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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
1
London January 22 AP Britain's cabinet divides over tariff reform with no unanimous decision on the balance of trade report. Liberals favor free trade while Conservatives back protection, but ministers may voice their views publicly while remaining united on other policy areas. The move aims to preserve national unity amid mounting global challenges.
D M Carroll a 34 year old Wichita man sustained a concussion and head injuries when his Chevrolet coupe struck a truck on highway 40 near Six Corners yesterday afternoon He was rushed to Memorial hospital at 5 15 by a passing motorist Officials say his condition was improving this morning The collision occurred in a small hollow as Carroll westbound tried to pass two cars One car was passed but he then pulled back in behind the rear one The truck occupants reported no injuries
Dean George Shaad of the University of Kansas engineering school leaves tonight for New York City to attend the annual midwinter sessions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers. He serves on the institute's board of directors which is to meet Wednesday. Sessions run Monday through Friday. Shaad plans to return Sunday, January 31.
Al red E. Smith, a writer, earns ninety cents per word for his prose. He does not type, instead he makes notes on old envelopes and a stenographer takes down his speech for publication. He is working on a book by the same process.
Mostly cloudy tonight and Saturday with snow or rain probable in eastern and southern portions. Colder Saturday in the northwest. Morning cloudiness except clear at Topeka. Dirt roads muddy in Douglas County and rough to muddy in Ottawa Emporia and Manhattan. Rainfall minimal at 0.08 inches yesterday.
Harry Wilson, 20, negro, was arraigned in front of Justice Charles Springer on a first degree robbery charge. He pled not guilty and was held on a $2000 bond for a Monday 9 am hearing. He is accused of snatching a purse from Wilma Broat on Locust Street Tuesday night, which contained about $8. Wilson denies the charge but Miss Broat and her companion Christine Cain identified him. Wilson remained in the county jail after failing to post bond. Also reports Otto P. Graff, New York businessman aviator, forced down between Fort Worth and Dallas due to fuel exhaustion. Graff had been missing since Wednesday noon and was uninjured.
New York Jan 29 AP Kirtley F L Mather of Harvard University told the national board of review that sound films may surpass other teaching methods. He cited Massachusetts high schools using sound films to supplement textbooks and noted films spark broadly triggered questions from students rather than a few eager pupils.
A Japanese admiral demanded immediate suppression of hostile groups from his flagship in Shanghai harbor. Chinese merchants formed a protective corps and appealed to Nanking for troops, citing killings in clashes that began Wednesday. Reports said 300 Japanese marines landed at Chingwangtao and reinforced Shan Haikwan, with fighting near the Peiping Mukden railway near Newchang and eleven Japanese warships offshore.
Ossining N Y January 22 AP the case of society versus Francis Two Gun Crowley closed as Sing Sing officials surrendered the body to relatives for burial The 20 year old killer wore a pistol on each leg and died in the electric chair for murder He spoke of his foster mother and attempted to send love to his mother before death Helen Walsh the woman linked to Crowley watched from a parked car outside the prison walls
Washington reports approval of the revised two billion dollar reconstruction corporation bill by Congress. Dawes named to head the agency as President Hoover prepares to sign. Senate actions include wage study on six hour railroad days, anti trust suit handling, and a building and loan association bankrupt exemption. King bill advances on agriculture and immigration quota exemptions gain Senate passage.
Forty three persons attended the Lecume and terracing schools yesterday at Lecompton and Lone Star, with twenty two at Lecompton. Speakers included J E Matney, Kenneth Matney, B C Kelley, J H Griffith, Willis Dunn, and Terrell. Topics covered terracing legume crops bind weed control and crop rotation by T E Willoughby from Kansas State. A law school session was also noted at Lecompton High School.
Military forces arrived in Manresa on January 23 to quell an extremist revolt. General Molerac led two infantry battalions, two artillery battalions, and three civil guard companies from Lerida and Gerona, securing five suburban villages. Dispatches report 206 revolutionists escaped toward the mountains, with patrols pursuing them, likely toward France.
Samuel G. Clarke Post, Veterans for Foreign Wars, holds an open meeting in basement court house rooms tonight at o o clock. The event runs from 8 to 9 with a coast to coast radio broadcast and will see Dareld D. DeCoe induct new members into the organization in every town it serves.
In Monett Missouri James Bentley 11 died when an old muzzle loading gun used for Cowboy play discharged at the Bentley home. The weapon long kept as an antique had been converted into a floor lamp. The father could not determine which boy fired. The report notes the gun had been loaded.
Rail unions spokesman David B. Robertson said a wage cut discussion must wait on acceptance or rejection of the labor program for unemployment relief. Daniel Willard, president of Baltimore and Ohio, outlined carriers' finances to 800 delegates, promising effort to sustain employment but offering no pledge to a group wage reduction. Neither man commented on a Senate six hour day resolution. Robertson remained hopeful executives would consider shorter hours. The labor chair said no decision on a 10 percent wage cut would be made until negotiators agree on the labor program.
A hearing on the fraternity tax case with University of Kansas and Baker University Greek organizations seeks tax exemptions while Douglas County officials pursue property taxes. Judge C E Vance will hear evidence February 2 at the county courthouse to determine facts and law, aiming to finish in one trip. The case involves historic exemptions for Greek properties and appeals to the state supreme court. Meanwhile, Mrs Ethel Owen was chosen as the new matron of the women’s rest room, replacing Mrs Mary Lawrence, with duties starting February 1.
Pittsburgh January 22 AP Methodists of America modernized their hymn book with about 200 old tones removed and new ones considered. After discussion Rock of Ages was retained while Church Triumphant O Come With Me and O Perfect Life of Love were dropped. The committee of ministers professors and singers made decisions with piano accompaniment and James R. Houghton leading in a rich baritone.
In Phoenix on January 22 AP reports Winnie Ruth Judd's counsel objected as the state introduces exhibits linking the murder case of Agnes Anne Leroi and Hedvig Samuelson to Los Angeles. The first major evidence shown was a suitcase containing fragments of Miss Samuelson's bed found October 19 at a Los Angeles railway station.
Detroit January 22 AP forces search the Detroit area for a man believed to be an accomplice of Harold Fontaine in a December plot to smuggle firearms to convicts at Leavenworth. Fontaine, held in Windsor jail, faces extradition or deportation to the United States. Immigration orders demand a Windsor inquiry on Fontaine’s citizenship as deportation proceeds.
Drought and high winds have destroyed much of the winter wheat from Limon to Burlington. A Rock Island railway survey estimates only 40 percent harvestable from the 150000 acres planted between those towns, about 70 percent below last year’s area.
In Washington on January 22 AP reported a voice from the gallery interrupting a dull House of Representatives session. The remark “They are not making expenses here today” drifted down as only a few members remained, briefly punctuating the quiet.
Four radio stations in Kansas will broadcast reminders about the International club of the University of Kansas essay contest on disarmament for Kansas high school students. The event closes March 1 with prizes of 100, 25 and 10 dollars. Broadcasts include KFKU January 28 11 am and January 30 6 pm WIBW January 29 February 2 and 2 6 pm KMBC January 29 February 5 2 43 pm and February 10 4 pm KFBI Milford times TBA.
A county meeting at the courthouse explained the new crippled children's law. County Attorney R B Stevens outlined eligibility, procedures, and funding. The measure requires a one tenth mill levy, with aid decisions via probate court hearings and hospital care capped at three dollars daily.
L L White trustee and deputy Ford County assessor reports to the Kansas state tax commission that Continental Construction property assessments were far below his appraisals. He cites a $50 000 gas pipeline booster station building assessed at $5 000 and seven dwellings appraised at $1 200 each but listed at $650. The commission plans an investigation after testimony from White and county records corroborate his figures. Representatives from twelve southwest counties seek substantial reductions at a tax hearing in Dodge City.
Enrollment indicates classes in typing and home decoration will be offered in the second session of the night school under Ralph Graber. Enrollment was held at 7:30 pm in the senior high school with 20 in typing and 8 in home decoration. a nonrefundable $2.50 fee applies to typing entrants.
Former governor Clyde M. Reed, in Topeka for a farm leaders conference, said he has not made a definite decision on his course in Kansas politics. He added he may announce later when appropriate, noting Kansas Day on January 29 may not influence decisions this year.
Washington AP report quotes Speaker Garner and Rep O Connor saying the rules permit votes this session on both resubmission of the Eighteenth Amendment and modification of the Volstead Act. O Connor, a wet bloc member, says they will have two votes and a voice on resubmission and on modification. Garner notes he does not close his mind, but accepts the interpretation that a vote is possible under the new rules.
County Attorney R. B. Stevens, after a morning letter from Attorney General Roland Boynton, warns merchants that slot machines must follow state law despite injunctions. He confirms a quiet Lawrence investigation and pledges a broader probe. Machine operation that yields money or redeemable slugs must not be treated as amusement.
Seven leaders of the automobile industry met with President Hoover to denounce a proposed 5 percent sales tax on autos calling it discriminatory. Alfred Sloan of General Motors led the delegation which included Cowl ing of Ford, Chapin of Hudson, Macauley of Packard, Nash of Nash Motors, and Graham of Graham Paige. George Graham will testify before the Ways and Means Committee tomorrow.
Mrs Helen F MacPherson Hartford juvenile probation chief tells the national board of review that adult oriented films strongly influence youths. She urges parents to view films with their children as modern pictures pull children into adult life and blur reality and unreality.
From Madrid a report says government troops occupied six Catalan villages Manresa Berga Sallent Suria Cardona and Frigols amid a communist rebellion claim. No resistance reported as rebels allegedly held localized workers republics.
Larry Moon Mullins, KU assistant football coach, will become athletic director and head coach of all sports at St. Benedict's College in Atchison starting September 1. He will stay at KU until June 1, and his successor is not clearly planned amid financial concerns and potential overstaffing.
Members of Dorsey Liberty Post of the American Legion celebrated a membership drive win with 64 attendees at post rooms. Commander E H Stith presided as toastmaster, William Kellender oversaw dinner prep, pig prize donated by Iola post. Prof Allen Crafton sang A E F songs. guests included T J Sweeney Sr Raymond Crowe Fritz Laqua and Frank Sullivan. Founder's Day banquet set for February 18. membership target 278 by March 1. drum and bugle corps practice followed with several new members joining.
Chile says total loans in the last decade exceed 571 million dollars by the government Cosad Nitrate monopoly Chilean cities and the Mortgage bank. The figure answers Senator Hiram W Johnson of California who demanded data for a Washington Senate inquiry. Freshmen coeds at the University of Texas average five pounds heavier than their upper class sisters.
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