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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1937
Page
1
Floods and freezing temperatures push refugees toward relief as President Roosevelt appeals for 2 million dollars. Ohio R rises to 72.8 feet harming Cincinnati and flooding surrounding cities. multiple states report homelessness, casualties, and widespread disruption as aid mobilizes nationwide.
Washington says the Red Cross launches a nationwide drive for 2 million dollars to aid flood victims. Chairman Cary T. Grayson mobilizes 3700 chapters and estimates 270000 people need relief in eight states Arkansas Missouri Illinois Tennessee Kentucky Indian Ohio and West Virginia. President Roosevelt orders federal agency cooperation as cabinet acts on Graysons report. Fourteen thousand work relief workers and coast guard units are allocated to rescue operations and marooned families are aided by boats and amphibian planes.
George Hedrick and Mrs. Fred R. Isaacs mobilized Douglas county to raise 139 toward a 2 million nationwide relief goal. Donations can be sent to Lawrence banks Journal- World office or Chamber of Commerce. Telegram from Cary T. Grayson notes 270000 displaced needing food shelter bedding medical care and warm clothing amid blizzards and freezing weather.
Paris reports Premier Leon Blum will request Adolf Hitler suspend Germany's feverish armament, condition for French economic help. He plans to unveil Franco-German political and economic terms in Lyon, flanked by 16 ministers, outlining five stabilizing proposals.
Federal District Judge John C. Pollock was reported sinking at his home in Kansas City after being unconscious since returning from a Texas ranch Monday. Doctors had said he suffered pneumonia in addition to diabetic troubles as of yesterday.
The Douglas County Teachers Association met at the high school and adopted resolutions supporting improved textbooks for Kansas schools while opposing free textbooks and any move to appoint the state superintendent by the state board. They also opposed requiring county graduates to be examined for city high school entrance and urged moving the annual school boards meeting to the last Friday in April. Mrs Clarine Beyer presided, Gilmore Nichols played piano, and Miss Maude Ellsworth spoke on Mexico.
Topeka mourns Jude George T. McDermott of the tenth U S circuit court of appeals who died of pneumonia in Winfield Kansas. Judges from Oklahoma Colorado New Mexico attended the funeral at Grace Cathedral with Bishop Wise and Dean Day presiding. Burial was at Mount Hope cemetery. Pallbearers included Judge Orrie L. Phillips former Governor Alf M. Landen and others from Topeka and Wichita.
Influenza cases at Watkins Memorial Hospital show a drop with 22 of 41 patients ill. Dr. R. I. Canuteson, director of KU student health, notes the university’s first mumps cases this year, with Lyle Dawson of Topeka and Joe Fornelli of Cherokee hospitalized.
In Los Angeles on January 23 Elaine Barrie wife of John Barrymore filed for divorce and asked the court for a temporary alimony of 2523 dollars per month. Barrie filed the divorce action a week earlier seeking dissolution of marriage and related relief.
Topeka dispatch reports William Agnew Johnston, 89, former chief justice of the Kansas Supreme Court, died at his home from a heart attack. He retired July 1, 1935, after over fifty years of service, including 32 years as chief. Survived by widow Lucy B. Johnston, daughter Mrs. Samuel J. Brandeburg of Worcester, Mass, and son John of Tulsa.
H B Ober of Ober Clothing returns to Lawrence from Chicago where he attended the National Association of Retail Clothiers and Furnishers annual convention. He was re elected to the five member executive committee. The congress hotel event drew merchants nationwide and featured a 150 person style show highlighting spring trends and early fall ideas.
A bill approved by both houses of Congress extends the lending power of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. The measure, along with extensions for the Commodity Credit Corp, the Electric Farm and Home Authority, and the Export-Import Bank, heads to President Roosevelt for signature as Congress goes into recess for a week.
Poplar Bluff Missouri January 23 Lee Derry a former Missouri University football player faced burglary and larceny charges after the January 21 robbery of the Clayton Appliance salesroom. Merchandise valued at 268 dollars, including radios electric sweepers and irons was recovered, Sheriff Edgar Hammons and Prosecuting Attorney Randy Weber reported.
The Kansas Supreme Court affirmed Douglas County district court decisions on tax and damages cases. It reversed the exemption denial for Lawrence Business College, ordering tax refund of 119.56 in 1935. It also upheld actions against the Central Mutual Insurance suit and estate distribution involving George H Johnson and Inez Smoot.
Vatican reports Pope Pius XIII, aged 79, received injections for suspected gangrene from an open sore on his left toe. He was described as sleepy after the medication and took less nourishment than in recent days.
United Automobile Workers face a broad strike stalemate with General Motors and west coast maritime actions entering day 86. Chicago electrical workers suspend action after a night of bridge and street disruption. Officials seek federal intervention as violence flares in San Francisco and Inglewood with arrests and clashes between unions.
Washington January 23 Kansan Lynn Brodrick Kansas Democratic national committeeman said state party leaders would unite for a bid to appoint a Kansan as successor to late Federal Circuit Judge George T McNermott. An undercurrent favors Senator George McGill. Johnson Woodring Helvering named as possible contenders.
Fire crews responded to three late afternoon and early morning alarms. At 4 27 p m a torch used to thaw water pipes caused a small blaze at 808 Rhode Island street with slight damage. At 6 08 p m escaping gas ignited in the basement of 945 Connecticut street but caused no damage. Early this morning a car fire at 1613 New Hampshire street produced little damage.
Chick Pontius suffered facial cuts requiring stitches after a sled crash at the country club. He swerved to avoid pedestrians while coasting back from a course incident and spilled when his sled hit a bump. Dr Albright treated a sinus infection.
Secretary Perkins reported the nation spent 114.3 percent more on building homes in the prior year than 1932, totaling at least 270,000 new non farm dwellings per Stewart McDonald housing plan. Building permits in 1938 in cities 10,000 plus were valued at $1,328,714,000, up 61 percent from the year before.
The campaign for the President's Birthday ball to be held January 30 at the Memorial Union building at K. UV. is announced by Roger Williams. The downtown sale is led by O J Life with radio and local broadcasts planned through the week. A local fund supports braces for children and Warm Springs foundation proceeds, with about 250 dollars in the fund and potential further aid under consideration.
A Topeka dispatch reports federal meteorologist S D Flora predicting sunny weather across Kansas with temperatures from 30 to 40 degrees. Ice crust should largely melt tonight and next week looks dry with near normal or cooler temperatures. Farley in New York says he has received several offers to return to private business while still discussing cabinet status.
An index average around 60 stocks stood near 73.5 as investors watched Ford and Hamilton categories shift. The brief market note records modest gains in blue chip and auto sectors amid cautious trading.
Beulah Pinneo, a University of Kansas senior, filed a damage suit in district court alleging $110 medical costs and $10,000 for permanent injuries from September 25 crash near Dutton bridge. The action targets Elmer Husted, Mrs Husted, The State Farm Mutual, Harold Stowe, Luzier's Inc., and R F Marken.
A 4 inch water main over 30 years old fractured in front of 1333 New Hampshire causing loss of service from 5 PM to midnight. The break, about 20 feet north of the meter box, likely suffered from cold contraction or ground sinking. Five water department workers repaired the rupture as resident J E Selig provided coffee and sandwiches.
Contributions to the Social Service Shoe Fund continue, totaling 333.90 for footwear for needy children. Rev Puls had set a 250 quota, which was reached last Saturday. Funds were turned over to Electa Kinster(s)berger, city school nurse, for distribution. additional donors included Women's Relief Corps No 3, Ingleside club, Portia clubs, and Ku Klux Klan members.
Kansas forecast shows generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with higher temperatures, especially in the east, and colder air in the extreme northwest Sunday afternoon. Morning conditions expect clear skies but slick and frozen roads.
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