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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1938
Page
4
Attorney General Cummings says anti trust laws are inadequate to achieve the New Deal aims. Critics among new dealers urge a completely new set of statutes. The NRA era showed the law could be bent to help policy, but now it is deemed unable to curb combinations in restraint of trade. Skeptics suspect the AG acts to shield the New Deal’s record.
Emporia faces foreclosure on the Y M C A building as 18 month redemption looms. The Ga sette remains hopeful for an agreement and notes past Lawrence Y W M C A closures show social centers struggle to garner lasting support in mid size cities.
The article argues that unemployment remains largely unresolved with voluntary registration discredited and official estimates ranging up to eleven million. It criticizes the administration for failing to create jobs except through public debt and warns of threats to business from a drive to hire more workers.
The text questions whether government efforts to improve life have produced debt and difficulties for both employers and employees, noting widespread publicized endeavors yield unfavorable outcomes.
The Roosevelt address on democracy drew fire from dictatorships and allied editors. An Italian editorial warns of permanent hostility between democracies and authoritarian regimes. A Berlin spokesman says the message hinders peace and targets non democratic states.
Reports filed with government agencies show the Democratic national committee spent 1 461 272 dollars and the Republican committee 632 185 dollars. Likely much of the outlay covered bills incurred in the prior year. Both committees spent more than they took in, consistent with current government practices.
The revised estimate places the present year deficit at 1.25 billion dollars with a promise that next year’s deficit will not exceed 1 billion. Officials pledge explanations if figures rise.
The Em poria Gazette notes children asking why autumn was colder than winter so far, while winter awaits with a green Christmas. The column reflects on seasonal weather patterns and reader curiosity.
A Topeka State Journal item recalls President Cleveland’s 19th century warning of a large federal treasury surplus. It notes the surplus could reach around 140 million dollars by year end and contrasts it with later Democratic presidencies. The piece also highlights Bethany College Oratorio Society’s 53 Easter performances and Cherokee County's zinc production totaling 123 million dollars since 1906.
In a playful exchange the animals debate whether to care for a letter requesting a host of wild creatures including lions, tigers, and elephants at Puddle Muddle. Willy Nilly weighs responsibilities, spring gardening plans, and abundant food as the group delays a decision overnight.
A 1938 Pro Juventure issue features Guillaume Henri Dufour, a 19th century Swiss general, alongside a 15th century hermit. Dufour trained in Paris, served in the French army, then taught at a Swiss military school where Louis Napoleon was once a pupil before rising to general rank.
Dufour served as the federal commander against the Catholic cantons in 1847 and later led the republican army in the Neuchatel conflict with Prussia. He was sent to Paris to seek mediation by Napoleon III and authored several military science books.
A garbled late story notes a barber failing to let a traveling salesman speak as a joke about fitness failing to keep anyone fit for work. The fragment hints at a local scene and a humorous exchange from yesterday.
The article notes Niklaus von der Flue known as Bruder Klaus who helped avert a Swiss Confederation split at the Diet of Stans in 1481, and describes Swiss stamps featuring Dufour and Bruder Klaus. It also previews The Stamp Collectors Round Table symposium curated by Foster W. Lose, with chapter topics on diverse philatelic subjects. A Honolulu fruit juice plant valued at 1.25 million dollars is planned.
The 2.5 miles of pavement on federal highway 73W near Lawrence were opened this morning per resident engineer C C Metz. A Jayhawk basketball lineup and other local society notes fill this era, including Kaitlin and club meetings with updates on weather records, public notices, and community events from January 5 in the old hometown.
In a 1937 tale, Nelda, a young lettuce farmer, loves Reck but aims to finish college before marriage to Bill. Reck is a wealthy playboy opposed by Nelda’s ambitions. Mrs Reckless quietly supports the engagement. Jack quits medical dreams, a dog救救救, and Nelda navigates romance amid a workers strike. Nelda plans to deliver lettuce despite the strike.
Nelda and her brother Jack confront stalled careers and family duties as he abandons medical plans to work the ranch. Their mother hopes for a return to study while labor unrest looms over Nelda’s lettuce harvest and packing challenges in August.
In Pittsburgh Jan 5 Sam Mil liken has lost his voice. He appeals for return of a strange device made to help him speak. Without it he must go to Toledo for two weeks to have a new one made. Great Falls reports early robin and buds as warm winds fool nature.
Radio schedule lists WREN KMBC and WDAF programs from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. including news, music, orchestras, comedy, and dramatic shows with performers such as Jack Armstrong Tony Russell Eddie Cantor Andre Kostelanetz and Town Hall Tonight.
Nellie Moore of Angila Arizona reported to the state game warden that she trapped 40 coyotes 18 lynx 19 prairie fox two badgers and four otters in November and December amid talk of more winter blizzards.
Jose Montez of Lyman Nebraska serves a 30 day rail term after railroad officials complain he stole coal from an engine tender during lunch. The incident disrupted service on the line between Lyman and Yoder Wyoming until a special engine was dispatched with extra fuel.
Shanghai reports 450 foreign volunteers fighting with Chinese forces including 152 Americans 124 French 115 Russians and 55 British. Most Americans are presumed aviators.
Kansas City obituary notes Ben Jaudon age 61 longtime city treasurer 1912 to 1924 died today from a heart attack.
Bethel community members shared Christmas meals with relatives from Lawrence Pleasant Grove Worden and nearby families. A Christmas program at Bethel M E Church featured the play The Empty Room with participants including Clarence Albright Ben Baker Lee Jones Wayne Owen Carl Peterson and Virgil Schwartz and family.
Christmas day and holiday gatherings are described across multiple Kansas homes. Families in Princeton Em poria Nashville Kansas City and surrounding areas host relatives and friends for dinners and suppers. Names include the Clark Owens Jones Weimer and Vance families with extended relatives attending holiday meals.
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