21 Jan 1931
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1931
Page
1
The 1931 budget proposal outlines $1,052,568,000 for independent government agencies for the next fiscal year, up $246,790,000 from current expenses. Veterans affairs rise to $866,032,000. farm loans repay and revolving funds are highlighted. various commissions receive sizable allocations.
W G Holloway, a substitute mail carrier at the Lawrence post office, sues Alex M Telfer of Ottawa for 25000 in Franklin county district court. Holloway contends Telfer drove at 45 mph on the left side of Tennessee street near Eleventh street and struck him September 17, 1930, causing a broken arm, concussions, and permanent injuries.
Topeka January 21 AP A bill in the Kansas legislature would outlaw hitch-hiking asking for free rides or accepting rides. Drivers would be barred from picking up travelers with penalties of 10 to 50 dollars or 10 to 30 days in jail or both.
Forecast calls for fair conditions tonight and Thursday with clear morning skies and good road conditions in Douglas County. Temperatures show 7 pm yesterday and 7 am today with noon today data incomplete.
Washington and Topeka dispatches report a Bri nkley linked radio station move stirring capital debates over the liquor amendment. The Milford goat gland doctor aims to build a station in Mexico with plans to operate near Juarez, while sale of KFER Milford equipment to Farmers and Bankers Insurance of Wichita awaits radio commission approval.
The Lawrence Council of Religious Education elected officers for the year including Rev. S. W. Slaughter as President and Rev. E. F. Price as Vice President. A banquet and program meeting is scheduled for February 19 at First M. E. Church with Rev. Dr. Collins as chief speaker. Daily Vacation Bible Schools will be held in June with Mrs. E. L. Haynes as superintendent and a Leadership Training School to follow Easter at Trinity Lutheran Church. A finance committee of five was named and the schools are funded by donations from churches and local groups.
Topeka January 21 AP Roland Boynton attorney general said after a conference with assistants that dormitories funded by state schools would not be required to pay the state hotel license collected by the hotel commissioner. The University of Kansas pays a cafeteria license and one on Corbin hall but not Watkins hall. The cafeteria license is due this month. Bursar Karl Klooz said he had discussed the matter with former attorney general William A. Smith er who ruled licenses should be paid. It may be that KU will be relieved of one or both fees under the new ruling.
Dr. Jabez N. Jackson, former president of the American Medical Association, says the Wickersham commission recommendations to loosen liquor prescription limits would make doctors rich quickly. He argues it would shift the bootlegger trade toward the medical profession. Public notice: advertisement for tailoring and cleaning services appears at 730 Mass.
Sixty criminal and 118 civil actions fill the February term docket prepared by John Callahan, district court clerk. The term starts the first Monday in February with the lead criminal count a murder charge against Carl Wilson of Jefferson county for killing his wife at their Oskaloosa farm in June 1926 after two prior retrials. Remaining cases include six liquor matters, two for forgery, one for highway robbery with a firearm, and Harold Harder of Kansas City charged with throwing stink bombs at a Dickinson theater. Other defendants span burglary, theft, grand larceny, and forgery, with multiple liquor cases listed.
The county wide farm school at Eudora High School will cover sail improvement terracing live stock dairying and extension work. Speakers include L B Houghby CC G Elling D M Seath J Glass A I Gilkison from Kansas State Agricultural College. The event opens at 9 with music from Eudora students and a 1 30 band concert. A leaders conference follows at 3 30.
Secretary Mellon told the house ways and means committee that approving the Garner bill to cash veterans compensation certificates would harm national finance and the general economy. He noted the Veterans Administration estimated a $2 billion outlay and questioned whether such a sum could be raised by taxes, as demonstrators urged legislative action.
The Kansas House approved the Warren Substitute resolution to appoint a six member bi partisan committee to probe the school textbook issue and the Kansas school book commission and its royalty contracts. The measure includes a $2,000 funding line for the investigation and assigns three lawmakers from each party, with Governor Woodring to name the members.
London reports the MacDonald government fell short in the house of commons by 33 votes 282 to 249 on an amendment to the education bill. John Roman Catholic Labour member had sought to authorize government funds to support denominational schools arguing the provision would require funds to meet extended education costs and build needs. Prime Minister MacDonald said no vital principle was involved and the government will not resign.
Topeka January 21 AP The Muir bills to restore capital punishment in Kansas were favorably reported by the house judiciary committee. They propose death by electric chair or life imprisonment as options for first degree murder or kidnapping, with similar choices for robbery with firearms but a minimum five year term. The trial jury would choose the punishment.
President A D Grey appointed committees at the Ministerial Alliance meeting in First Methodist church Lawrence. Members cover program public morals and other duties. Dates set include Boy Scout union service February 7, a joint service February 22 at the University auditorium with Rev Russell of Boston as speaker, and an exchange of pulpits February 15 to launch a loyalty crusade. A Wednesday community church day is recommended to reduce conflicts. FIND BODY OF TEXAN.
Lubbock man L Herbert Quinn 32 publisher of the Lubbock Avalanche Journal died from exposure after a Sunday trip West of Lubbock. Publisher Charles A Guy and his wife were rescued near their stalled auto ten miles from the scene on a Yoakum county ranch. Local cowboys Marley Sampson and Aaron Morris found Quinn’s body.
Leo V. Brothers arraigned for the Take Lingle slaying and stood mute when asked to plead. Chief Justice John P. McGoorly entered a plea of not guilty on his behalf as the St. Louis gunman faced court for the first time since capture a month ago by state investigators.
Jiminez a young Mexican held on robbery with a firearm was found to have crafted hack saws from a watch mainspring and razor blades. Officers discovered bars sawed almost through and jailers moved him to an upstairs cell as a safety measure. The case stems from a Santa Fe railroad employee robbery where two pay checks and a fifty dollar gold piece were taken.
The Supreme Court heard arguments over the validity of the eighteenth amendment as the government and a New York lawyer defended or opposed Judge William Clark's ruling that it was improperly ratified. The session centered on constitutional history and the nation's past legal standards.
Dames Rucker Woodward known as Ruck died after a sixteen week illness. He will lie in Rumsey's Funeral Home before funeral at 2 PM tomorrow at Presbyterian Church Clinton officiated by Rev. Skinner and Rev. Hall. Born August 20 1854 in Bloomington Illinois he moved to Kansas with his parents and later served Marion county as sheriff in 1904 and 1916. Surviving children include Martin W Woodward Lloyd E Woodward George J Woodward and Mrs George B Jenson plus fifteen grandchildren and several siblings. He endured as a loyal Republican and active church and community worker.
Two men posing as real estate agents near Lawrence pressed a $100 retaining fee from farm owners before showing a buyer for the property. Officials labeled the scheme shady and warned owners to consult local Realtors. One case involved a proposed $40,000 sale to a client who had not seen the farm.
Concordia voters rejected a proposal to adopt a commission form of government by more than three to one in a special election. The tally was 210 for and 782 against, leaving Concordia among Kansas cities over 5,000 population still operating under the mayor and council system, along with Baxter Springs.
Bevington of Jewell, president of the Kansas State Taxpayers' Organization, urged a state income tax and supported continuing the 3-cent gasoline tax or a 1-cent equivalent, provided counties and townships receive the extra 1-cent raise. He said the association favors legislation to ensure justice and fairness in taxation and supports an income tax amendment that the courts will sustain to share burdens and relieve property taxes.
Economists interpret current oil production and demand figures as a rosier outlook for the petroleum industry. They say the balance between production and consumption, a longtime objective, could set the industry on firmer footing after more than two stagnant years. Also, Wilbur Williamson, a Chanute Legion post former commander, died last night, a notable figure in southeastern Kansas legion affairs.
Ninety two beauty school candidates sat for cosmetology licenses as examiners tested anatomy of face neck arms and hands nerve centers and arteries. Practical sessions included hair waving finger waves and eyebrow treatments while models demonstrated techniques under heat and steam. Written quizzes await grading and results slated within ten days.
Washington dispatch reports two main questions in the Wickersham prohibition study debate. How far should revision be recommended and what is Hoover’s political impact by opposing such a measure. The commission rebuts a claim that the president blocked any revision proposal.
Ten new students have enrolled at Liberty Memorial High School. Enrollment for students who did not attend last semester will take place in the principal H. L.'s office tomorrow morning from 9 to 10 o'clock. About additional students have enrolled so far. enrollment for others occurred last spring before school ended.
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