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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse from 1 John 2 16 17 contrasts the lust of the flesh and eyes with doing God's will. It notes that the world and its desires fade, while those who follow God abide forever.
A historical critique warns that the term purge imported from Europe risks normalizing coercive methods in U S politics. The writer argues that even gentle beginnings to control elections could justify violence, urging Americans to resist any move toward European style purges and liquidations.
A brief report notes a 100 million dollar deficit inherited by Governor Lehman’s New York administration from Roosevelt. It suggests deficits reflect Roosevelt’s political pattern and warn that New York’s experience may foreshadow larger national debt trends from 1932 onward.
Walter Huxman warns the governor faces 30000 applicants for 8500 state jobs and proposes a bipartisan four man board to administer state employment. He argues the patronage system creates more enemies than friends and seeks relief from dispensing jobs amid alignment with the new deal.
The piece argues the governor should use patronage to serve state interests over party advantage. It notes all regents appointees have been Democrats and suggests a courageous executive could depoliticize patronage, even without a bipartisan board, despite the New Deal framework.
A two day holiday honoring Independence Day led to many deaths and accidents. Officials warn preventive precautions were not heeded and urge stricter safety measures to reduce future incidents and align with daily accident averages.
A humorous parable contrasts government forms through a farmer with six cows. It shows socialism and fascism as mooing losses while democracy appears as never-ending taxes affecting the farmer, who wonders about living without the cows.
Census bureau figures from April 1930 to July 1937 reveal Kansas population down 0.90 percent while Washington DC climbs 28.78 percent. The piece notes over a half million emergency workers in Washington aiding postwar recovery, implying selective success of the miracles.
Willy Nilly and Top Notch the rooster discuss going to bed early after staying up late. Rip the dog complains of waking up from a deep sleep and teases Willy Nilly as the trio banters about their evening routine and laziness.
Willy Nilly narrates the story of twin eaglets raised in a nest in a tall tree. The parents feed them then gradually make them hunt solo as their brown eyes and feathers give way to yellow eyes and white heads and tails marking them as Bald Eagles and symbols of freedom.
July 5 report from Staunton Virginia notes A Moyer delaying traffic to view a mother skunk and her kits crossing the highway. J L Coffey failed to see the stopped car and struck it from behind, injuring Mrs Coffey and three Coffey children.
A fire alarm box at Sutter and Pierce streets in San Francisco caught fire and rang its own alarm, prompting quick response from firefighters. The incident highlights a box that effectively senses danger and activates alerts.
Olney New Mexico July 5. Diversified farming by Sam Teas shows a simple pet to property path. Four years ago he bought three goats for $5. He traded two for a heifer and sold the third for $1. He sold the cow for $3 B and raised her calf. Then he traded it with $5 cash for one half of the royalty on nine acres of oil land. Recently he sold one half of his interest for $450 and royalty checks continue from the other half.
L. C. Griffin of suburban Wichita says the corn in his field has reached ten feet and is growing rapidly. He warns Iowa growers will need favorable weather to overcome the height of his stalks.
A. S. Hunt, a Denver & Rio Grande official, recounted crawling through a rattlesnake infested wilderness after a riverbank crash with E. R. Wakefield. Hunt sought his wife in Denver while Wakefield’s body was feared swept over Black Canyon near Cerro New Mexico. Wakefield worked for Western Union. Hunt for the railroad.
Former Kansas governor Alf Landon addressed about 1 500 people in Willis urging citizens to stop waiting for government help and put fire in their bellies to rebuild the nation. He praised past achievements and urged individuals to work hard rather than rely on the state.
Burglars looted a Kansas City church on July 5, stealing 540 in checks and cash. Pastor Dr Burris Jenkins leads the church. Banks were closed for Independence Day delaying Sunday collection and fireworks drowned the noise of the intrusion.
The article records residents returning from trips to the Pacific coast and trips to nearby states, plus an optimistic wheat outlook from J C Mohler. Social events include bridge luncheons, birthday parties, family gatherings, and Fourth of July activities. It also notes staff changes at the university extension department and hospital admissions during the holiday.
Forty years ago the Washington Santiago standoff demanded surrender by noon or a bombardment by General Shafter and Admiral Sampson. A 24 hour notice aimed to spare women children and the infirm. Also notes Rev W E Brehm travels to Hutchinson for a month of rest and a Kansas City marriage of Mable Feister and Edward Kelley Robinette with ceremony at the bride’s home.
Ankrom with false name Abe Streeter joins the Rafter T range run by Colonel Struthers. He faces Hackett the hostile foreman and meets Lee Trone who invites him to stay as trouble brews around the ranch and Peso Pinto past. Ankrom senses a larger scheme ahead.
Office of H E Chandler announces four new teaching positions to begin in September. Lucille Wilson will teach mathematics and physical education in Wilson Kansas Frances Varvel will teach in Lawrence grade schools Ruth Barnard will teach English in Caney Kan and Eileen Steele will teach English in Barstow Kansas City Missouri.
Ed Duver catcher for the Kansas Electric Power North Lawrence team will be out around two weeks with torn ligaments and a chipped bone in his left shoulder. The injury came Sunday in Topeka during a 5 to 2 loss to Santa Fe Shopcraft in the Topeka softball tournament.
The county treasurer A M Gardner announced that passenger automobile license tags issued to date are 7 054 this year versus 7 103 at the same point last year. Truck tags show a rise with 1 284 this year compared to 1 201 last year.
CLEARFIELD residents share family visits with Mrs. Fred Patrick and Mr. Patrick of St. Joseph Missouri. Funeral services for John William Moore followed a car crash near Kansas City. A new Clearfield softball team forms with locals including Dan Sturm and Archie Meeder among players.
A humorous slice shows Ma reading letters from relatives to her wealthy uncle, trimming the affection and detail to spare him tedium. The scene highlights family charm and light domestic wit characteristic of 1930s humor.
Aunt Het recalls feeling poorly in the morning and choosing peace over breakfast while desiring two saucers of coffee. The line reflects lighthearted humor from a 1937 syndicated piece.
Mrs Wesley Schendel and daughter return from illness to Johnson county home. Dale Stanley visits grandparents Albert and Lena Otto in Topeka. Mrs Lena Breithaupt and sister Becky Schendel meet after an auto crash west of Raymond Brecheisen’s. Breithaupt loses control. windshield broken. both injured and car damaged while returning from Wellsville toward Louis Schendel’s home.
The county hymn festival is set for Sunday evening July 10 in the court house park with a backup plan in the high school auditorium if rain. Odell Shayer will direct the large county orchestra and chorus with Miss Jean Clark selecting eight CCC camp boys. Local notes include teaching hires, visiting relatives, and club sessions.
A detailed listing of radio programs for Tuesday July 5 and Wednesday July 6 across WREN KMBC WDAF and related stations. The grid includes news music comedy talk and orchestral shows with host names and time blocks throughout the evening and late night.
Three Soviet women led by Pauline Osipenko Vera Lomaka and Marina Raskova claim a world seaplane distance record for women. They flew 1085 miles in 9 hours 32 minutes along a Sevastopol Epatoria Ochakoff Sevastopol course over the Black Sea coast.
A vacation period promotion invites readers to subscribe to the World journal with a mail rate of 25 cents per month, encouraging daily reading during summer breaks.
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