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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1934
Page
2
A professor narrates an unorthodox finals anecdote about a student who wrote five books for a single final, leading to a fair solution of an A in any course. The college tumult features Windle, Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pi Phi intramurals, late-night meals, and a Jazz‑style band.
Chicago report says William White a 14 year old ex con and labor racketeer was erased from public enemies list after his body was found in a suburban Oak Park apartment. Neighbors heard shots and saw two men flee to a waiting car before driving away. The gangster reportedly fought in a violent struggle evident by overturned furniture and bullet marks. Lecture Habersham will speak on China at 7:30 Thursday at the Episcopal church with free admission.
Lincoln Neb Jan 24 AP George Sauer All American fullback and Bernie Masterson quarterback will be Nebraska assistant coaches next season. Dana Bible athletic director and head coach said Sauer will coach freshman ports with yearling gridiron squad under Ed Weir. Masterson, Big Six champion and sprint record holder, will coach swimming and assist team during football season. Both turned down pro football offers to take the coaching posts.
Washington reports Secretary Morgenthau opened federal mints to Soviet gold on the same basis as other nations. Three trade orders included lifting bans on Soviet lumber and pulp wood due to convict labor and matches over dumping. The mint directive rescinds previous letters and allows Soviet origin gold to be received after review.
Dr C E Orelup dies after long illness at Norton and private funeral services set for Thursday at 4 PM from 721 Maine street with burial in Oak Hill. Survived by three daughters, two sons, three brothers and four grandchildren. Also reports of obituaries for Benjamin F Fiegenbaum and Edna B Hartwell with services and survivors noted.
James Patterson elected editor in chief and Robert Smith named managing editor at Kansan Board meeting yesterday afternoon Patterson is a liberal arts senior and succeeds Chiles Coleman while Smith replaces Margaret Gregg Smith has served campus editor and other roles this year Lincoln School Assembly set for tomorrow at 2 pm with University cadet teachers presenting Spanish play The Three Bears
Three of seven fugitives who escaped from a Kansas penitentiary were captured near Paola. One convict, Bob Brady, was killed when the posse confronted the escapees. The Paola jail photo shows Cody, Benjamin Young, and Tommy McMahan. Sheriff Joe Achey led the Miami County posse with Undersheriff H R Linimer and deputies Ray Cook, Howard Bouslaugh, and Ed Schlotman. Deputy Schlotman is shown holding the gun Brady attempted to fire.
Athens Jan 24 AP The supreme state council rejected Samuel Insull's appeal and upheld the government order requiring him to seek another refuge by month end. The council ruled the interior minister's decision an administrative act though it affects Greece's foreign relations. Insull faced US extradition over charges of larceny embezzlement and bankruptcy violations. Turkish diplomats warned Insull’s passport would not be visited if he sought entry after leaving Greece.
A Ford coach stolen Monday night from Ray Stockert at 1323 Kentucky Street was found abandoned last night in the driveway at the rear of Corbin Hall. Stockert reported the ignition switch missing, the spare tire and wheel gone, and the front spring damaged.
White Cloud Michigan January 24 AP Sheriff William Bird says he will hold for trial as an habitual criminal August Kahn, sought as a suspect in a threat to kidnap a Topeka banker. Kahn was arrested here earlier this week on a charge and held on a concealed unregistered pistol. Topeka authorities requested Kahn’s return as a suspect in the threat to Harry Walsh, a Topeka banker, and Kansas officials say Kahn may be connected with the Wilbur Underhill gang.
Russian violinist Nathan Milstein headlined a KU luncheon at Hotel Eldridge hosted by Prof. Waldemar Gelich. Attendees included KU fine arts staff and students, with Milstein to perform tonight at 8:20 in the University of Kansas auditorium and stage party planned at Valleyview after the concert.
Police issue court tickets to motorists who roll through stop signs without stopping as part of a crackdown to improve traffic flow. Prominent citizens were among those cited while the city repaints crosswalk lanes on Massachusetts Street and refreshes slow signs in the business district.
Washington January 24 Treasury officials described public reception as very good for its billion dollar securities offering. Books were expected to close tonight due to a large oversubscription. The issue comprises half a billion in 23 percent treasury notes and half a billion in 10 to 12 percent certificates.
Davis-Child showroom in Lawrence displayed the 1984 Chevrolet with knee action front suspension, a longer 112 inch wheelbase, and a stronger Blue Streak engine. The dark blue coach model arrived Saturday and remained under wraps until today as dealers across Kansas and Missouri view the new improvements.
Testimony in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Roland Boynton centers on bond sales to the state school fund commission and Ronald Finney. Witnesses including Sardius Brewster and Mrs. Boynton discuss a $400 investment, a $1,700 profit, and Finney's cash payments. The defense maintains Boynton acted properly and withheld nothing. prosecutors press links to stock and bond transactions tied to Finney and the Fidel State and Savings Bank.
Kansas native Hugh Cunningham of Wichita a Yale University senior and editor of the Yale News received a Rhodes scholarship to study at Oxford University England The Associated Press photograph caption notes the announcement.
Boynton comments on Finney’s market conduct noting he may not have been prudent to invest with Finney but claims it was not illegal. The record references Finney’s ties to other bond sales and his directive to the commission’s bond clerk to list all bonds bought from brokers.
Senators debate daily costs of impeachment in Topeka pegged at 1000 dollars. a stenotypist transcribes testimony at 100 dollars daily while paying two assistants for transcription and formatting for print. Other notes cover Lansing prison walls, adult education at the senior high with Dean Graber and Dean Courter, and a left handed student needing a right handed chair.
Aboard Admiral Byrd’s flagship in the Bay of Whales, Antarctica, strong winds forced the vessel from its berth and split the crew. Twenty men on shore worked to move supplies and dog teams to a transfer depot a mile and a half away while some went to Little America. Onboard watches and glass observation continued as real work was expected to resume soon.
The article notes options secured on 3,970 acres around Kings Mountain in South Carolina for a government planned national work project. It mentions North Carolina farmers curing cow hides and making shoes at home as part of the broader rural context.
Markets closed steady after heavy turnover as gains faded late in trading. Notable movers included Santa Fe, New York Central, Norfolk and Western, Delaware and Hudson, and Pennsylvania. Bonds rose on expectations of new government financing, while utilities stayed mixed and gold currencies strengthened slightly.
Market notes show slight shifts in interest and currency, with 3 3 percent notes due March 15 1935 regarded active. Sterling opens at 35.00 percent, French franc at 6.38 cents. Officials cite earnings reports and traffic optimism as boosts, while brokers expect a selective near term equities market amid federal regulation talk. Government bond closes list Liberty issues and Treasury notes with mixed yields.
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