Unwanted German Refugees on Ship Refuse Landings
Washington reports three transatlantic ships aimed to discharge more than 1,000 unwanted German refugees at Caribbean ports while an inter governmental refugee committee urged stricter Nazi controls on departures. Cuban authorities would not allow some to land. ships Tristan, Flandres and Orduna carry refugees to Vera Cruz Havana and Panama as Latin American nations limit German arrivals.
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Washington
Caribbean
Inter-Governmental Committee For Refugees
London
Reich
New York
Cuba
Laredo Bru
San Luis
Havana
State Department
Tccamarty
Isle of Pines
Orduna
Panama
Chile
Flandres
Vera Cruz
Mexico
United States
Brazil
Argentina
Bolivia
Colombia
Latin America
Rio Grande
America Being Paganized Says Presbyterian Pastor
The Rev. Dr. Peter Marshall, a Washington D C pastor, warned at a national missions meeting of the 151st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church in the U S A that America is becoming progressively paganized and secularized. He said the Bible is neglected, the Lord's day is commercialized, religious education is lacking, and children are growing up with pagan philosophies.
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Cleveland
America
Peter Marshall
Washington, D. C
National Missions
General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
Optimistic for Youth at Kansas State College Commencement
Governor Payne Patner urged Kansas State College graduates to stay hopeful and think clearly amid global unrest and shifting economies. He spoke to about 6,500 attendees at the 76th commencement, noting opportunities in all fields and the high price of success.
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Manhattan
Payne Patner
Kansas State College
United States
Thas
Kansas Weather Forecast Report
Southeast region will be warmer tonight with generally fair conditions while the west and north central cool by Wednesday. Report notes yesterday's high 90 and low 69 with 7 pm temperature at 81 and 72 this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Russian Policy May Be Disclosed In Speech to Supreme Soviet
Premier Mototoff and foreign commissar Vyacheslaff are expected to outline Soviet policy tomorrow before the Supreme Soviet. Reports say Moscow may address Britain and France moves to draw Russia into a Western front. Tension rose over Far East clashes with Manchoukuo and Outer Mongolia with gunboats and border skirmishes.
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Supreme Soviet
Russia
Japan
Western Europe
Europe
Vyacheslaff
Mototoff
Soviet Union
Moscow
Far East
Outer Mongolia
Manchoukuo
Tokyo
Urga
Ussuri
Changkufeng
Changkufeng Hill
London
Ivan Maisky
Britain
Molotoff
Speed Race Opens With Record field At Indianapolis 500
The 500 mile Indianapolis race started at 10 a.m. with 33 cars racing past packed stands as Gene Tunney waved the green flag. Jimmy Snyder led early laps at a record first lap speed while crowd estimates topped 100000 and officials predicted speeds exceeding 125 mph for the first 250 miles. In Leavenworth two prisoners, Thomas Pendergast and Robert O Malley, arrived with low Missouri numbers and face 30 days in quarantine before prison assignments.
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Indianapolis
Speedway
C.S.T
Gene Tunney
Eddie Rickenbacker
Speedway Corporation
Immy Snyder
Chicago
Snyder
Louis Meyer
Huntington Park
Calif
Meyer
Wilbur Shaw
Leavenworth
Kan
Thomas Joseph Pendergast
Robert Emmet O’malley
Missouri
Federal Penitentiary
Pendergast
O'Malley
Adaline Cross
Kansas City
Kennamer to Prison After Clemency Denial
Phil Kennamer of Tulsa will fly to Oklahoma City and resume his 25 year manslaughter sentence at McAlester after Gov. Leon C. Phillips denied further clemency. The son of Federal Judge Franklin E. Kennamer did not comment and planned to return to the penitentiary by June 2 to continue serving the term for the Thanksgiving night 1934 slaying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Phil Kennamer
Tulsa
Oklahoma
McAlester Penitentiary
Franklin E. Kennamer
Phoenix
Ariz
John F. Gorrell, Jr
Leon C. Phillips
J. A. Minton
Kennamer
F. S. Marland
Phil
San Oil Company
Phillips
Confessed 800 Murders by Young Madrid Gunman
Madrid reports 21 year old Jose Delalamo Galilia confessed to killing 800 prisoners as part of an "investigation brigade" linked to 3,500 nationalist sympathizers. He and 10 youths were accused of arrests with many executions and were condemned by a Santander military tribunal to death by garrote.
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Madrid
Jose Delalamo
Galilia
Santander
Lo Delalamo Galilia
Delalamo Galilia
Warm Up Forecast Pressures Kansas Crops
Topeka reports continued pre summer heat with temperatures seen at 95 to 98 degrees in eastern Kansas and 88 to 95 in western areas. No rain fell across the state in the last 24 hours and only scant showers were expected tonight as crops thirst.
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Topeka
Kansas
S. D. Flora
Flora
Crude production up as Texas leads national gains
Oil and Gas Journal reports higher overall U S crude output with Texas rising 176 654 barrels daily to 1 461 989 while Oklahoma dips to 449 725 and Illinois climbs to 218 128. East Texas adds 738 899 to 446 247 and Rocky Mountain region gains to 78 940.
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Tulsa
Okla
Texas
The
Oil and Gas Journal
Oklahoma
East Texas
Rocky Mountain
Louisiana
Kansas
California
New Mexico
Early Kansas Wheat Harvest Expected Mid June
In Wichita on May 30, 1939, President D L Mullendore of the Production Credit Corporation announced the Kansas wheat harvest will start in the southern tier counties in mid June, two weeks earlier than usual. He cited good prospects in Sedgwick, Reno, Sumner, Cowley, and Kingman counties and neighboring eastern counties, while dry weather hurt crops to the north and west by up to two thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kansas
D. L. Mullendore
Production Credit Corporation
Sedgwick
Reno
Sumner
Cowley
Kingman
Mullendore
Violence at Briggs plant sparks shootout injuring unionist
At a Briggs Manufacturing plant picket line clash erupted when cars arrived with strike supporters. Joseph Ferris, 31, vice president of local 212 UAW, was shot in the thigh and leg and several union members were beaten. Police blamed factional UAW splits and an alleged Homer Martin faction, while federal mediator James Dewey planned talks on grievances and a possible new contract.
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Detroit
Briggs Manufacturing Company
Joseph Ferris
United Auto Workers Union
C.I.0
Homer Martin
Briggs
Ferris
Receiving Hospital
William Grain
C.I.0. U.A.W
C.I.O
Martin U.A.W
Martin
James F. Dewey
Dewey
Farm parity payments fund disputed in Senate debate
Washington May reports say the administration contends no agreement exists to tax funds for farm parity payments. Senator Russell notes the agriculture bill includes parity payments, while the budget bureau delayed estimates until tax legislation passes. The tally shows parity and surplus disposal funds amid committee reviews and possible Roosevelt veto considerations.
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Washington
Congress
Russell
D.-Ga
Harold Smith
Budget Bureau
Senate
House
Roosevelt
Governor weighing candidates for state architect post
Topeka May 30 Gov Payne Ratner considers applications for the state architect job to replace Tom I Nall whose resignation takes effect June 1 State Auditor George Robb promotes Arthur Martin of Medicine Lodge to assistant state auditor succeeding Charles Newell Newell now directs unemployment compensation High Belden of Horton is named first special assistant state auditor succeeding Martin
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Topeka
Payne Ratner
Tom I. Nall
Kansas City
George Robb
Arthur Martin
Medicine Lodge
Charles Newell
Ratner
High Beldon
Horton
Martin
Rattlesnake Bite Man Cuts Wound to Save Life
A 24-year-old oil lease worker, Bruce Redfield of Titusville Pennsylvania, cut away flesh with a broken bottle after a rattlesnake bite, walking nearly a mile home. Dr W E Stewart said removing tissue likely halted poison spread and may have prevented death.
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Titusville
Bruce Redfield
W. E. Stewart
Franco vows peace as Spain rejects foreign adventures
General Francisco Franco pledges a peaceful path for Spain during victory celebrations by about 11 000 Falangist women in Medina Del Campo urging hands off any ventures that could draw Spain into a European war. He says Spain should be a fortress for peace, not a breeding ground for conflict.
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Medina del Campo
Spain
Francisco Franco
Franco
Kansas aviation students to test at Lawrence airport
Ten University of Kansas civilian aviation students will take flight tests at Lawrence Municipal airport tomorrow under Civil Aeronautics Authority inspector Gordon R. Matthews. Dan Robertson lists the 10 with 35 hours plus flying time, including Carter, Chitwood, Graybill, Snyder, Wagner, Pace, Price, Godfrey, Gordon, and Kurth, with the remaining ten to follow after meeting the hour requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas
Lawrence Municipal
Gordon R. Matthews
Kansas City
Civil Aeronautics Authority
Dan Robertson
George D. Carter
Lawrence
Russell Chitwood
Conway Springs
Tom Graybill
William Snyder
Ottawa
Daryl Wagner
Ellinwood
Clyde Pace
Atchison
Glenn Price
Merriam
Charles Godfrey
Los Angeles
Calif
George Gordon
Dwight Kurth
Hutchinson
Bergdoll Seeks Patriot Label After WWI Draft Dodger Surrender
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll declares love for the United States and hopes to show he can be a worthwhile part of the country while serving a five year term after surrendering to authorities. He says he opposed the war draft as a conscientious objector and returned to face punishment to keep his children free to attend schools in a democracy.
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New York
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
United States
Bergdoll
Germany
Governor’s Island
Harry Weinberger
Argument Proves Fatal at West Side Fruit Store
Miss Muriel Campbell, 22, a telephone operator, was killed in a west side fruit store after a dispute with Anthon Papas, 55, a clerk who was held on a disorderly conduct charge. Police say Papas fired a pistol in the air aiming to frighten the group, which included Helen Freilich, 16, and three male companions. The incident occurred around 1 a.m. and investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Muriel Campbell
West Side
Anthon Papas
Campbell
Helen Freilich
Papas
T. J. King
Miss Eeenck
Leavenworth Man Charged With Manslaughter in Ky Fatal Crash
Lt. Col. D Downs, 50, of Leavenworth Kansas, charged with manslaughter and reckless driving after his car struck and killed Dr. John L. Seay, 71, as he alighted from a car near his Eastwood home in Louisville. Downs called the accident unavoidable. Washer Service Green Bros Adv.
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Louisville
Col
D. Downs
Leavenworth
Kan
John L. Seay
Dr. Seay
Eastwood
Downs
Counterfeit Coins Sighted in Lawrence
Lawrence authorities warn merchants and the public to scrutinize change as counterfeit half dollars circulate. Undersheriff Read found five bogus coins during a carnival opening night checkup, with reports of a counterfeit quarter and more phony money likely on the streets. Bankers and officials seek to recover specimens and urge contact with the sheriff’s office for returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Lathrop Read
Memorial Day Tolled for 113 Veterans Across Wars
On Memorial day 1989 the United States counted about 113 veterans dying in hours. World War I and Spanish American War survivors aged 46 and 64 remain, with 4 073 176 World War I vets alive. Arlington tomb of the unknown soldier served as observance focus with Senator Taft delivering the speech.
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Washington
United States
Veterans Administration
War Department
Esther Ann Hill Morgan
Independence
Ore
Arlington National Cemetery
Potomac
Taft
Ohio
Ruff Re elected Central College President for Fourth Term
Dr. Robert H. Ruff was reelected to a fourth three year term as president of Central College Fayette Missouri. The board announced the election and noted the college again operated without a deficit in the past year, continuing a 1913 record.
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Fayette, Mo
UPI
Robert H. Ruff
Central College
Forgetfulness of Self for the Good of Others
Governor Payne Ratner addressed Memorial Day attendees on the capital grounds urging the nation to embrace forgetfulness of self for the good of others. He spoke from the capitol south steps near a tomb replica, asking if we should shed tears for fallen soldiers who would not want it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Payne Ratner
Capitol
Record Barbecue to Feature Largest ROTC Event Yet
The annual spring barbecue of the ROTC in the stadium follows the parade and awards. About 600 guests are expected from letters of invitation, exceeding last year’s 500 served. A surprise special award to an outstanding service member is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.O.T.C
Military Department
Department of Military Science
Eithing
National Guard
Truck Driver Killed as Bridge Collapses in Junction City
Floyd Clover of Ottawa Kansas, about 40, died when a bridge over the Republican river near Junction City collapsed under a 70,000 pound tractor trailer from Henry Transfer. The blast and fire followed as torches ignited spilled gasoline. the body burned beyond recognition but was identified by papers.
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Junction City
Kan
Floyd Clover
Ottawa
Republican River
Here
Henry Transfer Company
A. L. Cook
Junction City Fire Department
Former Soldiers Guilty Two Sentenced for Car Theft
Two ex Fort Riley soldiers Joseph Arbeiter 23 and Bernard Judd 22 pleaded guilty to motor car theft and were sentenced to two years in a federal penitentiary. The pair escaped Fort Riley’s guardhouse April 9, fled to Colorado, stole a car, and traveled east arriving in St. Louis April 16 after wrecking a first car and abandoning a second.
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St. Louis
Fort Riley
Kan
Joseph Arbeiter
Bernard Judd
Federal
U. S
Herbert H. Freer
Colorado
Bold 24 year old crosses Atlantic by flivver ends in tragedy
London May 30 officials believe the bold flight by 24 year old Thomas H. Smith ended in tragedy after a 3100 mile hop from Old Orchard Beach Maine in a 670 pound Aeronca monoplane. Despite sightings over Britain and Croydon beacon lights burning through the night hope faded as 41 hours 13 minutes elapsed with fuel exhausted. Customs kept watch all night while officials called the voyage a crazy flight and speculated it failed near Slyne Head Ireland.
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London
Thomas H. Smith
North Atlantic
Smith
Britain
Croydon
C.S.T
Old Orchard Beach
Atlantic
Slyne Head
Ireland
Europe
Electric signals ordered for downtown Lawrence streets
Lawrence city council awarded a $295.83 per intersection contract to Graybar Electric for General Electric equipment to install traffic signals at Seventh Ninth and Eleventh streets. Four lights per corner will flash green amber and red in a synchronous system with option for two more intersections by September 1.
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Massachusetts Street
Graybar Electric Company
General Electric Company
Ninth
Bey Ineonnecton
Columbian Electric Company
Crouse-Hinds Company
Telford
Water Department
Harry Nevin
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T. J. Pendergast
O’malley
Journal-World
Briggs Plant
Nall
K. U. Aviation
Green Bros.— Adv
Payne H. Ratner
George Walters
Chamber of Commerce Committee
H. W. Keene
Merchants Bureau
H. Mullin
K. U. Men’s Student Council
Velma Wilson
K. U. Women’s Recoverning Association
Roderick Burton
Kansan
Charles Radcliffe
Chamber of Commerce
Ralph Pine
Laws and Licenses
Bleek
Councion
Walter Palmateer
Ways and Means
A. W. Berger
Willard Brown
West Sixteenth Street
Indiana
Louisiana Street
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McAlester
Clarence Pendergraft
Keeler
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