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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1935
Page
4
The piece cites Dan Casement's critique of wheat and corn hog allotments and notes farmers and officials support for government policy despite doubts. It argues a national recovery plan relies on borrowed money, with a culture of self interest. Building costs stay high, but activity may rise as people feel able to spend.
The Lopska Lecture committee approved renaming from the League of Industrial Democracy Lecture Committee to Topeka Community Forum and voted against sponsoring the 1936 L. I. D. lecture series. In Lawrence the change is seen as a cautionary tale for future lecture underwriting and the need to investigate before supporting a course.
An Indiana women organization formed to select good family pictures calls Mae West's screen performances excellent entertainment. They argue Mae's presence on screen inspired fashions benefiting many women by offering clothing not designed to appear gaunt. The piece notes Mae's impact and ongoing debate about her image.
Analysis notes that Germany under Hitler aims to expand sea power through U boats, viewing former colonies as future returns. Observers expect neighboring powers to convene a conference to discuss halting a possible submarine program that could threaten global shipping and international balance.
Tomorrow the destinies of Lawrence will rest with junior and senior high school boys as Mayor Frank Strong and Commissioners announced the new city officers. The list includes John Foster as police judge and Paul Clark as fire chief, among others, with several resignations in city posts and teaching staff approvals noted.
Syndicated column from 1935 notes actor Claude Callan facing a quirky role as Poor Pa Sy. Intriguing stage image and public curiosity drive a lighthearted feature on costume, dialogue, and audience reception.
Five sentences recount James Bryce English ambassador arrival in town with Prof Jesse Macey. They meet with Chancellor Strong and Douglas County faculty, then travel to the residence. Bryce will lecture on Contemporary History and speak on Educational Advancement in America at the university chapel. A Packard car marks James Donnelly’s switch to an automobile. Invitations go out for Emma McCain and Charles Dicker wedding May 5. The Day wedding of Clara Colman and Wilfred Day occurred yesterday with ceremony at the Colman home and a luncheon.
A rattlesnake bite near town prompts medical care for a boy of H. Newby as relief notes cover residents' travel and weather discomfort. Fire breaks out under the opera house stage with smoke and water damage, threatening the post office and frat houses Phi Gams and Sigma Chis. Willard Brown helps alert the post office, and a second blaze at Lawrence National Bank Building is quickly controlled with minor loss.
In St Louis a triumphant homecoming parade drew a million spectators for the marchers while James faced defeat in the legislature race after Jane mocked a politician's wife. Jane's attacks harmed both their reputations and elevated her own unpopularity. Tomorrow James expects a curious welcome from Jane.
The chapter portrays James Stimson’s collapse after Judge Holcomb’s death, losing his zeal, income, and self belief. He grows thin, quarrels with Jane, shuns conventions, and contemplates divorce as he wanders from early triumphs to a waning legal career. His WWI service offers a glimmer of pride amid personal deterioration.
Mary Graham Bonner recounts how a porcupine narrates his slow steady zoo escape story to the Paddle Muddlers. Willy Nilly and Sweet Face the lamb react as the porcupine explains choosing distance over drama and plans to keep moving away from the zoo.
Dr Jago Galdston discusses gallstone disease noting surgery is not the sole consideration. He outlines three possible causes infection of the gallbladder, bile stasis, and cholesterol disturbances. The piece explains infection routes from gut or via the liver and their impact on bile movement and digestion.
The article explains that liver cell damage accompanies gall-bladder infection and that preoperative treatment to raise vitality reduces surgical risk. Internists and surgeons now agree that early operation is desirable when indications are adequate to prevent further damage.
Pittsburg Clarence J. Trigg 70 formerly of Kansas City Mo well known in Republican circles died at his farm home near here Sunday. A brother of the late Fred Trigg for many years Kansas editor of the Kansas City Star he had served as deputy county clerk of Jackson County Mo Russell. The surprise well of Hartman and Busir 512 miles southwest of here appears to be one of the largest producers in western Kansas. It ran 560 barrels to oil an mine for 15 hours Saturday. Gushing in at the Topeka lime level not a producing strata generally the well took operators by surprise Tuesday night and ran with several hours. Pittsburg William W Beine 76 former secretary of the Masonic bodies of this city died here yesterday. A brother August Biene lives in Topeka. Dodge City Termites are chewing away in the Ford county courthouse again. Six years ago they virtually destroyed first floor door casings. The casings were replaced out were not treated. County officials now have discovered the casings are badly eaten away.
Washington observers note Ogien L. Mills delivering a sharp critique of the Roosevelt program at Bowdoin College events in Brunswick Maine. His comments spark speculation on a potential Hoover backed Republican presidential bid and signal continued party jockeying ahead of 4th. White in Washington meanwhile seeks to unite GOP factions.
A group of editors heard Mr. Hoover described as a man who can do nothing to affect his own political fate. The remark warned that his career could rise, stagnate, or face an abrupt turn, with the Hoover curve seen as possibly upward, flat, or uncertain.
A long list of visitors and gatherings fills the Prairie City social column. Families and friends from Blue Mound Leroy Wellsville Kansas City and Woodbine mingle at dinners Easter celebrations and weekend visits. Multiple households host relatives and neighbors with meals and a park picnic noted among the events.
Radio listings show a dense slate across stations WDAF WDAE KMBC WREN KMBC KMTRC and others for Monday April 29 and Tuesday April 30. Programs feature orchestras led by Richard HImber Enric Madriguera and Keith Beecher plus acts like Ginger Annete and Boake Carter amid comedy music and dramatic segments with dates and times noted.
Miss Irene Jardon of Kansas City joined Mr and Mrs Sam Taylor for a Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Raymond Barkley and son Ronald of Topeka were hosted by Mr and Mrs H S Cook. Mr and Mrs A R Cook hosted Mr and Mrs Dick Pisher with Ford Winters hosting a Sunday dinner at their home.
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