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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1938
Page
4
A biblical reflection from 2 Corinthians 1 12 emphasizes rejoicing in a clear conscience and living with simplicity and godly sincerity rather than fleshly wisdom. The passage asserts honest conduct in worldly life and service to the reader.
The Kansas legislature debated diverting all sales tax proceeds from property relief to welfare. Gov Huxman argues for larger welfare funding, while supporters note counties issued emergency relief bonds totaling about 2 million dollars and question the need to boost relief funds. Critics warn against expanding relief lists as welfare demands rise.
The house approved the administration compromise farm bill amid sharply divided views. Some members praised it as the best possible given current limits while others called it ill advised and impractical. The measure now goes to the senate with a mixed slate of recommendations and cross party opinions.
The House debated a farm bill granting secretary of agriculture authority to set marketing rules for wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice with regulators’ guidelines to be drafted later. Supporters call it practical. critics warn it cedes legislative power to bureaucrats and limits amendments before Senate review.
Herbert Hoover sails for Belgium to receive thanks for organizing the Commission for Relief of Belgium during World War I. The article notes Americans mocked him after the 1929 crash, while Belgians hold him in high regard as a great figure.
Officials expect a long special session to approve Governor Haxman’s recommendations. Two weeks may suffice to allow review before a possible vote and return home, though lawmakers may opt to reject the proposals and end the session quickly.
The article argues that improving the American economy would lessen the need for heavy naval expansion. It contends the navy shipbuilding plan serves as employment, and that economic distress makes a country more vulnerable than a sound one.
The administration plans a deficiency appropriation of 300 million dollars for relief. Kansas legislators are urged to study the relief bureaus' situation seriously. No amount of money seems sufficient to meet the demand.
The text notes one aim of a new Nazi pagan movement to elevate Hitler to godlike status. It compares this to Roman emperors seeking prestige when their authority waned and warns the idea could influence attitudes in America if Germany pursues it.
Rumors from Germany say several generals not purged by the old guard may resign rather than accept Hitler's new arrangement. Some believe a number of these generals are bright, but they disapprove of the changes.
The Duke of Windsor planned a spring visit to Austria and was told by Austrian friends to expect a Nazi uprising within months. The exact date is uncertain but deemed likely.
A humorous exchange features Mrs. Quacko praising a warm muff and scarf while quizzing about zebra rides. The dialogue shifts to reflections on medicine and the doctor patient relationship, stressing mutual understanding and personal physicians.
An essay contrasts medical science with medical art. It cites Osler on optimism as a factor in healing and Peabody on clinician humanity. It notes that understanding patient anxiety can matter more than drugs, yet stresses limits on what a clinician can do.
Clydella Oliver, a former drug store employee, files a $990 damage suit against the store and Patrolman Clayman alleging the officer struck her leg with a night stick inside the store. Clayman contends the injury was accidental, caused when his night stick hit her shin after she stepped on his toe.
Adventurer Tom Hopewell, famed for surviving Moros fire and Boxer Rebellion perils, once again narrowly escapes injury in Burlington Iowa when a .22 caliber bullet embedded in tobacco explodes after he lights his pipe. The pellet lodges in the ceiling, sparing him harm.
Wallflowers at the University of Idaho petitioned for a personality course and won. Led by a freshman, they seek to help shy students become more outgoing, with Dr. Allen C. Lemon, psychologist, stating the aim is to make life happier.
Kansans in Washington heard a speech by E H Lindley of the state university at a Kansas Society of Washington meeting. Senators Arthur Capper and George McGill spoke along with Lindley. The gathering drew 350 Kansas residents and elected new officers including Harrison Parkman as president and James W. Keady as secretary.
Lincoln Feb 10 Defense lawyers prepared motions for a new trial for Lieutenant Governor Walter H. Jurgensen of Nebraska who was found guilty by a district court jury of embezzling 549 dollars from Chester C. Kaderli, a western Nebraska depot agent. The penalty on conviction ranges from one to ten years in prison. Jurgensen had no comment after the verdict, saying the charges were instigated by political enemies.
Lawrence items report sixteen Lawrence High School football letters awarded after a victorious season. Rail patrol chief Charles Cox resigns. Carl Woodward of Clinton to replace him. Other notes include community updates on local crime, church calls, social events, and business openings in Lawrence and nearby towns.
Forty years ago the Ober Clott company Push Hear of the reformer owned by Abe Levy s disposed of the stock to outside parties and Mr E W Ober the head of the firm led the action.
Paul Thorre and Captain Clyde prepare for a Malay assault on the riverine fortress Linkang and Avon as Christine Forrester grapples with guilt over Clyde. Mantusen plots a strike while Tenyalang riflemen may blunt the ma persistent advance, threatening a desperate fight for survival and rescue.
Mrs Eileen Steele’s sophomore English class takes reading tests for remedial work. Afternoon DI class, led by Mr Jantzen, discusses three non decision debates on the present war danger. Other classes prepare for tax fairness and attendance age limit debates while a visit to the legislature is arranged for Governor Haxman’s press conference. Miss Fee’s journalism class joins to cover the event.
A cousin named Annie harbors a roomer who does not pay rent. She notes only the man appears to be a relative among her lodgers.
A satirical line notes that laws are not enforced and that justice is rarely prevented when local people are involved, reflecting a social critique on law and order in the community.
Elizabeth Carman won the speed test and Arthur Grant the accuracy test this week. Miss Fee’s freshmen study poetry while music and science classes explore acoustic and educational topics.
Three cooperators in the West Tally project including Conrad Gastrock H A Landes and H L and C F Barkley obtained a sweet clover stand in spring 1937 by seedbed prep and seeding without a nurse crop. Fire prevention urges avoiding burning pastures meadows and cropland to protect soil cover and organic matter.
Radio listings for Thursday and Friday nights across KMBC WREN WDAF WDAE and WDAF include music hour by hour from 5:30 p.m. to after midnight with programs such as Jazz orchestras talk shows and variety hours featuring artists like Doris Rhoades Barry McKinley Elza Schabert and Leighton Noble. Weather headlines midnight and news briefs anchor the late hours.
C. P. McKinnie, the new conservationist, moves from Council Grove to Ottawa camp to draft cooperative farmer agreements in northwest Franklin County.
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