searching for John Dillinger the American outlaw. The official notice said no search had been carried out and none is contemplated. The Daily Mail had claimed a informant saw Dillinger in London two days earlier.
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London
Scotland Yard
John Dillinger
Today
Dillinger
Daily Mail
United States
City to Install New Officers and Decide On Airport Lease
Newly appointed city officers begin duties on Friday June 1 for a 10 month term under mayor council government. At Monday’s meeting the commission will decide on the airport lease and whether to replace airport manager W B Webb. The police radio purchase from low bidder John Lindquist is also on the agenda with a definite decision expected. Officers appointed include Earl Pringle chief of police Oscar Learnard police judge George Melvin city attorney Frank M Helliday city treasurer Dr J M Mott health director and Miss Ruby Fairbairn city nurse.
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City Commission
Lawrence
Airport Board
W. B. Webb
W. E. Spalding
John Lindquist
Chanute
Earl Pringle
Oscar Learnard
George Melvin
Frank M. _Helliday
J. M. Mott
Ruby Fairbairn
Parade Lights Up Downtown With Live Power Animals
A Standard Oil Live Power parade drew children and adults downtown after 11 this morning. Jungle animals on cars and sound units moved in military precision, visiting Sixth and Massachusetts, passing Fritz Tire and the Standard station at Ninth and Vermont as heads eyes and tails animatedly moved at intervals.
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Standard Oil
Sixth
Massachusetts Street
Fritz Tire Shop
Standard Station
Ninth
Vermont Streets
Six: Escape Injury When Tire Blows Out on Road
Four children and three adults escaped injury when a tire blew on highway 73 W near Pleasant Grove at noon today. Passengers included Mrs Elizabeth Jones of Council Grove and her daughter Mrs Robert Carney of Booneville Me, along with Roberta Madeline Mary and Jimmy. The car left the road, occupants were shaken and bruised but not seriously hurt.
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Pleasant Grove
Elizabeth Jones
Council Grove
Robert Carney
Booneville
Roberta
Madeline
Mary
Jimmy
J. G. Jeffries
Bonnie Parker Funeral Held In Dallas With Few Attendees
Private services were held in Dallas for Bonnie Parker after she and Clyde Barrow were killed by officers in Louisiana. Only relatives attended. burial followed at Fishtrap cemetery. Clyde Barrow, once feared, lies nearby in the family plot. his brother Buck, killed in Iowa, is also buried there.
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Dallas
Bonnie Parker
Clyde Barrow
Louisiana
Clyde
Bonnie
Fishtrap
Clyde Champion Barrow
Southwest
Buck
Iowa
Elect Dees
Husky Weight Man Will Head K. U. Track Team In 1935
Elwyn Dees of Lorraine, Big Six shot put champion, named K U track captain for 1935 and also a Jayhawker football lineman. He surpassed the Big Six outdoor mark with a 50 feet 1 1 2 inch toss at the conference meet, succeeding Hugh Rhead. Newark plans to buy Stephen Crane birth house for a recreational center for children.
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Elwyn Dees
K. U
Kansas
Lorraine
K WV
Jayhawker
Dees
Hugh Rhead
Nebraska
Newark, N. J
Stephen Crane
Burdick speaks at sixtieth senior class commencement
Dr. W. L. Burdick vice president of the University of Kansas addressed 166 graduates at the sixtieth annual senior high school commencement held in the school auditorium. Principal Neal M. Wherry presented diplomas as A. B. Ewing, board president, assisted by F. H. Olney and Miss Vida Watson.
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W. L. Burdick
University of Kansas
A. B. Ewing
Board of Education
F. H. Olney
Vida Watson
Burdick
Rain May Move In Topeka May Weather Report
Clouds moved into western and southern sections as showers were expected in the first half of the week. Meteorologist Flora warned of unsettled conditions and rain chances with a likely rise in temperatures later. Tonight lows near 46 in eastern Kansas and 45 in the west. Iola and Lawrence reported the low.
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Topeka
Rangas
S. O. Flora
Flora
Kansas
Iola
Lawrence
University recital by graduate orchestration students
The University of Kansas School of Fine Arts presents a 4 pm recital in the University Auditorium by the graduate orchestration students, the Philharmonic Orchestra, under Karl Euersteiner. Soloists Zonella Emerson Alice Denton Mary Louise Beltz and Rachel Bushong join in varied works including Bach Brahms Tchaikowski and popular songs with multiple arrangements by Katherine Jordan Gavin Doughty and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. U. School of Fine Arts
University
Gymphony Orchestra
Karl Euersteiner
Zonella Emerson
Alice Denton
Mary Louise Beltz
Rachel Bushong
Bach
Lola Ne Barcarolle
June Tschaikowski
Eaware
Katherine Jord
Zenelia Emerson
Hindeo Chuto
Bembers
Katherine Jordan
Alice Trenton
Jeannette Cass
Brahms Gavotte
Musette
Yy Albert
Heel
Banks of the Manzanares
Jensen Forest
Jensen
Tao
Gavin Doughty
Aive
Faber
Ore Uilmant
Tax League Meets June 2 Postponed By Arrangement Failures
The Douglas County Taxpayers League postpones its regular meeting set for Saturday at 2 PM in the courthouse due to failed arrangements. Ed S Harvey reports the date change and says the program will be announced later. Memorial service invited by American Legion and patriotic groups at St Johns Catholic church at 9 AM tomorrow.
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Douglas County Taxpayers League
Ed S. Harvey
American Legion
St. John’s Catholic Church
Eor
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Lima
Ohio
Payton Case
Peter Bruner
Walter Noland
John Q. Quigley
Heywood Broun
Kenneth Cooper
Chicago Fair
Barrow
Ocean
Codos
Rossi
H.W. Firner
Oe Ei Grads
Carlos Mendiota
Caffery
Gaker
Pymnete
Ama
Robbins
Kansas City
Penn
New Burlington
Hamilton
Oklahoma
St. James Am.e. Church
Vinland
Belleview
Vinland High School
Ways and Means Committee
Parker Funeral
Lincoln
TAX League
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