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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1932
Page
4
A Senate House appropriation debate shows ongoing trimming as Congress seeks to curb the growing deficit. While taxes rise and spending cuts occur, the daily gap between revenue and outlay remains uncertain. The proverb on pride warns against overconfidence as officials press for budget balance.
The British budget shows no provision for reparations or for paying the US war debt next year. The chancellor says the items balance and do not affect the budget, signaling no expected US payments. Washington notes no moratorium extension, while Britain has forgiven others’ debts to the US and itself, leaving collection unclear amid tense East-West strains.
The column urges timely cleanup after rain, notes cleaner streets and plants ready to bloom. It discusses Congress pay cuts, Hoover furlough ideas for government workers, and political shifts including the Kansas branding iron rule for party changes before primaries. It also comments on U S pride and shifting orators.
Old Home Town notes that Lake View club house plans and specifications are on file at Russell and Metcalf's office. The Fort Scott convention nominated Charley Finch as hero of Wilson Creek as a delegate to Minneapolis for two delegates and two alternates to the national Republican convention and a presidential elector. Douglas county was represented by several men including John M. Steele and Col C. E. Learman. A Nelson McCall wedding in Davenport and Lawrence residents noted, with Mrs Nellie McCall and G T Calkins joining in marriage. The Democratic state convention selected delegates and alternates and set a platform. University Seminary event tomorrow to discuss status of women with papers by Nina Bowman and others. Reporter Eleanor Blaker.
Twenty five years ago on Wednesday April 20 Miss Jane Adams and Miss Char line Smith would visit Miss Marie Lagerstrom in Topeka for the Owl dance. Lawrence ladies who speak German were guests of Mrs. Max Wilhelmi with an informal afternoon. Mrs. Wilhelmi hosts again for Mrs. Gray this afternoon at the Kappa Alpha Theta house. Mr and Mrs Ed Charlton to entertain Rev and Mrs Wilhite at dinner tonight.
A 1925 syndicated quote asserts Dolly, described as a pretty niece, often marries for money but occasionally believes in marrying for love. The remark reflects the era's social views on marriage and finance.
The American Cement Plaster Co moves to a new office at New Hampshire and Withrop streets, described as the finest office building in Kansas. Miss Bertha Badsky visits Kansas City. Dr Merwin T Sadler travels to Parkville Missouri. Mrs Pratt of New Jersey street recovers from pneumonia. Mrs Frank Evatt relocates to Portland Oregon. Her Lawrence home to be occupied by C L Rutter family. Superintendent H B Peaker returns to Lawrence after trips through Minnesota and the Dakotas visiting Indian schools.
Rotary Club elected directors at a noon luncheon at Wiedemann grill room including Dr. AvJ Anderson Paul Dinsmoor Prof H B Hungerford J Frank Jones Dean FJ Kelly Dean RA sent Karl Klooz R C Manley C Rankin R J Rowlands W F Spalding and J M Sanderson Directors will meet tomorrow to elect officers. Credit Exchange proposed by H W Fursman aims to form a Lawrence office and publish a district Credit Rating Guide. Miss Kate Stephens arrives from New York to stay through June. Brinkman bakery to get a new front on Massachusetts street. Van Bruner leaves for Hutchinson for Kansas Laundrymen meeting.
Kansas history notes recount a 19th century mob in Salina that hanged Dan Adams after he assaulted Troy Shout, a railroad worker. The sheriff had begun transporting Adams to the penitentiary when the crowd acted.
A historical survey on pain relief in surgery traces how ether and chloroform revolutionized procedures. It notes varied agents, patient comfort, and the surgeon’s need to tailor anesthesia for safety, efficiency, and minimal after effects. Different conditions require different anesthetics. no universal ideal exists.
Nineteen University of Kansas students entered the Carruth poetry contest and will learn the outcome in May. The event highlights student creativity and honors campus literary talent.
Captain Percy flees with Jocelyn Leigh to Virginia after a pirate encounter aboard a ship bound for Jamestown. Carnal pursues, Jocelyn reveals her past and love, and Percy faces trial and a tense court scene as truth, honor, and daring collide aboard the English vessel.
Topeka April 20 AP Wheat in Kansas was expected to benefit from recent rains, the weather bureau reported. Eastern Kansas showed satisfactory growth while western areas still suffered from dry, windy weather. Pastures greened in the east as corn planting began north of the Kaw valley.
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