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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1938
Page
4
A religious note contemplates sacrifice quoting Isaiah 53 12 and reflecting on sin bearing and intercession. The brief meditation appears in the Member Audit Bureau of Circulations page dated Friday January 21 1938.
A US oil laden vessel bound for the Spanish government was seized by insurgents and sent to a port. Two British freighter crew members were killed by insurgent air bombs at Tarragona. Major powers face pressure to act cautiously as war disrupts global commerce and tensions rise.
A government official reached a pact with 8,000 Michigan potato farmers to destroy or dispose of 709000 bushels to stabilize prices. Farmers will receive 107000 dollars from the U S treasury. The Minneapolis Journal notes similar farmer collusion could be treated as restraint of trade and prosecuted.
President Roosevelt sparked alarm with a statement that all holding companies should be abolished with no exceptions. He later qualified the remark noting some holding companies serve the public interest. The evolving position leaves readers unsure what he means this week or next.
The naval limit of 35,000 tons for US and British battleships could be scrapped after information that Japan is planning battleships of 45,000 tons or larger. Western powers may face the need to contest control of the Far East seas, with emphasis on restraining Japanese power there.
The filibuster continues while the speaker on the floor faces largely empty seats. Debate wears on as pressure grows on senators to stay seated and contribute their time.
An affable gesture by President Roosevelt in Jackson days amid Toei bolting party lines to back Gov. remains a noted moment as historical sources recount the 1936 realignment and its influence on state politics.
Former Governor Landon in a Lyons Daily News column recalls voting for Roosevelt in 1904 and Roosevelt in 1932 but says neither choice was praiseworthy. He argues the Roosevelts have harmed the country and expresses hope for a practical leader to reach the White House.
The senate sub committee approved Stanley Reed's nomination without question. It is expected to pass the full committee next Monday and soon after by the senate for confirmation. No issues from Reed's past are anticipated to require disclosure on the radio.
Two thirds of January have passed and the locality has recorded only a few hundredths of an inch of rain. Normal January rainfall is a little over an inch, and several days hint at rain to make up the shortfall.
A Japanese government spokesman calls Tokyo’s withdrawal of recognition of Chiang Kai-Shek worse than a declaration of war. He notes many Chinese would accept this view, arguing a formal war would not improve the current crisis.
The Chanute Tribune characterizes the Third district as calm in political reporting while implying an imminent upheaval. The piece frames the apparent quiet as a prelude to larger tensions to come.
Old Ike Buttonoff says farmers face two big foes this year the weather and the politicians. Present indications show both will burden farmers with hardship and controversy in the Augusta area.
Willy Nilly and Top Notch visit a giraffe as dialogue mixes with a science article on infectious agents. The piece contrasts simple animal tales with a discussion of how viruses multiply inside host cells and how some agents depend on host metabolism for replication.
Experts including Prof. Hans Zinsser of Harvard discuss ongoing virus research and the abundance of extraordinary phenomena that challenge conventional methods, fueling widespread speculation about the virus case and the broader field.
Topeka officials appealed to school children to raise 15000 dollars for John Steuart Curry murals in the state capitol. Five thousand dollars had already been donated or pledged as Larned, Pawnee county children pooled pennies to be among the first in Kansas to support the project, with county and state superintendents urging contributions.
Judy Gruber, five weeks old, can take food by mouth after an operation that reopened her stomach opening. Doctors reported she had been nourished by blood transfusions and skin injections since birth. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Gruber.
Major General George W. Goethals builder of the Panama Canal died in his Newark apartment after two months of serious illness. Funeral will be held at West Point Tuesday afternoon. The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce set its annual meeting for January 31 with W. A. Bailey of Kansas City to speak and new officers to be installed.
A gun running tale set in restless Sumantang and Balingong where James Clyde and his niece Christine Forrester clash over a daring plan. The Linkang fortress ship and Avon face Dyak revolts as Tony Forrester’s children pursue wealth amid mutinous seas and shifting maps.
It will take 10 men to bake a cake. The Independent Grocers Alliance of America orders its baking products conference next week. Readily listed ingredients include 500 pounds of eggs 600 pounds of sugar 400 pounds of flour 309 pounds of butter and 200 pounds of milk.
Gothenburg Nebraska received 235000 concrete bricks via a WPA project produced with relief labor but lacks a site. The town plans a municipal building and seeks WPA assistance to use the bricks.
Dallas January 21 Garfield Smith a Black man convicted of murder asked Judge Henry King to reduce his 99 year sentence saying it is impossible to do and that a lighter term would let him work feel better and be more content.
Charles W. Ostrander of River Forest Illinois celebrates his Golden Wedding Anniversary with a five year plan family tour of the West. Twenty two relatives travel California in a private railroad car, each day hitting a packed schedule as the journey nears its end.
Mrs Alvin F Baker recovers from pleurisy at Sunny Side. Miss Emma Lou Emery plans a Los Angeles visit with brother Ernest Emery. Dr Geoffrey W Stafford of Drew University meets Baldwin students. Mrs A O Remington and Miss Florence Remington plus John Baker travel to Los Angeles. Carl Peer suffers serious burns from an exploding faseline. Mrs John Baker visits in Hiawatha while Mr Baker travels to California. George Marquardt Paul Vollmer take Ada Mae Marquardt home after weekend visit. Rev E C Wright to Arkansas for engagements. Dr Harold Case lectured in Parsons, others accompany him. Mary Alice Sverey returns to resume Delta Tau Delta duties.
Friday January twenty one listings show WREN WDAF KMBC stations airing news interludes weather and a long roster of music programs from Twilight Melodies to King of Jazz. Notable acts include Jack Armstrong Armstrong and Dorsey orchestras along with herb Evans and NBC Spelling Bee cues.
Chapter CE of the P E O Sisterhood celebrated its 69th anniversary at Mrs. Nelson P Horns home with a period program honoring seven founders led by Mrs. Earl Black. Social hour featured marguerite centerpiece, Italian lace cloth, and refreshments. Upcoming meetings planned at Mrs. Frank E Wolf and Mrs. Claude Willy homes. The Nautilus club held a pot luck at Mrs. John Ruchtys home. The First Methodist Sunday school hosted a Religious Education Training school session with five classes led by named teachers and running five weeks. Rotarians heard talks on Visual Education by Prof Willard H Garrett Dr C N Challacombe and Prof Samuel A Deel with guests including Rotarian Cheney of Abilene Rev Clarence E Holcombe of Grantville and Bill Potts. Mrs. Lula Smith hosted dinner for Miss Hilda Weeks with Mrs Henry Roche and Miss Beula Roche. Royal Neighbors held a covered dish luncheon at Odd Fellows hall. Mrs Smith Leonard installed as Oracle and Mrs Eva Williams as vice oracle. next meeting January 27. Misses Anna Lewis Faye Holliday and Grace Preston were Sunday dinner guests of Dr and Mrs G M Liston and Miss Floy Liston. Coach and Mrs Emil Liston hosted the Rock club Thursday. Mr and Mrs Earl Hobson and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Kapelle joined Sunday dinner with the Gander home. Mr and Mrs Arthur Barnett of Olathe visited their niece Miss Helen Gaddis at Baker and attended the Holy City. Miss Cora Sams of Lawrence visited Clyde and Beulah Helen Stewart.
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