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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1937
Page
4
A 1937 business boom sparks government caution over possible overreach in strikes and plant control. Article notes sit down strikes threaten production, owners’ rights, and public costs, with courts expected to resolve related questions. Mentions Gov elect Walter Haxman’s illness delaying interviews and a digression on Diego Rivera and Trotzky in communist circles.
The Kansas regents outline a temporary athletic system shift placing control in a three member panel. A four year physical education degree is cited as a lasting gain, with other reforms expected to stabilize under the new framework. Tom Boyd faces continued denial of clemency as he seeks executive mercy from governors.
The year opens with widespread strikes and unsettled questions. The maritime conflict centers on employers' right to select ship crews and dock workers, a freedom once uncontested but now challenged by labor groups. Sit down strikes in the automotive industry touch similar issues about workplace control and economic relations.
Old Home Town honors K A Dean White in Rochester and notes Dean D M Swarthout of Kansas University School of Fine Arts serving as secretary for the fourth straight year. Also reports robberies, hospital news, social events, and local notices with multiple names and places.
A humorous poem fragment depicts a tired father speaking of his mood at night and his wife avoiding morning fuss to spare the office staff from seeing his dejection and sympathy.
Twenty five years ago on Monday January 4 Mrs W W Cocking and Miss Daisy Cockins visited California. J Topham in charge of Coek U S Infantry now commands Co H first U S infantry, awaiting Philippine service with ship sailing from Portland March 5. Street car accident left track. motorman J G Whipple jumped to safety. Informal dances and showers honored Misses Smith Schrader Luckan Atkinson. anniversary gatherings for Macoubrie and others continue. Dr J J Kenner returns from St Louis. Mrs M Wilhelmi named.
Forty years ago on Monday January 4 the river was frozen by wind and sleet halted electric street light trimming leaving streets unusually dark. The In Old Tennessee company from Lawrence failed in Atchison, receipts disputed. The Crooked L ranch to W W Cockins and R W Steel sold, irrigation and alfalfa mentioned. Banks Brown injures ankle on icy route. a sub carrier substitutes. Billy Deford of Ottawa named private secretary to Congressman-Elect Peters.
Dr. Agost Galston discusses fatigue and fear in daily life. Daylight mood effects may influence outlook, while fatigue from poor rest, insufficient nutrition, or chronic infections like abscessed teeth and sinus issues undermine health and mental hygiene.
The text links fatigue to unreasonably elevated fears and notes a cycle where fear causes fatigue and fatigue fuels fear. It compares decision making to chess, urging recreation and social cheer to break the loop, and mentions psychiatrist help for persistent obsessions or anxiety neuroses.
The Puddle Muddlers create a snow man after holiday fun. Willy Nilly names the snow man and outfits him with an old cap and coal eyes, nose, and mouth. Rip the dog guards a blanket while Christopher Columbus Crow takes a brief flight. The group plans a quick supper upon return.
A Bristol official dinner entry by Joseph Brown features a hunter in a bear encounter where bullets melt in the cold air, the bear dies from water on the brain, and the tale ends with a chilling bit of dark humor reflecting local life and wit.
The Vocational Agriculture Alumni association of Libe Memorial high school will hold its regular monthly meeting with a dinner Wednesday evening at 7 30 at the Colonial tea room. Fathers of members will be guests. After dinner an illustrated lecture will be given by C A Logan of the soil conservation headquarters at Ottawa. A soil testing demonstration will be given.
Sally Warren faces mounting accusations as Mary Morris revisits old wounds after Sally helps McDonald prove innocence in a frame up. Philip Page shifts from lover to stern ally as Sally encounters anger, loyalty, and uneasy secrets within Warrenton society.
Earl Jardon Roy Jardon and Howard Butler with Kenneth Butler and Nettie Hatter visited the Oshel home on Christmas morning. A Christmas dinner included Anna May and Robert Miller Ottawa Jack Crambler Dunkin Junction City Louie Shaar Clarence Kingman Nadine Newcomer Wellsville and Ward King Betty King with Rose King visiting relatives over the holiday.
Robinson and Mrs. Kings relatives from Muscotah Perry Dunn Davison family and others spent Christmas with Mrs. Davison and W W Whitted hosted dinner guests including Carnahan Bernice Price Ted Brown Colby Merle Dorothy of Wray Cole Leonard and families in Emporia Roscoe Griffiths Joe and others joined Charlie Merchant Kansas City for Christmas dinners Mary Meyer visited Topeka family Rosa Barkley and Mildred entertained Barkley Cook and Raymond families from Topeka Los Angeles and Topeka visitors called in the afternoon with Cleo Price and Cleda Davidson among them
Desoto residents share Christmas meals with relatives in Kansas City Baldwin and Lawrence. Merle Couch of Garnett CCC camp visited family, while Lexington Grange shifts its January meeting to the second Saturday. Numerous visitors from Olathe Miami and Parsons joined local households for holiday dinners and greetings.
Radio listings show KMBC WDAP WDAF WREN KNBC and more with a dense lineup from 4:30 to after midnight including singing ladies, bands, orchestras, drama and comedy programs. Notable entries include KMBC Diamond City News WDAF 20 000 Years in Sing Bing and Bar on Munchausen plus Master Program and National Radio Forum with multiple hosts and ensembles.
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