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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1938
Page
4
A religious reflection cites Acts 17 27 28 urging people to seek the Lord and find him though he is not far from everyone. It emphasizes that in him life and movement occur and that our very being is found in God.
The city of Lawrence shifted from rolling over bonds to issuing serial bonds to retire principal annually, reducing debt while maintaining services. By 1944 most of a water debt will be paid, and overall tax burdens have risen but debts reduced since the 1929 era.
Robert R. Updegraff argues in the February Reader’s Digest that business begins with buying and that advertising is primarily aimed at selling. He notes that manufacturing starts with raw materials and labor, requiring firms to continually buy inputs, thus creating jobs across all economy levels.
The piece argues that producers, merchants, and households all act as buyers. It highlights that manufacturers, farmers, miners, and processors are initial buyers, while retailers and consumers complete the supply chain. It emphasizes buying as the root of production and trade and notes the role of services and infrastructure in business.
Discovery shows some counties carry larger relief lists and seek special legislative aid. The legislature should consider fairness to all regions and prevent counties from exploiting others through relief allocations.
Washington dispatches say department of agriculture officials voice jubilation over the farm bill. They estimate more than 15,000 people will participate in implementing its provisions and the large payroll remains secure for the law's duration.
Russia plans a wide open naval building competition with no barriers besides the entrance fee. The move signals a large state backed effort to expand its fleet and challenge rivals in maritime power.
The article notes that more than seven billion dollars of life insurance were written in 1937, a three percent rise from 1936. It discusses social security as a federal state program with old age benefits, conditions requiring no property, and potential effects on private provision and taxation as the program expands.
Professor Fred N Raymond of Kansas University was taken on an overnight drive by two men and ended up tied to a chair in a Grain Valley Missouri schoolhouse. At Kansas City observers include several named locals who attended the Roebuck Peterson fight.
Twenty five years ago Easy Kensax led the race to a Missouri win finishing 22 to 12 as the contest ended. Mis souri secured the final margin with a strong finish and held the lead through the last lap.
Willy Nilly proposes a decorative berry bowl and a Valentine memory as the Puddle Muddlers recall valentines. The group enjoys a shared duck mash supper as wind noise rises, prompting Christopher Columbus Crow to investigate. Tomorrow promises Wind and Tigers.
How’s Your Health argues for early detection of tuberculosis in all ages, especially 16 to 35, via routine tuberculin testing and X rays. School children and workers in communities and industries are X-rayed to find first stage cases, with about 90 percent recovery when treated promptly.
An article urges parents to have young boys and girls receive chest X rays as part of annual health exams. It notes X-ray plates are affordable and equipment is widely available, recommending the test be performed by a parent’s chosen doctor or healthcare provider.
In New Castle Indiana Mayor Baker sentences Joel Justice, 40, arrested for drunkenness, to serve the next eleven Sundays in church. In New York, William Fogarty finds the body of his daughter Harriet after lifting a propped leg from a street excavation and lighting a match, revealing the tragedy.
In Astoria Oregon Roy Ness fired on a nosey bear he mistook for a rabbit after it emerged from a hollow tree. Ness shot the bear in a surprising turn of events near a local area.
The Pi The Strawberry Point Horse Thief Detectives association, formed 72 years ago, remains active. With no horse theft since McKinley’s presidency, it amended its constitution to pursue chicken thieves. The treasury holds 150 dollars and 49 members stand ready to act.
Northern Ireland continues its crackdown on republicanism under the Special Powers act. Police gain broad powers to arrest political suspects for acts such as displaying national symbols or reading Republican journals on public transport. The act targets offenses including wearing symbols and singing The Soldier’s Song.
Lincoln high school senior Robert Smith selects 250 classmates as specimens for a future book. He plans to record their activities through newspaper items and personal contact and publish What Happened to the Class of 38 years from now.
Norwegian professor Bjorn Helland Hansen organizes a global Gulf Stream voyage with scientists from Norway the United States Denmark Scotland and Germany aboard the Armour Hansen to sail in May or June.
Paul Thorne notes Clyde contemplates a risky settlement granting Mantusen honor and a palace of wealth while Clyde would govern Balingong with full rajah powers. Christine pushes for the arrangement, while Clyde fears the long life commitment and questions the price of leaving home.
Ireland issued two special stamps after the constitution took effect on December 29 and Eamon de Valera became Taoiseach. Designed by Richard J. King the stamp shows Eire as a seated figure with a harp and the new constitution’s opening words. The lectern bears the four provinces arms and stamps come in 2 pence inland and 3 pence for foreign postage.
A humorous quote attributed to Aunt Het Y and Robert Quillen from 1937 notes women as safer drivers than men while joking about a woman's lack of awareness of her back wheels.
The article describes Ireland’s first day of issue and green two-pence stamps with the SE monogram marking a constitutional era change. It notes US stamp image rules, foreign stamp portraits, and a new law allowing black and white stamp illustrations for philatelic use with defacement.
The Lakeview community meeting scheduled for Friday night February 18 is cancelled due to the Farm Bureau play set for February 25.
Listings show February 17 radio lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF and EKMB stations featuring hosts guest artists and orchestras. Highlights include Harold Parsons Eddie Cantor Gene Johnson and James Dorsey programs along with bands led by Panico Olsen and Herman. Weather forecast at midnight caps the schedule.
U Count Rene de Saint-Quentin France's new ambassador to Washington left Paris today for his post in February.
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