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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
4
A verse from Revelation promises a believer overcoming will become a pillar in God’s temple. The speaker vows to write God’s name, the city name New Jerusalem, and his own new name on the faithful.
Lawrence is about average among sixteen comparable cities in tax levies this year, with a mid-range rate overall. The city has reduced bonded debt in recent years, easing interest burden, and officials hope to continue progress in the current year.
The first Soviet parliament sits in Moscow while most members appear to act only on Stalin's behalf. The 1,143 deputies await instructions, showing no independent plans or mind of its own, suggesting the body is effectively a conduit for Stalin's counsel and authority.
The Department of Commerce asserts reports to the bureau are confidential and not usable for taxation regulation or investigation. This pledge appears to shield clients from other departments and raises questions about its true value amid past government raids on private correspondence.
Senator Holt of West Virginia attacks a senate confirmation in a long standing tradition saying the appointee is personally obnoxious to him. In past years such objections could block confirmation, but now the objection carries little weight and the administration and senate majority push ahead to roll the young senator.
In a recent note to constituents Congressman Bill Lambertson offers reflections on district life and the pace of political work. The brief missive highlights local concerns and urges thoughtful attention to legislative matters affecting the community.
The report notes orders piling up across several industries while reemployment remains limited. The trend is deemed crucial as industry adapts to demand, ensuring measures to keep pace with production without substantial job restoration.
City leaders denounce ghost registration charges as a dirty Republican trick. Some public opinion believed exposure of election fraud would shift Kansas City's politics, but the entrenched powers resist changing their longstanding traditions.
North Carolina Senator Bailey charges that socialists control the Democratic party. He notes long standing policy clashes with the party platform and cites the anti lynching bill as an administration measure that widens the rift, drawing southern concerns.
President Roosevelt denounces high pressure salesmanship that pushes goods beyond spontaneous demand and condemns factory closures that vent demand to match supply. No immediate policy solution is offered.
The Weather Bureau notes moisture conditions in the middle west echo the drouth years of 1984 and 1936. Forecasters warn that even the pleasant weather of 1938 may come at a price, and claim that an unlikeable spell of weather may be needed.
The Association of American Railroads president told the Senate unemployment committee that railroads could hire 150,000 more workers if revenues return to normal. He called it a concise view of the wider economic possibility for all industries under the stated conditions.
An excerpted fragment features the Puddle Muddlers discussing ears and guests while Willy Nilly contemplates ear straightening. Rip jokes about defending against wild animals as he plans to paint doors and join a future project.
Discussion notes that thin children may be well nourished if tall and active while someone with weight not matching height can still be well nourished. It warns complacency toward chubby children, and points to diet patterns like white bread and sugary foods as potential malnutrition indicators in certain contexts.
The January issue recalls ten year old events with notices of executions at Sing Sing and presidential travel to Cuba. It catalogs local social items from Lawrence including campus plays, club banquets, church announcements, and community changes such as the Strong grocery purchase and rising parcel post activity.
Twenty five years ago on Thursday January 13 new county officers were sworn in. Newly elected officials included County Clerk Herman Broeker County Treasurer C E B Pearcy Sheriff W J Cummings Clerk of the Court C E Moss and County Attorney.
Claud Taylor fell and dislocated his shoulder. A police patrol rushing him to a hospital struck a hole in the pavement and bounced Taylor against the roof. Hospital physicians said the bump put his shoulder back in place.
Milwaukee report says Detective Sergt. Charles Muellner, seeking action after time indoors, leaves desk to chase a pinch. He encounters James Brown, 53, who asks for confinement at a house of correction for 90 days, and Brown is taken into custody for vagrancy.
Seward farmer Frank Kadavy resisted arrest for an assault and battery charge by firing a .22 caliber rifle, shooting a deputy sheriff's warrant from the officer's hand as they approached his home, delaying the arrest.
Miss Alice Russell and Miss Joyce Vetter, juniors at KU School of Fine Arts, perform a piano duo on station KFKU Friday from 6:15 to 6:30. Program includes Mozart Sonata movements, Bach fugue arrangement, Gretchaninoff piece, and other selections.
Forty years ago on Thursday January 13 Miss Lucene Barker returns from a Kansas City visit while Miss Kathryne Brodhead heads to Washington. West Lawrence residents plan a trip to see Lord Chumley in Kansas City. The university organ concert opens with regents joining Topeka and Kansas City attendees. Souvenir programs fund the organ. John Nicholson recovers from illness. Alfred Wise takes a Topeka railroad position. The Journal highlights tornado coverage and Hanna’s Ohio result ahead of others. KU athletic association ratifies managers A P Jackson football baseball and track captains named Fred Speaks. Intercollegiate baseball and track leagues proposed. Regents Sams Rogers Crowell attend meetings. Lawyers Perkins Barker Poehler Nevison attend circuit court in Topeka.
Nelda Barrie, a lettuce grower, toils on her Rancho amid the Imperial Valley strike while nursing her longing for Beck Reckless. Her brother Jack faces career doubt as Nelda plans a future in farming and medicine for him. Friends surprise her with a lunch party, rekindling memories of Beck and his Hollywood circle.
Rev Samuel Breithaupt retired Evangelical minister died Christmas morning at his Topeka residence 415 East Tenth Avenue Kansas He wrote his own obituary on June 1 1923 recounting birth October 19 1876 in Clearfield Kansas conversion August 8 1891 education at Hesper Naperville Union Biblical Institute and early call to gospel ministry highlighted by a key encouragement from Rev T R Nanninga and licensing March 1897 distinct biographical milestones are noted including deacon's order in Leonardville.
The speaker says they won a lawsuit yet ended up fifty dollars in the red after paying the lawyer and for clothing bought by Ma to wear in court.
The reminiscence covers Ike Hoskins and his elder, with dates from 1899 to 1901, a first preaching appointment in Holton Kansas in 1898, transfers to Denver Missouri Warrensburg Moon City and other towns, marriage to Ida Baecker in 1898, and roles in the Kansas conference male quartet and Young People’s Association. He expresses zeal discipline and faith, living to serve the Lord.
Leavenworth county will get 493 for administrative needs tied to the state social welfare program for December January and February. County Welfare Director John Harris said no recent state allowance had been given for administrative expenses. A claim of 5662.38 in state and federal funds was filed for December to cover old age assistance blind dependent children and general assistance costs.
Corliss residents hosted Sunday dinner guests including Chauncy Bird Mitchel and families from Kansas City Shawnee and Kansas City. Kramsch transfers to Nebraska through April 1. Local calls and visits noted with Dent Penner illness and Musser family connections. Clark and Elbert Sonntag miss days due to croup.
Radio listings for Thursday and Friday evenings show numerous programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and other stations. It lists news, musical interludes, orchestras and soloists, variety shows, and time slots from 6 pm to midnight with performers such as Jack Armstrong Tony Russell Jimmie Kemper Ferdinando Lundberg Kate Smith and Tommy Dorsey.
Readable text fragment mentions coughing and relief cream for chest cold or bronchial irritation but lacks clear named entities or a coherent event. The piece reads promotional and fragmented with no specific people, places, or dates.
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