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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1937
Page
4
A religious and political polemic argues that the President avoided announcing court reshaping plans during campaign, then claimed a mandate after election. The piece warns that pursuing a plan to wreck the Supreme Court would threaten the fundamental American government. It notes widespread fear of such an attempt and its consequences.
Kansas farmers enjoy a strong year with a one sixth share of the U S wheat crop. Douglas county yields exceed 800 000 bushels worth over 806 000 dollars. Early 1937 prices rise 48 percent from 1936, outpacing the national average of 28 percent. Potatoes hogs cattle milk all show favorable conditions.
The Lawrence board of education proposes a budget with a tax levy smaller than last year due to higher district valuation and reduced bonded debt. As past obligations ease, interest payments drop, easing taxpayer burden. Itasca and Swan search for Amelia Earhart over vast Pacific area northeast of Howland Island, with extensive expanse still needing radio help if no signals are received.
The administration pushes a court-packing measure by linking it to President Roosevelt to gain congressional support. In a recent debate Senator Wheeler cited reports from people close to the President during the last campaign, saying he warned them the issue could backfire.
A British royal commission recommends partitioning Palestine into three states: a Jerusalem Bethlehem Nazareth district under British mandate, a Jewish state, and an Arab state linked with Transjordan. It warns of Arab and Jewish uprisings and mobilizes British forces ahead of disclosure.
A stranded showman seeks performers from the Puddle Muddlers to fill a missing act. He offers car repairs and meals in exchange for a dicey animal display at a back alley rink near his gas station. The Muddlers eagerly agree to start the act tomorrow as The Rahearaal.
An editorial on resuscitation stresses the need for immediate artificial respiration after accidents and dangerous conditions like gas poisoning or electric shock. It notes revival is possible and may extend life, urging prompt action until normal breathing returns.
The text explains the Schafer prone pressure method for artificial respiration, emphasizing to begin immediately when breathing has ceased, not to seek a doctor first, and detailing the position and hand placement. It stresses practice over reading and covers steps such as clearing the mouth, positioning the patient face down, and delivering the resuscitation rhythm.
Ottawa city commissioners voted to construct a low water dam on the Maraisdex Cemes river at eight miles upstream. The $30,000 project would store up to 100 million gallons and back water for five miles, with work starting this month and completion targeted by Christmas. They abandoned plans for a 250 acre lake on Hardfish creek near Pomona due to likely lack of federal aid.
Attorneys for groups opposing Ottawa's ordinance banning large motor fuel transports ask the Kansas Supreme Court to rehear the case. The court upheld the ban on May 8 and the city attorney has until Saturday to file an answer. If rehearing is denied, appeal to the U S Supreme Court could follow.
H P Smith resigned as Lawrence schools superintendent after seven years amid board discussions. The board favored his one year reappointment, but he left after noting no formal move to restore the dual university relationship. His letter thanked the board and he planned to leave July 16 for Ohio State summer classes.
Twenty five years ago on July 8 residents joined Lathrop Bullene’s eighty sixth birthday at his home south of town. Local families and travelers such as the Bells, Blairs, and Winters prepared summer journeys to Colorado, Utah, Salt Lake City, and Yellowstone Park.
In a Western melodrama, Kay Crandon battles Josh Hastings over Lazy Nine ranch. Ted Gaynor helps rebuild, Scrap Johnson tangles with Hastings. Hastings fakes Gaynor’s death to pin blame, while Ted lies near death after a staged ambush amid the desert confrontation.
Josh Hastings pursues Scrap Johnson across the Idaho Bitterroot divide to enact revenge. He treks through twilight toward a canyon pass, aiming to ambush his rival, only to discover a dead man with Ted Gaynor’s face instead of Scrap Johnson, shocking Hastings into a stunned realization.
A New York advertised layette for expected babies promises an identical free replacement for each additional arrival after one layette is bought, a gimmick tied to twin or multiple birth forecasts. In Los Angeles ten Chinese nationals faced narcotics bond hearings in the marshal's office as names were called. In Chicago, Fred Arland, 17, sought help locating his dog Amelia named after Amelia Earhart, noting both are missing.
A humorous syndicated column presents Poor Pa observing American life from a kitchen window. The piece spotlights cultural contrasts and domestic humor as the elder narrator comments on American standards while his wife stays inside.
The Chicago Civic opera trio performs tonight at 8 in Hoch Auditorium KU. General admission 50 cents, student tickets available. Program includes Bach, Chopin, Dohnanyi, and L. Berger Cassado works featuring vocal and instrumental pieces.
A. H. Boyer, former secretary cashier of Leavenworth city waterworks, was arrested Tuesday on embezzlement charges. He pleaded not guilty at arraignment, bond set at 2500, with preliminary hearing slated for July 19. The warrant may be amended to include about 45 charges in 135 counts.
Clarence E. Sawhill resigns as Liberty Memorial high school director of men’s education to take a similar post with Urbana Public Schools and University of Illinois. He and wife will move to Holton first to visit parents then plan to arrive in Urbana in late August as the new term begins after Labor Day.
An eight inch water main ruptured at Tenth and Arkansas streets yesterday afternoon around five o clock, cutting service to the Country club district for about four hours. To relieve pressure the main was connected to the lower pressure system as work continued.
Parsons farmer George Samp, operating 2 farm east of here, reported one of the district's highest wheat yields today, averaging more than 200 bushels per acre on 360 acres. Samp stored 7,000 bushels in bins for sale to boost market options and may use much for feed if the corn crop suffers from heat. Kansas supplies more volcanic ash than any state, used for abrasives and related products.
Radio guide lists July Thursday events across stations WREN EMBC WDAF KMBC and more. Notable times feature V Baltenborn Traubel Cort, Joseph Williams, Henry Busse and Ruth/Crane reviews with orchestras bands broadcasts from 5:30 PM to midnight including Caballeros Hippodrome acts and sports cast.
Louise Thaden, 1936 Bendix winner, says she will not attempt a transoceanic flight. She doubts Amelia Earhart and Noonan survived the South Pacific and plans to avoid water crossings. Thaden critiques radio reports claiming Earhart position and states she intends to continue flying until she cannot.
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