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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1936
Page
4
A biblical verse from Romans 12 20 urging mercy to enemies echoes in a moral maxim about feeding the hungry and giving drink to the thirsty. The saying highlights the paradox of kindness turning away hostility and reflects enduring ethical counsel across eras.
The text notes government signs of dismantling the relief spending machine that kept many employed, with Harry Hopkins announcing a shift of all direct relief to states and local units. It argues relief was overextended and waste rose the national debt, while local control may lead to higher tax costs but reduced waste. It also covers Anthony Eden urging the League of Nations to press Italy toward peace in Africa, facing Italian resistance and doubts about achieving enforceable sanctions.
Acting budget director warns the national debt could reach 3 442 billions by June 30 if bonus costs are included. A further WPA critique follows as Gen Hugh Johnson calls the program cruel and stupid. Exiled former Mexican strongman Plutarco Elias Calles is blamed for communist influence and government complicity.
An editorial condemns government waste and citizen indifference in Allen County Kansas, arguing democratic government relies on individual responsibility. It cites large payouts under the AAA for not raising crops, praises the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating processing taxes, and warns that costly, unneeded grand juries drain resources.
Miss Helen Darcell, organ student of Prof Charlies Skilton, impressed listeners with a forceful recital at Fraser Hall last night ably accompanied by Miss Margaret Drennon.
The cartoon shows a father lamenting that his son Junior did not show proper respect to his rich Uncle Joe, reflecting family tensions and social class in a single panel drawing.
Miss Josephine Dana performed a solo dance during intermission while Mr and Mrs C E Decker hosted six tables of cards. Prizes went to Mrs Floyd Rankin and Henry Asher, Mrs Henry Asher and R R Hickson. Light supper followed, served by Miss Ruth James and Marion Decker.
Beery Building at the corner sold to H M Know of Finney county with a 240 acre Finney county farm and irrigation stock. Poehler Mercantile factory and lands sold to W H Pendleton Jr. not operated this year but expected full operation next year with farmer contracts. Alma Beatty underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering. Carpenter Rollen R Marckle injured after falling into sidewalk excavation. treated by Dr A J Anderson. residence 2015 Vermont Street. Passion Play pictures by Dr H E Wolfe at Grand theater drew nearly 300. Oberammergau drama noted. Camp supper hosted for seventy four friends to support club dances. Mr and Mrs John Watkins to celebrate golden anniversary on April 18 at home. Mrs H B Asher and others traveled to Kansas City for Macbeth. George Chambers also attended.
Forty years ago in Lawrence two months ago Mrs Innes heads to Chicago for private hospital care. A Lawrence High School program features Maud Shane David McFarland Loreni Quartette Sophia Nesbitt and others debating if the United States is in greater danger from the lower classes than the higher. Kansas University Kappa Kappa Gamma hosts a spring party at Pythian Hall with Matters orchestra. Mrs Pierce hosts a surprise at her home. The Lawrence Federation of Clubs meets with 150 ladies, music, and papers on French and early modern writers. Mame Annie Monroe visit Kansas City to see Otzs Nethersole in Carmen.
Sedalia content recounts recollections of King Edward VIII when he was Prince of Wales meeting R. D. Molesworth, an World War I Royal Flying Service officer, recalling a handshake and greeting at a Canadian air field. The article notes the Prince’s recognition and warmth during wartime visits.
Iris travels toward New York with Aunt Phina and Owen, amid high society chatter. A drunken admirer tempts Iris in the observation car, but she resists, while Georgia, Allan and Dicky add comic tension before the trio reaches Manhattan Transfer and taxis.
In a tale from The First Walk by Mary Graham Bonner Honey Bear rejoices at finding Chubby safe after his bold solo stroll from the cave toward Willy Nilly's. She gently scolds him for wandering alone, warns of danger, and to wait until older before venturing out, then allows him to follow.
The article reviews how emotions influence body function and structure, noting that simple mental activity can alter physiology. It discusses reversible functional changes from strong emotions and raises the possibility of irreversible organic changes, to be continued in the next column.
Pop artist Meyer Nitzburg hurls champagne at two armed intruders to repel robbery in New York. An assailant was arrested nearby, with face and arm injuries. Rev O B Haigler of Black Mountain NC condemns punch boards as a harmful pastime for laymen and ministers alike.
Hollywood color film notes reveal disadvantages of color movies. Cameramen chase a full color still of Steffi Duna while she fights a cold and a red nose. In Fremont a psychology class at Midland College watches a bottle uncorked and chloroform scent tested. after 40 seconds most students smell water, not the chemical.
A LWV led symposium argues for merit based civil service to reform public personnel. Speakers including Hy Lindley Arlene Roberts E Birch and H L Chambers advocate ending spoils politics, expanding civil service, and training government personnel for efficient democratic administration.
A vivid scene describes a rocket voyage from Mars followed by travel through stars and Kiangse provinces. Bandits are chased from the area just as summer rains erode road beds and bridges. The successful line inspires the national ministry of railways to plan extensions toward the western border of the country. Illaba n ia.
Saturday night grid lists dozens of stations and programs across KMBC WDAF WREN WDAE WREN and more. It includes orchestras, choruses, soloists, religious services, talk shows, comedy and drama features, with times from 7:00 to 11:08 and references to large events like Notre Dame Night and President Roosevelt appearances. The fragmentary schedule lists entities such as George Washington, Henry Deering, Eddie Duchin, Paul Whiteman, Fred Rich, Myrt and Marge, Amos n Andy, and many local ensembles.
Topeka brief reports a Kansas State Teachers Association committee favors nonpartisan state superintendent election and a state equalization fund for schools. It also recommends abolishing the state school book commission, shifting duties to the state board of education, simplifying teacher certification, and permissive diploma-exam exemptions for counties employing helpers. Eldorado search for missing Mrs. Bash continues with lake and shoreline searches by locals and volunteers. In Lindsborg a large audience hears Bethany’s Good Friday Bach performance. Oswego reports Roy Parks critically injured after a Frisco train strikes his car at a crossing four miles east.
Americans blazed the rails in the West while Chinese pioneers built the first China railroad surveyed engineered and financed entirely by Chinese. One hundred killed by bandits and a thousand died from disease before the Kiangse to Shanghai line was ready amid a severe 1934 bandit menace across Chekiang mountains.
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