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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1938
Page
4
Farm Bill Teeth Push Farmers Toward Cooperating
Officials warn that non cooperators face loss of payments penalties on over quota crops and loans limited to 60 percent of cooperating farmers. Enforcers, experts, and inspectors will be needed to run the new system as the government tests how much coercion the public will tolerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Department
No Support for Governor Haxman Budget Plan
The special session has no sign of support for Governor Haxman's sales tax reallocations. Governors allies and locals oppose the plan arguing that 10 percent of local budgets would be frittered away and that local officials can be trusted with the full budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxman
German Intentions on Austria Draw London Paris Interest
The piece notes Britain and France pushing Hitler to declare Germany’s aims toward Austria. It suggests Germany and Italy seek gains from a policy shift toward closer Austro German ties, with Germany pursuing eastern expansion and Italy eyeing Africa, backing each other to limit interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
France
Germany
Austria
Hitler
Italy
Africa
Dictator moves in Europe kept secret by Axis policy
The passage notes that the Rome Berlin axis would not reveal plans in advance, arguing that it would be contrary to policy. Europe must continue to guess who will bear the next cost as the dictators act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Africa
Rome- Berlin
Europe
Is N L R B for All A Roosevelt era labor act proposal
A committee of industrialists urged President Roosevelt to revise the Wagner act to allow both employers and labor to access the National Labor Relations Board. They argue the act is one sided and must be made fair for all parties, weighing political considerations and votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
National Labor Relations Board
Divergent War Reports Show China and Japan at Odds
The article notes growing disparity between Chinese and Japanese accounts of progress in the war. Japan claims advances along a central China railroad corridor while China says irregular attacks have halted Japanese aims. Observers question if the Chinese can shift the balance on land as well as via cables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
If It Had Abilene Reflector on Businessmen in Congress
Bruce Barton, a congressman, argues the political system should resemble the simplification of the Ford car. He warns a complex political machine would become unwieldy and costly. He says the country needs a hundred businessmen in Congress to streamline government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abilene
Bruce Barton
Congress
Henry Ford
Roa
Sundown Stories fan tale new visitors and danger
Willy Nilly frets during a storm as strange shuffling sounds echo through the Sundown Stories scene. He wonders if wild animals escaped and if they risk harm, unsure if doors were secured before his valentines task. The uneasy little man hears something at the back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sweet Face
Willy Nilly
Crowes Detect Strangers Amid Snow In Morning Visit
Christopher Columbus Crow spots patches of white and suspects visitors. Rip and Top Notch doubt the sight as Willy Nilly and others follow to the back door. A patter at the back hints at new visitors, with tomorrow labeled as Hungry Deer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
Christopher’ Columbus Crow
Willy Nilly
Top Notch
Christopher Columbus Crow
Christopher
Dawn in the cancer problem brightens on heredity findings
The Imperial Cancer Research Fund notes 1987 progress as geneticists Bittner and Little show heredity influences breast cancer. In mice, foster nursing reduced cancer and transferring ova from high to low cancer strains yielded over 100 offspring with no breast cancer observed so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Guy
Imperial Cancer Research Fund of England
Bittner
Little
I Explain Ma's Conduct to My Sisters
A narrator explains his mother’s behavior to his sisters saying she is not well. He notes their fear and lack of hope about her condition as concern grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Publishers Syndicate
Maternal Influence May Affect Breast Cancer in Mice
Scientists report that offspring from a low cancer strain fostered by high cancer strain mothers showed higher breast cancer levels than expected. Dr Guy notes inheritance in mammary cancer is more complex, suggesting a maternal factor in milk, possibly a virus or chemical, yet to be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy
Flashes of Life in Philadelphia and Boise Court Roundups
In Philadelphia a bandit returned for a second visit after stealing $60 from a chain store and $4 from the manager, then tried for the wallet again but was refused. In Boise a jury acquitted Sport the dog of biting a two year old, clearing owner Jess W Hammer while denying damages to the child's father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Thorpe
Thorpe
Boise, Ida
Sport
Jess W. Hammer
Hammer Pet Ba
McCormack Placed on Probation for Hotel Blanket Theft
Matthew McCormack told Judge Oscar S Caplan he took six hotel blankets to relieve chills and headaches. The court placed him on probation for one year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Matthew McCormack
Oscar S.caplan
Edison resident wins best weekly newspaper correspondent
Civic Pride Omaha reports Mrs. H. L. Billesbach of Edison Nebraska was judged best weekly newspaper correspondent by the Nebraska Press Association. She said she doubted a future in newspaper work but took the job to keep Edison on the map.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic Pride
Omaha
Neb
H. L. Billesbach
Edison
Nebraska Press Association
Air Raid Rumors Stir Gravesend Town Council Meeting
At a Gravesend town council gathering a councillor alleged puzzling orgies during a blackout. She noted food costing 15 dollars and drinks 160 dollars, drawing scrutiny of wartime air raid provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gravesend
England
Merchants Credit Bureau Buys Business and Men's Exchange
Announcement that H L Linscott secretary and manager has purchased the rights and contracts of the two bureaus creating a consolidation aimed at better service. Linscott also forms Aviation Club in Lawrence with 29 members and plans to assemble a plane at Fowler Shops with class instructor C M Rucker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Linscott
Merchants Credit Bureau
H. W. Fursman
Business and Men’s Credit Exchange
Mexican Capital in Crisis as Madero Plans Interim President
News from Mexico City reports worsening conditions after ten days of fighting. President Madero agrees to appoint a president ad interim as federal troops appear demoralized and U. S. troops prepare for potential active service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diaz
Mexico City
Madero
U. S
Leavenworth
Seventh Infantry
War Department
Guantanamo
Cuba
Gov
St. John
Lawrence
W.C.T.U
Gov. St. John
Earl H. Shelley
Eastman Kodak Company
Union Woolen Mills Company of Chicago
Forty Years Ago Quiet Washington Notes and Local Socials
Washington holds a waiting posture on the Havana harbor disaster as an inquiry court leads investigations. Miss Rogers of Kansas City visits her niece Mrs. Frank Webster. Miss Marie Spencer hosts tomorrow for Miss Mildred Faxon of Kansas City. Presbyterian church hosts the first Executive Board meeting of the local Christian Endeavor Union with eight societies and over 500 members. The Haskell chapel contract is approved. J. B. Betts of Topeka is the contractor. Dr. Charles Simmons returned from New York with new medical insights. A. W. Carmean returns to Lawrence after wintering cattle in Decatur County. Griffin Ice Co plans an Iola ice plant. A. J. Griffin drafts the project and Riddle will head the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Washington
Havana Harbor
Rogers
Kansas City
Frank Webster
Marie Spencer
Mildred Faxon
Presbyterian Church
Christian Endeavor Union
Haskell
J. B. Betts
Topeka
Charles Simmons
New York
A. W. Carmean
Lawrence
Decatur County
A. J. Griffin
The
Griffin Ice Company
Iola
Riddle
Besieged Rajah Quest Tests Clyde in Balingong
In a Malay frontier crisis, trader Clyde faces a fateful gamble to become rajah of Balingong with Christine Forrester pressing him. Her plan hinges on Clyde’s leadership while I, Paul Thorne, witness a romance that could seal their fate as Mantusen negotiates evacuation and tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyak
James Clyde
Christine Forrester
Dyak Freedom
Christine
Clyde
Balingong
Paul Thorne
Rajah
Allah
Balingong Bay
Lang di Pertuan
Mantusen
Saremba
Tion
Massin Ali
Alan LeMay
Izzy Einstein Dies Prohibition Era Sleuth
Izzy Einstein, famed partner of Moe Smith in the Einstein and Smith duo, dies after leg infection surgery. The 250-pound undercover agent helped raided 5,000 speakeasies between 1920 and 1925 posing as various workers to unmask illicit liquor sales. He began as a justice of the peace in Carbon County and later moved to New York, retiring in 1925 to become an insurance salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Izzy Einstein
Izzy
Einstein
Moe Smith
Carbon County
East Side
Moe
Starlings Defy Efforts to Scare Them at Capitol
In Washington on February 18 thousands of starlings linger around the Capitol area. Guides report tourists observe birds perched on eaves of federal buildings as men deploy balloon decoys and sling shots fail to deter the flocks. About nighttime activity includes stringing balloons and blasting lights to spook the birds, but the starling roosts remain undisturbed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal
Ark
Radio Program Schedule Highlights for Friday to Sunday
A dense listing of radio station programming across WREN WDAF KMBC KMBC and others from Friday to Sunday including news programs, talk shows, sports, orchestras, singers and variety acts. Notable names include Jack Armstrong Erle Smith Bobby Grayson Glen Gray Alistair Cooke and Bob Haley with many station slots and time stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren—Press
KAIBC
David Grosch
WDAF
Jack Armstrong
Wren
Jack Panes
KMBC
Eton
Erle Smith
Kansas City Dines
Uncle Ezra
Wren—Ashburn
A Bratton
Fatty
Golden Gate
Craig Matthews
Boake Carter
Grand ‘Central Beta
EKMBC
Music Hall
Whence
U.okla
EMBUC
Hollywood Hotel
Walts
Wdaf—Court of Human Relations
Acene Follies
DAF
Dorothy Thompson
Af—Amos
N’ Andy
Wren—Spores
Glen Gray
Orch
Winthrop Williams
Bobby Grayson
Muehlebach
Orc
Wren—Heldt
Brigadiers
Jimmy Garrigan
Louie Kuhn
Tommy Dorsey
Chick Webb
Sammy Kaye
Ron Wilde
Orrin Tucker
Tulsa Tech
IKMBC
William Scott
Jack Haley
Armco
Jean Ellington
Rose Ann Carr
Ranch Boys
Jeanetta MacDonald
Jack Benny
St. Louis
Cheerio
Blue Barron
Louis Panico
Henry Busse
Cab Calloway
Dacon Moore
Dick Barrie
Woody Herman
Ted Fio Rito
Earl Hine
Attitude Change Through Experience Aimed at Youth
A fragment notes an effort to influence the outlook of children through engagement. It highlights goals of shaping life views and instilling constructive attitudes via activities or programs designed for young participants. The passage hints at educational or moral aims without detailing methods.
Hitler Predicts Germany to Lead Auto Industry
Berlin reports Adolf Hitler opened the annual auto show with a bold claim that Germany will soon build the cheapest car in the world. He announced a German motor sports medal and said German roads are the best, asserting Germany will lead the automobile industry soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Hitler
Fuehrer
Germany
Must Keep Grass Green Rule Ties To Estate Funds
Redwood City Calif February 18 Nelson T Rathbun a second cousin of the late Nelson H Tunicliff must keep the grass green over Tunicliffs grave to share in a 48400 estate The will states the trust fund becomes void if the grass turns brown Tunicliffs grandson William Hubbard gets 3000 if he avoids drink The provisions also apply to any children born to Tunicliffs daughter Vera Hubbard Tunicliff, a San Mateo lawyer, died February 3 in Dolgeville New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redwood City
Calif
Nelson T. Rathbun
Nelson H. Tunicliff
Tunicliff
William Hubbard
Vera Hubbard
San Mateo
Dolgeville
N.Y
Obituary of Cecil J. McAtee from Stull to Kansas City
Cecil J. McAtee born July 23 1906 half mile south of Stull died February 12 1938 in Kansas City Missouri at age 31 years 6 months 19 days He was the youngest son of W Lee and Bertha J McAtee An energetic salesman for the Quality Box Lunch company Kansas City He is survived by his parents one sister Mrs Thomas Kirby of Oklahoma City and three brothers Bert Wil liam and Virgil McAtee of Kansas City Missouri Rev Mr Hauser pastor of Stull
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil J. McAtee
Stull
Kansas City
Cecil
W. Lee
Bertha J. McAtee
Quality Box Lunch Company
Thomas Kirby
Oklahoma City
Okla
Bert McAtee
William McAtee
Virgil McAtee
Hauser
Judge plans church sentences for youths in Buffalo court
Buffalo Feb. 18 Judge Charles T Yeager said he was astounded by the number of boys and girls aged 16 to 20 brought to city court. He proposed sentencing many to attend church Sundays when they are found not to be s
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
Charles T. Yeager
Evangelical Church Holds Funeral Service
Funeral services were conducted at the Evangelical church with Psalm 39 verse 13 read. Pallbearers named Essie McAtee Merle Scheer Helen Richardson Fred Inglethron Ed Ice and Albert Diester served as cousins in the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church
Essie McAtee
Merle Scheer
Helen Richardson
Fred Inglethron
Ed Ice
Albert Diester
Etta Moten to Broadcast on Aunt Jemima's Cabin at the Crossroads
Etta Moten, noted Negro contralto and former WREN staff artist, signs to sing on Aunt Jemima's Cabin at the Crossroads on Station WREN starting Monday February 28, airing daily except weekends. Moten is a Kansas City KU graduate, studied in Europe, performed in New York and Hollywood, and under contract to RKO has voice-doubled in films and introduced Carioca in Flying Down to Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Moten
Wren
South America
RKO
Rio
Broadway
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Associated Press
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New York Academy of Medicine
Lago Galdston
New Credit Guide
Aviation Club
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Prof
G. C. Staad
J. T. Skinner
A. Green
C. P. Radcliffe
C. M. Bontranger
O. K
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Earle Best
Gene Buckley
Society of Lawrence
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T. R. Gerhart
Frank Dunkley
Charles Bayles
S. A. Johnson
Jane Sheets
Lawrence High School
Marjorie Keifer
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Alice Mayne Forest
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M. A. Gorrill
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Clarence Gorrill
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George Esterly
B. B. Beery
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