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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1938
Page
4
The Germany France war renunciation pact was signed with no joy or public celebration. The German signer entered France under guard amid grim mood and heavy security. The ceremony occurred in the Kellogg treaty room, underscoring historic parallels and ongoing French military spending.
In northeast Texas yesterday a Garner for president slub formed by longtime neighbors of the vice president. Loyalists honor his rise from farm hay to national office while critics seek a candidate with stronger leftist ties. The clash signals possible furor at the upcoming Democratic national convention.
Editorials across Kansas mark Chancellor Lindley’s retirement as a state issue. The Press notes wide concern for the future of the University and its service to Kansas, with tributes praising his decades of work and the difficulty of finding a successor.
The Chanute Tribune notes Lindley has placed Kansas University on a high plane of learning even as its football record remains poor. It wishes him a long period of semi retirement to enjoy pursuits, including fishing, and offers a toast to the Chancellor.
Marriner Eccles, head of the Federal Reserve, opposes cutting government spending saying it would halt recovery. Secretary Morgen Thau urges economy and contends spending reduction could aid recovery. The debate implies ongoing spending may better support the recovery.
Report notes a representative died on air due to a denied time slot for un American activities advocates. Authorities argued time must be balanced with equal air time for opposing views, else fairness rules would be stretched.
Italian students chant in demonstrations while officials insist no government connection. The piece notes it is common for protesters to organize petitions without bearing responsibility.
A plane tasked to fly Berlin to Tokyo and back as a symbol of closer Nazi Japanese ties sank in Manila Bay on the return trip. Many observers say they feel little sorrow over the loss, despite the mission.
From Albany comes the prophecy that the emergency taxes will not be discontinued an emergency so far as taxation goer seems to have only one end the beginning.
Rumor says the President will become a columnist earning over $100,000 yearly. The piece notes that success in politics finance or fish peddling qualifies, while pure columnists lack automatic eligibility.
Santa reveals a larger sleigh team and a reindeer express idea as the Puddle Muddlers observe his plan. He notes extra sleighs and reserves for a faster North Pole delivery system and hints at tomorrow's explanation.
Colorful Italian set condenses Rome history into ten stamps with Mussolini quoted on each. Images span Romulus to Garibaldi and the unknown soldier, plus Ethiopia 1936, all printed gravure with air mail stamps noted. Canada to issue George VI visit commemoratives. Warsaw to replace Polish stamps in Danzig with a medieval wheat sale scene.
A 1938 syndicated strip features Julia boasting of shunning temptations while Ma claims Julia’s mannish appearance makes them and temptations avoid each other. The gag hinges on social norms and exaggerated character portrayals.
In old hometown New York stock prices fell after a brief rally with many issues sliding from four to about twenty dollars. A large crowd attended the Cordley second story addition opening featuring four classrooms a library teachers rest room and clinic.
Twenty five years ago a heavy rainfall event drenched an area with about five inches of rain measured over a nine day period. The report notes accumulated totals and potential impacts on local conditions and drainage.
Smoke and flames near a Louisianas street residence prompted quick action by L. O. McIntire and L. Zuttermeister, with Ed Anderson’s rooms and store suffering heavy smoke and water damage. Fire crews contained the blaze within thirty minutes. Damage extended to plaster and water exposure at Lawrence Drug Co. and nearby areas.
In 1938 Virginia Hanson narrative set at a military post, Katherine Cornish assists Elizabeth and Colonel Wright's daughter as Barney lies unconscious. Adam Drew pursues a notebook motive while Shaw, Lou, and Mary reveal missing alibis and possible intruders around back porches and garaged quarters.
Dr. Thurman B. Rice of Indiana University School of Medicine suggests a spinach remedy for picky eaters. He advises feeding spinach to a cow and letting the child drink the cow’s milk as a playful, practical cure. In Seattle a court fines Rudy Prmozich for stunning salmon with rocks and catching them by hand. In Greenbelt Maryland residents pledge a stay at home week after complaints about constant meetings.
In Belvidere Illinois on December 7 William Bowley, 76, touted a four word formula for political success Never refuse a favor. Bowley is in his 44th consecutive year as Boone County clerk.
Ernest Mellen exhibited an eight ounce egg in Dummerston Vermont. The giant egg weighed 8 ounces with a circumference of 10 inches one way and 8 1/2 inches the other. The state standard dozen weighs 24 ounces.
Mr and Mrs William Taylor visited Baldwin en route to California with Mr Taylor a Baker University graduate of 1912. Mrs Jennie Counts Marcy's funeral was held at Stewart funeral home with Dr James S Chubb and Dr Charles W Bailey officiating and tributes by local officials and musicians. She had lived in the area 40 years and is survived by daughter Mrs Harry Sappenfield and granddaughter Alberta. Numerous relatives attended from Lawrence and Kansas City.
Radio listings for Wednesday December 7 and Thursday December 8 detail a dense lineup across stations WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAF with programs from Captain Midnight Little Orphan Annie Phil Spitalny's Orchestra and Kay Kyser's Orchestra plus news broadcasts weather forecasts and theater hours. Notable acts include Sophie Tucker Lum and Abner and Eddy Brandt's Orchestra with multiple orchestras and hosts across 5:30 to 1:00 am time blocks.
The KU program lists a roundtable discussion titled The Development of Aviation and National Defense led by J. Hay professor of mechanical engineering Col. Karl F. Baldwin professor of military science and Werner Smith associate professor of architecture.
Ev. Harry Ritter pastor of the Methodist church in Burlington spoke as after luncheon speaker at the Baldwin Rotary Club meeting held Tuesday at the College cafe. Other guests included Dr. W C Hanson Dr. Dan B Brummitt Henry Siegrist Dr. Wiley A Keve from Kansas City Dr. Ralph Taylor of Topeka Loren Conger of Yates Center Dr. S A Lough and Bill Clark of Baldwin.
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