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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1929
Page
8
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Dr Donald A Laird director of the psychological laboratory reports experiments at Calgate University linking city noise to slower growth. In rats quiet conditions yielded 3 percent more food and about 10 percent faster growth versus noisier environments. Similar growth differences appeared in city and country children. High noise levels trigger fear reactions and increase energy demand, narrowing typing speed under intense noise.
AP dispatch reports the Kansas wheat harvest nearly complete in southeast counties and 25 to 50 percent finished in central and northeastern areas. Oats harvest advancing similarly as corn grows well though later than usual. drought in Colorado line counties limited moisture for wheat while overall yields vary by region.
Ottawa hosts a multi day Fourth of July celebration with a patriotic Superba pageant last night at Forest Park and a crowd drawing fireworks show tonight made possible by Cook of Ottawa. About 45 ground pieces and 150 aerial pieces are planned. Thursday features a parade and events at Forest Park, plus a Ottawa Garnett baseball game at 4. Tonight also includes a second performance of Superba and a Friday program. Earlier, Harris of Eldridge hotel was slightly injured after a car strike near Seventh and Massa.
An old advertisement features Mrs N McCall praising Vinol for calmness and energy. It touts Vinol as an iron and phosphates tonic that improves sleep and appetite, claiming it renews vitality and mood for nervous, tired individuals. The ad markets Vinol through Ran kin' Drug and Steve Ady.
Miss Rose McKee resigns as city treasurer of Leavenworth after four years to take another post. Lucy Heck appointed city auditor to fill the vacancy. John Becher named city auditor. Miss McKee plans to sail to the Philippine Islands for mining work. In film news, Miss Brockwell rises in prominence with new developments in cinema, after earlier fame in The Lights of New York. Dr Florence Barrows notes office closure in July.
Los Angeles July 3 AP silent voice of Gladys Brockwell, prominent silent film actress, after injuries from June 28 auto crash near Calabasas with Thomas Starley Brennan. Brennan recovering from serious injuries. Brockwell endured four blood transfusions before death. immediate cause listed as shock.
Washington AP Classification of airport facilities under commerce department rules has begun. The airport section of the aeronautics branch under Col Harry H. Bleier expects many city projects to apply for ratings and forms have been issued. Officials anticipate inspectors shortly to evaluate the various projects for the top As 1 A rating.
Commerce officials note airports must meet strict A-1-A standards before classification. If an airport cannot satisfy requirements, it may receive a lower rating until upgrades are completed. Officials cannot say how many cities qualify, as few large projects are finished. Field facilities landing areas and night lighting determine the rating.
Mrs Katherine Fogarty of Fort Worth and New York City filed for a jury trial in Bridgeport Conn seeking $500000 in a breach of promise case against former heavyweight boxing champion James J Gene Tunney. Aviation expands southwest passenger lines widening travel options.
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