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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1933
Page
4
Developments last week slow beer policy changes, delaying a decision on alcohol strength from 3.2 to 3.05 percent. Federal judges clarify gas rate rulings, questioning the adequacy of a 30 cent rate and signaling possible future adjustments. Crawford county reports vandalism destroying highway signs, risking accidents and urging action.
A youth movement is reported as Franklin D. Roosevelt weighs appointing younger advisors. Col E M House counsels against decrying veteran leaders while favoring new faces, potentially narrowing the pool from which seasoned public servants are drawn after twelve years of Democratic rule.
Party wheelhorses who have worked long for the cause expect an ensuing Democratic administration to deliver reward. State income tax measures vary in exemptions and rates but agree revenue will enter the general fund to permit a real property tax rate reduction. Fears rise that income tax may stack onto other taxes unless it frees funds to lower property taxes. legislators aim to ensure income tax relief benefits landowners.
The League of Nations subcommittee resumes study of the Far Eastern question as tensions rise. Japan presses toward Jehol in Manchuria while Chinese forces mobilize to block advance. Since 1895, Japan has built railways, factories, mines, and immigration to Manchuria, complicating any retreat and drawing global disapproval.
In the Old Home Town the New York school teachers were entertained by principal Miss Susie Todd at her home on Rhode Island street last night. The gathering honored Miss Catherine McCreath, who has accepted a post at Central High School in Kansas City and will soon leave for her new duties. Also noted are a tea planned by Mrs Dwight Prentice for Miss McCreath and news of Ruby Ewing and Robert Gunter’s marriage in Kansas City last Saturday night.
Twenty five years ago on Tuesday January 17 A W McFarland departed for Portland Indiana to arrange rebuilding of his burned epe case factory. Gordon Gibb left St Catherines Canada after a month in Lawrence. Prof and Mrs Hodder hosted a dinner for Yale Prof Adams, guest of Prof and Mrs Abbott, with fourteen at table. Mrs H H Spencer and Miss Virginia Spencer traveled to Kansas City for the day before Spencer proceeds to Richmond Kentucky where she teaches at the college.
The contest run by Bell-Metcalf Implement Co. closed yesterday afternoon. The Staver buggy was awarded to John Georgii and W C Flory with Raymond Walters tying for the Merry-Go-Round. Staver built 18,259 buggies in 1907, Georgii estimating 18,256. Mrs. Fred Whedon returns from Daytona Beach after two months away. Miss Blanche Gordon is ill with grippe and unable to work.
Forty years ago notes report Mr and Mrs S S Hurd celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their home two miles northwest of the city with guests from the city. They received many gifts and a supper was served. Also listed are ice costs, wedding invitations for Miss Della Morse Eldridge and Mr Frank A Doane, and tributes to F W Read who will retire after thirty six years in Lawrence dry goods trade.
The article notes unorthodox medical views have kernels of truth. Bone setters show value in manipulating bones for certain conditions. It argues flat feet improve with active mobilization including massage, exercise, and toe work to restore arch function and foot strength.
1894 The Kearney county court house at Hartland burned destroying nearly all county records. 1895 H L Alden of Kansas City Kansas elected president of the Kansas State Bar Association.
The House approved legislation to make 75.9 billion dollars available for 1933 crop production loans by a 178 to 69 vote. The bill, amended from the original 103 billion proposal, heads back to the Senate for amendments. Chairman Jones led the agriculture committee in presenting the measure, replacing the Senate bill. Evangelist Almer Semple McPherson Hutton's condition shows improvement, per Dr. Audrian in Los Angeles.
In Kings Mallard an unsettled partner dispute intensifies as Cane and Lodely argue over finances and a dying Quentin. Mrs Cane frets for their daughter Leila while James Cane cycles between pride and despair, dreaming of seaward land and a life beyond the town. Two women are introduced tomorrow who will shape future events.
In a tense dramatic arc Clive confronts betrayal and jealousy as Santa wrestles with a past lover Dicky. A last push toward truth follows a failed wedding plan and a house detective reveals a fatal choice. Clive reads a suicide note, confronts the consequences, and cancels a doomed union with Santa.
An advertiser urges readers to take 666 Liquid or Tab Jets and apply 666 Salve in the nose each morning through March 1, 1933. If illness results, a Druggist will refund the purchase price. They request testimonials from users.
In a playful scene Puffy the Great arrives at the ranch to work for a perplexed Foreman while Mrs Quacko and Willy Nilly discuss wedding prep. Flotilla Botilla, Rip the Dog, and Top Notch the Rooster join in to arrange the Puddle Muddie wedding with a makeshift band and a playful version of the Wedding March.
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