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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1934
Page
4
A Kansas paper surveys Roosevelt's code administration and an upcoming tax on code budgets. It notes Johnson approval, potential court penalties, and the impact on small businesses. Also discussed are beer labels in Kansas and political outlooks for Lam terston and Guyer amid Republican primary challenges.
Public view shows bankers torn between easing credit urged by the administration and strict examiners demanding gilt edged paper. The piece notes two pressures on banks in the synthetic economic recovery era and the friction between policy requests and prudence.
In Old Home Town a Republican candidate for state senator from the Fifth district, C. Gerstenberger of Eudora township, announced his bid awaiting August primaries. Kaw Valley Cannery Co. leased by Beatty Packing Co. of Seymour Indiana for vegetable canning. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs R A Beck at 1228 Rhode Island St as they move toward California. Birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Horace M Mason on April 16 named Joan David. Prof L N Flint travels to Salina for Kansas Retail Jewelers Association and later to Ft Scott for editorial meetings. He will address Sigma Delta Chi in Denver May 10.
Flour climbs 20 cents per 50 pounds as hard and soft wheat costs push grocery prices to 51-75 per 50 lb sack or 3 70 per hundred. Lawrence records highest flour price in twenty years. Harry Ainsworth to Des Moines, promotion to cashier at Wells Fargo. E F Huddleston and Ralph Dick also reassigned. Frank Gotch defeats Mahmout in Chicago in two straight. Mrs Shaw suffers broken collar bones after a runaway horse incident while visiting Mrs Cora Andrews in Independence.
Fort y years ago Mrs William H Curtis celebrated her thirteenth wedding anniversary at 929 Alabama street. A Fos ter Moteil and Bridge Club party featured whist with prizes for Miss Jeanette Wheeler Miss Alice Sinclair and Mrs C Sparr. Ag nes Uhrlaub performed piano numbers. Cant J H Smith left for a canning plant job near Chicago after employee appreciation token. The Magic City portfolio issued last issue and binding plans announced. Mr and Mrs J S Alford to return from California. Miss Nella McCurdy hosted a gathering with Eva and Carrie Miller Zoe Osborn and others. Whit son of Coxey’s army expected in Lawrence. Households urged to lock kitchen doors.
Cable reports detail Barbizon leader Trotz hunted by fear of white Russian assassination as he works on plans for a fourth international. Shanghai Search abandons for three Americans missing after a plane disappearance last Tuesday. Paraphrastic conflicts in Paraguay Bolivia describe heavy losses amid engagements. Public workers walk out one hour in a national protest against pay cuts ordered by President Doumernuc. Tokyo reports eight planes from Hetjo to Tachikawa base three reach destination. one lands safely.
More than 200 suits are filed in Topeka against the Western Union Telegraph Company and the Postal Telegraph Company for refusing to reduce telegraph tolls in Kansas as required by a new law. April 16 1999 fire at Muryane causes $5,000 damage across two saloons amid suspected arson.
AP dispatch locals report on fire marshal B Watkins urging that a family Bible is often a key clue as arsonists burn possessions. Nebraska farmer Jacob Gompert seeks 1500 loan for farm gear including artificial limbs. dust storms bring Mrs Holtzman joy as she regains a lost diamond. Wisconsin sheriff history ends as Burnett county’s Saunders family ends a 48 year dynasty. nine years after 1883, triplets appear.
Judith Lane interviews Tom Bebins secretary Clia Sanford as a perfect stenographer. Norman Dale, junior partner at Bebins’ law firm, drives Judith to the hotel and seeks another meeting as she and Bevins plan a trip to the Rio Diablo dam in west Texas. The scene blends work talk with a looming storm and a budding romance amid professional tension.
Judith Bevins navigates a dangerous Rio Diablo expedition with Big Tom Bevins, Norman Dale, and a stenographer's dreams. The harsh desert environment tests their resolve as a looming storm and native morale drive preparations for survival and future vows.
In a whimsical tale by Graham Bonner Jelly Bes, elephants and ducks share a pond and even arrange a tea party. Ducks ride on elephants backs when the pond is crowded, and Quacko Duck plans a visit to Mrs Quacker in Gaville to invite her to a grand tea. Mrs Quacko and Quack Quack plot the invite with flair.
A Kansan reports on Alice Joyce Moore landing her first film role in The Great American Harem while stars like Burns and Allen head Europe for vacation. Richard Bennett and Leo Carrillo attend prizefights in cowboy gear. Doris Duke surfaces in town as Buck Jones signs with Universal for Westerns and a serial. Oscar Odd McIntyre visits for week long Hollywood jottings and Jack Kearns promotes a long walkathon. Warners plans to remake Main Street and Babbitt. Pauline Lord lands the title role in Mrs Wickes for the Cabbage Patch. Robt. Montgomery seeks East stay while Fanchot Tone joins 100% Pure with Jean Harlow.
The article notes open congressional breaks with the administration, including stalled St Lawrence treaty ratification and veterans' benefits veto override, signaling rising discord. It highlights rising support for a drastic silver bill and a sweeping farm mortgage refinancing plan, with the McLeod bill gaining traction to pay off dollars on the dollar.
In April 1861 President Lincoln called for 75,000 volunteers for three months, not believing the rebellion could be crushed quickly. A 1795 law barred longer service, but Congress repealed it in a July special session allowing three-year terms for militia recruits.
President Roosevelt’s vacation ends as observers watch for moves to clarify the capital scene. Senate actions show friction with insistence on a strong stock exchange bill, while the banking committee trims the proposal. An excise tax on copra and coconut oil was added to the revenue bill against his explicit opposition, with revenues destined for the Philippine treasury.
A shrouded note indicates a depositor named Avery lost money as a bank closed under a somber mood. The text suggests any erosion of presidential prestige at this stage could prove disastrous for the nation’s confidence and stability.
The Sunday lesson notes sin disease and death as unreal in Christian Science. The Golden Text from Jeremiah emphasizes restoration of health and healing. Psalms calls for God’s mercy and healing light to shine on all nations as science and religion intersect.
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