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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1937

Page

4

Government figures shift to liquor industry posts

Several officials who once held government roles have moved into liquor industry positions, with others reported on the way. Washington officials may seek profitable connections, while Attorney General Beck may find the effort unworth the cost. European nations press Hull for an international economic conference, stirring suspicions on this side of the ocean.

Washington Beck Hull United States

False Prophets Warned in Sheep's Clothing

A religious exhortation cites a biblical warning about false prophets, urging discernment and steadfast faith. The text references detected deception and contrasts outward appearance with inward intent, invoking a quoted scripture passage for guidance.

Sit-down strikes echo past labor clashes in Kansas City and Wisconsin

A wartime style colonial tale recalls a striking union dispute at a Janesville Chevrolet plant that ousted 2700 workers. A Kansas City printer Colonel Lechtman once ordered an open shop after labor troubles halted a longrun job, urging workers to leave and allowing fair‑minded owners to run shops. The piece links these events to broader Wagner bill reform aimed at curbing racketeering and protecting public interests.

Chevrolet Janesville Wise Kansas City Lechtman Thorely Col. Lechtman

Uncertain U.S. unemployment figures persist

After six years of debate the United States lacks a precise count of unemployed workers. Estimates range from three to ten million, and no method reliably points to the correct figure. Officials have used figures that fit policy needs, fueling billions in relief despite diagnostic gaps.

United States

Liquor Sympathy Delays Kansas Prohibition Enforcement

Kansas seeks federal help to enforce dry state laws but faces delays. The administration's temper toward prohibition and new ties with liquor interests in the capital suggest a nonautomatic process as Attorney General Beck pushes for state enforcement under federal terms.

Kansas Beck Washington

How's Your Health Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine

Treating abrasions explains why thorough cleaning is essential to remove foreign material and destroy bacteria. The piece notes abrasions are dirty, dangerous, and painful, with emphasis on cleansing to prevent infection and promote healing.

New York Academy of Medicine Ago Galdston Iago Galdston

Home care for skin abrasions in early medical guidance

An old medical note discusses home treatment limits for larger abrasions, stressing professional cleansing for serious cases. It warns of tetanus and infection risks, outlines steps using soap, benzene, green soap, iodine, alcohol, zinc oxide salve, and proper bandaging, and advises seeking a doctor if redness swelling fever or malaise develop.

Christopher Crow Teaches a Lesson in Obedience

A girl and teacher observe a tame crow named Christopher as it hops along a line, tests directions, and answers with a sequence of caws. The crow demonstrates understanding of words during a classroom moment and defies simple instruction.

Christopher Columbus Christopher

The Crow in Class Nature Study Plan

A teacher faces a disruptive pet crow during class. Christopher, a pupil, mimics crow calls while the bird proves unusually capable. To avoid further chaos, the teacher plans to identify the crow's owner by calling nearby residents and turn the lesson into studying Christopher the bird as a nature topic.

Medical Society to meet at Kansas Union in Lawrence

The Kansas Medical Society will hold a Monday evening meeting at the KU Union in Lawrence. President Dr N P Sherwood said papers will be read by Dr Edward Hashinger and Dr H R Wahl. Discussion will be led by Dr T G Orr Dr H C Tracy and Dr C O Stoland. The event is the society's only Lawrence gathering this year. End WPA Strike at Goodland. 40 workers seek wage talks. In Goodland on April 24, WPA workers on the Sherman high school job voted to return to work but want wage-scale negotiations. They will resume under current terms but request talks. Out of Jail to Work. Coffeyville relief clients sentenced to jail may leave on work days to support families. County Attorney Clement Hall announced the plan to allow work days off jail for relief projects, then return to resume sentences.

Kansas Medical Society University of Kansas School of Medicine K. U. Union N. P. Sherwood Edward Hashinger H. R. Wahl T. G. Orr H. C. Tracey C. O. Stoland Lawrence Kansas City Kan WPA Goodland Goodland New Sherman Community High School Coffeyville Clement Hall Hall J. C. Sanderson Hannah R. Woodman Kansas University Miss Woodman Arties Boonetown Wyermiller Boy Sanderson Woodman M. Farrington Christopher Martha Farington M. Farington Barbara Michael Martha Judith William James Doctor Rose Jim Skipper Mike Ray Gay Seram New York Powers That Be John Brecheisen Phillip Bresheisen Carrie Selzer Dan Selzer Lillie Aneys Myrtle Bell Walter Patgon Clearfield Joe Edier Roscoe Bellewiev Deay Lone Star Clarence Hausman Kate Smith Ben Brecheisen Henry Deckwa Alberta Deckwa Minnie Hausman Albert G Clark Roscoe School Nora Vitt

Twenty five years ago garden notes and floods in four columns style

Twenty five years ago on Saturday April 24 details include Mrs N G Hughes recovering from a sprained ankle with an X ray showing a cracked bone. Fundraising for Bishop John A Greg’s A M E church South Africa, with $52 raised this year, and a notice of the 108th Odd Fellows anniversary. Flood reports from Memphis and Arkansan City with heavy water, Secretary Hoover visiting the flood area, and local social items from Lawrence including visits, concerts, and a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. Bishop. Levee completion in Grant Township noted.

N. G. Hughes Hughes John Gilmore Kaw Valley Bishop Gregg Lawrence Friends John A. Greg South Africa Philadelphia Journal-World Office A. M. E. Church Lawrence South Memphis Tenn F. Hall Roy Gafford L. A. McNailey Minneapolis Kan Mr. Gafford Phi Delt Mr. McNailey W. C. Simons Harry Jackman RC. Jackman Dwight Elder Jacob Hadsky Colorado W. B. Dalton E. Kuersteiner K. C. Kuersteiner Dorothy Kuersteiner Anna Sweeney Professor Larremore Baldwin Harold Henry J. A. Bishop New Rampshire Street

Water protection levee in Grant township completed

The Grant township water protection levee from the Gas Brune place end to the Mil land road secures about a half mile of protection from flooding. Various local happenings follow including a YMCA Lawrence intercity practice game at Woodland Park, a boat capsizing near the ice houses with close rescues, a Tempest cast list for Miss Brown, and social events such as a wedding anniversary party and a school picnic at District No. 53.

Tas Grant Township Milland Will Johns San Carmenn Douglas County Johns Warjorie Bowergock Mabel Corselty Wilson Bonnie Bell Lucille {Uyes Mary Sweeney Lucia Jerhy Pi Phi Lawrence Topeka Harry Steinberg

Weavers to Sell Swiss Ribbed Vests Tonight

Forty years ago on Saturday April 24 a sale at Weavers offers twenty dozen fine Swiss ribbed vests with V neck and trimmed details at ten and a half cents each.

Weavera

Tragedy on Farrington Bluff Deepens Mystery

In a February storm at Farrington Bluff, Michael is injured while a trio including his sweetheart Gay Palmer and the Skipper search the island. Jude Blinshop is found dead with a bullet wound, as fear, secrets, and family tension rise during a tense night and a fraught morning.

Farrington Bluff Michael Gay Palmer Jude Blinshop Mike Wieppear Wiliam Jude Gay Martha

Parrot survives prison fire with dignified exclamation

Wethersfield Conn April 24 Deputy Warden B J Caswell reports a fire at the state prison destroyed a building. His parrot, rescued from danger, remained calm and exclaimed oh my gosh as rescuers carried her out.

Wethersfield, Conn State Prison

Radio Programs Saturday Night Schedule Broadcasts

A dense listing of Saturday and Sunday night radio airtimes across KMBC WREN WDAF WDAE and EMBC with numerous orchestras hosts and programs including Mary Eastman NBC Home Symphony Shill Show Benny Goodman Rex Chan cradlers and National Barn Dance plus weather forecasts and late headlines. The fragmentary guide names Erle Smith Jhanic Wayn Kings Orch Marian Talley and other performers in a long variety program block.

KMBC Ben Feld Orch Wren Jhanic Mary EMBC WDAE Sponhotter Meredith Satere HMBC Johnayes Emr Grace Mary Eastman WDAF Shill Clem McCarthy Wres Serene Rex Chan Cradiers Reg Pearh Wren Benny Goodman Jack Starr Ruby Newman Leonard Keller Anson Wask Chi Omega Ted Fiorito Harris Arthur Ravel Ic—Sun Wren— Fish & Figgsbottle Parse Rene Pat Dunn AFSC The People Hans Fiath Marion Talley Wren—Stoopnagi Bud Guy Lombardo Jack Benny Robert L. Ripley John Herrick KEMBC Boake Carter H. Styles Bridges Heidt Brigadiers Paul Martin Pick Pat Radio ‘Theater Will Stratford Richard_Himber Wayne King George Washington National Radio Forum Don Ferdi Karec Happy Felton Eddie Varros Erle Smith Irene Beasley Bob Crosby EKMBC Red Nichols Lou Breexe Maurie Sherman Louis Panico Roy Eldredge Jimmy Joy Mark Fisher

Esophagus Coin Case Attracts Doctor And Patient

Walter swallowed a penny and an X ray showed it wedged in the esophagus. A physician used an esophagoscope to retrieve the coin, and Walter left the hospital clutching it in his fist. The item is noted amid social notes from Clearfield and area communities with visits, schooling, and local events.

Walter

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