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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1938
Page
4
The piece argues that President Roosevelt’s critique of cross party voting echoes Kansas branding iron policy which requires party declaration to vote in primaries. It contrasts rigid primaries with flexible ballots and questions political morality, noting Idaho and national implications and the role of party leaders in shaping election results.
In a Kansan talk Mayor Dickman of St Louis says Congress man Lambertson cannot hinder the city’s push to build a Jefferson memorial spanning over 50 city blocks along the riverfront. Lambertson objects to the scheme citing planner opposition.
Congressman Lambertson argues against costly federal aid for a new memorial project in St Louis claiming it would waste treasury funds. He fights a prevailing Washington belief that bigger budgets equal better outcomes despite local push from supporters seeking government money.
A historical note on Douglas county tax lists shows a shift from six to seven columns to nearly twenty-five as the era of the New Deal arrived. The piece contrasts past independence with current hardship, noting tax payers helped fund schools and courthouses yet many relied on assistance, and recalls thirty residents at the county farm.
Irony and hospitality marked the reception for Nicholas Horthy, regent of Hungary. The event featured a naval parade as part of the entertainment, highlighting Hungary's admiral ruler who must travel abroad to see ships.
Washington dispatches say the farm problem is becoming more complicated under government direction. The farmer's problem used to be simply how to make a living, but now he must work according to the Washington desk farmers' directives.
The Farm program offers wheat growers up to 300 percent higher benefits next year for adhering to acreage allotments. Farmers face Washington plans that threaten eligibility for parity payments crop insurance and loans if they refuse to sign up, creating pressure to conform.
A playful tale recalls Willy Nilly repairing a boat and conversing with a backward-going lobster about purpose and direction. The narrative shifts to Laborde’s Madagascar era, French influence, and a commemorative stamp set showing modern construction, plus Iowa City’s Old Stone Capitol design by Father Mazzuchelli.
Des Moines set to release a stamp August 24 highlighting corn motif. An architect trained young missionary who helped design Wisconsin and Iowa churches is noted. The old Iowa Capitol cornerstone dates to 1840 with 1841 opening. later used as University of Iowa administration building. Also covers S P A convention in Chicago August 25 27 and USSR stamps honoring 11 republics with a 12th 40k stamp.
A new seven stamp set from Madagascar honors Jean Laborde the French adventurer who shaped the island’s history. Born in Auch France in 1806 he built ventures in Bombay and joined treasure hunts in the Indian Ocean. The piece notes his influence with native rulers aiding France’s control of Madagascar.
The text recounts Laborde surviving a shipwreck near Madagascar seven months after sailing through the Mozambique Channel. He befriended Queen Ranavalona I, won her favor, and obtained slaves to erect a factory. There he forged weapons, gunpowder, glass and other goods as British and French powers vied for control of the island.
Aug 24 dispatches from Kansas and Missouri report Payne Ratner planning a Republican governor campaign kickoff at a soldiers reunion in Columbus, Earl J. Taggart chosen Sumner GOP chair, H W Goodwin elected state central secretary, Roy Hamilton outlining a new deal platform for sixth district race, campaign posts listed, and Camp Leavenworth closing after 900 enrollees trained, reviewed by Maj Gen Ford. Arkansas cited as leading U S aluminum source.
The Kiwanis club presented Harry Kepler with a wrist watch as he departs for Barranquilla Colombia. A rainfall halted miniature airplane flying at the park. Various local social events include luncheons, visits, and acknowledgments at venues around Lawrence and surrounding towns.
The state board of administration met in Lawrence and transacted matters on its agenda.
Forty years ago notice lists the engagement of Miss June Hanselman of Linn to Leon J. Spohn of Lawrence with a wedding set for August 24. Other items include saloon moves at Six Corners, a wedding breakfast after a ceremony for Mrs Beels and Miss Follin, and plans for upcoming Republican rally featuring W. E. Stanley and others in Baldwin Lawrence and Topeka events.
Hugo Stern Archibald Lumsden and Rene Geiss confront danger at Chateau la Vague as a Browning pistol appears in Geiss’s secret room. Lumsden suspects Eve Monet murder. Dunning hints at a murder link and a looming police visit as tensions rise in Cannes.
John Paul at 61 completes a correspondence course in complete coal mining and receives his diploma. He began the course as a young man but let it slide after a few lessons. The item notes his status as a retired coal miner.
Clearfield reports show M. Breithaupt and relatives hosting numerous guests from California Ohio and Iowa. Niece Florence Schmidle and Adell Harding joined Thursday visits with Kerman ties while others traveled from Tulsa Ottawa Kansas City and Des Moines. The Brecheisen reunion drew a large turnout at Ottawa Park with Hanna Meeder and Ben Brecheisen families attending.
Listing details August evenings across WREN KMBC WDAF with programs from Ashburn to Bratton. Includes music orchestras, news, plays, variety shows, weather forecasts, and boxing matches. Names such as Kilbride, Lopez, and Dorsey appear beside station call letters and times.
Mrs Becky Schendel and Mrs Mary Brecheisen with their families including Harry, Ted Brecheisen Theodore Thoren Louis Phillip Brecheisen John Brecheisen Sam Oberest and Edd Oberest of Falls City Nebraska visited with their parents John Brecheisen Sr and other relatives during their stay in town.
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