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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1938
Page
4
A compact quotation from Isaiah 2 4 proclaims that God will judge nations and rebuke many people turning weapons into tools for peace. It emphasizes a future where swords become plowshares and spears into pruning hooks and war ceases.
A district paper calls for a movement to issue bonds to obtain WPA money, arguing funds will be repaid through future taxes and urging prudent spending. The author critiques the editor’s stance and warns against looting the national treasury, advocating saving over borrowing.
The article compares Detour 40 work near Kansas City with WPA style relief and cites vast ligne of car lines signaling many laborers at work. It contrasts U S conditions with Martinique where women bear the load and notes workers abroad earn meager pay. It warns against communes and Bunds undermining American standards.
The passage argues Roosevelt sought power to remake the Supreme Court with loyal appointees and to enact a court reorganizing bill. It accuses him of using executive power to bypass Senate and Congress and to rally voters against dissenting senators and congressmen.
The piece denounces President Roosevelt for centralizing authority and oppressing farmers artisans and employers through federal bureaus. It portrays a Missouri tobacco farmer penalized for growing tobacco without Washington approval and attacks New Deal governance as bureaucratic and punitive while noting Wallace pushing corn production goals.
Milwaukee proposes civil service exams for election officials to ensure arithmetic, directions, and procedure accuracy. In two years 4 763 took the tests, 648 failed among 4 979 who had served before. Similar requirements elsewhere could reduce confusion delay and inaccuracies seen at elections.
Dorado Times cites Franklin D Roosevelt 1932 quote on taxes burdening production and idle factories. It notes tax collection rose from 17 percent to about 25 percent of national income, linking higher taxes to more people seeking work.
The Moundridge Journal notes women wear dresses made from banana cloth, describing them as a quick and nice option to slip on when in a hurry.
The group aboard the sinking boat keep spirits up as Willy Nilly aids Rip and Christopher while Bee stings and Puddle Muddle memories surface. Mrs Quacko and Yellow Beak share lines before the fox urges oars to enduring, brighter times ahead.
In a tense moment one character contemplates separation after swimming toward shore. Willy Nilly reassures himself he will tell a proud tale to friends when they reunite, trying to keep his voice cheerful and brave.
Laporte Indiana on August 19 Joseph Daley aged 14 is a judge and Fred Dunham aged 12 is a prosecuting attorney, both appointed by Mayor Alban Smith to preside at a new weekly court for juvenile traffic violators. Daley can fine or prohibit youths from riding bicycles as penalties.
Portland residents report six postcards addressed to H. B. Fogarty mailed from Eugene and postmarked February 1914. The recipient could not be located despite the late arrival.
In Idaho Falls on August 19 instructors stared as six year old Gotthold Knapp stood with a group of children. He declared swimming is a good way to keep young. The scene highlights a local learn-to-swim campaign.
United States Senator Guy M. Gillette and his party, while refueling in the Allegheny mountains of Pennsylvania, encountered a gas station attendant who noticed the Iowa license and asked what sort of fellow Gillette is, recalling the recent Iowa primary.
The library of the League of Nations contains 180000 volumes and one of Europe’s most complete gatherings of official publications from nations worldwide.
Berlin August 19 government decree requires Jews with non Jewish given names to adopt Israel or Sarah as additional names. By next year about 500000 Jews must register the change notify clerks and use the added name in correspondence. Jewish infants to receive only Jewish first names. a future list of approved Jewish names will be compiled.
Kansas truckers have largely accepted Oklahoma license fees and mileage taxes after strict enforcement on both sides of the line. Commissioner C. C. Brown said complaints diminished, noting livestock and refined petroleum haulers from Kansas were most active in opposition previously.
In Evie Pennsylvania, five year old Maxine Yarrington has slept for over 1,000 days as doctors say recovery is unlikely from encephalitis lethargica. Her mother visits weekly and Maxine remains fed by bottle with minimal physical change since September 24, 1985.
Payne H. Ratner the Republican nominee for governor warned veterans at a Winfield reunion that foes remain dangerous as in war. He urged renewed oath to the constitution and to lift America above politics by fighting for government of the people.
Pi Bruce W. Tallman, Kansas Y M C A boys work secretary since 1930, will leave for Michigan Y M C A in September. He has served as area secretary for Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Wyoming and is president of the national association of boys work secretaries.
Three German men were executed at dawn in Berlin after admitting to treason by engaging with a foreign power's information service for monetary gain. The men were identified in dispatches as having acted to aid a foreign intelligence organization. The case underscores wartime security measures and penalties for spying activities.
Topeka residents fill streets for Charles Curtis vice presidential notification. WREN secures NBC key station status for the event, and officials say preparations are complete. Community notes include civic changes, weddings, resignations, and memorial plans for Quantrill raid anniversary.
Forty years ago Miss Mary Reatz visits relatives on Rhode Island street in Kansas City. Tom Norton a KU law graduate joins Santa Fe Chicago legal department. Alford C Alford promoted to First Lieutenant in another company. Fred displays soldiering interest and good record. Silk fans and summer corsets sold at low prices in local sale. Albach Prehm clearing sale noted. Bald wins Ledger buys Bee and Bee’s two year run ends. Earl Knox described as sharp young businessman. Editor Markham expected smooth sailing. Charlie Apitz breaks ankle at Wagstaff’s ice box incident. bones set, weeks of recovery ahead.
Hugo Stern and Archie Lumsden shadow the retreating Geiss and Baron on the Eden Roc cape in pursuit after a red Delage. They spot a yacht and witness Eve likeness Ottilie Wills arrive with her uncle. The American banker Virgoe Wills and niece Ottilie join at the hotel bar.
David Casteel left for the Fort Riley National Guard camp for two weeks. Silver Lake resident Genevieve Hoerner visits with aunt Irene Verhage. Melton Holloway family depart for Chicago Illinois for a relatives visit. Marie Weir returns from Pittsburg summer session. Margaret Sanders home after eight weeks at Kansas State Teachers College Emporia. Mrs Earl Wilkinson from Joplin Missouri visits W C Phenicie and Edith Phenicie. Methodist Aid picnic held at Mrs John Davison's home. Mrs Milton Casteel and daughter also mentioned.
Radio schedule fragment lists numerous shows across WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAE stations for Friday Saturday Sunday August 19 20 21. It includes orchestras hosts news programs and performances such as Maureen Spitalny's Orchestra Louis Armstrong broadcasts and Barry McKinley songs with various times and venues.
George Johnson opens the Casey building tin shop on Fourth street with plumbing and tin trade services. Street repairs at Fourth and Delaware are under way led by street commissioner Nels Quisenberry after a sunken slab near the old fire cistern. The grade school board votes to install gas heat and improve windows eaves and basement ventilation. Almeda Barber opens Almeda's Beauty Shoppe at her parents hotel. Edith Hayward becomes chief dietician at Bethany hospital. Several local residents visit Kansas City and Emporia. updates on family health and travel follow.
The fall term at Lawrence Business College opens September 6. The free Placement Service will help graduates find positions after completing the course.
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