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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1936
Page
4
The article contrasts press freedom with broadcasting duties under licensing pressure, noting the press resisted a NRA licensing proposal that could curb print rights while broadcasters face possible government constraints. It also discusses Premier Laval’s planned resignation and Britain’s steady transition after a king’s death with public sympathy and formal governance.
The baby bond bonus bill clears the Senate by a wide margin and may replace the house plan for cash delivery of bonuses. It proposes issuing $50 bonds to equal certificate values, with cash redemption possible after June 18 at local post offices, while avoiding direct treasury cash outlays. Debate notes potential veto, funding questions, and ethical concerns over private inquiries into munition matters.
The piece notes that radio leaders face a policy dilemma as political campaigning increases. With limited broadcasting hours, time for politics would cut into other interests, and the industry must weigh the implications of government licensing of broadcasting rights.
Old Home Town notes Paul E Haworth graduate of KK A school of law in 1922 has been admitted to practice before the supreme court of the United States. The city plans engineering office in House building with C E Ellerbrook opening Monday for city improvements.
A humorous piece titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan from 1938 humor column. The excerpt features a speaker poking at a broad minded preacher and liberal attitudes, reflecting social norms and religious wit of the era. Copyright 1938 Publisher a Syndicate.
Richard Piper Kenneth Stevens help plan Big Ball Tonight at the F A U hall with H R Wagner H B Ingalls and George Grigsby guaranteeing an attractive crowd The reception committee includes Fire Chief Reinisch and E J Holland for the annual fireman ball hosted by the program committee.
Miss Charlotte Kaulhack, a Kansas University coed, achieved the highest grade among sixty five examinees in the state medical board exam held in Kansas City. J B Wilson returned from Topeka where he was admitted to the Kansas Supreme Court and will practice in Lawrence. Poehler's staff hosted a surprise party for Miss Mae Watson with about twenty guests. The piece notes doubts about future airplane industries and references Wright Brothers. FE Alexander announces candidacy for Fifth Ward city council. A burglar entered the Glenn residence at 1245 Ta street and took canned fruit. Mrs J Q Adams celebrated her birthday with a six o'clock dinner prepared by her children.
Forty years ago, Tuesday January 21, Kansas University Oratorical Association drew five contestants R R Brewster A McMurray A J Bales P O Claassen G W The judges were Prof H B Pesirs Stanley Mr B W Woodward and Judge J Y Norton. North Lawrence Christian church meetings continued as street conditions hindered travel. Georgia Brown gave first dancing lesson Fraser Hall with about 40 attendees. A new cross walk between FIM and Massachusetts street was installed funded by private subscription. Knights of Pythias officers were installed with Ben McFarland as chancellor commander J L Boiles vice chancellor George Kumier prelate and others. Cabins show at the opera house featured a strong dancing troupe. Si Plunkard and his Yankee farmer band perform January 24 at the opera house.
Last night a potato disease control meeting for Douglas county potato growers was held in the Federal building basement. Sponsored by the Douglas County Farm Bureau, Dr O H Elmer of Kansas agricultural station presented results and recommendations for control, focusing on acid corrosive sublimate to combat Rhizoctonia disease as a cheaper faster method with better results. E H Leker of Kansas State College spoke on plant diseases. mention noted that potato control act work has been discontinued for now.
Allaire West rejects George Fox's marriage proposal to avoid forgetting Terry Willett the engineer en route to South America. Aten Ray West hints Terry's associations with Patt Harrington. Allaire deserts a formal dinner and weighs her next move amid uncertain commitments.
Allaire wrestles with love and duty as Terry Willett fights to open Propionaire’s river, while Ray, Neil West, and George Fox weigh motives. Corrigan and Willett discuss risk, devotion, and a debt of honor amid wartime upheaval and lingering personal regrets.
Willy Nilly brings food to Top Notch and finds his door bolted from inside. The Puddle Muddlers fear trouble as Top Notch’s mirror lies in the snow and Willy Nilly contemplates entering to check on him. Tomorrow Christopher Helps.
Dr. Lago Galston introduces a sober medical discussion on alcohol as a food. The article references Dr. H. H. Mitchell of the University of Illinois, noting the long standing claim of alcohol’s food value and the lack of a clear definition or proof.
Dr Mitchell tested two rat groups with alcohol supplemented feeds and a control with sugar. He measured growth rates and tissue nitrogen and energy, finding grain alcohol supplies energy and enhances growth and nitrogen and fat retention when added to a complete diet, but does not outperform sugar as an energy source or growth stimulant.
Newark nurse Cathryn Cook wins separate maintenance with $10 weekly alimony after alleging her husband Charles took her false teeth to curb her home rights. Columbia jail ride taxed at 50 cents by mayor order. Troy county post heads favor widowed Doniphan official. Minnesota’s 20 below. Warden notes storm window cue. Nebraska coach uses radio to pace sprinters with indoor track Waltz rhythms.
Kansas briefs from Cop eka El Dorado Colby Jola Coffeyville Manhattan outline weather crop damage political talks and local government changes. Wheat in western Kansas suffered injury due to insufficient snow though moisture needed a grain crop report notes dry snow and limited protection. El Dorado man found dead in jail following a family quarrel and other items include livestock breeder Ljungdahl urgingAAA reenactment and radio broadcasts of talks.
Mrs. Clytus Lehman attended the funeral of her father Mike Murphy last Friday at the Clinton church. Mr. Murphy was an old time member of the Clinton community and had many friends. Mrs. Lehman remained for several days at the Murphy home with her mother.
Col Edgar 5 Correll, wartime flyer, named czar of the air industry akin to Landis in baseball and Hays in film. Frank Bereiter visited Kansas City. Mrs Esther Schowenlein and Miss Marjorie Rereiter from Kansas City stayed over weekend. Mrs Thomas Ley and children ill at Mrs Cawley Sr home Valley Falls. Manuel Rereiter traveled to Lenworthy. Miss Margue Nunemaker and Herbert Nunemaker attended rural teachers meeting in New York and Lawrence. Dora Wilson of Bonner nearby over weekend. Audrey Narita and guest Wand of Lawrence visited at the north and family home.
Several Valley Grove residents attended the all day Farm Bureau meeting in Winchester. Russell Shaw was elected president of Jefferson County Farm Bureau. Various local members hosted gatherings and a covered dish supper preceded evening meetings at Nortonville and Oskaloosa.
A dense schedule of radio offerings for Tuesday January 21 across stations WDAF KMBC WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Highlights include Dick Tracy Orphan Annie The Norsemen Quartet Popeye the Sailor and Musical Moments with Jimmie Allen Kate Smith Mario Cozzi and more plus orchestras led by Walter O Keefe Fred Waring and Herbie Kay with Weather forecasts and late night headlines.
oe club with Mr Shaw held a quilting afternoon at Mrs Emma Eberhards. Colleen Barnes received a handkerchief shower for her birthday. Mrs William Pucknett and Emma Eberhard served refreshments. Absences noted for Harold Blevins and Beulah Hall due to illness. Mrs Donald Bowers of O Neal cared for ill mumps at her mother’s home. Charless Coffman and family visited Oliver Garner. Grover Husted and children visited James Holidays. Arthur Ousdahl drove to Reno to see his parents. Botts ill.
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