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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1936
Page
4
The newspaper states exclusive republication rights for AP dispatches and local news, notes reserved rights for special dispatches, and credits a Member Audit Bureau of Circulations. This legal boilerplate appears as a publication notice signaling syndication and circulation compliance.
The text blends biblical imagery with a 1930s fiscal debate. Senator Couzens discloses figures from the Senate finance committee hearing on the bonus bill, citing Secretary Morgenthau on federal borrowing needs. It notes potential impacts if the bill passes or fails and includes state revenue figures from cigarette stamps under A. W. Bert Logan. The European situation is described as evolving with Britain and France deploying fleets in the Mediterranean ahead of League of Nations sanctions discussions.
Senator Norris outlined constitutional limits on curbing agricultural production while new dealers push to dodge the court for New Deal aims. The public weighs whether to trust the Supreme Court or an executive and Congress seen as willing to treat the Constitution and citizen rights as playthings to be broken up.
Lyons News editor Paul Jones reports Kansas readers come to terms with London boom talk after a Chicago gathering of 350 editors. He notes Kansas natives questioned Alf Landon as Republican potential and predicts possible nomination for president next year.
Navy officials say proving big airliners' practicality requires building one. Abandon Lakehurst action proposed. Also notes music chief Melevichoff's Los Angeles offer and a Kansas football win 26 15 over the Aggies. University of Kansas orchestra concert at Robinson draws 500. local music club officers elected. Supt Peakrs to visit eastern Oklahoma Indian schools.
Twenty five years ago on a January night a blaze at Fraternal Aid hall threatened 240 dancers. Fire laddies extinguished the fire after midnight without panic, aided by a quick thinking colored waiter. The floor suffered $50 in damage while guests remained unaware of the danger.
A short comic strip caption from 1936 features a character lamenting Ma's cooking as a test of a young man's true affections for Betty or simply for Ma's meals. The humor centers on family dynamics and kitchen trust in a vignette by Claude Callan.
Forty years ago this week details a coasting accident on Indiana street injuring Walter Achning son of Mr and Mrs Chas Achning Jr. The fire department used chemicals to fight a still alarm. Frank Chesky injured with possible hip fracture after collision with a grocery delivery wagon. University students and others enjoyed skating on a smooth ice surface with many out on the river. Also noted are musical events at Unitarian church hall and a report of Arthur Capper purchasing the Lance newspaper in Topeka.
First witnesses were to be called today in the trial of Brad ford Brooks for the slaying of Deputy Sheriff Kay Morgan and Belle Plaine marshal. James M. Sjames, Confederate veteran, 92, died at Cloud County. hearings in ElDorado over William Bailey estate. 4-year-old Donald Cain died in Pomona. Gov Landon’s mail to presidential chatter spurs a new office. Topeka reports Mail Center. Wichita judge to hear taxes ownership disputes over AAA processing taxes.
George West, Wrandotte county counselor, said a test case may go to the supreme court to decide if the county can issue additional poor relief bonds beyond the general bonded indebtedness limit. Classified ads note typical daily sales by 6 p.m.
Allaire West journeys from New York to Carteret Virginia to inspect a Willett family estate and confront memories tied to Terry Willett. She assesses the house with a bank official then visits Doctor Ross in Washington while wrestling with love and pride. The scene shifts between private longing and town memory.
Willy Nilly offers Top Notch a supper before he heads to the General Store to attend to matters. Top Notch asks to take extra supper and eat with the group, saying his appetite is twice as big as usual. The others watch curiously as he prepares to leave for the evening.
A study of 138 dental extractions finds 61 percent of patients develop bacteremia within five minutes, rising to 73 percent with severe gum disease and 34 percent with healthy mouths. Nine of twelve cases showed preoperative bacteria, mainly in pyorrhea patients, while healthy controls showed none.
Flashes of Life reports two brief crime items. In Cincinnati Peter R. Heim says a cab thief invaded his home and stole $1.25 from a purse, leaving a note apologizing for needing cab fare. In Kansas City Bert M. Redman rode with officers pointing out a burglary spree across the city.
A mixed set of clipped vignettes reports Baldwin Kansas observances of a club’s memorial services since 1932. Avilla Missouri notes a sow bearing 80 pigs in 25 months. Currier Hall coeds claim a sorority relay trophy title with Glenn Cunningham named as anchor, adding a world champion miler’s involvement.
Mrs. IL M. Browntee argues farmers deserve relief from farm leaders politicians and editors noting the success of newspapers in fending off government control. She contends AAA and NRA delayed recovery, criticizes Morgenthau and New Deal rhetoric, questions Congress power over money and calls for less manipulation of currency.
Fridtjof Nansen, noted Arctic explorer and refugee advocate, is pictured on four semi postal stamps with a 10-ore surtax. The four Malay states Negri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, and Selangor issue stamps in a color-coded set. Also noted is a rare U.S. Airmail stamp surcharged for the Moscow to San Francisco flight, despite the mission’s failure.
A vivid mention of a rocket with Puffy inside breaking through ceilings and bricks foreshadows a perilous situation. The piece shifts to stamp sales, noting 5,000 mail certificates, a 1935 jet commemorative, and the Cheliusk expedition imprint. Transpacific covers totaled about 130,000 first flights from San Francisco to Manila with many stopping points. values vary by route with Midway rarities most prized.
Carlisle Barger argues that New Dealers will shift from overt chaos to indirect tactics to weaken the Supreme Court. Roosevelt has laid groundwork to curb federal district courts and administration pressure will push new measures. The AAA plan aims to regulate farmers through payment to conserve soil, maintaining regimentation and farmer acquiescence while entrenching centralized control.
Radio listings for Wednesday and Thursday evenings show a dense schedule across KMBC WDAF WREN WREX and others with programs like Dick Tracy Tom Stix Adventuree Singing Lady Jack Armstrong and more plus an impounded detective files suit in Leavenworth over a missing wire haired terrier named Bobbie and a $1000 reward dispute between Col and Mrs Burtt.
Kansas City January 14 twenty four millers meat packers and tobacco manufacturers hoped for quick distribution of 6 000 000 in AAA processing taxes they paid into the federal court here pending supreme court rulings on the agriculture act. Judge Merril E. Otis indicated he would act to distribute funds once lawful basis is settled.
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