Madrid Bombardment Deepens as Fascists Strike City
Nov 10 reports describe a heavy aerial assault on Madrid with incendiary devices dropped over the Tolada bridge sector and western districts. Government and insurgent forces clash as shells blast the city, halting traffic and wounding troops. defenders report resisting advances near the Toledo highway while suppression of communications and public safety struggles continue.
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Madrid
Tolada
Ess
Casa de Campo Serlor
Manzanares
Alcala de Henares
Plaza de Espana
Montana
SAI
Ahora
Aravaca
To- Jeda
Las Rozas
Serrlith
Toledo Bridge
Angel Gate
Canita
Cuatro Caminos
Madrid-Toledo
Carabanchel B
Royal
Last Unofficial Count Gives Friend edge in Race for Lt Gov
Topeka, Nov 10 The state canvassing board slowed on tallying about 7500 out of state absentee ballots that may decide the lieutenant governorship. Based on the last unofficial count Senator CG Friend of Lawrence led Democrat W M Lindsay of Pittsburg by 846 votes. Board checked postmarks and affidavits. ballots mailed on dates other than Nov 3 or 4 were tossed, results to be by county. No results tomorrow due to Armistice Day. full count required before release.
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Topeka
Kansas
Frank J. Ryan
CG. E. Friend
Lawrence
W. M. Lindsay
Pittsl
Clarence V. Beck
No School Held in Springfield as Levy Fails
Springfield Ohio 32 300 public school pupils are kept home after a proposed special levy failed. PTA, library and Y M C A workers organized recreational activities during the enforced vacation. The library opened its children's room for 200 pupils as civic groups seek centers. Chamber of Commerce reports seven year high October industrial employment.
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Springfield
Warder Public Library
Motion Picture House
P.T.A
Bureau of Business Research
Chamber of Commerce
Injunction sought over social security tax test case
Boston stockholder George P. Davis of Waltham filed suit against social security taxes challenging the act as unconstitutional. Judge George C. Sweeney postponed action for briefs while government intervention and a December 15 hearing were discussed. A similar suit by Alfred L. Fish was dismissed.
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Boston
George C. Sweeney
George P. Davis
Waltham
Boston and Maine Railroad
Sweeney
Charles E. Wyzanski
U. S
Alfred L. Fish
Brookline
Boston and Albany
Davis
Massachusetts
Francis J. W. Ford
U. S. Supreme Court
Ee Ang
Payouts Under Farm Plan Reach First Million
Washington reports the soil conservation payments for this year pass the first $1,000,000 as plans for future agricultural programs take shape. About 6 million farmers are expected to receive checks totaling $470 million, with early disbursements favoring New England and Atlantic states and 21 states reporting $1,000,757 to 2,273 farmers in 21 states. Officials discuss scrapping the 48 state AAA administrations and revive considerations of processor taxes under old farm plans.
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Washington
New Deal
Eaniebdy
Wallen
White House
Farmers Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Corn Belt
New England
Atlantic Seaboard
Kansas
Unemployment Down as Census Planned
Washington officials report unofficial checks show fewer than 9 million unemployed, with September near 8.99 million, down from January's 11 million and August's 9.55 million. Commerce Department experts note the figures are unofficial and plan a $15 to $20 million request for a comprehensive unemployment census to aid budget balancing efforts.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Commercce Department
Iowa Man Wins National Corn Husking Title Today
Newark Ohio November 10 Carl Carlson of Audubon Iowa won the eighth annual national cornhusking championship near Alva Oyler storm southwest of here in a grueling 86 minute test gathering 17 farmers from nine states. Carlson husked 1472745 pounds yielding 21055 bushels in mud. Runner up Adam Byczynski Bureau County Illinois had 20946 bushels. Laurence House Sherman County Kansas took third with 2063 bushels. Ted Balko Redwood County Minnesota, 1934 champion, was fourth with 19939 bushels. Labor Breach Continues New York November 10 charges by President William Green of the AFL that the CIO led by John L Lewis closed the door to arbitration keep the breach between rival unions.
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Newark
Carl Carlson
Audahbon
Iowa
Here
Elmer
Carlson
Adam Byczynski
Bureau County
Ill
Laurence House
Sherman County
Kansas
Ted Balko
Redwood County
Minn
New York
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Committee For Industrial Organization
John L. Lewis
Bombs in Labor Trouble Shatter Akron Homes
Detectives report bombs during rubber labor unrest in Akron Ohio, damaging three homes and threatening at least ten lives. Police describe the event as linked to labor trouble among rubber workers. details remain incomplete and investigators pursue suspects.
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Akron
Gilbert Mosely
Seamen Strike Ties Up Vessels Along East Coast
In New York a seamen defense committee claims 78 vessels tied up in New York harbor and 247 idle along the Atlantic seaboard as a sympathetic strike widens. Robert Darlington was slashed at the Archadia pier. two waiters were arrested for assault and a companion faced disorderly conduct charges. Officials say 7,800 workers are affected locally and 1,221 more idle along coast wharves as unrest grows.
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New York
Defense Committee
New York Harbor
Robert Darlington
Arcadia
Robert Maxwell
Edward Rutledge
Stanley Stranger
Darlington
Trials Close In Civil District Court For November Term
Criminal cases concluded as Tasey Myers pleaded guilty to possession and transportation of intoxicating liquor. Myers jailed 30 days and fined 1000 on each count. sentences run concurrently. John Courtney also pled guilty and received a 60 day jail term. Edna Harding was found guilty of possession of morphine. narcotics charges were not verdict. Armistice Day observes tomorrow. civil jury trials begin Thursday with several cases listed.
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Tasey Myers
Kansas City
Myers
Hugh Means
John Courtney
Lecompt
Courtney
Edna Harding
R. BR. Stevens
Kenneth | Bryant
White
Bryant
Ana Harding
Judge Means
J. B. Wilson
Eli Wilson
Money. Turmle
Drake & Holmes Baking Company
Damaes
F. BR. Dodds
E. B. Raber
Et al
Money
Beat Railroad Crew at Minden in strike violence
Shreveport La November 10 reports say women strike sympathizers beat a locomotive crew aboard an engine at the Minden yards while officials probed a fatal collision further up the line near Grant Louisiana. Four trainmen died in a wreck yesterday and rail officials blamed agitators for the violence as other strikes and raids occur in the region.
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Shreveport
CPI
Louisiana and Arkansas
Minden
Grant la
Sherif
W. Haynes
Webster Parish
H. Ke, Cole
C. H. Walters
Sid
Jonesville
Red Cross Douhis county kicks off annual drive
The Douhis county Red Cross starts its membership drive with a marching parade at 10:00 on Massachusetts street. A radio program on WREN from 6:30 to 6:30 supports the effort. Walter Schaal of Lawrence National is drive chairman and has organized chairmen for various departments. A business district canvass meeting at the Chamber of Commerce precedes door to door work, with a film show at the Granada and The Trailer starring Shirley Temple. Membership can be obtained at county banks, newspapers, or the Red Cross offices.
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Douhis County
W. Dlackmar
Ehiuirman
Chamber of Commerce
Red Cross
Shirley Temple
Lawrene
Granada
Harold Fisher
Lawrence Building
Round Corner
Cold moves out of state after milder day
Toneke and Ney report a retreat of cold air as temperatures rise across the state. Highs reached the upper fifties in cities like Goodland and Wichita while lows dipped to 26 at Concordia and Topeka. Forecaster S. Flora notes no precipitation in the last 24 hours and a gradual warming trend overnight with readings near 0 in the far north and 45 to 40 elsewhere.
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Ney
In &M
Rivesas
S$. D. Flora
Tonmeraures
Goodland
Wichita
Concardia
Topeka
County Attorney cites signed statement in stabbing case
George R Lehmberg said a signed statement shows No BL Ptranghton, 60, traveled to town to stab Gay Nyquist, 60, in a hospital. Ptranghton claimed no fear of consequences. Haughton, a relief worker, held a grudge after Nyquist filed desertion and non support charges against him four years ago.
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McWherson
Gm-County
George R. Lehmberg
Nyouist
Lehmberg
Haughton
Houghton
Nya
Ralph McPhail
Nyquist
Bankers to Emporia November Meeting Set for Nov 20
Eastern Kansas bankers from 15 counties including Tyou Alderson Chase Caffer Thongin Johnson Linn Miami Mor Osage Shawnee and Wabaunsee will attend a one day Kansas Bankers Association event in Emporia on Friday November 20. W W Bowman Topeka longtime Kansas Bankers Association secretary will review recent banking legislation.
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Kansas
Kansas Bankers Association
Tiyou
Alderson
Chase
Caffer
Thong
Armistice Day Observed with School Programs in Lawrence
Lawrence plans Armistice Day activities with school programs and an 11 o clock moment of silence. Whistles and sirens will signal cessation for one minute at Massa chusetts street intersections as Huglers play taps. The American Legion urges no flag display while providing speakers at several schools and hosts a 5 o clock veterans party at the city post rooms for all World War I vets and their spouses.
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Lawrence
Huglers
Massachusetts Street
Tomor- TV
American Legion
Iday
L. KK. Melvin
Dorsey-Liberty Post
Legion
L. R. Melvin
Ed Abels
Neal M. Wherry
J.W. Twente
Elnc
Dorsey-Liberty
Mighth
Vermont
City adopts unified city buildings insurance plan
City council heard that a new insurance setup became effective October 1, combining all buildings and contents on a single policy with the Lawrence insurance board on a pro rata basis. The change, aligned with county and school board practices, reduced rates and increased overall coverage by about 150,000 while premiums run about 85 percent higher than before. One third of the amount will expire each year with a plan to switch to a three-year basis after three years for further savings. Includes list of buildings and facilities covered.
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New City
San A
Cry Hall
Vire
Lawrence Memoerhit
Jaawrences
Jaawrences Memorial Hospits Eau
Erate - Font City Library
Lana Sity Gil CaTity
Eateeworks
Filter Trouse
University of Kansas
Proclamation Urges One Minute Silence On Armistice Day
Alfred Lawrence mayor of Lawrence calls on all citizens to cease activity at 11 o clock on November 11 for one minute in remembrance of the World War sacrifices made by local servicemen.
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Alfred Lawrence
City of
Lawrence
Paving Tabled Amid Protests and Budget Talks
The city council tabled additional paving under a WPA approved blanket project after a resident delegation protested Indiana Street from Third to Fourth. The vote also tabled other blocks, while officials considered saving costs on Christmas decorations and exploring a lighted sign for City Hall. Budget items and staffing changes were noted, including a new fireman appointment and a steel drill purchase for light pole work.
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Indiana Street
Althy
Massachusetts Street
Nareld Hensley
Qn Oeity
George Robson
Ingels
Green. Brothers
Merchants Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Jude Anderson
Ben Rabb
WPA
J.con Bauman
City Sanitarian
Manhattan
Kaw
Paul Ingels
S. Thults
Willard RL Larkin
Robert Crockett
Crockett
Thirteenth
Louisiana Street
Cooperative Club
Hotel Eldride
ALFA
Woestemeyer
Ben Babb
Sean Bauman
Two Earthquakes Felt Across New Hampshire
Tasten Nov 12 Dr T L Don from Harvard University observatory said fractures in the earths crust caused two quakes felt in Lancaster Colebrook Laconta Franklin Belmont and Sanbornton New Hampshire last night. No damage reported.
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Tasten
TL. Don
Lect
Harvard University
Aobservatory
New Hampshire
Lancaster
Colebrook
Laconta
Franklin
Belmont
Sanbornton
MacDonald Recovers After Banquet Fainting Incident
Former Prime Minister Ramsay MacDonald remains in recovery after fainting from indigestion at the Lord Mayor's banquet in London. He was reported to have taken his regular walk this morning from Hampstead Heath. In New York, Eugene O Neill is tipped as a likely 1936 Nobel Literature Prize recipient, with the announcement due Thursday.
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London
J. Ramsay MacDonald
MacDonald
Hampstead Heath
City council advances airport and library WPA projects
Lawrence council passes resolutions to apply for a blanket WPA airport project and accept a PWA grant for library improvements. The airport plan eyes state land leasing, bond options, and a possible self-sustaining field, with total costs estimated at 125000 to 140000 and city share between 6000 and 11000.
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Lawrence
WPA
PWA
Library Board
Thomas Larrick
Weather Forecast for Kansas Community
Fair tonight and Wednesday with rising temperatures in east and south portions. Clear overnight with good dirt and Douglas county roads. Temperature readings show 7 p.m. yesterday and noon today with notes from Johns Coal Co. Adv.
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Kansas
Douglas County
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