Fruitful Parable Quotation Echoes Biblical Verse
A brief religious quotation from John 12 24 echoes the message that a seed must die to bear fruit. The line emphasizes sacrifice and eventual abundance.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1939
Page
4
Congress Eyes Early Adjournment Refusing Remaining Bills
The article notes two dominant ideas in Congress to go home soon and not pass pending administration bills. It cites Roosevelt’s likely awareness of this push and his possible willingness for adjournment. It suggests a quieter Congress could boost the radio President’s platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
White House
Chamberlain Seeks Way to Solve Major British Problems
Prime Minister Chamberlain reviewed half a dozen or more problems facing the British empire and expressed hope for a solution. He also admitted he lacks a ready answer for any problem. Tension has eased in England and much of Europe, though whether this reflects real readiness or resignation is unclear. The British feel stronger if war comes, than a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
England
Europe
No Peace In It In Hearings On Wagner Act
A Washington committee view describes the Wagner act as failing to quell labor unrest and citing tear gas riots near major plants. Observers argue amendments are needed to harmonize management and labor beyond the act’s current form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Front Porch Campaign Vision Spurs Democratic Nomination Talk
The piece notes VP Garner weighing a front porch campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination next year. It frames the idea as a return to dignity in Ameri can politics, contrasting with modern noisy campaigns and questioning whether the public will accept such restraint. It comments on the public taste for political claptrap and hill-billy music via loudspeakers and the abundance of eager candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garner
Prohibition Planned for Bombay as British Administration Debates
The British administration considers imposing prohibition in Bombay India amid uncertainty over enforcement. Officials weigh legal and social implications as policy moves forward.
Bombay Liquor Reform Sparks Hope and Resistance
The plan is hailed as a noble experiment and has prompted preparations for trouble. Residents of Bombay share a common belief that relief from liquor will benefit others more than themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bombay
Dust Bowl Remedy Visions Move Eastward
A dusty eastern dust bowl crisis prompts calls for federal help to aid distressed farmers. Water shortages hamper vest pocket farms as ponds dry up, fueling talk of relocating eastern settlers to western dust bowl lands once bought for nonfarm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast
Eastern Dust Bowl
Western Dust Bowl
Washington
Boot Hill and Dodge City Glamor Draw Tourists
The Boot Hill site and Beeson Museum drew thousands of visitors this summer from across the United States and abroad. Tourists seek the broader history of the southwest and the Santa Fe Trail, not just the wild west myth, seeing Boot Hill as a symbol of national unity and regional heritage as Dodge City prepares for an even larger next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge City
Boot Hill
Southwest
Beeson
Union
America
Old Hill
Quotation Cites Leaders On Loans And Politics
A collection of quotes includes RFC chair Jesse Jones condemning liberal loan terms as grants, Belgian sculptor Suzanne Silvercrays on escape of the soul, Prof Stanley H Roberts on a neighborly Pacific region, Peter Witt on self-building parties, and Dr Helen Meiklejohn on quality of populace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RFC
Jesse Jones
Suzanne Silvercrays
The
Pacific
Stanley H. Roberts
Sydney
Australia) University
Simple test for gunners
London reports the British naval service seeking more gunners not requiring advanced math. They will use a five question intelligence test not about gunnery. A sample question places Brown Robinson and Jones and asks who sits in the middle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Brown
Robinson
Jones
European tension eases but war risk lingers says Lamont
Thomas W. Lamont of J. P. Morgan and Co. returns from five weeks in England and France and says tension in Europe appears to ease. He cautions even heads of nations do not know if there will be war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
New York
Thomas W. Lamont
J. P. Morgan and Co
England
France
Repairs After Paralysis in Infantile Disease
The orthopedic surgeon analyzes muscle groups in legs arms and spine to assess damage from infantile paralysis. Treatments include correcting deformities with casts splints and braces, and rarely advanced surgeries such as tendon lengthening or muscle transplantation.
The Cloak Room July 22 1939 Sparks in the Capitol
The column recounts government business friction with business amid a long session. It notes a ten year building program with rent on 142 DC buildings and a Hatch bill debate. Tennessee Democrats face pressure from constituents and Cordell Hull’s leadership is praised as crucial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Lamberts
District of Columbia
Healey
Nichols
Hatch
Tennessee
Squirt
Cordell Hull
Topeka announcer Uncle Dave greets crowd at Southpark
A 200 person crowd welcomed Uncle Dave of the Topeka Capital WIBW at Southpark this morning. The event also noted that Uncle Dave's daughter attended and that Earl Keilmann is known as Uncle Dave in Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Dave
Topeka
WIBW
Southpark
Janes
Dave
Lawrence
Earl Keilmann
Ray E. Lawrence
Chanute
Florence Hall
Hotel
Eldridge
L. E. Rice
Dora Mae Geiger
W. H. Potts
Betty Lou
Martha Cowgill
Baldwin
Opal Jayne Kennedy
W. E. Whetstone
Corinthia Manwaring
Roger
A. A. Hicks
Annie Jane Hicks
Hazel Lynn
Fred Shimmons
Erna Corey
Dean
F. T. Stockton
S. Stockton
Williamsport
Ind
Stockton
Damariscotta
Helen Shaw
Northwest
Canada
Seattle
Alaska
Twenty Five Years Ago At the Meeting of the South
A brief recap notes actions and discussions from a past regional gathering in the southern conference. It highlights remarks by local leaders and emphasizes community concerns addressed during the session.
Topeka Notes Population, People and Events Earlier
Forty years ago Topeka reports 109 cities with 1000 plus residents. Lawrence ranks seventh while Baldwin is last with 1101. Bell boy Charles Hoar joins Eldridge Hotel. Mrs P D Whitzel goes to Emporia for WRC meeting as state chair. Ober’s store rear rebuilt after fire. high school tower floor plastering for next year. J B Watkins returns from Lake Superior with about 140 pounds of fish. Old Settler barbecue at Buck Miller’s grove set for August 17 with Charles Curtis and Captain Waters as speakers. E F Caldwell returns from Mammoth Cave trip with pictures for an upcoming western town lecture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
Lawrence
Baldwin
Charles Hoar
Eldridge
P. D. Whitzel
Emporia
W.R.C
Ober’s
J. B. Watkins
Lake Superior
Buck Miller’s Grove
Charles Curtis
Captain Waters
E. F. Caldwell
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Pin saves home as fire truck faulty thrust fails
A barefoot boy in overalls by the roadside helped repair a split on a Sharpsville fire truck gas throttle. He used a safety pin to fasten the overalls, enabling the engine to operate and spare a rural home from the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barefoot Boy In Overalls
Sharon
Sharpsville
War and a Woman in Queensville
Linda Storm faces a love triangle during wartime as Jimmy Cooper, a naval flyer, admits his feelings for her just as Marcia King prepares to marry him. Linda wrestles with duty, friendship, and fear of betrayal while longing for George Cameron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Storm
Marcia King
Ayer
Jimmy. Cooper
Pensacola
George Cauteren
Linders
Marcia
Linda
Jimmy
Naval Air Base
George Cameron
Queensville
Jimmy Cooper
Bill Brooks
George
Officers’ Club
Peter
Navy
Ice Cream Social Aids Eudora Lodge Fund
Eudora Minerva Rebekah lodge number 146 held an ice cream social on City Hall lawn Saturday night. A nice crowd gathered and the ladies received a generous sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minerva Rebekah Lodge
Sarah Hausman
Bert Daugherty
Harold Daugherty
Fred Walker
Lawrence
H. Reifschneider
Dixie Camp
Ala
Mobile
Biloxi
Miss
New Orleans
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Young Peoples League
St. Paul Church
Women’s Union
Fay
Marlyn
Jackie Everly
Helen Wilson
Linwood
John Everly
Helen
Everley
Everett Elmore
Bill Neustifter
Eudora
Milton Beach
Lester Halberg
Bus Johnson
State Lake
Marion Everley
Baby
Garden City
Will
Radio Programs Schedule for Tuesday and Wednesday Evenings
A detailed list of radio programming across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations for Tuesday August 1 and Wednesday August 2, including orchestras, newscasts, dramas, weather, and special features. Notable entries include The Shadow, Theatre and entertainment segments, dance orchestras, and weather forecasts.
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Wren
Ray Kinney
Orch
KMBC
WDAF
Jimmy Allen
Allen Roth
Johnny
Eugene Conley
Fulton Oursler
Bob Crosby
Alec Templeton
Mort Lewis
Hal Kemp
Doris Rhodes
WDAE
Uncle Walt
Nobel Sissel
Amos
N’ Andy
Fred Waring
Shep Fields
Keca
DAF
K. C
St. Paul
U_S
Carlos Molina
Pedro de Leon
Bunny Berrigan
Ee Jones Kay
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Cleveland
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Minnie Dinglestedt
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Ray Warmker
Carol Gerstenberger
Leslie Kindred
Buddy Rodgers
Paul Gerstenberger
Gloria
Anna Schmidt
George Gerstenberger
M. Hearin
Herman Bohnsack
Michigan
Kelvin Hoover
Mr. Hoover
Funk Brothers
Bloomington
Ill
Wren—Cloutier
Buck Rogers
Wren—Employment Service
Phil Baker
Paul Whiteman
Tommy Dorsey
Knickerbocker Playhouse
Thea Mart
Kmbc—Stadium
WWREN
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Kay Wyser
Jay Franklin
KABC
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Count Basie
Lawrence Welk
Horace Heldt
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Bunny
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