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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1938
Page
3
Scripture excerpt from St. Luke 1 46 48 notes Mary praising God for blessing the humble and foretelling generations will call her blessed. Historic devotional fragment.
At Senator Capper's farm conference yesterday opinion split between opposition and support for the current farm plan. Labor factions press conflicting paths for Congress while farmers and workers show no unity on future action. Both groups acknowledge unsatisfactory conditions and debate more experiments versus delaying stable reforms.
The piece outlines a government suit against the American Medical Association over Sherman anti trust issues as a broader fight over the New Deal health program. It notes potential moves toward a CIO affiliation, five day weeks, and a federal rule on after hours care, amid wider questions of medical regulation and cooperative service plans. It warns against government regimentation of medicine and the risk of political control over physicians.
A fragment states that something would be a disaster to medical science and practice and to all who have need of medical service. The excerpt is incomplete and lacks clear subjects or events.
The piece mocks calls from Farmers Union and Workers Alliance for using revolution as leverage to influence policy. It notes Roosevelt often cites the New Deal as preventing revolution, but argues such claims reveal no real argument and merely admit weak support for a position.
Letter questions how welfare funded homes handle taxes insurance and upkeep on low monthly grants. A Douglas county welfare official explains that monthly aid covers needs taxes repairs and insurance when present and notes many elderly live in small homes with low taxes and minimal repairs.
Authorities weigh an alleged Coster Musica bid to push a vast arms deal. Speculation centers on the rifles’ destination with guesses ranging from Mexico and South America to China.
Europe endures a harsh winter taking over a thousand lives as eastern Kansas debates if enough winter will yield a white Christmas.
North Missouri has leased a million acres to oil interests but has not drilled a single well. The statement notes the potential is limited only by imagination while awaiting development.
The assailant who struck Mayor La Guardia was confined to the psychiatric ward. The mayor noted signs of good judgment in the attacker’s action and stated the assault originated from the rear.
Vatican City issues six stamps marking the International Congress of Christian Archaeology. The set highlights Rome’s Church of St Sebastian catacombs, noted as the earliest subterranean cemetery. The concept then spread to Naples Syracuse and Alexandria.
A miscellany blends a children's tale sequence with philatelic notes. Willy Nilly aids Santa’s workshop elves, while stamps honor Hungary’s Debreczen college centennial and Dominican University of Santo Domingo. Kansas AAA sends $2.49 million in farm program payments to farmers.
In a neighboring county an open scandal shows how federal relief rules fuel waste and coercion. A father with five babies reportedly draws per capita aid while grown children avoid work. The writer argues Washington controls are the root, urging a return to common sense after nearly a decade of emergency aid.
Bob Reed writes in Garden City Telegram that the latest target for congressional investigators is the glass container trust. He warns that if the government cannot break this monopoly, it should abandon efforts.
Mrs C T Crowe and son Stan ley of Amarillo Texas arrived to spend holidays with the Kreiders. Miss Ruth Adair arrived from Gainesville Florida to visit her mother Mrs A R Adair. The thirty second annual reunion of New Englanders in town was held at Plymouth Congregational parish house with Dr W L Burdick giving the speech. Lawrence seniors elected to the National Honor Society include Lila Mae Anderson Georgianna Eberhard Melvin Griffith Helen Heaston Lida Holmes Margaret Ince Ellis Johnson Alice Mitchell Kurt Riesen Faye Young. retried president FE R Learned and D H Spencer elected president. The Eudora Lawrence road mudhole at Gilmore slough removed. road passable again after Wakarusa overflow. Ten Lawrence high seniors honored in NHS: names listed with earlier inductees. Hargiss of Kansas University rode a plane from Hutchinson to Kansas for county clubs tour. Mrs George Hollingberry of Chicago announce birth of Mary Elizabeth. Dr Cora M Downs visiting Bath Canada. Yale senior Frank Strong arrives for holidays with parents Dr and Mrs Frank Strong.
Twenty five years ago Lawrence sees rising Christmas aid as 20 organizations, including churches, coordinate help for 100 plus needy families. Rhodes scholar Clarence Castle to Oxford. Aug Wulfkuhle, 80, injured from a horse incident. several local marriages, moves, and teaching posts noted along with a festive luncheon and bridge event.
Noel Marchand battles love and ambition as Allan Collings returns with Elaine Schuyler in tow. A Christmas party reveals old flames and new plans, while Noel faces a life away from theater with clues of a future in Claiborne and a renewed spark with Allan.
Forty years ago Miss Mary Reatz visits relatives in town after trips to Boston New York and Philadelphia. Mrs Mary L Simpson travels to Keokuk to spend Christmas with her daughter's family. Friends in Council welcomed three new members Miss Don Bowersock Miss Hattie Pobiarxos and Miss Genevieve Howland. George J Barker and A Henley attend a Topeka legislative session. Massachusetts street floods from mud and may cause street collapses if rain continues. Marriage licenses issued include Ace Laster Grace Snow Grandison McKissock Maggie Payne Edwin Hay Retta Grewell John Marlow Bessie Norsville. Miss Emma Kelly writes Harper's Weekly series.
Parting Pittsburgh December 21 reports a bankruptcy trustees decision separating Buck the Belgian draft horse and his driver Recktenwald after 17 years together at a provisions firm. Buck was deemed inefficient by obsolescence and will retire to a farm.
The article notes Becktenwald, aged 24, will take command of a truck. Further details outline responsibilities and forthcoming assignments.
A roundup of brief items across cities: Mrs. Bessie Mather misses court for a fall suit against Hartford for icy sidewalk injuries. George E. Bayha wins an $800 car but loses pension eligibility. Michael O'Dea faces repeated contempt in San Francisco court before holiday reprieve. Frank Loomis, a veterinarian, seeks release from Fort Madison to aid sick horses in southwest Iowa. he previously received a three-year term for DWI.
Baldwin residents prepare for Christmas with visits to Kansas City and Iola relatives. Local clubs EVangeline Star and Rural Routes honor members, elect officers, and host parties. The Baldwin High School music program wowed a large First Methodist audience. Rhodes Scholar Don Taylor headlines Baker ties conjoined with Baldwin ties as Merle Fischer visits Eldorado College for holidays.
A dense schedule lists Kansas City radio listings on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Programs span WREN KMBC WDAF with musicals, news, comedies, orchestras, college shows, and weather forecasts.
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