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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1937
Page
4
Entered at the Post Office in Lawrence Kansas as second class matter. If you do not receive your journal World by 7 p.m. call the office between 7 and 7:20 for a copy. Affliction may lead to glory from 2 Corinthians 4 17.
Lawrence industry examines its public expenditure burden and taxes noting 313 working days a year at 41.46 dollars per day and 40 cents per hour under a 40 hour week. The piece argues the industry pays for 1514 workers who produce nothing and lists numerous taxes beyond state and federal income taxes.
Alfred M Landon stated in Washington that he is not a candidate for the Republican presidential nomination in 1940 and would not accept it if offered. He said his position aims to prevent misapprehensions among Republicans planning the next national campaign and to show his intent to serve as a citizen.
The article argues the president could start by purge of policies and advisers who oppose private ownership and solvency. It notes internal opposition among advisers, creating stalemate, and says the remedy lies in the president's hands amid Midwest silence after William Allen White endorsed LaGuardia.
A summary of a Industrial News Review questionnaire to 12 585 country papers shows 90.4 percent oppose adding Supreme Court justices, 71.6 percent oppose a two thirds vote to strike acts, 72 percent oppose mandatory retirement, and 88.3 percent oppose curbing Court power. Editors across states align against changes, stressing the Court as bulwark of liberties and defense against dictatorship.
Wilson Kan Dec 11 War ren Baker aged 76 longtime editor and publisher of the Wilson World died Friday afternoon at his home after a week of illness following a stroke. The Wilson World was his paper for 28 years.
Ten years ago Kansas University selected H. W. Bill Hargiss as head coach for the 1928 Jayhawkers by unanimous vote from sixty candidates. The issue notes his long tenure as a coach and athletic director.
A muddled mix of a story about Honey Bear Willy Nilly and the Puddle Muddlers trading two cents for a gift, followed by a medical diary excerpt discussing anemia tests, blood cell counts, hemoglobin content, and suggests iron or liver remedies after thorough examination.
The text explains that anemia results when red blood cell destruction outpaces production. Mild cases stem from antygenic living including overwork and poor nutrition, while infections in teeth, tonsils, sinuses, and urinary or genital tracts worsen destruction. Severe causes include tuberculosis rheumatic fever kidney disease and cancer.
In Weston West Virginia a 12 year old mongrel named Old Barney remains beside the deserted rectory. He visits the little church at mass time each Sunday proving his loyalty to Monsignor Thomas E. Quirk who served three generations in the area. neighbors note the dog’s steady vigil.
Pawhuska Oklahoma December 11 CP On the menu of the Oklahoma Poultry association banquet Barbecued buffalo is listed as a featured dish reflecting regional tastes and event plans for the gathering.
Lincoln Neb Dec 11 Railway Commissioner Floyd L Bollen and Railway Commission Attorney Edwin Vail received personal letters from Postmaster General James A Farley thanking them for fine hospitality and saying he enjoyed meeting them during a Lincoln trip Ballen was out of town and Vail could not attend his appearance here
Two Kansas artists John Steuart Curry and Henry Vernum Poor received $2000 fellowships from the Limited Editions Club to illustrate an American literary classic of their choice for the club. Both artists, Curry from Dunavant and Poor from Chapman, have recently painted murals for the Department of Justice building in Washington.
December 1 item recalls a New York cycling event on the last day of a six day race. Riders and bicyclists faced the final stage amid frenzied competition and notable strain.
Nelda, a young woman torn between ambition and duty, clashes with family and faces ranch life on her own. She meets Bill Langdon, her new neighbor, whose blunt view challenges her dreams of becoming a commercial artist while she struggles to support her mother and retain the ranch.
Eudora social notes cover the J D Dinner Bridge Club with a seven oclock three course dinner and four tables of bridge. Ray Miller and Mrs Mary Mertz win high honors for men and women. Upcoming meeting set with the Koehlers. Also reports births, visitors, a miscellaneous shower, a bride to be Lois Cramer, a new cleaning business, and a district religious education conference in Baldwin with Dr C K Draper presiding.
Radio schedule fragment lists stations KMBC WDAF WREN and others with programs across Saturday and Sunday. It includes musical acts Alma Kitchell Johnnie Presente Frankie Master Orrin Tucker Nat King Cole? not. Notable entries show orchestras, singers, public affairs and weather recasts.
A bride to be celebrated with a sweet afternoon of refreshments and gifts. Attendees included Miss Cramer, Mrs. Roy Cramer, Mrs. Alfred Eisele, Mrs. Christine Lisele, Mrs. Clarence Crane, Mrs. Dorothy Stultz, Miss Mable Wallace, Mrs. Martin Ables, Mrs. Homer Gerstenberger, Mrs. Arthur Ott, Mrs. Leb Holmes, Mrs. Charles Gerstenberger, and Miss Dorothy Warmker. Henry Hisele of Reno joined relatives for Sunday evening visit. Mrs. Otto Rosenau remains homebound with a severe cold.
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