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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1937
Page
2
Across the globe New Year festivities brought lavish spending and debts as nations ushered 1937. US social security act began, first babies born in multiple cities, Madrid bombings and Japan civil unease noted, Manila fears of uprisings, and notable parties in Washington.
The 1936 year in Lawrence ended with a rainfall deficiency of 14.50 inches, Prof. C. J. Posey reports. The total rainfall was 21.62 inches versus a 69 year normal 36.12 inches. Only January May September and December topped normal. the other months fell well short, with December totaling 1.70 inches against 1.31 normal.
Vatican City January 3 Pope Pius XII 79 years old spirits lifted after a pain easing night and cheerful New Year’s Day doctors cautious though hopeful noting possible relapse with circulatory and cardiac issues. He slept through the night and heard mass via secretaries with Cardinal Pacelli as only visitor remaining vigilant for any sudden setback.
Topeka Kansas January 1 UPI Gov Aif M Landon after four years as Kansas governor and a failed bid for the presidency outlined cautious plans for the future He will turn over the reins January 11 to Walter A Haxman Democrat Landon spoke of possible return to Independence or staying in Topeka if conditions improve He warned that re employment hinges on lower debts and taxes noting progress in bond reduction and government efficiency He highlighted strong crop prospects oil and gas development and rich mineral resources including a vast natural gas reserve in southwestern Kansas He emphasized education improvements and continued state revenue gains from oil and gas expansion
In Tacoma on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day 10 year old Charles Mattson remains missing after a masked kidnapper seized him Sunday night. Officials say the kidnapper may be an amateur and doubt any ransom will lead to Charles’s safe return. Charles’s father Dr W W Mattson and other relatives express worry as investigators pursue possible intermediaries and no direct word is received.
Dr S O Netherton an Olath e Kan physician serving a life sentence for his wife slaying arrived in Wichita for polygraph tests to aid his appeal for executive clemency. Accompanied by W M Thompson he met Detective Thomas Jaycox at 9 30 for a preliminary exam. The tests may last two to three hours and are to be considered by Judge A S Foulkes but whether results will influence the Topeka clemency hearing next Monday was not stated.
Lawrence building records show 125 permits issued in 1936 with a total value of 124 354 dollars, higher than 1938 s 108 permits totaling 80 034 dollars. No major downtown towers went up that year, but many additions and remodeled fronts were included.
Ambassadors admirals financiers and society leaders attended a $50,000 New Year party at the Friendship estate of Mrs Edward B McLean for her son Jock who turns 21 on January 30. Guests enjoyed rare foods from collectors china and featured pieces once used at the White House during Hayes administration.
Postmaster Roger Williams reported 1936 was a banner year with totals and savings up from 1935. Receipts reached 138,394.60 and savings deposits rose to 382,786 with a peak 886,000 on December 1. Savings bonds sold totaled 146,550 and 584 veterans cashed bonds. Over 2,900 workers were registered under social security.
Babson Park Massachusetts January 1 1937 Babson projects 1937 as the first real prosperity year since 1929 with broad gains across industries and real estate. He foresees labor shortages and rising costs but brisk retail trade and an overall 8 percent rise from current levels.
Citizens welcomed 1937 with small porch gatherings and a bright moon. The H P C Ells ball at the Eldridge drew a large crowd, aided by Louie Kuhn’s orchestra and charity proceeds. Fireworks and midnight cheers punctuated a mostly peaceful night with few incidents. The Wolf Hunt drive began at 1 AM, deploying 100 plus hunters across an 85 mile area. noon meals featured turkey and goose as residents resumed post holiday routines and football fans planned to follow six bowl games on WREN including the Sugar Bowl and Rose Bowl broadcasts.
Lawrence city finances benefited in 1936 from 23748.96 dollars from the county treasurer as the city’s share of back taxes paid through October 10. First distribution occurred June 22 totaling 7997.06 dollars and the second on December 22 amounting to 15749.90 dollars. Taxes due 1927 to 1934 formed the back tax pool. 1934 delinquencies contributed the largest single sum.
London January 1 7 The preliminary draft of a plan to block arms shipments to both sides in the Spanish civil war was forwarded to the fascist and socialist governments by the international non intervention committee. Details were not disclosed and Burgos and Valencia were asked to discuss it. Replies were expected for the next neutrality group session on January 5.
City of Lawrence reports total bonded debt at start of 1937 was 3,047,446.23 dollars with water department sinking fund netted to 896,309.23. 1936 saw 115,470.14 in bond repayments and 68,871.23 in new bonds and notes, net reduction 46,598.01, plus 45,590.19 interest paid. New issues included 32,000 for PWA storm sewer, 19,250 for PWA library, 9,221.23 for WPA paving, and 8,400 in short term notes for WPA curb gutter and white way work.
Cloudless skies greeted five million blossoms on parade for Pasadena's 48th Tournament of Roses. About 1,000,000 spectators lined the route as 54 floral floats told the theme Romance in Flowers. Nineteen bands played to rings in the new year, with Nancy Bumpus of Pasadena Junior College riding as queen amid a court of about 1,000 girls.
City fire department members hosted noon guests at their annual New Year’s dinner at station one with wives preparing meals except the turkeys by a local bakery. An evening dinner will also host firefighters’ families, while they hoped no fire alarms interrupt the meal as last year.
Lawrence reports total 1936 public works cost 470589.98 with 360342.45 federal aid and 110247.63 city share. Major projects include PWA storm sewer, PWA sanitary sewer, WPA paving on multiple streets, Massachusetts street white way, Union Pacific underpass, new sidewalks, and ongoing WPA blanket sidewalk work with planned 1937 completions.
Unsettled weather continues with possible rain or snow as freezing temperatures hover in the east and colder air moves in from the northwest. Temperature records show activity from yesterday to today, with readings around morning hours and notable highs and lows reflected in local forecasts.
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