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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1933
Page
2
The nation marks the 3.2 percent beer return after more than 13 years with shipments to the White House and major cities. Washington notes praise and caution as Missouri students sample the beverage while arrests for drunkenness vary by city. Police report generally quiet revelry amid renewed availability.
Berlin April 7 AP one more step in molding German life is proposed by the national socialists to reform the jurisprudence system relegating Roman law to the background Hans Frank Bavarian minister of justice and Hitler s chief legal adviser has submitted to the national department of justice a plan to reorganize justice in the true Germanic spirit Certain basic features of Roman law may be retained but study of Roman law will be optional for those preparing for bar admission Courses on facial lore will be compulsory
In Topeka on April 7 AP reports a federal court hearing on whether Kansas bone dry law covers 3.2 percent beer. Ernest Chapman seeks restraining order and a three judge panel to rule on constitutionality and intoxicating status, while Attorney General Boynton argues no federal conflict exists and case questions are state matters. Judge Hopkins deferred ruling to briefs with no timetable given.
Kathleen Kersting of Wichita Kansas was reinstated at the Koenigsberg municipal opera after Berlin culture ministry intervention prompted by the American consul general. She and other Jewish artists were asked to leave last month. authorities invited her to resume her place, noting no dissatisfaction with her performances.
Kansas forecast shows unsettled conditions tonight with possible showers in the extreme north and a warmer trend in the east. Morning skies clear and roads mostly good, with Pittsburg roads fair. Temperatures: 7 p.m. yesterday 48, today 36. highs and lows noted as 6 aximum and minimum today 23.
Washington reports Rear Admiral William A. Moffett praised the Akron as better than the Shenandoah. Navy survivors Richard E. Deal and Moody E. Erwin testified before a House naval committee about the crash while McClintic pressed for a broader inquiry. Enlisted sailors said they wish to serve on the Macon and Wiley delayed inspection duties due to investigations.
Frank Tinch and Doug las Ogle from Kansas City entered a Lawrence studio asking for change on a $10 bill, then changed their minds. Floyd Hunter arrested them in the 800 block on Massachusetts Street after a Vernon hardware store theft a week earlier. Police identify them from Mr. Lawrence and Vernon witnesses. The men, driving a Texas plated Pontiac, are jailed in the county facility.
Dozens of boys in Lawrence present hobbies and handiwork at the third annual fair held at 729 Massachusetts Street. Wood carvings wicker work bead work inlays jewelry drawings airplane models and model cars fill the packed building. Milk bottle caps stamps and hairpins are among the collections. L B Read, a relics collector, serves as curator during the fair with open hours tonight until 9 and again tomorrow.
The Cooperative Club held a weekly meeting last night at the Eldridge hotel grill room with Rep. George K. Melvin as speaker. Mildred DeWeese performed piano solos while Fred Kuhne and the district governor discussed cooperative work. The eastern Kansas district meeting is set for May 11 in Lawrence and the national convention will meet in Chicago July 2 to 5 at the Drake hotel.
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler told cabinet members and diplomats that Germany's rebirth costs include 330,000 killed, 40,000 wounded and 100,000 driven from commerce. He praised press support and outlined a Nazi controlled Federation of Industries with a new executive board. The German Christian movement pushed to purge Jewish elements from Christian teaching and rework church ties, while a Papen-Goering near Vatican talks anticipated the Nazi Catholic question. The Krupp firm head was named to negotiate for the new industrial policy as Nazi influence expands.
The Min isterial Alliance schedules four 12:15 PM services over Holy Week at the Patee Theater on Massachusetts Street. Bishop James Wise and local church leaders will speak each day. services are inter denominational with festive numbers and city workers urged to attend. The announcement notes accessibility and a shift from a central church to the auditorium venue. W. E. Spalding set to become mayor at the city commission meeting Monday.
New York notes Sweet Adeline rises from a long rest, still sweet and adenoidal, as crowds recall her old chorus fervor. The revival unites aristocrats and laborers, with a strong tenor lead and sparse basses, while social barriers melt under a spirited 3.2 time chorus.
A 17 man Oskaloosa bound A Lawrence high school track squad left by car for Oskaloosa to compete in an invitation meet this afternoon. Coach Wood added Lee and John Stone to the squad today bringing the group to nineteen. A few rooters accompanied the team. A minor two car collision yesterday at Tenth and New Hampshire streets involved Mrs. Ralph Hollenbeck and Miss Helen Hormuth with no injuries reported.
Washington April 7 AP Everything from chats to toothpaste will be furnished to members of President Roosevelt's forestry conservation corps which began mobilization today Army clothing issued olive drab jacket slacks work denims socks shoes a work hat two blankets None must wear army uniforms Those using own clothes may do so if suitable Toilet and mess kits supplied From 330 monthly wage alletment of 22 to 25 to dependents remaining money covers needs Corps to house 200 men May reduce on small projects Army tents used as long as War Department surplus lasts Some equipment furnished by forestry and park services and War Department State or private land projects may use state equipment Transportation and recruiting camps handled by Army under corps area commanders Short moves by motor truck longer by rail Red Cross YMCA Knights of Columbus and others plan welfare programs Medical tents libraries moving pictures and sports programs to be arranged
Chinese dispatches report British marines were landed at Chinwangtao to safeguard British property amid renewed hostilities in the area. Local accounts say Japanese aviators bombed towns along the Swan River as tensions escalated in Tientsin and surrounding sectors.
Gordon Schumacher of Meade won the University of Kansas Men’s Student Council presidency by 39 votes, defeating John Berkebile of St. John. Pachacamac candidates swept 28 offices. Dread-Kayhawks claimed four, with two independents elected. James Callahan protested the ballot at the Oread-Kayhawk voting place for initials P through Z.
Lawrence High led the triangular meet at Oskaloosa with 33 points while Valley Falls had 19 and Oskaloosa 2. Raybourne and Haugh tied for first in the shot put adding 9 to Lawrence. Cunningham won the quarter mile and Webb took the mile, with Stoland finishing second in the mile.
The seventh annual East-West Revue by the K U Cosmopolitan club will run Monday and Tuesday evenings in Fraser theater. Reserved seats are on sale in Greenhall and by calling KU 174. James Patterson directs this year’s program featuring about 12 acts portraying life in various nations.
The Ozawkie State Bank reorganizes as State Bank of Ozawkie with $20,000 capital. H. W. Koeneke, state bank commissioner, says no loss to depositors. New board and officers named Bert Netzger as president J A Kuhlman as vice president A O Kendall remains cashier. Reorganization completed yesterday and deposits increased on first day.
The social service league reports March donations of clothing but a shortage for children remains. In the past month the group aided 10 people in gaining employment, distributed 475 quarts of milk with city and school nurses, and issued 575 pecks of potatoes with Chamber of Commerce approval.
Volume of business has expanded to new highs in a weekly Dun and Bradstreet review. Retail sales rose this week the best since September, helped by Easter demand and stronger consumer response to increased newspaper advertising. Plans for expansion are nearing completion as confidence in the financial structure grows.
The leadership for the membership and activities fund drive of the Chamber of Commerce has been selected and all campaign directors will be announced tomorrow. A. B. Weaver is chairman of the activities fund group with 15 to 20 committee members. F S. E. Schwahn will be general sales manager and reveal division heads tomorrow. The setup envisions about 200 campaigners, including a University division, targeting a record canvass. A joint Kiwanis Rotary and Cooperative clubs meeting at noon Tuesday will host campaign speaker Harry Colmery of Topeka at the Hotel Eldridge dining room. reservations are being taken by the Chamber office.
About 600 people including Chamber of Commerce members and wives will attend a special screening of Grand Slam at the Patee theater on April 11 at 9 o'clock. Invitations were mailed by theater manager S. E. Schwahn to honor the Chamber and its contributions to the community and its membership and activities fund campaign. J. Wayne McCoy, chamber president, thanked Schwahn for the tribute.
London April 7 AP The Russian embargo bill moved to the House of Lords after final Commons approval. It should take effect April 13 though the government aims to avoid using it. It protects six British engineers slated for trial in Russia on espionage charges believed to be a setup. The Commons backed the measure 291 to 41, the government saying the engineers face unfair trial and that the charges are a show to distract from Soviet industrial issues.
Eastern Kansas Conference forensic contest will be held tomorrow in Fraser Hall Little Theater with morning sessions at 10 30 featuring oratorical dramatic and humorous readings judged by Prof E C Beuhler. Evening events at 7 30 include oratorical and extemporaneous speaking judged by Dean R M Day. Murphy to Govern Philippines: President Roosevelt names Mayor Frank Murphy of Detroit as governor general of the Philippines.
County Attorney filed first degree murder charges against Donald Harding Kenner Myers and James Scott for the slaying of H W Jones a 70 year old retired minister shot in his Lyons street home. Confessions tied the trio to the crime as Jones defended his home firing one shot before a bandit fired a fatal heart shot. Funeral services set for 2:30 PM at First Baptist North Lawrence with Rev W A Scott. Jones is survived by wife Anna.
Judge Somers in Hitchinain Kansas indicated he will issue tomorrow an opinion declaring the new mortgage moratorium law unconstitutional. He said states lack authority in these matters as he heard an attorney seeking extension of the redemption period. An appeal may be taken from the adverse decision.
Manhattan Kansas April 7 Roy Babb Chick Cochrane 26 died at a sister s home from a self administered poison. He played football four years at Manhattan High School and one year at Fort Hays State Teachers College. He was brother of O L Cochrane former Kansas State football star and assistant coach. Cochrane recently returned from Brainerd Minnesota where he had been employed. He was unmarried relatives could not explain his death by his own action.
Tickets for the eleventh Kansas Relays at KU on April 22 are available at the university athletic office and Round Corner Drug store. Reduced prices apply with reserved seats at 1.16, general admission 80 cents, high school and Haskell students 25 cents, grade and junior high pupils 10 cents. Athletic book holders may claim tickets at the athletic office.
C E Birch superintendent reports flowers stripped from beds at Pinckney school. Most blossoms removed from a single bed after pupils and caretakers had invested effort to beautify the grounds.
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