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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1938

Page

4

DANGER ABROAD Be sober be vigilant warning

A devotional verse cites 1 Peter 5 8 urging caution and moral alertness against temptation and evil influences in daily life presented in a religious period tone.

Peter

One Man Power: Hitler Claims Total State Authority

Adolf Hitler consolidates civil and military power, reshaping Germany into a single Nazi state. The army, once separate from party rule, becomes an instrument of the regime as Hitler proclaims I am the state and signals a grim outlook for Europe ahead of the Reichstag address on February 20.

Adolf Mhitler Germany Europe Hitler Nazi Party der ‘Fuehrer Reichstag

Law Proves Worth On Automobile Title Amendment Debate

Proponents argue amending the automobile title law by a special session could curb car thefts and reduce theft insurance costs in Kansas. Similar laws in 31 states have cut thefts, with Illinois reporting nearly 50 percent fewer thefts and 40 to 45 percent lower theft insurance costs. The Kansas plan promises about 58 cents per $100 valuation in the low price field, benefiting insured and uninsured owners alike.

Kansas Illinois

Roosevelt receives a good press during presidency

The article notes that Roosevelt has enjoyed favorable press coverage throughout his White House tenure. It cites mentor-style descriptions of the administration and hints at conference confusion, with 700 to 1,000 attendees.

White House Roosevelt

Business Leaders Say Government Program Hurts Recovery

A high level conference of business people criticized the administration’s five year program. Resolutions, toned down for the President, claim the government has created more problems than solutions for small and moderate size firms. The meeting suggests the overall policy has burdened business and failed to spur economic recovery.

Rushville Housebreaker Sparks Fires In Christmas-Season Prank

Rushville Indiana reports a repeat offender dubbed the battle brained robber who starts fires and tamper taps but steals nothing. Gerald Voyles and Wilbur Mahin suffered intrusions with ransacked rooms and arson attempts as the suspect roams the town.

Raffles Rushville Ind Gerald Voyles Wilbur Mahin

San Diego Man Wins Egg Eating Title in One Minute

In San Diego on February 7 Paul Christen devoured twenty hard boiled eggs in one minute to claim the egg eating championship. The event spotlighted Christen as the top eater in a quick timed contest.

San Diego Calif Paul Christen

Stranger offered badge. inspector buys found item

Fire Inspector Joseph Maroney paid a stranger a dollar for a fireman's badge he claimed to have found. He later learned his firefighter brother Patrick had lost a billfold containing the badge and $60.

Kansas City Joseph Maroney Maroney Patrick

Lovers' Windup Chicago Feb 7

Policemen rushed to the watch repair shop of Edmund V. Bucher Jr after his mother said a young woman telephoned claiming he threatened suicide. Officers found nothing wrong at the shop and then saw Mrs Bucher with her son outside. He denied the self harm claim.

Chicago Edmund V. Bucher, Jr

Winding Up Watches Cited In Farewell Remark

A fragment recalls saying goodbye before leaving to wind up everything, noting the speaker planned to check watches and ensure timekeeping accuracy. The line suggests a final, decisive action before departure.

Christopher Columbus Crow Predicts Mrs Quacker's Party

In a Sundown Stories tale by Mary Graham Bonner, Christopher Columbus Crow comments on Mrs Quacko's stylish, proud demeanor as she sits ready to attend Mrs Quacker's party aboard an express cart. He admires her look, imagining the fashionable scene ahead.

Christopher Christopher Columbus Mrs. Quacke Mrs. Quacker

Why don't you be a fine gentleman crow and doff your hat

A whimsical scene with Mrs. Quacko and Christopher Columbus Crow aboard an express cart ends in a quarrel over manners and a crusty snow mishap. The narrative shifts to a medical note about peptic ulcer patients, noting most had prior emotional disturbance or stress, often linked to financial or family illness factors.

Rip Christopher Columbus Christopher Mrs. Quacko Mrs. Quackp Broadys

Peptic Ulcer Personality and Nervous System Link

The article traces Rokitansky's idea that digestive disorders reflect a disturbed nervous system. It notes peptic ulcers as recurring dyspepsia, often affecting stomach and duodenum exposed to acid, and linking prevalence to city life and competitive environments. It highlights restless, active, angular, and slender constitutional types as common among sufferers.

Karl von Rokitansky Rokitansky Sdea

Niemoeller Denounces Trial Prosecution at Berlin Hearing

The Rev. Martin Niemoeller, a World War submarine commander, protested that he is a traitor as judges bar public admission to his trial on charges tied to anti Nazification efforts. A large crowd and many English pastors gathered outside the Berlin court as hearings proceed.

Berlin Martin Niemoeller Niemoeller Germany Adolf Hitler

Truck Driver Abducted Near Defiance and Released

Pi Louis Brockhoff of Defiance Ohio told officers he was abducted Friday afternoon by two men who forced him to drive his truck eight miles from Defiance then to Peoria Illinois where they took an automobile. He was bound and robbed of 70 dollars before being released near Smith Center Kansas early Sunday morning. Brockhoff then found his uncle Ed Landman in Kensington Kansas.

Brockhoff Ed Landman Kensington. Kan Christine Forrester Avon's Tropics England Islands Robert Forrester Marvin Stocker Stocker Miss Forrester Clyde Sumantang Dyaks Anthony Forrester James Clyde Mantusen Simpson Talor Gilbert Atherton Robert Martin Allen McCaul Eudora Douglas County H. K. Ebright Frances Dowell Malizabeth Miller Jean Curry A. E. Tunin Clyde Stewart Harry C. Case V.poor McKee Harriet R Hackett Stewart Virgil Wood Edward Robert Emporia Lester K. Hunt Thayer Oakwood Cemetery J. A. Shuler North Ottawa California Mr. Hunt Baldwin Lottie van Wickle George Hunt Atwater Calif Ellen Nokes Erie Cora Macy Neosho Rapids Lucille Jacqueth Topeka Alice Hysam Dodge City Americus Fred Conger Baker Yates Center Kansas City Loren Conger P.E.O Frank E. Wolf T. A. Evans Lawrence L. Thompson Byron Donmyer James Aus Elizabeth Leach Valley Falls Knob Hill William J. Adriance First Methodist Church W.F.M.S Lydia Nutter J. F. Ruhlen Ladies Aid W.H.M.S

Father of Mrs. Slaughter Dies in Des Moines

Benjamin Hamil father of Mrs. Seth W. Slaughter died last night in Des Moines Iowa. Funeral services will be held in Onawa Iowa on Wednesday.

Classified Page Habits Boost Business and Insight

Reading the classified section daily is good business and entertaining. The note promotes daily habit forming for those interested in local listings and happenings.

Adv

Notable Local Juxtaposition of News and Social Life

The item lists Clare Vickery’s career change from navy officer to New York insurance firm and notes the 150 000 dollar earlier coverage on the Colonel and "We" prior to Bergh’s Atlantic flight. It also covers campus events including Mortar Board selections, a barn fire, bridal showers, weddings, Founders Day, and social visits in Lawrence and nearby towns.

Massachusetts Street Lawrence Kansas Ogee Bbesas Hadi Ravanch Ong - Veal Cena Roa Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc New York West 44Th St Chicago Michigan Ave San Francisco Sansome Los Angeles New Orpheum Kansas City Baltimore Ave St. Louis Star Detroit General Motors Atlanta Walton Associated Press Audit Bureau OF Circulations Clare Vickery Navy Dbergh Atlantic Sanford Johnson Number 6 Mortar Board University Lindley Virginia Arnold Marian Cowles Rose McCulloch Chevrolet Kansas-Missouri W. O. Hamilton George Kuhne I. J. Meade Roy. Ziesenis Thelma Deay Clifford Haverty Oliver Deay Eudora C. L Heatherington United Brethren Church Ruth Frances Kahn Tonnoxie Charles Delbert Miler Frank Miller T. D. Funk Roger Williams

Twenty Five Years Ago News Briefs on February 7

A historical note recalls John Carter buying stock at a bankrupt Spalding Grocery sale. W H Chariton sells his farm and plans a town move for health reasons. Kansas auto tax proposals discuss quarter cent per pound to fund good roads. Senator Bailie Wagoner backs a one cent per pound tax but is opposed by the club. Dr JoJ Kenner occupies his office at 830 Vermont Street with the second floor acting as a hospital.

John Carter Spalding Grocery Company W. H. Chariton Lawrence Kansas Douglas Toneka Bailie ‘Waggoner Joj. Kenner i Vermont

Funston in Lawrence and college sorority watch

Fort Worth style dispatches report Fred Funston arriving in Lawrence for an overnight stay after a trip from St Louis. The narrative notes his thin yellow appearance and lameness from a fall, plus social visits with Frank L Webster and Mamie Berry. A separate item covers a birthday surprise for Mrs J F Grayson and a military court of discipline for Pi and Wreath students.

Chicago Lawrence Phi Kappa Psi Dette Have Fred Fugeton Fred Funston Sway Allen County Funston Piiand A. H. Krause N. Hinman O. E. Bryan A. R. Oatman

Avon and Suman tang plot amid a Dyak revolt and a hostage crisis

In a tropical chase, Paul Thorne battles time as Mantusen the Rajah demands Clyde's fate. Christine Forrester proposes a risky safe conduct to avert war and free Dyak captives while the Linkang cannot reach Siderong. The scene blends fevered illness and political peril aboard the Avon with shifting loyalties and treacherous terrain.

Rajah Mantusen Sumantang Mantusen James Clyde Paul Thorne Christine Forrester Clyde Linkang Von

Baldwin Rotary hears Sumatra talk at noon meeting

Mrs. R. C. Mitchell told Baldwin Rotary about Sumatra after spending nine years there with her husband in oil work. Rev. Ralph Taylor of Abilene attended with Dr. James S. Chubb. Eldon Zeidler enrolled at State Teachers College Emporia for second semester.

Baldwin Rotary Club Sumatra R. C. Mitchell Nathan A. Horrell Jeanne McMurray College Martin Roce Baldwin Pines Jack

Radio Schedule Highlights Kansas City Stations February Nights

Radio listings for Monday February 7 and Tuesday February 8 show a dense schedule across KMBC WREN WDAF with orchestras hosts and programs. Notable names include Roose Crooks King Lewis Roberts Ancele Ezra and Bobby, plus studios KMBC WREN WDAF. The schedule runs late into midnight with news sports theatre and musical acts across stations.

Wren—Press-Radio KMBC Wren—Ashburn and Bratton WDAF Boake Carter Wren Tino, Rossi Tish Pick and Pat Wodaaf Richard Crooks Philadelphia Orch Fibber McGee Wayne King Wren—Warden Lewis Lawes Fatty Lewis Nat’l Radio Forum Newcomer Vic Arden Amos Andy Richard Himber Max Condon Bert Block Sammy Kaye Magnolia Blossoms Chick Webb Jack Crawford Lexington NBC Orrin Tucker’s Muehlebach Or Wren—Press Jack Armstrong Clark Dennis Barry Wood Eric Smith Askansas City Wren—Ashburn Bratton Vivian Della Chiesa Easy Aces Those Edward G. Robinson Russ Morgan Edgar A. Guest A! Jolson Wren—H. Heidt Jack Oakle Hollywood Gen Hugh S. Johnson Benny Goodman Wren—Kidoodlers Jimmie Fidler Wren—Spitalny Dale Carnegie N’ Andy Lang Thompson George McCall Henry Busse Leighton Noble Herb Gordon Flood Anniv Roger Pryor Orrin Tucker EMBC

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