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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1934
Page
4
A discourse notes President Roosevelt's disarmament stance and critiques the FACA, while reporting Kansas figures on government salaries, liquor trends post prohibition, and local labor action. It mentions Thurman Hill's campaign stance, Ohio unicameral legislature ideas, and Kansas coal miners urging stoppage to boost farmer conditions.
Down East professors once pleased to be drafted for guidance to the Roosevelt administration now doubt the value of their influence. Many citizens and noncalled scholars share concern, arguing that academic advice may not reflect broader public interests.
M E Zinn a Woodlawn Park streetcar motorman fought a bandit who seized the car money after adjusting his register Sunday night. The pistol was fired and Zinn was burned by powder but the bandit escaped. Meanwhile six high school students head to Emporia for a state music contest with multiple soloists and a chaperone. Founders day banquet of Pi Beta Phi and Kansas Alpha chapter celebrated at the Country Club with eighty four covers. Pi Phi activities and honors were noted by Elva Plank and Helen Pendleton. Solon Emery and Earl Silverthorn bought the 400 Cleaners on Twelfth and Oread and took possession. Silverthorn resigns as assistant chief of police to assume new post May 1. Allen Wilbur of New York City visits the Bailey home. he is a former KU man and son of the late Dr F E Wilbur, former pastor of Westminster Hall in Lawrence.
Former minister Rev. L. M. Wells of the First Presbyterian Church of this city has been called to lead the First Avenue Presbyterian Church in Denver Colp. He will depart this evening for Denver and assume duties at once, with plans to return afterward.
Miss Helenafer Barteldes and Mr Otto Barteldes wed at First Presbyterian with organist Mrs Btraffon and Rev L K Wells officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s aunt’s home with detailed roles for attendants, bouquets, and post ceremony plans to travel west for a wedding trip.
Forty years ago on Monday April 30 reports note street crossings cleaned early in the week and a mesmerist opening a week at the opera house. D W Smith plans to move his furniture store to Deichman corner in mid May. Rev W W Blalock's son injured by a sharp stick. Simon Steinberg chased away burglars with a revolver. A neighbor’s Newfoundland dog poisoned recently, prompting warnings. Mr and Mrs C F Finch returned from northwest Missouri. Miss C M Ward left for Patterson for a month. Mrs G W Maffet headed to a Seventh District Editorial meeting in McPherson, where she serves as secretary.
In 1899 a legislative investigating committee filed a report concerning charges against regents of the state agricultural college and recommended their removal, marking a significant controversy over governance and oversight at the institution.
Tokyo reports its note to Great Britain and the United States on China policy will not be published in Japan, with observers noting possible criticism of the stance. In Havana, dem onstrations and barricades loom as May Day pressures rise while in Paris riots prompt broader police and military mobilization. Dr Ramon Gran San Martin, former Cuban president, plans return to Havana amid talk of another presidential bid.
Russia planned to sell Alaska. Seward offered 7.2 million dollars in 1867 and the treaty was signed early April. Secretary Seward called it a major act of his life. In Pensacola a hen owned by F E Rogers laid an egg every second day with abnormal double yolks, and Rogers plans to hatch them to test outcomes.
Judith Dale inherits five million dollars and half Bevins Construction stock under Big Tom Bevins’s will. Morton Lampere challenges her control while Mathile pressures Judith’s husband Norman Dale, as Judge Morgan oversees a contested bequest shaping a dam and native workers’ futures.
Jelly Bear Honey Bear Jupiter and Blacky sneak to a brook for trout before the May 1 curfew. Grandpa Grouchy Galump confronts them with fishing gear and a sign, threatening punishment for trespassing. The cubs face the consequences of disobedience and learn a strict rule.
Authorities seek state permission to dedicate 40 acres of tide lands at Carpinteria for a submarine garden to be added to the state park system. The area would protect rare underwater growths and fish.
Dr Iago Galdston explains how ear infections arise from swimming waters and how the ear’s anatomy enables hearing. He describes the ear drum ossicles and cochlea, notes the need for equal air pressure, and urges periodic ventilation of the ear canal to prevent inner ear trouble. Tomorrow The Ear in Swimming.
Washington watchers discuss the discharge petition on the McLeod bill aiding bank depositors, a move seen as a wedge to modify the discharge rule Democrats created after taking control in 1931. Supporters argue for minority power. opponents warn of endless forced votes and political pressure.
In Brownsville Pennsylvania Mike Minosky, 28, faced two gunmen during a late night holdup. He emptied his pockets of 11 cents after being assaulted and refused further cooperation. He knocked one attacker to the ground and swung at the other, sending the pair fleeing.
In Rio de Janeiro a man named Francisco Da Silva, who specialized in funerals and pockets of mourners, is jailed. Police state his method was to attend funerals, weep convincingly, embrace mourners and steal valuables, often targeting the most fearful. A pocket was picked.
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