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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
4
Auditing bureau entry appears as part of a postal record in Lawrence Kansas. It notes second class matter under the 1879 act, indicating the mailing classification and date.
A dated 1938 item presents a religious reflection from Isaiah chapter 25 verse 4, praising God as a strong support for the poor and needy and a refuge during distress and heat. The short devotional emphasizes divine protection amid life's storms.
A newspaper critiqued Senators and General Motors executive William S. Knudson for proposing a six month planned production plan for November and December 1937. It argued production planners should rely on Washington experts rather than producers and warned inflexible long term production schemes ignore practical experience.
Washington opinion holds Justice Sutherland's retirement silenc es the push to reorganize the judiciary. The public expects Roosevelt to better his first Supreme Court nomination despite lingering disapproval of the prior bungling political misstep.
The Japanese government has placed military censors in Shanghai cable offices. News from that source will be subject to questioning in future. Censors may prevent any information deemed untimely. However, the world has other sources for Far East war front news.
The passage argues that powerful elites seek to remake American government along European lines, pressuring the Supreme Court as a check on autocratic aims. It contrasts U S constitutional governance with dictatorships in Moscow, Italy, and Berlin, noting the courts as tools rather than constraints in those systems.
A discussion warns that drift toward dictator rule is possible if constitutional boundaries erode. It argues the constitution limits government power even as it enables action, acting as a check on those seeking expansive control.
The 1828 Webster definition views education as the bringing up of a child through instruction and discipline to enlighten understanding correct temper and form manners and habits. It emphasizes training in manners arts and science and deems religious education indispensable with parents bearing vast responsibility for neglect.
The case of the Robinsons or Rubens, missing in Russia, may uncover forged passports and reveal whether either party was an American citizen. If identity is confirmed, the state department will renew inquiries in Moscow to learn their fate.
A Newsweek headline notes Jackson speaking while markets swing and 30,000 workers lose jobs. The piece suggests a political subtext about restraint and public messaging amid economic strain.
Hollywood reports Annabella’s first American film kiss with William Powell stretched to 3 minutes 30 seconds. The French actress requested a single take as she is shy about screen kissing. Director shot 400 feet of film to capture the moment, but the final edit shortens the kiss to 80 seconds.
Samuel Walker W R C No 113 will hold installation of new officers tomorrow at 2 o clock at the courthouse. Members are asked to be present on time to avoid delaying the session.
The Agricultural Adjustment Administration announced federal loans totaling 13,700,000 dollars on 27,188,400 bushels of corn to 27,500 growers in corn belt states.
Willy Nilly leads the group as they weigh a change for the Empty House They consider hearing stories from wild animals indoors during winter and imagine a world tour without leaving Puddle Muddle Tomorrow: Answering the Letter.
A life of Dr Harlow Brooks by his long time friend Dr John J Moorehead traces his rise in New York from the 1890s to 1936. The book explores medical practice changes, hospital growth, and the doctor patient relation through Brooks inner mind and work.
The piece surveys a modern doctor of the old school through a mix of patient types and scenes. It critiques fee splitting free clinics and excess specialization while sketching characters like Maggie-the-Fit-Thrower and Billy the Bum alongside tales from school.
York county police captain says a hen owned by George W. Sparrow nests in a tree and lays an egg daily. In Portland Oregon a birthday bridge game on Elk ridge’s date features a hand of 18 spades with partner Mrs Norton Cowden. both celebrate birthdays.
Casey Jones aged 67 and four trained chickens faced disorderly conduct and cruelty charges in Chicago. Jones defended his care saying he raised and loves the birds. A dancing hen and dancing chickens performed before Judge Samuel Heller, who dismissed the case.
Chicago fashion forecasters from an organization of wholesale manufacturers and designers predict baby like styles for spring. Bonnets are tied under the chin while daytime skirts shorten about 14 inches from the floor and costume suits gain prominence with three piece ensembles leading the season.
YWCA events list at 1286 Oread all in Henley House. Tuesday January 11 5 to 8 Freshman Committee Party by YWCA YMGA. Thursday January 13 7 to 8 Diletantes discuss Marian Anderson recital. Friday January 14 4 30 Commission for Ology at Henley House.
Kansas City visit finds film director William C. DeMille amused and wary as he notes how mothers with children threaten to follow in Shirley Temple’s footsteps. He jokes that nothing frightens him more than ambitious young actresses emulating Temple’s start.
Douglas County Republican central committee met at the courthouse and endorsed Charles Curtis of Kansas for president as its first order of business. The piece notes surrounding social and civic items and upcoming events in the community.
Twenty five years ago on Friday January 7 a deep cold wave gripped the nation with thirty below in Miles City Montana and heavy snow across regions while Topeka reported four above. A legal bid to regulate Kansas Natural Gas rates was filed with the Public Utilities Commission by John Marshall for the commission.
In district court Judge S A Riggs granted a writ of ouster in the contest case of J M Jones against J M G Watt for a city council seat. The news item notes a 40 year reference and contemporaneous local happenings including social events and a San Francisco murder execution.
Nelda a brave girl vows to deliver lettuce to the sheds despite a strike. Bill, another farmer, and Nelda share a bond while Beck and Nelda's fiancé doubt her farming. Jack is saved after a collision and Nelda declares she will drive the truck herself to battle tomorrow.
Nelda argues with Reck over leaving the harvest to go to Hollywood with her fiancé. Jack is injured in a lettuce field clash with strikers and Nelda rushes to the hospital, where she learns he was hurt defending crates and lecturing about work. Bill arrives at the ranch with more news and a wary eye.
Colorado prepares to pay a record 34 804 elderly residents an average 67.36 under the 45 monthly pension plan while officials warn of a possible 4 million dollar general fund deficit. Governor Ammons threatens suspensions to force budget balance and the pension bonus is funded by the high sales and excise taxes.
Fay Wray injuries from head to back after a quarrel with former cook Mrs Raymonde Duvall 57 who is jailed on drunk charges. Wray told police Duvall fought for half an hour after quitting her job beating Wray and nurse Ethel Jackson, while Jackson fled with Wray's daughter Susan to a neighbor.
Everett Owman, 1937 world champion, told the Rodeo Association of America that the sport needs better standardized rules and larger purses. He said he attended 34 shows last year, paid $1,750 in entrance fees, and earned $7,021 after traveling 43,700 miles and two worn-out automobiles, with three horses failing.
The Lawrence council of parents and teachers will meet Monday January 10 at 7 30 p m in Liberty Memorial High School room 5 All members and representatives are urged to attend and nominate committee members for the council
Radio listings for Friday and Saturday evenings show WREN KMBC WDAF broadcasts featuring bands, orchestras, singers, and dramas. Highlights include Jack Armstrong, Grand Central Station, Nat King Cole style acts, and multiple local program blocks across three stations with news, sports, and variety segments.
Council representatives are urged to attend as election of a nominating committee will be a part of the business. A lesson on goals for a standard organization will be given.
Great Bend Kansas January 7 A Barton county ex slave George Washington Walker 89 and his wife reap oil wealth from a 480 acre farm after Stanolird Oil and Gas brings in a well drilling 3330 feet with Arbuckle dolomite oil at 3625 feet The couple, born in slavery and married in 1875, say the wealth matters mainly for their eight children and long farm tenure since 1878.
An exhausted homesteader discovers oil on his land while eight children attend St. John Kansas high school and four study at Emporia State Teachers College. Two sons assist their father with the farm.
Assistant professor Ruth Orcutt of Kansas University will perform a piano recital on station KFKU this Saturday at 6 p.m. The program features Spanish pieces from a Spanish Suite and works by Rachmaninoff and Dohnanyi.
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