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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1932

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Hoover weighs Great Britain war debt call

President Hoover and top officials studied a 26 000 word British note at the White House seeking postponement of December war debt payments and a broader debt revision. Secretary Stimson delivered the document and Mills briefed the President as France's reply was expected.

Washinggton Great Britain Hoover America White House Stimson Ronald | Lind Mills France Washington Congress

November Weather Report From University of Kansas

Althea reports November in Kansas was cooler than usual with a low of six degrees on the 16th the coldest since 191? There were five freezing days and rainfall and snowfall were below normal with .48 inch of rain on the 8th and 3 inches of snow on the 15th Clear days reached a near normal count for the era and the pattern of clouds varied across the month.

Althea C. J. Posey University of Kansas Station

Kiwanis Club Music Program Delight at Wiedemanns

Kiwanis members enjoyed a music program by Miss Meribah Moore and Miss Ruth Orcutt of the University fine arts faculty at Wiedemann's. Orcutt opened with Liszt and accompanied by Bartok encore. Moore performed songs by Head Manning and Coleridge Taylor, with Estrellita as encore. President C C Stewart praised the program.

Meribah Moore Ruth Orcutt University Fine Arts Kiwanis Club Wiedemann’s

Robbery at Savings Building and Loan in Herington

In Herington Kansas at 12 20 today four men robbed the Savings Building and Loan Association of 500 dollars in cash and 500 dollars in negotiable government securities. Two officers C A Haas and Ernest Christenson were locked in the vault while a fourth man guarded a cream 1931 coupe with a 19 county tag as the quartet escaped. County Medics Will Meet The Douglas County Medical Association will hold a dinner meeting tonight at the Eldridge hotel with Dr R A Schwegler to speak and officers for the year to be elected.

Douglas County Medical Association Eldridge Hotel R. A. Schwegler A. J. Anderson Lyle Powell

United States Fourth in Air Power in 5 Year Plan

Washington reports the United States ranks fourth in air power. France leads, with Italy and Great Britain ahead, per F Trubee Davison assistant secretary of war for air. He cites ongoing efforts to organize five more pursuit squadrons for overseas air defenses in Panama and Hawaii, delayed by funding cuts.

Washington United States F. Trubee Davison Air France Italy Great Britain Panama Hawaii Army Davison Air Corps

Kansas and Ottawa to Meet as Officers Attend Exhibition

Kansas plays Ottawa University in a student exhibition at the University auditorium to showcase new rules for the court game amid a junior high game. Delegates to the Kansas Peace Officers convention attend as guests. tickets available at a special booth. General admission forty cents. reserved seventy five cents.

University Auditorium Kansas Peace Officers Ottawa University Kansas Ottawa Stanford K.U Athletic Association WREN Dwight Ream Washburn

Senator Robinson Holds Line on Prohibition Shift

Washington reports Senator Robinson of Indiana blocked changes to federal liquor laws while signaling beer legalization could come in the short session. He said Democrats will consider Garner’s repeal amendment promptly, review the Volstead act reform in the Senate, and oppose delaying war debt payments due December 15.

Washington Robinson Indiana Senate Democrats Garner House Senate

KU Tax Payment From Football Gate Receipts

A check for 6770.62 was mailed to the Wichita IRS by the University of Kansas Physical Education Corporation. It represents the United States government tax on gate receipts from three KU home football games. Taxes from the Oklahoma and Newtast games totaled 2271.92 and the Notre Dame game yielded 4498.70.

Internal Revenue Wichita University of Kansas Physical Education Corporation United States K. VU Oklahoma Notre Dame Haskell Indians F. W. McDonald Lawrence St. Benedict's College Atchison Larry Mullins K. U Ir. McDonald Wichita University al Gebert Haskell Washburn Techabods Ssi Benedict’s College Creighton University Temple University Philadelphia

Reconstruction Corp orders early relief fund applications

The Reconstruction Corporation urged governors to have January and February fund requests ready by December 17 to speed disbursement. In another note, Lawrence Kleisen and Rod Lipp reported a theft from their room at 906 Massachusetts Street, with two watches and gloves missing, believed stolen yesterday morning.

Washington Reconstruction Corporation Today Lawrence Kleisen Rod Lipp Massachusetts Street

Lowering car allowances debated by city commission

City commissioners discussed cutting monthly car expense allowances for two city employees, proposing 45 for the engineer’s vehicle and maintaining 34 for the water superintendent, while topeka talks and mileage records were noted. Plans for a street widening project were outlined with a 25,000 bond need, plus RCFC funds for materials and labor. Milk inspection duties were proposed to revert to a prior plan ending May 1.

W. C. Ells Leon Bauman Baldwin Mitchell Topeka Mitchell B. J A. Babb J. L. Constant Reconstruction Finance Corporation Corporation For Constant R. F.C Lawrence

Plot Against Banker in Chicago Explosive Mail Case

Federal agents and private investigators disclosed a plot to murder Solomon A. Smith, president of a major bank, after a bomb exploded in his wife’s hand in their Lake Shore Drive mansion. The investigation involves the Secret Six, postal inspectors, and police, with a suspect thought to be a disgruntled investor linked to the Insull crash.

Chicago Solomon A. Smith Smith Northern Trust Company Lake Shore Drive Secret Frank Tiffany Lake Forest Insull Enterprises

Minnesota Blaze Spread by Pheasant Tails in Fire

Federal rangers admitted confusion over pheasants as fire hazards as a blaze on bottom lands near La Crosse Wisconsin spread while birds fled. Superintendent Ray C Steele noted pheasant tails aided flame spread in dry brush. Police in Atchison report Elmer Jett confessed to a house burglary, with jewelry and Christmas cards found in his possession.

Minnesota Federal Wildlife Refugee Rangers Ray C. Steele Winona Minn la Crosse Wis Atchison Pittsburg Kan Elmer Jett

Communists Admit Reds Engineered Washington March

New York December 1 AP Earl Browder of the American Communist Party says the party actively supported a march on Washington since William Foster first proposed it. He notes the plan was decided October 10, involves 2,500 marchers reaching Washington December 5, and aims to push unemployment insurance with a petition to Congress.

New York Earl Browder American Communist Party William Foster Washington Browder National Committee of Unemployment Councils Communist Party International Party The Brow Der Chicago Congress

Seven tilts and voyage ends for Miller on Bremen

New York reports stage star Marilyn Miller and six friends bound for Europe after failing to disembark from the Bremen. Don Alvarado joins the party amid questions of engagement. The Bremen will stop at Cherbourg Southampton and Bremen before returning.

Bremen New York Marilyn Miller Europe S. S. Bremen Carrie Carter Miss Miller Prank Rale sAp Cherbourss Southampton

Annual Farm Bureau Meeting in Douglas County

Chancellor E H Lindley will speak on Today and Tomorrow at the First Presbyterian church December 7 for the annual Douglas County Farm Bureau meeting. Over 200 expected. program starts 10:30 AM with ring, reports from A F Baker and wife on October state meeting, dinner at noon, afternoon session at 1:20 PM with officer elections, performances by 4 H club quartet and Womens Chorus, talks by Miss Georganna Smurthwaite and Frank Jecka, and reports by J A Terrell, Miss Christie Hepler, and district agents.

E. H. Lindley Douglas County Farm Buyeru First Presbyterian Church Lindley Mence Proup Sin A. Fe Baker Divin State Farm Frank Jecka J. A. Teryell Christie Hepler

Coaches to Speak at Independence Lions Dinner

Independence Kansas December 1 AP Bo McMillin of Kansas State and Ad Lindsey of Kansas rivals in the Big Six were invited to speak at the annual Lions club dinner December 7 for football lettermen of Independence Junior College and Independence High champions of their circuits. W C Gray organized the affair noting local champions deserve two outstanding grid mentors. The Kansas City Star today filed its answer in federal court to a 5 million libel suit by Dr John R Brinkley of Milford, defending statements as true and privileged. Before starting on Saturday's shopping tour read Market Basket pages in the Journal World.

Independence Kan Bo McMillin Kansas State Ad Lindsey University of Kansas Lions Club Independence Junior College Independence High W. C. Gray Topeka Kansas City Ster John R. Brinkley Milford

Dairy lecture predicts prices steady with cattle milked rise

J W Linn extension dairyman of Kansas State College told dairy men at a chamber meeting that prices for dairy products will not advance much until employment grows. He noted more butter use due to its low price, 10 percent more cows milked than 1929, fewer heifers kept, and that grain now costs less than roughage. D M Seath added that a 15 cow herd producing 300 pounds of butterfat could earn about 1800 dollars, and breeding and culling non producers were discussed while stressing proven sires.

J. W. Linn Kansas State College Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Linn D. M. Seath

Deer in Pasture Near Baldwin City Mystery Singled Out

A three prong buck, possibly from Santa Claus’s reindeer herd, has been grazing peacefully on J. H. Rublen’s farm a mile north of Baldwin City since yesterday. It appears comfortable among cattle and has not been molested. Nearby reports note two escaped deer from a state farm near Tonganoxie and another four point buck near Midland. State park wardens report two more escapes with no captures.

Baldwin City Santa Claus J. H. Rublen Rublen Tonganoxie E. D. Shaw Midland

Harvard Football Captain Named For 1933 Season

John Herbert Dean of Cohasset, a Harvard junior, was elected captain of the Harvard football team for 1933. Dean, a first string fullback, starred for the varsity this season.

Dean Harvard Cambridge Magzs John Herbert Cohasset

Officers Arrive For State Meet In Kansas

State convention of the Kansas Peace Officers Association begins tonight with out of state visitors including R George Woods and Sgt George Lowe. Local officials J A Jackson and Harry Smith arrive as delegates gather at Hotel Eldridge for receptions, meetings, and the planned basketball game and lectures at the University.

Kansas Peace Officers Association R. George Woods Denver Colorado Sheriff's Association Automobile Protective and Information Bureau Sgt George Lowe Kansas G. Teter Independence Montgomery County J. A. Jackson Clathe Johnson County Harry Smith Wichita

Collision near Mud Creek injures Louisa Frienmuth

Mrs. Louisa Frienmuth, 62, of Tonganoxie, suffers severe head cuts and bruises when the car she rode in collides with a car driven by Elizabeth Buckner near the Mud Creek bridge, four miles north of Lawrence. Mrs. Harling, driver of the Frienmuth vehicle, not injured. Buckner also unharmed. Mrs. Harling and Mrs. Frienmuth taken to Lawrence by I E Spooner of National Fidelity Life. Injury treated by Dr Mott. accident blamed on smoke from burning brush reducing visibility. Buckner on wrong side per Mrs. Harling.

Louisa Frienmuth Tonganoxie Elizabeth Buckner Kansas City Kan Mud Creek Bridge Lawrence Prienmuthi I. E. Spooner National Fidelity Life Insurance Company of Frienmuth Jack Dunkley

Pitt Panthers Invited for Rose Bowl Contest

Los Angeles December 1 The University of Pittsburgh was invited today by the University of Southern California to be its opponent in the Rose Bowl football game on January 2 at the Pasadena Tournament of Roses.

Panthers Los Angeles University of Pittsburgh University of Southern California

Rest Ordered for Actress Ethel Barrymore in New Haven

New Haven physicians ordered several weeks of rest for Miss Ethel Barrymore after she fell ill while traveling from New York to perform in Encore. Doctors said she is suffering from grippe with sinus infection and will not perform during her rest period.

New Haven Conn Ethel Barrymore New York Barrymore

Roosevelt Plans Simple Inaugural Ceremony

Franklin D. Roosevelt outlined a plain inauguration with economy in mind. He met Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, inaugural committee chairman, to discuss ceremony details and troop transport costs for the March 4 transfer of power.

Warm Springs Franklin D. Roosevelt Cary T. Grayson Mr. Roosevelt Washington

William Hard Discusses Peace, Trade, and Debt at KU

Washington correspondent William Hard spoke at the University of Kansas on Behind the News. He argued only economic wars threaten world peace and warned against fierce trade competition. He noted Democrats faced a Republican mandate after the election and predicted the forthcoming administration would focus more on international relations.

William Hard Washington University of Kansas Hard

Dr Allen Names Sooners Best for 1933 Big Six Title

Dr F C Allen athletic director and head coach at Kansas predicts Oklahoma will win the 1933 Big Six basketball title. He ranks Missouri second, Nebraska third, Kansas fourth, with Kansas State and Iowa State undetermined. He notes Oklahoma has seven conditioned lettermen and has had fall practice to reach peak condition.

Oklahoma F.C. Allen University of Kansas Allen Missouri Nebraska Kansas Kansas State Iowa State Sooners Oklahoma Couristers

Guest Speaker Dr N Barton Akeley at Unitarian Church

Dr N Barton Akeley, pastor of Unity Church in Armherst Mass, will occupy the pulpit at the Unitarian Church Sunday at 11 AM on the pulpit committee’s recommendation and with American Unitarian Association approval. A reception follows at 6 30 PM hosted by the Young People’s Group and church members. Previously a teacher at the American University in Cairo Bevet, he is described as socially progressive and lightly doctrinal.

N Barton Akeley Unity Church Armherst Mass Unitarian Church American Unitarian Association Young People's Group Unitarian Society Akeley American University At Cairo Bevet

Thacker Sentenced to Life for Ruth Hall Death

Dr Richard E Thacker 60, ex army physician, sent to McAlester penitentiary to serve a life term after a jury convicted him of murder in the death of Ruth Hall a 22 year old Bethany girl allegedly tied to an illegal operation. He spoke with his wife at dawn and was joined by accomplices Leo Maynard a Negro burglar given two years and John Neal sentenced to one year for forgery as they were handcuffed to him before departure.

Oklahoma City Richard E. Thacker McAlester Penitentiary Ruth Hall Bethany Thacker Goodby Leo Maynard John Neal

Report on League Drive Shows Swift Donations

A report on the first two days of the Social Service League drive will be presented tonight by various captains, per Rev. Seth Slaughter. He notes many clothing donations and some food items, while warning of solicitations from Kansas City soliciting funds in the League name.

Social Service League Seth Slaughter

Welcome Santa Arrives for Lawrence Christmas Gala

Old Saint Nick will get a royal reception in Lawrence next Tuesday evening. The town will dress in holiday finery and merchants will keep stores open to welcome Santa and allow visitors to view decorations and gift ideas. The Legion Drum and Bugle Corps will announce his arrival with festive music as the crowd awaits the jolly visitor.

Santa Claus Lawrence Tucker North Pole Santa Daddy Santaia Legion Drum and Bugle Corps

Joint postal groups to meet in Lawrence on December 10

A joint meeting of postal employee organizations from Kansas first and second districts will be held in Lawrence on December 10. More than 300 people are expected for a full day of business sessions, banquet, and speeches, with C. Hosford the Lawrence postmaster guiding plans. The organizing committee includes Floyd B. Martin Harvey Greenlee Fred Snyder Elmer R Zinn and R W McKnight.

Lawrence C. Bosford League of District Postmasters Organization of Rural Carriers Ladies’ Auxiliary Hosford Floyd B. Martin One Kansas First Harvey Greenlee Holton

Doctor C S Kenney Dead After 17 Years Sanitorium Service

Newton Kansas December 1 AP Dr C S Kenney 45 prominent physician died at a local hospital today from heart disease He led Harvey county health programs under the Henrietta Brown Foundation and planned a similar Rice county campaign This year His family moved to Lyons while he completed his Norton sanitarium work He laid the cornerstone and served seventeen years as superintendent of the state tuberculosis sanitarium at Norton He is survived by his widow a son and two daughters Mrs W Jackson of Liberal Kan and Peaattine Kenney

Newton Kan Oc. S. Kenney Earl Harvey County Henrietta Brown Rice County Lyons Kenney Norton Harry Woodring W. Jackson Liberal Peaattine Kenney

Weather forecast for Kansas with mixed skies and temps

Partly cloudy tonight and unsettled Friday with possible rain in the east. Colder conditions in the west and north central areas. Morning map shows clear conditions except for Pittsburg, Ottawa, and nearby cloud cover. Road conditions report dirt roads in Douglas County remain good. Temperature data incomplete with references to yesterday’s maximum and today’s minimum.

Kansas Pittsburg Ottawa Pana Douglas County

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