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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1930
Page
1
Topeka reports a string of new cold records as a brutal winter grips Kansas. Temperatures plunged to 20 below zero in Burlington, with many towns under subzero conditions. Winds eased as the day warmed, and forecasts called for rising temperatures across eastern and southern districts.
Chicago mayor William Hale Thompson vetoed the city council's economy budget for the second time citing a $5 million shortfall to fund police fire health and street services as arrears and back pay due to more than 25 000 municipal employees. Unpaid count could rise toward 50 000 next week amid stalled reassessment and calls for relief.
Kansas forecast shows temperatures rising tonight and Sunday. Morning conditions clear with snow cover on roads. Some county roads remain snow covered. Current and recent temperature readings, service contact details, and an advertisement line for Jene Skinner Motor Co. listed.
Washington January 18 AP The Republican steering committee in the House decided to speed up Hoover’s proposals to strengthen prohibition enforcement. The unofficial panel will grant legislative right of way to bills as fast as committees report them. The Williamson measure aims to transfer the prohibition unit from the Treasury to the Justice Department.
Delegates in The Hague plan to depart after formal signing of a protocol making the Young plan effective. The last obstacle was resolved in a session on issuing first reparations bonds. The plan increases the initial bond issue to 380 billion marks with Germany to receive proceeds for railways and internal needs. Bonds will bear 5 to 6 percent interest and Germany agrees to restrict new loans until October. About 20 percent of bonds to be sold in the United States, with France, Germany, and Great Britain each at 20 percent, others in foreign countries as needed.
Representative Ruth Bryan Owen of Florida testifies before a house elections committee that she never renounced U S citizenship despite marriage to a British man. She recounts efforts during World War I relief work and nursing British soldiers, defending her status and family need as her husband and four children face financial pressures.
Nevada Senator Ney Pittman and his wife escaped unharmed as their Ridge Road estate near the Maryland line suffered a fire. The two and a half story frame residence with Potomac views had lower floors ruined by water and smoke. Estimated loss ranged from 5000 to 75000 dollars, with a defective flue suspected as the cause.
Surgeon General Cumming reports about 55 psittacosis cases in nine states during the current outbreak, with eight deaths attributed to the rare disease. The totals reflect the public health service briefing issued January 18.
The all American delegation led by Secretary Stimson and Ambassador Dawes met Prime Minister MacDonald at 10 Downing Street for a formal visit. The talks lasted over an hour with British officials Henderson and Alexander present, as preparations for the naval conference accelerated and ministers canceled weekend plans to stay ready for Tuesday’s opening.
Florence Kansas residents hear of threatened downgrade of local post office to third class and a postmaster salary cut. Ben Minturn of Chicago sends a $1000 stamp order to Shamus O'Brien, seen as triggering a formal warning from the solicitor general about attempts to boost pay through post office purchases. The tale ends with all sides convinced there is no Santa Claus in Washington.
Army and Navy aviators join the search for Maurice Graham, veteran mail pilot missing since January 10 in eastern Nevada. Six army pursuit aircraft and one transport plane will operate from Las Vegas, while six navy pursuit planes from March Field join efforts, aided by 300 Union Pacific workers and Western Air express staff and local residents. Graham, noted WWI battalion leader turned commercial flier, is believed to have landed safely despite a snowstorm, with authorities clinging to hope he is sheltered and alive.
Suit for 365840 against former officials of the 10,000,000 Federal Life Insurance company filed in district court. Named plaintiffs include John G. Eran assistant attorney general and director, E. R. Sloan director, and Fred Robertson former United States district attorney now general counsel.
Preparations for the Chamber of Commerce forward movement near completion will culminate in a large rally and dinner Monday at 6 30 p m at the Masonic Temple. Cliff Titus of Joplin is the featured speaker with many club women and other supporters expected. Subscriptions reached new highs as committees report 100 percent completion on their assigned tasks and a major new pledge announced by Lawrence business leaders. Daniel H McFarkind of the American City bureau praised the campaign and predicted strong turnout.
The house rejected 107 to 27 an amendment to the treasury post office supply bill to ban placing poison in industrial alcohol by the government. Rep Linthicum cited thousands of annual deaths and a senate summary showed 1,860 law enforcement deaths in ten years. Sen Tydings urged action. Trammell asked about officers killed, and the vote on validity of the eighteenth amendment was overruled, leaving prohibition enforcement funded.
Lawrence drivers cope with sub zero conditions by using improvised windscreen aids. Candles mounted on the dash, glass panes attached with tape, and small electric devices from auto stores help maintain clear vision. Some drivers also rub tobacco on the glass to prevent frost.
A 7d foot break in the J Francis river levee near Hitts Ferry north of Holcomb caused icy flood waters to inundate several hundred acres of land west of Kennett around noon today. A new government levee behind the old structure helped divert the flood away from Holcomb, edging toward the basin.
Irving Bobaleck, one of two youths charged with the First National Bank of Kemp robbery, was found frozen to death near Murdoch Lake. George Wheeler, a former Kaufman high school student, is charged with robbery with firearms in the Kemp incident. Wheeler is under 20.
Foreign Minister Briand of France and a majority of the French delegation to the naval conference arrived at Victoria station this evening, completing the roster of nations present.
Denver reports growing interest as women and children flood livestock, poultry, and pet stock classes at the National Western Stock Show. Girls and boys clubs from Colorado, New Mexico, Nebraska and Kansas submit 150 fed cattle entries and 72 dairy entries. Turkey and pigeon exhibits highlight women’s growing role, including a 20-bird team of war pigeons from the U S loft in Washington.
Din o Grandi Italian foreign minister met Prime Minister MacDonald at Downing Street in the forenoon to outline Italy’s call for naval limitation and broader arms curbs. He expressed satisfaction with the meeting and hoped the conference would yield a satisfactory peace solution. American delegates, led by Col onel Henry L. Stimson, visited Downing Street later to meet MacDonald as expert advisers and staff reviewed correspondence and preparations.
Nome Alaska Jan 18 AP Pilot Joe Crosson relayed to Alfred J Lomen that attempts to confirm the reported finding of Carl Ben Hielson and Earl Borland near the Anguema river 120 miles from North Cape Siberia have failed Lomen directs Elson rescue efforts The missing fliers were said to have been found by Russians in Moscow dispatches The Nanuk yesterday marked the seventh air attempt to trace the lost aviators without success.
New York Jan 15 AP History in the making across the seas will be brought to the fire of America's radio family. Opening ceremonies and daily reports of the naval conference will be carried direct from the event to every corner of the United States via short waves and two nation wide networks. NBC and Columbia Broadcasting have arranged to provide a lasting system for the broadcast.
Ira M. Gast of Rutherford New Jersey a Class A stockholder filed an equity receiver application in federal court to take charge of Fox Film Corporation. The action seeks court oversight over corporate affairs and assets under federal equity jurisdiction.
A columnist urges readers to cultivate the habit of scanning the classified section as a smart daily practice. The piece highlights potential deals and opportunities hidden in small ads, urging consistent attention for long term gains.
After two days of subzero cold the county steadies with sun and intermittent rain. Kansas Electric Power crews finished track clearing and repair work. North Lawrence water service briefly cut by valve heater failure. heaters and safety checks underway. Telegraph and intercity trains lagged but buses ran. WRI station halted by frozen lines but resumed. Roads opened gradually as crews clear drifts. first local injury reported. Slab roads passable. county uses light equipment near Lawrence Topeka corridor. Thermometer at Crown Drug draws stares as residents brace for continued cold.
In Winfield Kansas an arctic snap has distressed Flint Hills stock. Temperature plunged to 87 degrees below zero with wind chill, prompting owners to move yearling and two year old steer herds to wind protected ranges. Jack rabbits and quail face stress as farmers supply feed to sustain livestock through the cold period.
A severe winter storm sweeps from the Rockies to the Gulf causing record low temperatures across the southwest. Dozens stranded, lines down, highways blocked, and livestock losses feared from Wyoming to Texas. Shamrock faces hunger as workers cancel railroad plans and local welfare systems strain under demand.
Lawmakers clash as the House prepares for a full debate on prohibition. Rep LaGuardia argues the Eighteenth Amendment was never constitutionally ratified and seeks to strike the $15 million enforcement appropriation, while Rep Cramton says a vote could reveal wets’ weakness and Rep Borah signals willingness to vote. The dispute centers on party and state positions ahead of next November’s elections.
Seven rural carriers out of Pittsburg Kansas were ordered by Postmistress Minnie C True to distribute kaffir seed and other bird feed along their routes with feed provided by local elevator firms Eight Nazifer Baking Company truck drivers around Sedalia Missouri were directed to scatter bread crumbs on highways to help quail starving due to heavy snow and cold A coat theft was reported by E J Leep of 1100 Indiana Street noting an overcoat was stolen from Ecke's Hall during a dance last night
The 4-H clubs of Douglas County held their second annual banquet at Hotel Eldridge hosted by the Douglas County Bankers Association. About 150 members and bankers attended as speeches, songs, and a humorous nine-ship theme celebrated progress and training in 4-H work.
Subscrip tions are being taken in Parsons to buy grain for quail near starvation. Seven hundred pounds of small grain were distributed within fifteen miles by the Izaak Walton league, aiding the quail and pheasants. Col. C. F. Beard urged continued aid and farmers scattered grain, with kaffir corn tied to bushes recommended.
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