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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1938
Page
4
Critic argues overhyped Japan aims. not top govt leaders
A historian with firsthand Far East experience disputes recent Knickerbocker articles claiming Japan seeks world domination. He says quotes blaming Tokyo leaders misrepresent policy, notes similar overstatements exist in all nations. He cites Panay sinking as one incident among evolving Far East dynamics and warns Western powers must recognize Japan's naval dominance shaping future privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Japan
H.R. Knickerbocker
China
Panay
United States
Great Britain
Careers in WPA Draw Checks and Ghost Camps Questioned
A Senate committee notes many WPA workers draw steady checks since inception. In some states about 70 percent of WPA rolls are long time beneficiaries. Critics argue the program sustains careers and costs taxpayers, citing a ghost CCC camp scheme by Reno E. Stitely as an example of fraud and misused funds. The piece also mentions the coming week as a turning point in anti lynching bill debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Reno E. Stitely
Senators resist lynching bill amid political prestige clash
The article notes strong southern opposition to a lynching bill seen as a Democratic administration power move. It argues few believe passage will greatly affect the situation. It mentions all states have laws, and cites a State College economist predicting higher potato prices for Kaw Valley growers, tied to selling potatoes as a key detail. The rain on Sunday is described as the year's most important event for Kaw Valley potato growers and regional farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deep South
State College
Kaw Valley
Kansas native seeks Oklahoma governor post amid impeachment history
The Pittsburg Headlight notes the marriage of King Farouk and the absence of the bride Farida Zualficar, calling it the lone setup where the groom shines. It adds Kansans try anything once and mentions a former Kansas resident running for Oklahoma governor, amid frequent impeachment trials for Oklahoma governors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farouk
Egypt
Pittsburg
Farida Zualficar
Kansas
Oklahoma
Governor Haxman to Decide on Special Session Next Week
From Texas Gov Haxman returns and says he will publish his decision on a proposed special legislative session early next week. No impatience noted as the state awaits his ruling on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haxman
Texas
German Commission Finds No Proof of Sabotage in Hindenburg Disaster
The German commission studying the Hindenburg tragedy at Lakehurst reports sabotage is a possibility but finds no evidence establishing it as the cause. Investigation has continued without uncovering a definite reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakehurst
Oldest Railroad Worker Starts Second Century
Milwaukee January 24 John Michael Horan claims to be the oldest active railroad employee in the United States embarking on his second century of life today He has worked for 83 years with the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Pacific railroad and remains active in the trade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
John Michael Horan
United States
Horan
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul & Pacific Railroad
Giraffe Who Could Not Speak Sparks Roost Visit
In a chilly day at Sundown, the Puddle Muddlers gather while Top Notch roams nearby barns to share tales of a giraffe that cannot speak. The Empty House hosts many wild animals now inhabiting the space as the ducks enjoy the icy pond.
Willy Nilly and the Hippo in the Empty House
A whimsical scene follows Willy Nilly as he travels through a snowy landscape with Rip the dog and Sweet Face the lamb. He visits the Empty House to check on the hippopotamus and muses about brushing up his wild animal accent before noting the hippo’s bath tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rip
Willy Nilly
Sweet Face
Hippo
The Patented Drug Hoax Preys on American Voters
The piece argues that money spent on patented drugs and health fads reflects clever salesmanship more than need. It notes vendors are persistent, exploit familiarity, and manipulate emotions offering youth vigor and escape from dietary limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nostrum
Pills and health fads prey on fears and vanity
The piece critiques PDQ style ads for selling liver pills tonics tonics and nostrums by exploiting fear of illness and aging. It notes pills tonics creams and health foods promise cures while overstating benefits and encouraging poor self care and avoidance of doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PDQ
Quiet Kendallville Sees Town in Eventless Year Start
In Kendallville Indiana a quiet start to 1948 shows no arrests city court cases or fire department runs. No building permits issued and no candidates emerged in campaigning. The string of quiet events contrasts with other towns reporting oddities like ghost registrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendallville
Ind
Kansas Law Professors Attend Wichita Bar Meeting
Frederick J. Moreau dean of the University of Kansas law school attended the Wichita bar association meeting as a house guest of Robert C. Foulston. Judge Benjamin C. Hilliard of the Colorado supreme court gave the main address at the Hotel Alice. Paul Wall, KU Law School 1908 graduate, presides over the Wichita association and Walter G. Thiele of the Kansas supreme court also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick J. Moreau
University of Kansas School of Law
Wichita Bar Association
Robert C. Foulston
K. U
Benjamin C. Hilliard
Colorado Supreme Court
Hotel
Alice
Paul Wall
K. U. Law School
Wichita Association
Walter G. Thiele
Kansas Supreme Court
Robbery at Newman Shoe Store and City Hospital Site Debate
Thieves entered Newman shoe store at 805 Massachusetts Street and made off with about 400 pairs of hose valued at 300 dollars. Flory grocery stores were broken into for cash and provisions. A 1923 Ford coupe was stolen from the Crum garage at 805 Rhode Island Street. City commission discussed a site for the new city hospital, authorizing purchase of ground south of Memorial hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
Massachusetts Street
Flory
Crum
Rhode Island Street
City Hospital
Memorial Hospital
City Commission
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
J.B. Watkins
A. D. Weaver
Harry Kepler
I. J. Meade
Petition Drives for Lawrence Commission Government
Over 1 200 signatures affixed to a petition seeking submission of Lawrence commission government to voters at the spring election. The committee aims to present petitions at February council meeting. Miss Rebecca Passon has been offered and accepted the English and German teaching post at Topeka High School. The wedding of Dora Schrader and Charles Doolittle was held at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. E E Stauffer officiating. They will live on a farm south of town. A large evening card party hosted by Mr and Mrs F M Perkins and others drew 40 guests with crystal, red candles, and fresh flowers. R C Reece left for San Francisco. Mrs C Smith and Miss Charline Smith go to San Diego. University Mandolin Club opening concert a success with Girl's Glee Club accompaniment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Lawrence
Rebecca Passon
Topeka High School
F. M. Perins
Otis Perkins
Bertha Rudiger
Margaret Perkins
F. M. Perkins
Claudia Pendleton
Nell Hudson
Amy Crandell
Kansas City
R. C. Reece
San Francisco
Smith
Charline Smith
College singers charm with lively Whitman Hall program
Findley Lenora Kuchera Madeline Nachtmann and Pauline Murray sang several selections. James Bu tin a freshman in the college with his whistling numbers was the hit of the evening.
Snow Removed After Ordinance Takes Effect
Forty years ago on Monday January 24 residents saw snow removal rules enforced with walks to be cleared within twelve hours. The city struggled at the park but overall compliance appeared, while local residents and visitors such as Mr and Mrs LeForce of Moravia Cal and Miss Barrie Bowersock moving to Kenilworth College featured in community notices. The Merchants Athletic Association bowling team defeated the Owls in Kansas City with Bromelsick recording a 22 strike effort, the second highest in a match ever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeForce
Moravia
Cal
Susan Tremper
Ohio Street
Augusta Flintom
Glyde Miller
Osage
Kans
Frank Shimmons
M. C. Denham
Kalamazoo
Mich
Shimmons
Barrie Bowersock
Kenilworth College
Chicago
Maude Landis
Journal
Sigma Chis
Annan
Beloit
Central School
Henderson
Lon Poff
Ohio
Winthrop Reets
J. H. Pierson
Fresno
Calif
Merchants Athletic Association
Kansas City
Owls
Bromelsick
Lawrence
Brown
Barteldes
Stanford
Berger
Clyde
Mr. Thorne
Siderong Bar
Stern
Sumantang
A Distant Tide of War in Siderong River
A crew led by James Clyde navigates the Dyak revolt and river perils near Balingong bay. Christine Forrester's presence stirs tension as the Avon pursues up river toward Rajah Mantagen amid jungle stillness and unseen threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clyde
Yawl
Balingong Bay
Christine
Robert
Rajah Mantagen
Islands
Anchorage
Tropics
Siderong
Christine Forrester
Wage Hour Bill Faces Deep Senate House Split
Washington reports a deadlock over the wage hour bill with Congress divided and the President solidly backing it. A compromise half bill is being drafted to require 40 cent wages while removing hour limits, likely signaling another recess in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
House
Thomas
Utah
Senate Labor Committee
Congressional Labor Committees
Lighthouse keeper Peter Nelson retires to Pacific Grove
Monterey California Peter Nelson after 45 years tending coastal lighthouses retires and moves to Pacific Grove to remain close to the fog horns he once sounded keeping his connection to the sea and its signals alive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monterey
Cal
Peter Nelson
California
Nelson
Pacific Grove
Crowder Hosts Oyster Supper for 37th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harley Armstrong hosted an oyster supper on Wednesday January 19 to mark their 37th anniversary. Guests included Rolla Stanwick Cla ton Gene Richard Patty Law rence Osgood Armstrong Lecompton Potter Kenneth Stacey Lyle Jane Hodson Betty Phil Mae Carr Junior Margaret Fay Speicher Midland Helen Norwood Bobby Norwood Barker W S Collins Jack and others. Cards and music followed as guests wished the couple more happy years of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harley Armstrong
Rolla Stanwick
Claton
Gene
Richard
Patty
Lawrence
Osgood Armstrong
Eudora
C. C. Potter
Kenneth
Byres Stacey
Lyle
Jane
C. N. Hodson
Betty
Phil
Mae Carr
Margaret and
Fay
Lecompton
Frank Speicher
Midland
Helen Norwood
Bobby Norwood
W. S. Collins
Jack
Armstrong Ey
J. M. Crowder
Noah Hetrick
Barker
Community notes from Eudora area residents
Osgood Armstrong and Harley Armstrong helped C. C. Potter chop wood on a Tuesday afternoon. Several families visited relatives in Perry and Barker. A Crowder school house meeting is planned for Friday January 29 with cookies and sandwiches requested. Local residents shared visits in Kanwaka Lecompton Topeka Winter and Lawrence areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osgood Armstrong
Eudora
N. J
Lawrence
Robert Norwood
Lecompton
W. I. Collins
William Grimes
Topeka
Victorene Barland
Viola Welcher
C. N. Hodson
Lewis Hodson
Lake View
Harley Armstrong
Edith
Theodore
Lawrence Hodson
Leroy
Jerry Barland
Y. W
J. M. Crowder
J. S. Emmett
Kanwaka
Ruth Hodson
Vera Potter
C. C. Potter
Seigel Rose
Radio Listings for Monday Evening January 24 Schedule
A dense programme list shows KMBC WDAF WREN and other stations airing musical interludes bands orchestras and talks from 5:35 pm to midnight with names like Armstrong Hall Crooks Burns and Allen and various ensembles plus weather headlines and late notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren—Press
KMBC
WDAF
Jac Armstrong
Géo Hall
Wren
Tom Russell
Doris Rhodes
Erle Smith
Kansas City Dines
Uncle Ezra
Ashburn
Bratton
Fatty Lewis
Boake Carter
Tina Ross
KAPBC
Tish
Burns and Allen
Philharmoniec Orch
Nat
Vic Arden
Rae
Amos
Andy
Richard Kimber
Max Condon
Bert Block
Geo. Olsen
Muehlebach
Charlie Barnett
Trace
Lexington Orch
Texas Rangers
Orrin Tucker
Ood
Wren—Press-Radio
Jack Armstrong
Clark Dennis
Barry Wood
Askansas City
Vivian Della Chiesa
Edward G. Robinson
Russ Morgan
Orch
Edgar A. Guest
al Jolson
Wayne King
Wren—H. Heldt
Jack Oaktie
College
Hollywood
Gen
Hugh S. Johnson
Benny Goodman
Wren—Hidoodlers
IXMBC
Jimmie Ficher
Celia Gamba
Inist
Dale Carnegie
N’ Andy
Jerry Blaine
EMBC
Buddy Rogers
Kenmore
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G. Bimons
Murray
Sengthy
H Bimond
Lawr France
Telephone
National Representativess
Lorenzen & Thompson, Inc
New York
44Th St
North Gushizan Ave
Sansom
Los Angeles
New Orpheum
Brig
Baltimore Ave
St. Louis
Detroit
General Motors
Atlanta
Walton
Associated Press
Audit Bureau OF Circulations
Journal-World
John
el Dorado Times
John M. Horan
U.S
Sundown Stories
Mary Graham Bonner
Bath
New York Academy of Medicine
Iago Galdston
City Election Board
Nudo
Boonville, Mo
Dean Moreau
Wichita
Lawrence High School
Barbara Kester
Hazel Shirar
Katherine Hosford
Genevieve Palmer
Carl Miller
Richard Barber
Caroline Robb House
Ruth Blough
Hazel Stapleton
Clarke Adams
Arthur Heck
Dorothy Morgan
Ted O'Leary
Freda’ Alt
Henry Hood
Evelyn Swarthout
William Whitney
John Glidden
Spokane
Wash
Gonzaga Boys’ School
Laura
Grey
L. H. Houston
Merry Wives of Windsor
Marcia Baty
Vera Lear
Schubert
Ossip Gabrilowitsch
A. J. Anderson
C. A. Preyer
H. C. Taylor
Ella Bear
Joseph W. Murray
Andrew Gates Murray
Lou LeBrant
Bridge
Ruth Litchen
Virginia Prentice
Baldwin
University Mandolin Club
Pauline
Aempire For A Lady
Alamlenay
Chanter
Avon
The
Dian LeMay
J. J. Svoboda
Barland
Lewis
Clarence Hodson
BY Claude Callan
Julia
Publishers Syndicate
Fergus Morton
London
Cambridge
KFKU
First National Bank
Lawrence, Kansas
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation
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