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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1938
Page
2
Washington reports administration farm leaders warn the nation faces a severe agricultural crisis. Surpluses across cotton, wheat, and corn threaten prices, prompting loan programs and acreage cuts to prevent further stockpiles and a 1989 crop quota push. Cooperators may receive targeted payments.
A classified page quiz asks seven questions on royalty geography finance chemistry astronomy and law. Topics include Prince of Wales current holder capital of Kansas Whitsunday lunar astronomy and the US presidency requirements.
In 1936 France a coalition led by Leon Blum backs social reform while strikes loom. Socialists and communists unite to resist curbs on the 40-hour week as Daladier markets a middle course. Northern miners threaten a September strike for higher wages and state workers plot a mass walkout next month unless pay rises are granted.
From Hendaye France Aug 22 the Spanish government said its lines held firm against a major insurgent attack concentrated on a four mile stretch of the Ebro front. Militiamen were entrenched before Villalba NW of Gandesa a strategic communications hub bearing the brunt of recent assaults as the anticipated operations of Franco appeared to be under way.
Two people were fined and 10 forfeited bond for traffic violations in police court this morning. In Judge Donald S. Hultz absence, defendants included W. H. Turner and others for incorrect parking with $1 bonds, Walter Rockwell and J R Elliott for speeding with $10 and $5 bonds, and Leo C. Rose with a $5 fine for speeding alongside Robert Williams.
Leon Bauman city sanitarian will address the Nursery School division of the WPA conference in two groups of 30 tomorrow and Wednesday. He was to speak to a 60 teacher group and lead a field trip to creameries. The session divides to fit the large turnout with the first address at 9 AM followed by the first tour.
Brookline August 22 Don Budge and Gene Mako the U S Davis Cup doubles team started their bid for the national doubles championship titles they lost last year to Baron Gottfried von Cramm and Henner Henkel of Germany. They defeated Marvin Wachman of Milwaukee and Norbert Burgess of Chicago 6 3 6 1 6 3 in a first round match.
Argentina's government issues a decree criticizing commercial broadcasting programs and appoints a committee to raise the cultural level of radio offerings. The move signals state oversight of media content and aims to elevate cultural programming nationwide.
Livestock valued at nearly 120000 dollars is exhibited each year at the New York State Fair by 4-H Club members.
The article notes London's creation of its inaugural fire brigade in 1791, marking a milestone in municipal emergency services. It discusses early organization and the role of urban fire protection in late 18th century Britain.
In Laclede Missouri the fate of Dr William F LaMance hinges on a chemist report due soon The osteopath faces first degree murder charges in the death of his wife Ella LaMance The private chemist found poison in Ella’s stomach and a butterfat antidote The case remains murder pending the preliminary hearing later this week and prosecutors say it could proceed despite the testing outcome
New York August 22 Frank E Gannett publisher says the Wagner act should be amended to reduce coercive effects and ease friction between labor and industry. He argues the act hampers talks between employers and workers and hinders cooperation seen in English collective bargaining.
Orthopedic surgeon removes a loose body from Carl Hubbell left arm of the New York Giants star. Hospital bulletin says operation successful and Hubbell is getting along fine. An anaesthetic was used and the procedure lasted about an hour after detection last Saturday of a bone fragment in the elbow.
John W. Hunter aged 69 longtime farmer near Williamstown died Saturday night at his Linwood home. Funeral services were held at Williams town church with Rev. L. E. Schenck officiating. Burial followed in Underwood cemetery. Survived by wife Sarah Frances Hunter six sons Allen Edgar Hubie of home William Hunter Raymond Hunter of Lawrence Alfred Hunter of Williamstown two daughters Elsie of Tonganoxie Dorothy Woodson of Perry one sister Lou Petty of Sedan Kan and ten grandchildren.
Mrs Lillie Hatch Heigel aged 72 died this afternoon at 334 Maiden Lane. Funeral services will be held at Rumsey funeral home Wednesday at 1 30 PM Rev Lawson Brown will officiate Burial will be in Oskaloosa Survived by two daughters Mrs Charles men Wakeeney Kan and Mrs C E Wilson Lawrence three sons Leonard Hatch Williamstown Lee S Hatch Alameda Calif and Joseph Hatch Lawrence and 18 grandchildren.
Hilbert reported to the sheriff that a seven month old Guernsey heifer owned by him was stolen from a pasture near his home. He said the theft occurred Friday.
A 20 ball Fourth of July candle used to drive noisy blackbirds in the 800 block on Missouri Street nearly injured George Kirchhoff Jr when four balls exploded and a rocket struck his solar plexus. The event followed birds nesting in a tree near George Wetzel’s yard.
A 1929 model A Ford coach was found back in the owner’s yard after a nightlong search by police and sheriff officials following a prank linked to the owner’s recent marriage. The day saw a 100 degree high and WPA conference attendees plan a Fraser hall outing to state lake at Tonganoxie for a picnic.
Detroit reports John L. Lewis may meet with administration and U A W leaders to decide on appointing a union dictator. Insurgent opponents in Toledo urged CIO to call a special convention to oust international officers and elect new leaders while leaving the U A W presidency vacant until next August.
Lawrence Norton reports 12000 Kansas farmers have filed for crop insurance on 750000 acres of wheat to be planted this fall. Figures reflect data from 104 county supervisors. An aerial survey over Nebraska spotted grasshoppers at 10000 feet and a large fly at 11000 feet.
The Phi Delta Theta house addition at the university nears completion with September 1 as the target date. The 51 ft 1 in by 46 ft 4 1/2 in brick structure adds two upper dormitories, a enlarged lounge, a new dining room, kitchen, and expanded shower facilities. Dormitory capacity increases allow all members to sleep in the dorms, eliminating beds in study and living quarters and enabling full dining for the chapter.
The Oread training school will not meet until September 22 and enrollments are taken in the office daily from 9 to 12 and 2:30 to 5. Acting director A. E. Garrison handles curriculum discussions. Admission to Oread high requires eighth grade completion or a transcript, with interviews or a letter to the director. The school is North Central Association accredited with about 100 students yearly and a small faculty change this year.
Baseball results from today show Talens at Kansas City in the American Association. In the National League Pittsburgh failed to score while Chicago lit up the board. Cincinnati blanked by St Louis as Derringer and Lombardi combined for the run support. In the American League Sutcaus and Whitehead’s clubs face Feller and Hemsley in a doubleheader after yesterday’s schedule.
Defending champion Harry Cooper of Chicago and Sammy Snead of White Sulphur Springs led the Ca nadian open playoff after 18 holes at Mississauga Country Club with five under par 67s. They will play nine more holes to decide the title. Snead and Cooper traded the lead with birdies and an eagle, each totaling six birdies. Snead matched Cooper at 67 through the front and back nine.
In Vandalia Ohio Ray Fienup and Rudy Etchen shot 98 of 100 to win the opening national championship of the 89th Grand American Trapshoot program. Fienup, 13 from St Louis, won the sub junior event for shooters under 15 while Etchen, 15 from Wichita, was ineligible for that race today having just turned 15.
Fred Tomlin of Glassboro N J set a new junior trapshooting record by breaking 98 targets without a miss. He came up just shy of the overall 13th shot and fell short of Boyd Duncan's 621 target mark, though he logged 14 straight kills for a 12 shot streak. In a separate notice, the family thanks friends for sympathy on the loss of a husband and father.
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