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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1939
Page
4
Lawrence Kansas news note reproduces Associated Press dispatches. Local notice lists circulation figures and contact hours. Bible verse appears as a devotional line amid newspaper masthead details.
A masked, southern Democrat lists sixteen major missteps by President Roosevelt. The fourth item accuses Roosevelt of surrounding himself with near unknown radicals led by Corcoran and Cohen, aiming to control Congress against American public sentiment.
The article reflects on building fanaticism from ancient tombs to the Taj Mahal and modern local “white elephants.” It argues communities often overbuild in enthusiasm, especially schools churches and clubs, urging caution to avoid wasteful projects funded by private capital and taxation. It notes Salina and Lawrence as examples and cautions against repeating past mistakes.
The piece critiques French officials cinematic imports and notes Hoover’s waning role in the upcoming campaign after 1938 signals. It suggests Kansas City will see a policy shift through the polls rather than drastic actions, reflecting wartime era attitudes.
The piece contrasts opinions on a Swedish doctor in central Kansas with a well known Kansas editor who uses more words. It notes potential misunderstandings between Axis powers and questions the reliability of friends.
The piece analyzes claims by the American Federation of Investors and the National Association of Manufacturers about 1938 taxes on U S industry. It cites taxes totaling 1 643 million dollars, dividends of 1 33 per share, and 2 854 000 employees, arguing high taxes hinder recovery and raise prices.
A reflective column notes Britain's affection for Joe Kennedy and predicts U S entry into conflict may come sooner than WWI. It warns against sentimental pro British propaganda and foresees White House backing and prewritten war messaging shaping public opinion.
A collection of statements from Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler Walter M Harrison Frederic C Woodward and Mayor Fiorello La Guardia praising probity criticizing censorship and supporting Hoover and free speech in the context of political policy and media rights.
Clarence Hartig accepts assistant cashier job with the Texas airport company in Fort Worth. Cars of potatoes shipped from Kaw Valley total 1 075 with about 50 more to go for a 2 036 overall valley crop. Several locals travel home from Chicago Rivinia opera. Lawrence moves, birthdays, parties and elocution recitals mark social life. many families relocate for jobs and conventions near Bonner Springs and North Dakota searches.
In Lawrence a rough house arises as stage hands union seeks control over actors. The rumored stage hands alliance is blamed for blocking road shows for a decade, harming public entertainment and actors’ earnings in this and other cities.
A newspaper note advises churches to avoid definite Christmas observance plans and urges night club owners to slow NYE arrangements. It mentions Semegone pondering a complaint to Mr Roosevelt about the short gap between December 25 and January 1.
The recall effort in Kansas City faced a swift defeat yesterday with observers labeling the movement a machine. Fifty thousand signatures on recall petitions proved insufficient to sustain momentum, leaving critics to question organizational support and strategy.
Twenty five years ago the prize for the misspelled word contest on August 8 went to Miss Emily Griggs who lives at 904 Ohio street. Miss Grace Hornaday, Miss Griggs.
Local residents and visitors are listed for weekend trips to Kansas City Manitou Colorado Estes Park and Eureka Springs. The Rev R G Anderson Prof W J Williams and others travel. News notes include W C T U meeting election plans and the death of Hugh Philpot former Baker student and radio announcer.
About 200 Greenwood county land owners in Eureka Kansas adopt a resolution opposing the government flood control program on the Verdegris river and its tributaries. The project would cost more than 30 million dollars. Marshal Edward Smightly-Rydz, Polish army commander, is quoted on infamy in a separate remark about personal life.
Christine Thorenson arrives unmet in Surf City and faces immediate straits. A scheming hotel and a mysterious phone warning set a tense mood as she encounters a wheedling stranger offering quick work as a portrait artist on the Boardwalk. Then the trap begins.
The article explains flat and round worm types including tapeworm hookworm pinworm and whipworm. It notes many toxic drugs require doctor control and stresses proper cooking cleaning hygiene and careful dosing to prevent reinfection and ensure effective treatment.
A full August 15 5:30 PM to midnight slate features WREN KMBC WDAF listings for Fables in Rhythm Shadow and more. Notable acts include Jimmy Allen Karn Crosby’s Orchestra Duke Ellington's Orchestra and Count Basie with multiple newscasts weather forecasts and dance programs across stations.
New York fashion notes say corsets will be stylish again with small waists and visible hips. Saks Fifth Avenue executive Mrs. Adam Gimbel praises beauty and dignity despite discomfort, while Russian singer Tamara refuses to wear them.
Coroner FE J Senn reports two electrical engineers traced a bolt of lightning that killed 21 year old Philip Pigliovento in Schenectady New York. The bolt hit a tree then a plow before striking a barn and a truck where Pigliovento sat. It entered his body through a metal ring in his cap and grounded on angle iron in the truck.
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