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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
4
A damaged text fragment presents a religious quotation about divine sovereignty and the Son, mentioning God’s throne and a righteous scepter. The lines offer a scriptural style discussing heavenly beings and eternal rule with no clear context or attribution.
The Parsons Sun questions whether the United States should stay to press treaty fights or withdraw from China. Quoted are Rev. Dan Brummit advocating evacuation of nationals and forces, and others like Orion Fifer and Dr. Speer arguing against withdrawal to protect Americans and missions.
The national administration strains to justify a new policy by creating a broader problem and offering a remedy. It cites high prices and moves to attack monopoly while citing General Motors cutting 30 000 jobs as evidence of a broader strike by big business.
The piece argues that plant closures and possible business strikes threaten recovery as critics decry the new deal. It cites a $37 billion federal debt rise and accuses administration measures of raising costs, urging reasoned, fair policy over coercive regulation. It notes Theodore C. Alford's Kansas City Star quote on feigned conciliatory policies.
In Paris 125000 public service workers strike challenging the government. The authorities weigh a last resort to mobilize the strikers under military law. Such action would criminalize striking and disobedience.
The piece notes speculation on Japan's China borders and suggests current maps show a shift. It argues Japanese appetite for conquest expands with action, implying they seek farther gains beyond a Yellow River boundary.
The British and Italian propaganda clash in the Holy Land plans to distribute free radio receivers that pick up only their own broadcasts. Analysts question whether propaganda wars will cost less than armed conflict for those who wage them.
Cowley county Kansas ranks among the nation’s biggest helium gas producing regions, highlighting its significant output and contribution to the industrial gas supply.
A reader challenges New Deal ideas arguing rich and poor were set against each other by NRA AAA and wage policies. The letter questions why a permanent low mood benefits WPA bosses and produces permanent paupers, urging skeptical view of relief programs.
Willy Nilly stops a dispute over a snowbound registered letter from the post office. He calms the boy, offers chocolate and cake, and invites him to his house to sign for the important missive as the others watch. Tomorrow: Opening the Letter.
A physician criticizes self medication as biased and untrustworthy, noting layperson proverbs about self treatment. The article warns that extensive experience, including recent cases, justifies cautions against individuals treating themselves with drugs.
Medical authorities warn against dangerous self treatment and unregulated drug combinations. Obvious risks include barbiturate sedatives causing grave blood disorders, weight loss drugs linked to deaths and cataracts, and the sulfanilamide elixir deaths. Nasal oil drops in infants risk aspiration and pneumonia, with similar hazards in elderly or ill patients.
A collage of oddities and arrests from Indiana Kentucky and Washington. A 59 year old distiller claims bootlegging mixing with vinegar to blunt competition. A 16 year old faces punishment perched on one foot with arms raised while awaiting further rulings. A man seeks a refund on a marriage license and is told it cannot be reused for another woman.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt landed at Washington airport after a holiday visit in Seattle with daughter Mrs. John Boettiger. She was the sole passenger on the final leg of her trip from Newark, New Jersey.
Oklahoma senate dismisses impeachment charges against Gov Henry S Johnston and two officials in a historic ruling. Kansas City visitors Will Johns and Andrew Christensen tour, Haskell Indians clash with Jenny Wrens on the court as local life resumes after holidays.
Nelda, a brave young farmer's fiancée, confronts a ruined lettuce crop and a tangled love triangle with Reck a wealthy suitor while her brother Jack vanishes and Leila schemes to intrude on her wedding plans. The scene shifts through Christmas gatherings as Nelda debates future care for relatives and balancing ambition with romance.
Nelda and Beck discuss marriage after a tense exchange about a prior night together. Beck declares his love and plans for a formal engagement, while Nelda questions motives and whether her mother–in–law may influence the match.
Eudora hosts a large Christmas and family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Gerstenberger. Relatives gather from Kansas City Belleview Kaw Valley Lawrence Nortonville and Louisville among others, with many grandchildren and in laws joining the festive event.
A fragment describes a dog approaching the speaker slowly while a maternal figure fusses, hinting at family stress and a moment of reluctant trust between pet and child. The odd quoted text suggests a diaristic or regional voice with unclear attribution.
A dense list of 1930s era radio programs and hosts spans WDAF KMBC WREN and others. It covers episodic shows from Talk to musical variety with times late evening and into New Year’s Eve including Hollywood programs, orchestras, and weather forecasts. The schedule highlights key performers such as Freddie Vallee Leighton Noble and Amos n Andy along with recurring station lineups across cities.
Mrs. Paul Hadle spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. John Moody of West Eudora as moves toward the Lone Star farm home continued.
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