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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1937
Page
4
Rates shown for one week by carrier and calendar year in advance. Within 150 miles 6.00 and 2.50 for other terms. Over 160 miles price listed. Postage registered as second class matter in Law Enforcement Kansas under the act of March 1879.
A devotional line from Psalm 23 4 extols faith amid danger. The verse speaks of divine presence comfort and guidance through the darkest valley. It echoes themes of trust safety and spiritual resilience.
A tentative coalition movement to curb reckless actions by the administration faced exposure in Washington. Democrats fear punishment for talks with Republicans as the idea of emergency coalition action echoes Roosevelt era concerns about court packing. The episode underscores distrust in inner circles and the likelihood of action when national interests are at stake.
Across official reports survivors describe the Panay sinking in a flaming battle rather than a stray bombing. Air attacks with shore machine guns strafed escaping sailors, causing fatalities as they sought to abandon ship. Washington authorities call the incident tense and not settled by apologies.
The state Grange approves a resolution challenging alleged violations of gasoline tax exemption law by farmers. The action signals concern over enforcement and compliance, reflecting ongoing disputes over exemptions and tax policy impacting agricultural operations.
The text argues that agricultural gasoline exemptions are fair but widespread violations may lead to repeal. If repealed, law abiding farmers would unfairly incur a tax on land they would otherwise escape under proper enforcement.
The piece argues that a federal war referendum would be academic in practice since wars are no longer officially declared. It warns it would worsen Congress by turning it into an irresponsibile debating society and urges stronger responsible representative government to prevent avoidable wars.
Reported harassment targets Ford plant workers in Kansas City, threatening job security and undermining city promises to protect workers. Authorities urged to recognize the assault on workers’ rights and respond decisively to ensure safe, stable employment.
The Japanese government protests the wholesale arrests of Japanese in Russia and the concentration of Soviet troops at Vladivostok. It accuses Tokyo of not setting a good example by concentrating troops near Russian territory and condemns Japan for bombing and machinegunning foreigners in violation of treaties and decency.
Santa Claus explains his preferred places to receive letters during Christmas time avoiding post boxes and street corners. He jokes about collecting his own mail and notes he rushes around delivering stories in the season.
A fragment combines Santa Claus remarks about listening devices and a medical advisory on chronic sinusitis. It contrasts festive reflections with practical health tips, urging kindness and avoiding fear of visits while detailing causes, prevention, and treatment steps for sinus infections.
The article explains that sinus inflammation often follows a head cold as nasal membranes inflame the sinus lining. Pain in the cheek or above the eyes is common but fades with cure of the cold, while some patients suffer longer due to drainage issues from nasal passages, unless obstructions hinder drainage.
Washington December 18 Prices fixed by the bituminous coal commission for the Kansas district range from 85 cents to 5.82 per ton for domestic coal and from 70 cents to 1.55 for industrial use. The southern district, including parts of Kansas Missouri Oklahoma and Texas, shows both the lowest and highest prices in the list.
In Nurnberg and Franconia today red placards urged Aryans to not patronize Jewish stores or risk being traitors to the German people. Signed by Julius Streicher the Nazi district leader the action sparked isolated scuffles as civilians posted themselves before shops to block entry. The move is linked to Romanian Jewish broadcasts and a New York boycott demonstration related to Max Schmeling's event.
A morning blaze at the Brown hotel on Oak Street forced 100 occupants into the snowy street. Guests wore only night clothes and coats as fire officials evacuated them, with two residents awakened when doors were broken down. Damage reported as slight. The article also notes a separate remark about racial theories.
Lawrence hosts wrap of Christmas gatherings and a gubernatorial residence wedding. Martha Meade hosts a birthday dinner for her mother with Miss Helen Harman and others in attendance. Lenora Stubbs marries Dr. Robert Stewart at the governor’s residence with friends and family present. Mrs. Burke hosts a birthday dinner on Tennessee Street as other locals plan trips to Kansas City and Memphis.
A chair of boxing has been created at Kansas University. Leonard Frank, assistant coach, will serve as instructor and later professor in the program. The move signals formal recognition of boxing study at the university.
Fort Worth area column notes Banks Brown returns to mail duty after illness. A trick rider on a tall bicycle entertains downtown crowds. Menger Building sold to Fischer Shoe Co. M E church Home Missionary society reorganizes with officers elected. A Russell family party introduces Ella Russell to society with dancing and refreshments. Nordica concert plans in Kansas City trigger crowds. Alice Cockins visits. set to depart for Pittsburgh. Harding family from Kansas City visiting in Lawrence. Policeman Covey and wife celebrate fifteenth anniversary with a surprise party led by the Degree of Honor.
Nelda Barrie, a determined young woman in a rural community, acts to secure a used truck with Bill Langdon while navigating romantic tensions with Reckless Beck and social pressures. Nelda borrows ten dollars from Bill to hold the vehicle, plans repayment, and faces a roadside car breakdown as Reck watches.
Postal workers recall a parcel marked Do not open until Christmas with a second tag Perishable. In Buffalo a judge reduces alimony from 15 to 12 fifty weekly for Thadeus Skolimowski who wrestles as Jack Washburn and calls himself an "only jab ham and egger." Boulder mayors urged to elect on New Year while councilors miss Cotton Bowl to watch Colorado University Rica game. Sprague proposes solution.
In Champaign Illinois on December 18, two mistletoe sprigs over the University of Illinois campus drew attention from health officer J Howard Beard. He linked mistletoe embraces to colds and diseases and warned students to have at least a B in bacteriology before crossing under it. The shrub has been removed.
In Boston a 41 year old sports figure known as Beano Breen was killed when a swarthy gunman shot him in a daylight attack. Police say the dying man refused to identify the assailant. Police Commissioner Joseph F. Tumilty led the investigation.
A compact listing of radio program times and performers across stations KMBC WDAF WREN WDAE IaBC for Saturday December 18 and Sunday December 19. Entries include orchestras singers bands and public affairs, with station identifiers and start times.
Described as a possible outbreak of warfare in the labor field, Breen's past including running a liquor selling nightclub in Prohibition era, gambling rackets, and boxing management, with police noting his recent move to supplying strike breakers.
Moscow reports the couple known as Mr and Mrs Donald L Robinson were arrested on espionage suspicions. Izvestia notes they entered Russia with fraudulently obtained passports. American observers expect few details until or unless the case is revealed.
A dense broadcast listing shows evening programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and EMBC with music orchestras soloists and shows including The People's Choice Stars of Sea Genie dugh Johnson and Benny and upcoming programs at the Hollywood Playhouse and Messianic cantatas. It also lists a Monday afternoon schedule with a French lesson a balanced diet on toys and a Christmas greetings program featuring Mate Tin Maloney.
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