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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1937

Page

4

National Representatives list appears in Associated Press credit note

The clipping lists Lorenzen Thompeson Inc locations in New York Chicago San Francisco Los Angeles Kansas City Detroit Atlanta and St Louis. It credits The Associated Press and notes republication rights and audit bureau membership. A biblical verse is quoted at the end.

Lorenzen & Thompeson, Inc New York Chicago North Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louie Star Datroit General Motors Atianta Walton Associated Press Thia Audit Bureau OF Circulations

Treasury Proposes Debt Paydown Amid Budget Struggles

The federal treasury plans to use about 350000 in September tax revenue to retire part of the national debt, a start toward balance while warning tighter action may be needed if bond issues rise. Prosecutors in Kansas City face renewed pressure as Governor Stark demands immediate action on slot machines in Missouri.

Federal Treasury Department Treasury Kansas City Missouri Kan Kansas Stark

Democratic split deepens over potential special session

Roosevelt may call a special session but Democratic leaders fear it would magnify a party split. Opposition to the President's government reorganization grows in the interim between terms, led by Senators Byrd and Clark who warn of greater White House power. The New Deal divide within the party sharpens, with or without a special session.

Roosevelt Byrd Virginia Clark Missouri White House New Deal

Fire and Flood Shape Shanghai Front in World War II

Chinese forces reform lines away from the river bank as fires and floods aid Japanese pressure. In Shanghai fires have burned nearly a week, aiding landing parties by widening clear space. Around Peiping a large Japanese mechanized army loses speed due to torrential rain grounding planes and stalling tanks and trucks, slowing their advance.

Shanghai Rivr Bank Peiping

Chinese push threatens Japanese flank in renewed attack

Chinese forces press a bold assault aiming to sever the main Japanese army from supplies and reinforcements. Mud and floods slow advances though, risking delayed action before Peiping. Meanwhile Spain’s war lingers with no decisive end in sight, as both sides face mounting fatigue and no clear victor.

Peiping Spain

Kansas and Lincoln in Topeka state journal history

The article reviews Kansas newspaper coverage during Lincoln’s 1858 Topeka visit and 1860 Chicago convention, noting Seward’s support in Kansas and that multiple papers barely mentioned Lincoln. It contrasts local reverence for Lincoln with earlier political allegiance and cites editorials from Atchison and Leavenworth papers.

Topeka State Journal Abraham Lincoln Union Kansas Newngland Lincoln William H. Seward Territory of Elwood Troy Atchison Leavenworth Freedom John, A. Martin Martin John Brown Harper’s Ferry John A. Martin Seward Leavenworth Times Manhattan Express Siwood Free Press Atchison Champion Lawrence Republican Herald of Freedom Topeka Tribune Hieie The State Journal National Geographic Chicago

Christopher Crow News: Wise Crow Aids Road Safety

Mary Graham Bonner recounts Christopher Columbus Crow’s world observations and救救 as he warns travelers with caws. Willy Nilly praises the bird for saving a rooster, while locals remark the crow sounds almost human and reflects on how hurried travel blurs nature’s daily wonders. The piece also previews tomorrow’s topics on stimulants and a feature about Rabbit Faver.

Christopher Mary Graham Bonner Christopher Columbus Willy Nilly

How's Your Health on Stimulants and Safety

Dr Iago Galdston discusses stimulant use in the needful but cautions against excess. He notes alcohol as the oldest stimulant and warns many believe in safe stimulants, though overdoses harm the body and mind.

Shower Honors Mrs Knop About Her Pending Marriage

A Tuesday afternoon shower at Mrs. Bertha Knop’s home celebrated the upcoming marriage of Miss Bertha Knop to William Kloepper of Lincoln Nebraska. Hostesses included Mrs. Knop Mrs. F D Walters Mrs J W Strong and Miss Louise Knop. The town also features a Woodmen of America picnic in Brown's Grove with nearly four hundred attending. Speakers were Judge C A Smart and former Mayor W W Gordon of Kansas City Kansas. Other items note Belvoir’s 7 to 1 win over Lawrence Roosters Holcom’s 6 to 1 defeat of the Odd Fellows and a Camp Fire water carnival set for Friday with The Frog Prince cast led by Edi Kennedy and Virginia Sinclair.

Bertha Knop William Kloepper Lincoln Neb Knop F. D. Walters J. W. Strong Louise Knop Modern Woodmen of America Douglas County Brown’s Grove C. A. Smart W. W. Gordon Kansas City Kan Eakers Bert Bishop Belvoir Lawrence Roosters Holcom Odd Fellows Camp Fire Chamber of Commerce Edi Kennedy Virginia Sinclair Carolyn Rob House Otto Fischer Creole Colo San Luis Valley Fischer Colorado

Remarriage Ends 32 Year Separation in Crown Point

In Crown Point Indiana Rufus Young 66 and Laura Young 70 both of Maywood Illinois renewed vows after 32 years apart. Justice John Krost presided noting no marriage occurred in the interim. Other brief items include a blind horseshoe contest in Huntingdon Indiana and a divorce suit in Omaha where a wife reportedly invited boxing to settle a dispute. The Rainbow 4-H club met August 21 at Aurelia and Raymond Gibson with 29 members and 10 guests. discussions covered fair exhibits and a coming play with program segments on independence and patriotic songs. Georgia is cited as having 10 000 more square miles than New York.

Associated Press Crown Point Ind Rufus Young Laura Young Maywood, Til John Krost Young Rainbow Orvil Pohl Nellie Finch Ben Gibson Australia Russia North Pole Moscow Vancouver Wash Valeri Chkalov Georgi Baidukov Alexander Belyakov U. S Oakland Syria Lebanon

How the Vote Was Won Provided for Second Show

Twenty five years ago on Wednesday August 25 preparations were made for a second presentation of the suffrage play How the Vote Was Won at Woodlawn Park. Alma McNaughton and Bullard led arrangements then plans included a motor trip to Tonganoxie after supper to perform at the Airdrome there.

Woodlawn Park Alma McNaughton Bullard Tonganoxie

Forty Years Ago Local News From Lawrence August Twenty Fifth

Fort y years ago this Wednesday water was turned in on the cemetery pipeline at nine in the morning. Marshall Gorrill has recovered enough to attend town. Robbers fled Col J D Miles house with a shotgun scare but none were hurt. Harness theft and a wheel loss nearby. Social visits and travels across town noted as residents arrive and depart. Community figures include John N Johnson nominated for treasurer. fair association lists several department superintendents for upcoming events.

Marshall Gorrill J. D. Miles Sam Bryant Lawrence W. L. Brayton Kansas City Tom Charles John N. Johnson Sarcoxie Township Jefferson K. of P Fair Association Frank Thralls RK. C. Dunning Mr. Archer P.M. Lewis J.H. Scott William Green Ben Wilson Adolph Butell Milt Winter Elmer Brown

Dark Harbor Pursuit Ends Aboard Hidden Ship

Federal agent Neil pursues Janet after she vanishes with Prescott Fanning. He boards a smoking yacht, hides Janet in distress, and rows toward Absalom's harbor. A night voyage through the river leads to four German ships moored upriver where they plan to seek shelter aboard an empty vessel. The pair face danger as a mysterious pursuit closes in.

Neil Janet Baltimore Prescott Fanning Neill Fanning Absalom Jen Longcope Moving Picture Theater Vilage Travis County Maryland Longcope’s Hulbert Footner

Syrian pavilion stamps noted with air view and minaret

The Syrian pavilion presents a structural group as seen from the air and labeled the Syrian pavilion. A minaret and large water-wheel are visible. Stamps are for postage only during the two sale months. Values listed include 50 centimes and 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 15 and 25 piastres.

Australia adds new stamp series portraits of queen and king

Australia introduces a fresh regular stamp series with head and shoulders portraits of Queen Elizabeth and King George VI on the yellow green penny and red twopenny issues. The stamps feature simple design, minimal inscriptions, unornamented shaded backgrounds, and a small crown watermark marked C of A. On August 2, Australia added

Australia Queen Elizabeth King George VI

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

A short prose sketch about family talk and a brother Ben's business proposition. The narrator recalls how Ma interrupts and explains the idea, reflecting on whether to buy stock. Published in 1937 by Publishers Syndicate under Claude Callan.

Poor PA Claude Callan Ben Publishers Syndicate

Keeping a Healthy Mind Hubert Pollard Ph D

Salem is not the only place witches were burned as the piece argues the real witchcraft is the discourager. It condemns those who discourage others for draining courage and spirit and notes the universe punishes such cynicism.

Hubert Pollard Salem

Radio Programs and Schedules for KMBC WDAP WREN and More

Radio listings for August evenings show a dense schedule of orchestras, bands, and programs across KMBC WREN WDAP WDAF KMBC and related stations. Notable items include Wayne Kings Orchestra Tommy Dorsey and Eddie Varros orchestras, major shows such as Gun Smoke Law and Dance Cavaliera, plus weather forecasts and midnight headlines. The lineup features prominent hosts and recurring segments with multiple time slots through late night, ending after a weather forecast and midnight headlines.

Coon KMBC Jay Freamans Samnsky Bolte Boake KMB Wren Clem M McCarthy Mary Smeta Wayne Kings Orch NBC Rostelantes Pontia Ween Solly Tommy Dorsey Jak Bratton Elmer Davis WDAF Kldootlers HMBC Patti Chapin Rudy Valles Columbia Helen Traubel Major Bower Grant Park Floyd Gibbus Farr-Louis Carlos Molina Amos Andy Paul Sabin Larry Burke Promenade Cafe Garwood van Benny Goottman Grand Terrace Don Fernando Nocturne Eddie Bouse Leonard Kaller Don

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