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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1931
Page
3
A 1931 report notes Alfonso of Spain may enter business as a magnate, leveraging private fortune and experience. It contrasts royal technocracy with economic power, while Nicaragua policy and U S reactions spark debate on protecting investments and sovereign outcomes amid bandit-led disorder.
A fragment discusses Douglas County bonded debt totaling over 24 million dollars, 14.6 percent of valuation, noting it as the only county with debt above 10 million. It argues debt reduction would lower county costs and improve flexibility for emergencies. It also surveys Soviet five year plan issues with machinery use and Pravda reports of Stalingrad plant breakdowns.
Polish pianist and statesman Paderewski will give a piano recital in Lawrence on Wednesday drawing audiences from nearby towns. The University of Kansas fine arts office notes many plan to attend, highlighting his long career as a pianist and his role as a former Polish premier shaping Poland's postwar reestablishment.
A male quartet sang suitable esters at Plymouth church yesterday morning. John Watkins and his wife celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a houseful of friends and gifts, while Mrs Anne Watkins helped host the event. Dr Ai Morris marked his fifty eighth birthday with a surprise party and gold headed cane gift. Marvin hosted a large lunch for friends in honor of Miss [name] of Dallas, Texas.
Nora recalls a morning at the Villa Rosa sharing a tense bond with her father Julian Lake a restless adventurer. The painter Nicholas Thayer lingers in memory as Nora wanders the garden and reflects on roots comfort and the pull of travel before leaving for London and the rectory visit with Mr Frewen.
Ten years ago on April 20 Mrs W J Francisco visited Kansas City to meet her grandson William David son of Dr and Mrs C B Francisco. O L Newby left Fischer shoe to join Royal shoe in Kansas City. Mr and Mrs J M Boyd returned from a Florida trip. University of Kansas museum must return to heirs of L L Dyche a shell of a bored sinteh piece and flora fauna sample. Comrade Henry Eggert’s 80th birthday celebrated with a surprise party for Post No 6 AR members.
The Christian Science lesson sermon on Atonement aired Sundays at 11 am over station WREN 1220 kilocycles. Bible citations included Blessed are the pure in heart and the gospel of spiritual perfection through purity. Reports mention a $23,000,000 annual value for a Los Angeles operation two weeks earlier.
In this synopsis of a 1930 Frederick A. Stokes Co mystery, Waye seeks justice after his daughter Rosemary is abducted. Dorson kills Schlitz, James dies poisoning attempt on Marjorie Lauderdell, Charters flees with others, and Waye usurps a final act of justice. He recovers his diamond and finds love with Marjorie, even as danger closes.
John and Peggy reach the roof garden of a towering building guided by the Little Black Clock. They marvel at winding paths goldfish and turtles in a serene park high above the city, comparing it to Babylonian gardens and appreciating the Clock's guidance on their ascent.
A fragmented account mentions a late supper and a plan to travel by plane, noting enjoyment and a hopeful return. The text references gardens and a convivial mood, suggesting a casual, nostalgic moment in an informal travel or social scene.
On April 19 1884 the Kansas Intercollegiate Oratorical association voided a prize winner in Lawrence and ordered a new contest. L A Wright of Emporia Normal was elected president and W C Spangler of the University of Kansas served as secretary and treasurer. The record also notes a 1885 drowning and a cyclone at Medicine Lodge causing property damage.
The discussion notes more people live to older ages and die from heart disease today though diagnosis has improved. It contrasts heart disease with tuberculosis, explaining heart disease is a conglomerate condition with multiple causes making prevention hard, while tuberculosis has a single ultimate cause. A London to Rome flight plan by a speed aviator is reported for April 20 with a proposed Paris stop and return.
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