14 Feb 1938
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1938
Page
1
The 65 to 31 Senate vote approves a bulky farm bill moving to President Roosevelt for signature. The plan preserves soil conservation, sets quotas for wheat corn cotton tobacco and rice when supplies are abundant, and faces charges of compulsion and centralized control from critics including McNary Borah and Burke.
San Francisco reports the 19 day storm easing while floods threaten regions along the San Joaquin and Sacramento rivers. Snow and cold weather loom for the Sierra Nevada as highways and rail lines remain blocked by heavy drifts. The Stanislaus river nears banks at the confluence with the San Joaquin, though receding.
A group of 24 Kansas state senators and representatives challenged the Supreme Court’s authority over state voting on a child labor proposal. They argued the measure should be void or require state approval, asserting state rights in the policy area.
The Senate judiciary committee tied 8 to 8 on reporting the Burke proposed equal rights constitutional amendment to the Senate. Senator Pittman voiced doubts about the measure while urging further Senate consideration. Critics warned the amendment could threaten protective labor laws for women. supporters urged passage with rewrites to align protections by job.
The Supreme Court sustains South Carolina limits on truck weight to 20,000 pounds and width to 90 inches, rejecting federal commerce objections. It also upholds Texas Railroad Commission orders cutting United Gas Public Service rates in Laredo, with Justice Black dissenting in part. The court adjourns to February 28.
Senator King asks Congress to instruct President Roosevelt to convene an international arms conference. Representative Fish proposed Japan obtain parity with the United States in a new disarmament conference. Secretary Hull, pressed on the issue, said many capitals discuss disarmament but he would let others draw conclusions and said he had not conferred with Congress on a conference.
Vienna reports a delay in Austria approving a pact reached Saturday with Reichsfuehrer Hitler after talks with Chancellor Kurt von Schuschnigg. President Wilhelm Miklas, Foreign Minister Guido Schmidt, and others reportedly withhold consent, citing objections to Nazi influence and cabinet changes.
High winds in the north halted plans of the Soviet icebreaker Taimior to dispatch planes for the rescue of four scientists at a north pole camp. Slane Tromsoe Norway reported worsening conditions and a weathered outlook for rescue efforts.
A 57 year old school teacher Miss Gertrude Lavins slipped and fell into a bathtub of hot water, a fatal accident reported today in Mississippi.
Berlin reports intense speculation as Hitler prepares a Sunday Reichstag address. Talks with Austria's chancellor at Berchtesgaden fuel rumors of a possible return of lost colonies and tighter Berlin Rome axis ties. Observers warn army doubts may influence diplomacy ahead of the speech.
Storms across the Pacific coast kill and disrupt travel with nearly twenty deaths. Northern California faces 19 days of rain and floods threatening levees and farmland. A miner Tony Sparcevich dies in an avalanche near Bridgeport. Pajaro valley floodwater recedes as 1,000 residents return home in Watsonville and Pajaro. Levees fail along the San Joaquin near Stockton inundating thousands of acres.
The United States fleet comprising 173 ships and 547 aircraft readies six weeks of war games in the Pacific under Admiral Claude C. Bloch. He leads a force including 12 battleships four aircraft carriers 16 heavy cruisers four light cruisers 55 destroyers and two submarines as it moves from the Aleutians toward Hawaii and equatorial waters.
The Fifth Annual President's Birthday Ball in Douglas County raised $404.92 in net proceeds, with a $404.92 check sent to the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. Lawrence citizens and Douglas County supporters are credited for nonpartisan help, and the event's success surpasses prior years. Profits will fund local and national paralyisis efforts, and organizers announce reappointment of key committee members to manage remaining funds.
A four man committee appointed by E S Heaston of the Douglas County Taxpayers League met at the court house last Saturday to draft resolutions for tonight's session. Any taxpayer may join for 10 cents. non members may speak with majority approval. The group endorsed Douglas County representatives in the legislature's special session and discussed joining a larger body to address relief, with action deferred.
Lawrence bakers cut wholesale bread prices by one cent per loaf with no change in size. A local baker cited market unease as the reason and warned prices may revert if wheat costs rise.
A light earthquake was felt in Los Angeles at about 6:25 a.m. on February 14 with no reports of damage or injuries.
Treasury accountants estimate the Roosevelt administration will spend 11.3914 billion dollars on relief by next June 30. The total covers Works Progress Administration cash relief Civilian Conservation Corps and the old Civil Works Administration over five years.
Robert C Mitchell of the university engineering school spoke to Rotarians on Sumatra’s geography climate and people. He noted its western location near Singapore its size matching Kansas long and tobacco farming practices while praising native craftsmanship in ivory and knives and reflecting on education and religious perspectives among Muhammedans. The talk included interesting souvenirs and left the audience intrigued by the isle’s distant culture.
Pine seeks judgment set aside against Lloyd Pine and asks for costs after a district court jury awarded Kenneth Hegeman $1,700 to him. If overruled, Pine requests a judgment on a special verdict for costs and has filed a motion for a new trial alongside other district court post trial motions.
UPI reports Lee Naftzger, 22, a Wichita University honor student and son of a Wichita banker, died from injuries after his car hit a concrete culvert near Colwich Kansas on Saturday night.
Topeka February 14 Members of the state welfare board were summoned before a house committee to present data on operation of the present social state act. The committee plans a substitute bill to fund relief and faces divisions over tax revenue use. Governor Huxman’s recommendations would cut into county allocations, while Wunsch proposes distributing all unallocated sales tax with limited carveouts. The house aims to adjourn by next Saturday, while awaiting final action on a $50 000 expenses bill.
Allen, former governor and U S senator, spoke at the Lone Star meeting in Douglas County after a three-event Saturday. The event drew 125 dinner tickets as part of a Republican gathering with remarks on government relief and the American system compared to Britain.
The Monte Carlo Ballet Russe comes to Lawrence for one performance at Hoch auditorium this evening at 8 20. Tickets are selling quickly with many orders from distant admirers. The company arrived at 2 45 and is bringing scenery and costumes. selections include A Hundred Kisses Aurora's Wedding and The Gods Go A-Begging.
The Royal and Select Masters elected Neil McLeod of Wichita as grand master of Kansas. Richard H. Cravens of Salina was deputy grand master and Augustus W. Leng of Atchison grand principal conductor. Other officers named include John W. Bates Salina grand chaplain Harry York Kansas City Kan grand captain of guard Victor L. Kirk Iola grand conductor of council Floyd A. Palmer Independence grand marshal Leroy Weyh Belleville grand steward Lauren Rigg Leon grand sentinel and William Nelson Topeka grand custodian of work.
Reports say Romania plans a swift government shakeup with a crown council to set broad national policies. Dr Miron Cristea, patriarch of the Orthodox church and key reformer, may preside over the council in Bucharest on February 14.
Washington February 14. The Treasury reports the federal debt last week reached a record 37,576,727,713 dollars. It has been below this level since December 15 when liquidity rose temporarily due to financing. The debt is expected to reach about 337.85 billion by June 30, the fiscal year end.
The index measuring 60 stocks posts an average value of 44.2. Investors monitor the movement as market sentiment shifts. No further details on components or dates are provided in the fragment.
Dispatches from Salamanca claim General Francisco Franco is assembling about 1,000,000 insurgent troops for a spring offensive to end the Spanish Civil War. The force includes 815,000 veterans, 65,000 conscripts aged 20 to 22, and large numbers of Moorish recruits from North Africa, with hopes to finish the conflict by the war’s second anniversary.
The Liberty Memorial high school team from Lawrence won first place in the second district class A debate tournament at the University of Kansas, with members Ann Murray, David Whitney, David Watermulder, and Albert Decker. The victory earns them a spot in KU finals February 25 and 26.
New ton high school won the tenth district debate tourney in Hutchinson on Saturday with Wichita North second. Allen Conwill of Hutchinson won the extempore speaking contest. Sheridan community high school claimed the Colby district title and advances to the state tournament. Dodge City topped its district. Bucklin won class B. Coffeyville led the third district and El Dorado the eighth.
Topeka February 14 mild weather will continue in Kansas tomorrow says Flora federal meteorologist. Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with higher temperatures, especially in the northwest tonight. Little or no precipitation anticipated as readings fall to near 20 in the north and 24 in the south tonight, then rise to 40 to 50 across regions tomorrow.
Reuters dispatch from Aden reports a serious revolt in multiple Ethiopian regions and a large force sent from Addis Ababa to suppress it. The move signals escalating instability as troops move to quell disturbances across the country.
The British empire opens its strongest Far East naval base described as a Gibraltar of the region with an American cruiser squadron attending. The item mentions Florida planning a 1938 constitutional convention centennial celebration and ends with an unrelated question about weed for a fireplace.
The sixth annual rural acquaintance smoker will be held Thursday evening February 24 at the national guard armory. Sponsored by the Good Will Committee of the Chamber of Commerce, tickets go on sale tomorrow with Charles Radcliffe and Walter Schaal leading sales. Al Green returns as master of ceremonies for a Dutch lunch and a varied program of music boxing juggling and motion pictures. Committees oversee refreshments and entertainment with George Spears chairing refreshments and O D Life chairing entertainment.
In Buffalo on February 14 a German American Bund event was halted after a 15 minute free for all stirred by disputes with speakers. About twenty police dispersed the crowd. G Wilhelm Kunze paused his New York state tour amid prior opposition in Syracuse and a Rochester hotel cancellation. Erie County American Legion commander George A. Mead condemned the disturbance while defending the right to hear speakers.
Oklahoma City February 14 The University of Oklahoma athletic director and football coach Tom Stidham was awarded a five year contract and a 2500 annual salary increase by the board of regents at a meeting here today Stidham who took over the Sooners after Major Lawrence Biff Jones resigned last year directed the team through an eleventh hour season his new salary stands at 7500 per year.
Dr. James Naismith avoided injury following an automobile accident on Reedy road near highway 40 while returning to Lawrence from Kansas City. His car left the road and went into a ditch but he and his companions were unharmed and motorist aid helped to right the vehicle before he drove home.
Lawrence Choral Union members are summoned to a regular practice tomorrow at 7 30 p m in Hoch auditorium on the University of Kansas campus. John Soldrene serves as president and announced the session.
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures. Northwest areas mostly cloudy tonight with some clearing in Ottawa Pittsburg and Topeka. Dirt roads are reported good. Gas office records show yesterday's 7 a.m. and today's noon readings with a maximum of 69 and a minimum of 21. University Coal Co. contact number 444.
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