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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
4
A religious verse from Joshua 1 9 urging strength courage and fearlessness with the Lord as guide and companion wherever one goes. The concise quotation emphasizes steadfast faith and divine presence in travel and difficult tasks.
The piece argues that President Roosevelt has engaged in Georgia politics by opposing Senator Walter F. George, claiming such executive influence over congressional elections undermines voter liberty. It cites Washington’s precedent against presidential interference and notes past failed attempts by executives to sway elections, framing the Georgia clash as a national issue.
The armistice between Russia and Japan, lacking prior official recognition, is formalizing after negotiations. It offers both sides time to seek alternatives to warfare and reflects shifting European sentiment as Berlin and Vienna react to the evolving balance of power.
Creating Wealth reports President Roosevelt yesterday assured southern states of his intent to boost purchasing power. He emphasized federal support for economic relief and growth measures aimed at improving incomes and demand in the region.
The passage argues that wealth and purchasing power are not identical. Transfers of wealth can raise regional purchasing power without increasing total national wealth. It cites TVA spending as creating prosperity in some areas by funds drawn from across the nation, without visibly improving overall conditions.
Dr Glenn Frank calls the G O P to adopt a practical humane policy. He warns against promising nothing in return for debt and urges recognizing truths about fair opportunity, self help, and limiting government promises. He says aligning public and private policy with these truths would be humane but difficult.
The executive department payroll rose to 857,520 on June 30, up 16,844 from May. It nears the 1918 wartime peak and exceeds the 1933 level by 290,534, raising questions about government growth and economic wisdom amid Roosevelt's policies. The piece denounces expanding bureaucracy and calls for restraint despite popular support.
Ottawa Herald quotes the statement that there aren’t any beautiful co-eds. The paper notes some are upset, others unmoved, suggesting belief among young men persists and could influence the future of the race.
Willy Nilly chats with a fiddler crab about crab life and customs. The crab explains blue and green crabs, calls the blue crab a soft shelled crab, and notes horseshoe crabs shed shells and live in the water.
Washington Ind August 12 reports Charles Faith faced a string of disasters. Cholera killed several dogs, a child broke an arm, another was hurt in a car crash, a cyclone ripped the barn roof, and lightning damaged what remained. Faith kept optimism noting wet hay spared a worse fire.
In Marysville on August 12 farmer Lee Barney loses his temper after his power lift on a plow breaks. Hornets sting him as he seeks a replacement part. A spark from welding burns his back and he finishes the day by discovering a flat tire on his car.
Grandma Candrian aged 79 surprised children at Wheaton New Jersey city pool when she dived from the four foot board. She learned to swim and dive at 57 and their disbelief turned to applause as the manager allowed her to join in on a children’s day.
Christian Mayer, 48, a Philadelphia tap room proprietor, received a mail in a shoebox inviting him to hang himself. The note suggests a suicide invitation that Mayer does not intend to accept, prompting concern and questions about its origin and motive.
A man named Mayer told police he found items including 12 feet of rope and a noose and believed someone was joking. He notified authorities to report the incident.
Hollywood reports Sylvia Sidney 28 and Luther Adler 35 filed notice of intent to wed in London today. Adler stars in Clifford Odets Golden Boy in a London theatre while Sidney, Bronx born film star, has a long screen career and stage work.
Stanford California reports the formal notification of Herbert Hoover as the Republican nominee for president to take place at noon. A vast crowd arrives by air rail and road filling Stanford and Palo Alto. Local guards prepare for encampment at Fort Riley with Kansas units listed and leaders named.
The New York state assembly impeached Governor Sulzer amid a roundup of local items. Other notes report county school levies totaling 63264 dollars for next year, heat continuing, travel by Ober and Hutson in the Ober Cadillac on the Golden Belt road, and social events including Maybeth Parker hosting Mildred McCurdy.
Dr. Wylie G. Woodruff will return to Lawrence this fall to coach the University of Kansas football team after obtaining a leave of absence from the U S Army. A J Jackson now with the 20th Kansas in San Francisco is expected to manage the team this fall with Frank Pratt and Cy Leland as leading local candidates for succession.
Hugo Stern and Archie Lumsden witness a double tragedy in Nice as Eve Monet, a mannequin at a Parisian show, is killed and two men flee in a night of intrigue. O Donnell is found dead on the casino ground, linking American detective work to a web of financier Baron Stahl and others.
The Osage County teachers institute runs five days August 8 to 12 at Lyndon High School under County Superintendent O H Thomas. A distinguished faculty includes Fred L Miller of Scandia and Bess M Elden as art instructor.
Betty is less popular than her cousin as Betty’s mother urges a niece to visit the company for their daughter but the mother grows angry because the niece attracts more attention and affection.
Schedules show WREN KMBC and WDAF diverting into music news and drama with IPs like Bing Crosby Henry Busse and the St. Louis Blues. The list also notes local civic notices and community updates from Topeka and Lyndon amid a dense broadcast lineup.
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