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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1934
Page
4
An industrialist predicts a $30 billion opportunity in affordable homes priced around eight thousand dollars. Using existing trades and smarter construction methods, semi rural sites near good roads could widen ownership to moderate income families nationwide. A radio politics ban is noted as a Spanish decree and a Washington lawyer defies arrest.
Kansas figures in a national air mail and army plane probe as Assistant Secretary Wooding testified on past profits in army plane contracts. He noted current contracts are competitive, yet easing specs raised concerns that planes may be cheaper but less capable. The debate centers on army air service effectiveness and readiness.
The report lauds Mrs W R Stubbs widow of former Governor Walter R Stubbs as a strong choice for the Kansas State Board of Review. The Empria Gazette notes her broad life experience and supportive role with Governor Stubbs aiding Kansas progress and justice, calling the appointment highly pleasing to many.
Old Home Town item notes Miss Corrine Constant spending the past year as bacteriologist at Highland sanitarium Shreveport Louisiana visiting her parents Mr and Mrs J T Constant. Also reports Lawrence High School Geometry prizes awarded Kerulf Eriksen Helen Puckett first Doro thy White Ethel Attinger second. honorable mention Florence Ridmonds Lydia Harris Alice Gaskill Ernest Snodgrass.
Twenty five years ago on February 10 farmers protested the Mitchell road bill at Hesper amid stormy weather. Will Parrish relocated the Peerless cafe from 900 block to the new 1009 Massachusetts building by Ewers, described as thoroughly modern in every respect. Farmers oppose rock roads, split in their opinion on road policy during the Tuesday gathering.
Local discussion centers on forcing rock road construction. A flood of notices follows as residents adjust homesteads and travel plans. George O Connor and Miss Nelle relocate to Kansas City while Mrs Cahill of Lake Charles visits local families. Abigail Huey hosts a club gathering and Lincoln Memorial stamps arrive in Lawrence. Dolly Graeber endures a dangerous river incident as cold weather hits. A new dancing floor is planned at Ecke store and Home Store reopens on Warren Street.
A collection from February 10 reports W S Tanner traveling to California, river ice nearly gone with a cold snap likely to return, and a University Athletics Association football rules committee with five named members. The Junior Order of United American Mechanics in Lawrence grows, A C Mitchell to lecture at 7 30 tonight for the Kent club, and Charlie Tucker handling city clerk duties.
In 1896 Topeka mayor J. K. Hudson is appointed state printer by Governor Morrill to serve until a successor is elected. The appointment follows a supreme court decision that cast doubt on Hudson's title to the office.
Benjamin Banneker, a Maryland born Black astronomer (1731–1806), began mathematical astronomy at fifty and published a yearly almanac starting in 1792. He assisted in determining boundary lines for the District of Columbia and helped lay out the city of Washington.
Topeka Feb 10 AP moisture is forecast for Kansas to ease dry wheat fields with sub soil moisture. Snow in far western counties adds slight moisture .04 inch in Goodland reported. Western Nebraska and Colorado seeing snow while Texas panhandle has rain. Skies cloudy statewide except east with 45 to 50 degree high, night lows 20 to 30. No severe cold expected from the northwest, Flora says.
State Superintendent W T Markham warned that lack of funds could close 210 rural grade schools and possibly up to ten rural high schools within 30 days. He hoped civil works funds of 36000 would reopen most and pay teachers, noting several adult classes and nursery schools already funded. Seven previously closed schools have been reopened with CWA money.
Frank Grahame, explorer in the Yucatan, stalks a Mayan cenote pyramid to reach Janice Kent, captive of the sublevados. He breaches guards, seizes a throat and pistol, then finds Kent asleep in a side chamber. He covers her mouth as dawn nears, planning their escape from the pyramid and jungle.
In a whimsical tale Mary Graham Bonner has Top Notch the pig police declare traffic lessons in Puddle Muddle. Willy Nilly and Rip promise to obey red signals while Top Notch trades his badge for storekeeping and strings a clever sticky ending with adhesive tape.
The article notes that most cases persist for three to four days then clear, with milder attacks possible or progression to chronic amebic dysentery. It discusses colon lining studies, tissue involvement, and treatments, stating one third of early cases may be cured by a single emetine course, while others need repeats. some chronic cases remain infected.
A Rebekah lodge benefit supper in Eudora raised 15 dollars with proceeds partly earmarked for a hiking barrel fund to support the Rebekah-Odd Fellow home in Manhattan. The evening featured thirteen tables of bridge, prizewinners Floyd Pierce and Fred Rothberger, a cakewalk, and thanks to supporters. local residents visited, attended funerals, and joined community events amid a quiet town scene.
Bobby Ross of Kansas City spent part of the week with his mother Mary Ross at the Louise Reilly home. Overbrook joined a national observance of President Roosevelt's birthday with a dance and card party at the Heberling Memorial Hall Tuesday evening.
A chaotic scene shows Puff yanked toward danger as a spear causes a stumble. Villains advance with menace while air fills with shrieks and the beast recoils from the thrashing weaponry.
The Boy Scouts sales on the Saturday before and at the doors in the evening totaled 70.75 dollars. Women responsible for the event's entertainment included Mrs. George Maichel Mrs. G. P. Hart Mrs. C. L. Knapp Mrs. Mike Fisher Mrs. W. E. Topping and Mrs. Fred Vincent. The Overbrook east paving project reached completion Friday as 50 N landing was finished, improving the highway access.
The district court granted a divorce to W D Harris from Thelma Harris on grounds of gross neglect of duty. The decision specifies fault by Thelma Harris leading to dissolution of the marriage.
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