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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1937
Page
4
The fragment cites Associated Press rights and local republication policy. It also notes Bureau of Circulations and lawrence Kansas postal entry statements, plus a biblical verse about trust and a promise of many mansions from John 14 2.
Farm Aid speaker LaGuardia addressed a New York audience urging aid for struggling farmers. Commentators question the speech’s impact on farmers and its role as a potential presidential lightning rod as Congress stalls on farm legislation.
Independence eyes a voluntary pledge by merchants to curb curbside parking during business hours. The Emporia Gazette notes two hour limits with 30 minute end blocks improved traffic in Emporia for months before breakovers, and suggests similar limits for Lawrence.
The piece portrays the Japanese victory march through the Shanghai international settlement as a large scale experiment on more than a million people. An incident erupts with a bomb harming five and killing the thrower. Fist fights occur including a Japanese officer shoving an American off a sidewalk. The Japanese probe reactions of residents while a Marine commander protests Japanese entry into the American area.
The text notes Japan’s withdrawal with apologies and imagines Shanghai occupation already in mind. It suggests Japan gathered data on two issues: how firmly foreign powers in the settlement will defend treaty rights and how their governments will back them. The victory parade in the settlement is seen as ill-judged but possibly intended to fill Japanese records for future reference.
Kansas City continues a wide cleanup after election thieves and jury masquers, facing corruption in official bodies and racketeering nourished by it. Three juries were needed to convict Willie Lugge, while the third moved quickly after the jury scandal was exposed, signaling ongoing energy in the purge.
The New York county clerk, accused by the district attorney of consorting with criminals, chose to resign rather than contest the charges. The move comes as part of the ongoing rackets prosecutions led by Dewey.
The Farm Woman notes a clash between the posse and the ultra modern as an 80 year old renown rancher confronts a built in shower. He recalls roping broncos and riding nights, but the mixer, spray and cleanliness challenge him explaining whether the family wash tub still has advantages from weekly Saturday kitchen use.
Willy proclaims in a rustic trailer that the bears must begin their winter rest despite playful calls like Jelly Bear and Honey Bear. The fragment hints at a cozy, seasonal mood in a memoir style page by Mary Graham Bonnerad.
A narrator notes bears in a trailer tale who awaken none of Will Nilly’s warnings. He considers telling others that the bears are safe but deeply asleep, then steps outside the trailer.
Thousands of Lawrence residents witness Santa riding down Massachusetts Street at 2:30 pm escorted by city officers and the fire chief. Santa promised a broadcast next Tuesday evening from WREN as a parade fills the town with holiday spirit.
The Puddle Muddlers warn not to wake bears in a trailer as Christopher and Maddie observe Jelly Bear and friends sleeping. Willy Nilly jokes that the location is perfect for meals while Jelly Bear sighs that they plan to leave after a short nap.
A medical critic argues that modern medicine overemphasizes isolated facts. The whole man must be studied, not just symptoms, with self care for minor aches when safe, and doctor consultation for serious or uncertain derangements. Monday: The Caesarean Operation.
Ira B. Keeler died yesterday at his home in Scottsville Kansas after several weeks illness. He was about 72. He was assistant director of the Kansas University Extension division. Mrs Keeler and daughter Barbara Ann and brother Phillip Keeler and wife of Kansas City Missouri left yesterday for Scottsville.
Pittsburgh columnist notes Frank Gill of Duquesne University earns money waking students for 8 am classes with the slogan that skipping early lectures ruins careers. His first day he slept in. Bargain tale follows Velma Johnson of Sanford, North Carolina, who recovers a lost costly ring from a five and ten store and earns a reward.
In Are, Horace Lyons closed a 11 year debt by paying off yesterday. Sunshine had marked every day since 1934, but none since 1926 saw the free room promise taken up. In Ontario a burning furniture truck was moved by driver to a firehouse after a driver abandoned it. William Slape then drove three blocks to safety as firemen extinguished the fire.
G Criss Simpson of the KU School of Fine Arts will perform a vesper organ recital in Hoch Auditorium tomorrow at 4:00 PM. The program features Marche Pontificale from First Symphony and multiple movements and variations from Widor symphonies including Gothic and Eighth Symphony finales.
Churches St Luke AME and Wesleyan Methodist list Sunday services and events with pastors, superintendents, and special programs. A replevin suit filed by Edwin Ott seeks the return of a farm building 50 trees and six cords of wood valued at 123 dollars from George J Shultz.
William Cockins acted as host at a refined society gathering held last evening, entertaining guests with graceful chatter, fashion, and light refreshments in an elegant salon setting.
Nina confronts loss as Honey dies after a strained illness. David and Nina separate, leaving Nina to face funeral, relocation, and a hollow apartment. Richard appears worn yet hopeful, while Cordelia supports Nina through packing and grief. Honey’s death marks a turning point in Nina’s fractured life.
Hollywood notes on Deanna Durbin's fifteenth birthday show she won't receive a mink coat. Her mother says she prefers small gifts like perfume books and records and jokes about a new wristwatch. Durbin's earnings are about 2500 dollars weekly as her film and radio career enters a new year with plans for a party.
A dense listing of Saturday and Sunday programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and related stations. The grid names hosts bands orchestras and time slots from 5:30 PM through 6:00 AM with sports news dance music variety and drama offerings. The long schedule includes Alma Kitchell Jack Haley Gordon addresses Warden Lewis Lawes and dozens of acts across multiple venues.
Marblehead officials name Squire Warner the greatest optimist in the area for seeking a village smithy. Assessors report 14 horses listed as personal property in Marblehead.
Two divorces were granted in district court today by Judge Hugh Means. Wilma Ireland was divorced from Charles B Ireland and Elma Cheney was divorced from Earl Cheney.
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