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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1938

Page

4

Exhortation on Prayer for Authorities in Timely Verse

A biblical exhortation urges supplications prayers intercessions and giving of thanks for all people and those in authority. The aim is to enable a quiet peaceful life in godliness and honesty.

Subversive Activities and the Un-American Inquiry

The house committee seeks a code and voluntary reaffirmation of American beliefs to curb subversive activities. It notes most subversive actions are nuisances rather than dangers, and calls for balance between free rights and preventing undermining of the American state. It questions if current laws suffice to halt overt undermining in times of crisis.

House United States

The Coster Story

Philip Musica, once known as F. Donald Coster, is described as a man of two lives two personas and two eras. He used organizational talent for fraud and built a credible public image while secretly scheming, a tale with further chapters anticipated.

Philip Musica F. Donald Coster Coster

Right Wing French Parties Call for Dissolution of Communist Party

French right wing groups urge banning the Communist Party amid recent labor strikes aimed at embarrassing the government. They argue a party dedicated to crippling the state has no right to exist, highlighting a national question about political legitimacy.

France Communist Party

Bank of England Reluctant on Schacht Loans and Trade Pact

The Bank of England did not warmly respond to Dr. Schacht's request for a loan to the Nazi government nor to his trade agreement proposal. Britain may opt for a trade war with Germany over partnership.

Bank of England Dr. Schacht

Holidays Bring Time Crunch to Students and Teachers

The holidays worsen idle time for thousands of school age families while teachers step back from the rush to enjoy a breathing spell.

The Mean Queen Ties Up Toyland Soldiers

The mean Queen angrily orders her sleeping soldiers tied with a magic rope from Hulda's Toyland. Santa and an ermine explain the rope is magical and cannot be cut, leaving the soldiers miserable as the Queen laments her failed punishment.

Hulda Hex Toyland Santa Ermine Toyshop

State Employment Service schedules increased activity

The Kansas Employment Service announces expanded itinerant service with new schedules starting the second week of January. Glenn L. Warders, state director, says the program aims to make services convenient in every community. A Lawrence staff member will travel to Oskaloosa to serve Jefferson county this Wednesday with office hours 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at an announced location.

Kansas State Glenn L. Warders

Doomed to Die of Thirst Warns Hydrology Expert

J C Stevens of Portland told the American Geophysical Union hydrology section that Western civilization may die of thirst within 800 years unless a vigorous soil and water conservation program is pursued. He said the end could be postponed 200 years with intensive measures.

Los Angeles American Geophysical Union J. C. Stevens Portland Ore Union Stevens

New Year's Love by Angela Lorden

Noel Marchand, a young actress, and her friend Allan Collings help Mrs. Marchand arrange a Christmas house party for lonely guests after receiving a flood of responses. Allan suspects some applicants and vows to vet them while Noel faces an evolving romance with David Norris, a man she hopes to see at seven for dinner.

Noel Marchand Mrs. Marchand Noel Allan Collings Silver Morning Star Allan Mr. Collings New York South America David Norris David Gardiners Noél Angela Lorden Miss Perkins O. Kk. Club W. L. Howe Will Melville Old Mexico E. G. Melville Ohio Street Opera House Santa Claus Industrial School A. L. Hendee Kansas City New Englad John W. Moore Denver George Sheets A. W. Lamb Lamb Maine

Lawrence Stores Close For Men Only Shopping Night

Automobile thieves struck the Martin Holke Studebaker agency and a Kirk Fitzpatrick car was stolen, both later found or reported. Lawrence shops announce a "Men Only" night with stores open 7:30 to 9, serving cigars and cider to male customers.

Martin- Holke Studebaker Kansas City Kirk Fitzpatrick Tennessee Street Lawrence William Hutson, Jr Wentworth Military Academy W. G. Hutson Hazel Arth Washington, D. C Donald Nevis Pasadena Cal Atwater-Kent Lester R. Griffin Dallas Tex

Forty Years Ago Miss Perkins Lively Young Crowd Party

Forty years ago Miss Maggie Perkins hosted a tack party noted as one of the jolliest events for the younger crowd. The informal gathering drew local families and friends to enjoy games music and refreshments in a festive social setting.

Maggie Perkins

The Army Post Murders Read by Virginia Hanson

In tense dialogue the narrator pieces together motives for the murders at Fort Havens. Vulnerabilities in Barney Carewe's family history surface through alibis, letters, and Elizabeth's pull, while Elizabeth, Annie, and Anne's roles reveal a treacherous web centered on inheritance, jealousy, and a concealed skeleton. The driving tension ends with a goodbye at the station as Adam contemplates the case and a lingering, unresolved riddle.

Annie Elizabeth Barney Adam Anne Wheeler Shaw Charlie Lou Orpington Mary Shaw Mrs. Carewe Ethel Curtis Goodby Fort Havens

The Train Ride Promise

A tense scene follows Kay as a man pursues a departing train. He urges Kay to write, then dashes along the platform, breaking into a dogtrot. He finally surrenders, yet a smile returns as the reader finds a glimmer of hope and companionship.

Top Notch Discovers Santa’s Telescope in Christmas Tale

In a Sundown Stories excerpt by Mary Graham Bonner, Top Notch the rooster joins Christopher Columbus bus Crow to glimpse Santa’s wonder telescope. They learn how Santa watches Christmas morning joy, checks lists of children's wishes, and notes time differences across the country aiding in timely deliveries.

Top Notch Christopher Columbus Crow Santa Great Boy Great Christopher Great Bay

Thief Steals Car Tag Despite License Plan

Allen Grove reported to police that a thief removed the rear license tag while he attached the 1939 front tag to his car, highlighting a theft incident amid year end preparations. A separate sting in New York saw jewelry peddler Pio Torres arrested after a fake solid gold ring offer led to a detective posing as a buyer.

Pittsburgh UPA The Times Allen Grove New York Pio Torres Torres William Creelman

WPA rolls cut by half in Daggett County last week

In Manila Utah on December 17 officials report Daggett County WPA rolls were reduced by 50 percent last week. The action affects forest management projects and local relief programs.

Daggett County Manila Utah Forest

Radio Schedule Featuring WREN KMBC and WDAF Listings

A detailed listing of radio programs across WREN KMBC and WDAF for Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 18, including orchestras, news, plays, and variety shows with times from 5:30 to 12:10 and a Monday wrap at 6:00 listing political program.

Wren Leés Brown Oribs KMBC Wdaf—Safety Council WDAF Alf London Avalon Louis Kuhn Ricardo Jos E. Brown Barry McKinley A Donahue's Orch Johnny Presents Tommy Riggs Betty Lou Professor Quizz Fred Waring Kibc Wdaf—“America Nebc Symphony Orch Belle-Mead Orch Kmbg—Philharmonic Bociet x Father Coughlin Rangers Memory Lane KMBCL Uncle Ezra Ben Bernie Eugene Conley Jack Benny Seth Parker Ernest Gill New York Chariie McCarthy Kabc Wren—Hoollywood Playhouse Manhattan Merry-Gee Walter Winchell Irené Rich Robert Benchley Horace Heidt Orch Cheerio WDAIF Radio City Four Wren—Press-Radio LDS Wdaf—Press-Radio News Pease Ae Naty Messner S. Or Kenmore Lou Breeze Muehlebacher Ted Weem Earl Hines Henry King Savoy Ballroom Kxmwec Adrian Rollini Terry and the Pirates Jack Armstrong Kaaibc Kansas City WRIEN Science Bolognini Wren—Robinson Kmbc—Cavalcade of America Alf Pearce Gang Pick Pat Richard Crooks Budd WDAW Eddie Duchin Westminster Choir Guy Lombardo National Radio Sophie Tucker Tommy Dorsey Amos Andy Lum and Abner Edwin C. Hill MacFarland Twins Hotel Muehlebacher I Wren Jimmy Grier Nighthawks Rudy Vallee Ozzie Nelson Gene Krupa Grand Terrace JEMBC Tex Owens EB. Sandelius

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