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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
4
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A biblical verse warns that a kingdom or house divided against itself will fall, emphasizing the danger of internal strife. Jesus critiques the Pharisees and links division to destruction, reinforcing a call for unity.
President Roosevelt indicated in a press conference that there will be no must bills as the administration shifts its approach with Congress. Officials favor persuasion over force and prepare public messaging to downplay executive domination, signaling a practical change after a decisive election.
The November month closed warmer and drier than average across Kansas. A near five inch rainfall deficit raises concerns for winter moisture and wheat conditions, with eastern Kansas showing fair prospects and central to western areas lagging. If heavy snows arrive, it would signal improved growing-season prospects.
General Smedley Butler urged that those who favor war should experience it personally. He said such advocates should be in action if war comes and noted his plan to ensure Jimmie Roosevelt, a Marine officer, shares in combat duty. Butler aims to expose prowar voices to the realities of war.
Industrialist Lammot Du Pont told a Senate committee that profit sharing is hard without sharing losses. He favors high wages for skilled work and argues profit sharing requires adjustments across operating seasons. Revolving funds are mentioned as part of the financial mechanism.
The text argues reserves are essential for steady operation and benefit employees and management. It warns tax moves against industrial reserves harm owners and payrolls. It notes production failures affect profits under private capitalism and calls for a workable profit sharing plan to cover profit dips and gains.
The lead and zinc sector in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma sees little gain from the new Canada trade pact. A 20 percent tariff cut on metals follows two price drops, urging production and employment curtailment. No clear advantage from the treaty offsets expected losses.
Dr Hacha becomes Czech president and Rudolph Baren named premier as Czechoslovakia aligns with Hitler. Hacha says government posts will go to young men with no ties to the previous regime, signaling a reorganization to suit German interests.
The piece notes Tunisia as a new danger spot drawing attention from France and Italy. It states France has influence while Italy seeks terms to shape relations, suggesting Tunisia could smooth tensions temporarily until new issues arise.
A fresh Hollywood arrival aims for stardom and vows to embody the new goddess of Imbecility. She plans to push into the heart of tough competition as she climbs the ranks.
The wars of China and Spain have entered another winter. It is unlikely either conflict can be ended this season, making peace before next summer remote.
In a cave, the Puddle Muddlers reveal Sweet Face the lamb made five wool pillows for the bears to ease their winter sleep. The bears praise Sweet Face for independence and thoughtfulness, while Willy Nilly covers them with autumn leaves and the group bids them good night.
In Waynesburg Pennsylvania William Dryer fell into a snowbank while skating and quickly rose as matches in his hip pocket ignited friction. He escaped serious injury despite his trousers catching fire and bystanders assisting.
News Hound Butch and the money changer he bears reappear after vanishing Monday. Two apologetic people left a note tethered to his harness and were forgiven for the incident as Kilroy reported jubilantly.
Dr. Knute H. Hanson says his Ili Pug is wandering and taxed by frequent taxi rides provided by friends. The dog’s master argues the costly, annoying arrangement should end and that the dog can find its own way home.
Diplomats in Disney Oklahoma Grand River dam town prepare a New Year's Eve celebration funded by a hefty cash gift for the prettiest girl at Disney's first anniversary. Men defer choosing a winner as the money aims to finance the party.
Pasadena December report notes Dr. Irving P. Krick of Caltech forecasts for November published in American Farm Digest. He expects warmer than usual weather in New England, the Ohio Valley, and southeastern Plains, with varying precipitation patterns across Great Plains, Mississippi and Ohio Valleys, and Gulf States amid northward shifted storm centers.
Mercsburg Germany December 2 officials said a balloon barrage based on a British idea protected industrial targets by trapping invading planes over the Leuna chemical works. London has tested the system which uses a network of balloons and steel cables to thwart aerial attack.
The king received four medical visits today as Queen Mary canceled her planned outing for the first time since his illness. The nation remains alarmed while oxygen use continues.
Miss Lucy Culp to spend winter in Lawrence from Los Angeles. Engagement announced for Arline Rowlands to Charles Robinson of Chicago with wedding set for December 31. Civic League backs renaming streets to numbers with 27 cent signs. Bowersock theater books Joe E. Howard in A Broadway Honeymoon for December 8. Birthday party honors for Master Karl Draper with family guests listed. Emma’s undisclosed plans leave friends guessing.
Forty years ago at the Baptist church Will Greenleaf and Miss Wilhelmina Love present a notable entertainment. M Robinson bought L H Boughton’s general store at Williamstown and assigns John McCurdy and Herb Alexander to run it. A new system uses meal tickets stamped by the mayor’s seal after labor by workers. hungry hobos exchange tickets at the city marshal’s office. Arthur and Rob House open House Bros shoe firm at 347 Broadway New York City. Mrs W H Coons of Mexico Missouri visits Minneapolis, then Edith Parker. E A Kasold to Europe Naples Italy next year. Harry W Wellman returns from Denver to settle in Lawrence. Charity ball to draw out of town guests with Bach’s orchestra and Abe Levy leading square dances. Arthur Mosse may replace Wylie Woodruff as next year’s coach. he is credited for keeping the team united.
Virginia Hanson depicts tension at an Army post as Captain Flower confirms Charlie’s alibi and guards him in bachelor quarters after the death of Ethel Curtis. Elizabeth, Katherine Cornish, and Adam Drew confront the suspect while Barney endures shock and doubt. Tomorrow foreshadows a showdown with Charlie.
Samuel Walker Women’s Relief Corps No. 113 will hold officer elections at its meeting tomorrow at 2 PM in the court house. Members are urged to attend on time.
Leo Jake Bidinger underwent his second leg operation at Memorial hospital last Friday and is reported to be as well as possible. Rev W J Huscher of Turkey Creek visited friends at Stull last Friday. Thelma Bahmmaier stayed with Bernita Bidinger briefly. Rev and Mrs Gilbert returned from Oregon Mo after Thanksgiving with relatives. Grace and Shirley Nuffer of Worden visited their aunt Mrs Chris Kraft. Mr and Mrs Walter Kennedy and family of Baldwin visited O R Platz. Friends serenaded Mr and Mrs Willis Hortor at the Tom Connole home Friday evening and candy bars and cigars were shared. Mr and Mrs Richard Kennedy spent Thanksgiving at Roy Kennedy’s near Watson. George Forrester family spent Thursday in Emporia with relatives.
John Unger of Lawrence spent Monday evening at the lake. Mrs Ernest Kampschroeder visited her ill mother Mrs Anna Lutz near Richland and attended her funeral Friday. Sympathy extended to the Kampschroeder family. Thelma returned home with Billie Bakwilner and family. Electricity hoped by December 15. Various neighbors, including Hartman Kraft Deskin and Kraft households, visited and repaired radios at community homes.
Mrs. William Hilbert died at her West Fairview home on November 17 after long illness. She was Lena Welsh before marriage to William Hilbert on January 1, 1909, and leaves a son Russell, husband, mother Viola Welch of Richland, a brother, and four sisters. Other local notes mention Mrs. William Lutz’s death on November 21, and various Thanksgiving visits and Farm Bureau events at Miss Bess Williams’ with lessons on cake for every occasion led by Edith Hilbert and Mrs. Guy Kennedy, with December plans by Ivy Kennedy.
Mrs Hanna Pfleger Wayne Witt and Otto Mignot of Eudora visited Gardner for Thanksgiving dinner at Mrs Louis Neustifters. Dozens of relatives from Eudora Linwood Weaver Lawrence DeSoto and Kansas City gathered for meals, card parties and family reunions at multiple homes.
A dense listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and others for Friday December 2 to Sunday December 4. It lists multiple time slots featuring news, orchestras, variety shows, sports segments and orchestral programs with numerous named performers and stations.
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