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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1938
Page
1
Treasury figures show social security and railroad retirement costs surpass receipts by 294.7 million dollars up to January 1. Expenditures reach 960.98 million with receipts of 666.29 million, driven by grants to states and early program start up.
A heavy bombardment by insurgent planes in southern Barcelona today left up to 100 men feared dead as rescue crews removed about fifty mangled bodies from wreckage. In Madrid the insurgents shelled the capital for half an hour, causing several casualties in the first major raid in nearly three weeks.
A report by Ralph Snyder of the Wichita Bank for Cooperatives FCA unit shows 1987 loans to farm cooperative organizations totaling 2.56 million dollars, pushing the state loan total to 6.8 million. Of that amount, 1.858 million went to Kansas cooperatives.
U S embassy asks Soviet officials to permit visit with Mrs Ruth Marie Rubens who is detained in Moscow on espionage suspicions. Loy Henderson, charge d affaires, was told the request was referred to the security police. Secretary Hull said Rubens was under arrest in Moscow. A photograph linked a missing couple to Mrs Rubens.
Shanghai reports a renewed Japanese push to use Tsingtao as a base for a Lunghai corridor attack toward Suchow. About 400000 Chinese defenders guard the Lunghai line while Chinese and Japanese forces clash near Wuhu and along the Yangtze valley up to 25 miles from the Panay incident site.
The Kansas State Tax Commission reports 1937 state income tax receipts reached 2 480 286, up more than 40 percent from 1936. Individual taxes totaled 1 608 099 with 95 869 returns. corporate taxes were 872 186 from 4 456 corporation returns and 4 479 partnerships.
Fumitaka Konoye, student at Princeton and son of Japan's premier, says he doubts the sincerity of Japan's self defense policy in China. He told the Princeton council of the Knights of Columbus last night that Japan may have resorted to extremes in the current China conflict.
Senator Pittman charged the public lands committee uncovered astounding revelations of laxity and possible criminal carelessness in the interior department during confirmation hearings for E. K. Burlew. He cited pay clerk Reno Stitely's $84,000 fraud with CCC funds and noted Burlew's wide power in signing interior orders and letters. The House debated naval and treasury appropriations as Senate leaders weigh anti lynching timing and rigid rules to curb southern dilly dallying.
Paris reports that an exchange of views occurred among the United States Britain and France on revising the 1936 London naval treaty to permit battleships above 35000 tons Gratien Candace veteran navy budget reporter said France favors lifting the tonnage cap noting Japan is building 46000 ton ships and Paris authorities see merit in the change
The body of Edward J. Neil Jr. Associated Press war correspondent fatally wounded on the Teruel front in Spain arrived today aboard the liner Erengaria. His widow Helen Nolan, his brother Dr. Richard J. Neil, and friends met the ship, and a requiem Mass was held at the Roman Catholic church of the Guardian Angel.
Weather Bureau reports persistent drought across the central plains damaging winter wheat. Moisture is badly needed in farming regions west of the Mississippi river and the far west to the Rocky Mountain states.
In St Joseph Missouri warrants were issued for Henry Chaney and George Taylor on perjury and attempting to corrupt a juror. Taylor pleaded not guilty and set for January 29 with $2000 bond. The Walpole forgery case led to a mistrial. over 40 indictments against Walpole loom as Morris Plan auditors found forged notes totaling $480000.
Governor George H. Earle proposes federal purchase of all coal lands in eastern Pennsylvania with private leasing for strategic spots. W Jett Lauck estimates $200 to $250 million needed. lands would be held in conservation and managed by interior department agencies with bonds amortized over 25 to 50 years.
Federal Judge Richard J. Hopkins asked counsel to set a date for the Kansas City Kaw Valley and Western railway to file a complete financial report since its 1932 receivership. The line once carried interurban passengers to Lawrence and now runs a freight line to Lawrence and a bus line to Bonner Springs. Louis R. Gates, attorney for employees with wage claims, called for a detailed report on company transactions since receivership as a prelude to possible dismissal of reorganization plans so salary claims may be paid.
The U S Bureau of Mines lowers Kansas February oil allowable to 176 400 barrels, down 2 900 from January’s recommendation and 10 472 below the state commission’s fixed figure. A Wichita hearing is slated January 26 to set the February quota.
The index average of 60 stocks shows a small drop from 46.6 to 46.0 after yesterday's rise. Investors monitor market movements and seek clarity on future trends as trading ends.
Cairo reports a world flow of gifts for King Farouk and Farida Zulficar ahead of their wedding. A camel caravan delivered henna caskets though Farida plans not to use it. British and German gifts include two shotguns from Sir Miles Lampson and a new car. The ceremony will crown Farida Egypt's second queen after Cleopatra.
Douglas county receives 60 new WPA labor positions boosting total to 248 with 40 contacted yesterday and 20 to be reached by tomorrow. Mrs. Mildred Watson reports efforts to prioritize unemployed married men while noting 100 employable on relief and 150 women. Eudora sewer project to resume. Wash DC census figures place county at 371 on WPA NYA CCC or emergency work, subject to small revision.
Dust storms on January 13 damaged late seeded wheat across western Kansas. Federal and state ag departments report complete losses in western counties, with the northwest faring better and central to eastern areas showing moderate decline and little acreage lost.
Josef Stalin curbed purges of the Communist Party and ordered an end to mass expulsions that typically led to job loss. Some foreign observers saw this as a possible pause in denunciations and arrests, though the drive against foes of the Soviet regime continued.
Secretary Ickes announced that President Roosevelt approved Interior Department rules barring helium sales until the government has secured new supplies of the non inflammable gas used to inflate lighter than air craft.
The first session of Russia's new red parliament ends in Moscow on January 19 with government promises of a firmer stance toward Japan and a dramatic display by Red Army warriors inside the Kremlin parliament chambers.
A New York Central passenger train collision near Syracuse on January 19 killed a railway mail clerk and injured a conductor. The incident occurred on the main line near the western city limits.
Chris Schaake was re elected as chairman of the county commissioners and Earl Black as vice chairman at the organization meeting. No personnel changes are planned. The group inspected a seventeen acre plot at the county home for land clearing and cultivation.
Police helped control a 1000 to 1500 person crowd at Weaver's store this morning as doors opened for a trade expansion sale. A bottleneck caused minor injuries and cracked windows but no serious harm. The manager called it the store's biggest day in 81 years, with customers from as far as long distances in Lawrence. The sale runs through January 29.
Federal agents pursuing Peter Anders, accused kidnapper and killer of Charles J. Ross, interrupted their eastward journey in St. Paul. Officers suspect the team sought victims bodies or hidden ransom funds from Ross wife’s $50 000 payment.
Howard F. McCue, clerk of the district court of Kansas, informs Senator Capper that there are no crowded dockets delaying trials. The letter follows Capper’s opposition to adding another district judge for Kansas in the omnibus bill.
Portland, Ore. reporters strike for the fifth day as the city endures a missing daily paper. Workers stand in quiet lines at the unemployment compensation office to register for benefits while the public adapts to the blank news hole.
Kansas City January 19 Skelly Oil executives opened a new marketing headquarters here to showcase Kansas rise in the oil industry With Oklahoma waning attention turns to Kansas C C Herndon executive vice president Tulsa says the factor should expand the Kansas market He favors wider spacing of oil wells to meet growing demand and adjust operations as needed
Chancellor Lindley and W C Simons urge support for the Fifth Annual President's Birthday Ball at the Union building Kansas University on January 29. Funds raised will fund care and a national foundation to fight infantile paralysis with tickets priced at 1 dollar and gifts accepted in any amount.
Richmond crowds filled the city as James H. Price took office as Virginia governor. The inauguration coincided with celebrations of Robert E. Lee's birth anniversary, marking the fiftieth time the state has elected a leader since becoming independent.
A WPA adult education project opens Monday January 26 at 1003 Tennessee street. Mrs. Merle Akers directs the program with two classes of 12 for white and colored women alternating days. The project aims to raise service standards and living wages while teaching house cleaning, meal prep, serving, laundry, and personal neatness.
Meteorologist S. D. Flora forecast rain or snow tonight and Thursday as a low pressure system approaches from the southwest. Temperatures will rise slightly in the east and southeast, with clouds over most of the state. Nearby states report snow in Colorado, light snow and rain in Nebraska, and rain in Missouri.
Three roughly dressed men robbed the First National Bank of South Charleston in Charleston West Virginia causing clerks and customers to lie on the floor. They escaped in a car with about 25000 dollars.
Snow or rain is expected tonight and Thursday with slightly warmer conditions in eastern areas. Morning outlook shows cloudy skies and generally good dirt roads. Temperature readings and coal company phone line details appear in the report.
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