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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1935
Page
4
The piece cites Psalms as a moral frame and discusses government experimentation with constitutional limits. It notes widespread puzzlement among congressmen and citizens over administration backing of allegedly unconstitutional legislation. It suggests a looming clash with the federal Supreme Court as a campaign issue.
A bill by Representative Warren of North Carolina proposes a processing tax on potatoes and government regulation similar to wheat, corn, cotton and hogs. If enacted, the basic commodity designation would affect Kaw valley growers who oppose control, and consumers who could bear some or all of the cost.
A false yardstick claim about TVA is challenged as the administration shapes a bill permitting TVA to sell power below production cost. Critics warn two harmful outcomes: taxpayers may pay the shortfall, and TVA rates could be a poor benchmark. Boondoggling persists despite Gen Hugh Johnson’s orders to end it, with craft weaving of leather or rope offered as the occupation, though no examples have appeared locally.
The piece notes this year’s record temperatures are not yet matching last year’s 100 degree peak. It advises residents to take prudent measures amid extreme heat, urging self governance and practical cooling strategies. It emphasizes personal responsibility during hot conditions.
The piece advises adapting to hot weather to continue work, stay calm, avoid overeating and heavy exertion, and ensure rest. It emphasizes reducing speed if possible, avoiding unnecessary errands, and keeping both body and mind in good trim to endure a hot summer and still enjoy it.
In a historic note three Lawrence high School graduates Nelle Martindale Myrtle Hyre and Weston Carpenter completed their college studies together and years later earned degrees from Columbia University all in the same school and time. Other items include a proposed city ordinance to curb crowding in cars and a police warning, Dr Forrest C Allen teaching basketball in Missouri colleges, a youth camp opening with 20 boys, a large dance hosted by Elke lodge for 24 new members, and visits of several academics and residents to events and travels in Kansas and nearby states.
Twenty five years ago on July 11 the five ton marble fountain arrived as the local Humane Society and City Engineer Herbert Dunmire prepared the base stake and Mayor Bishop ordered immediate preparations for placing the monument at the New Hampshire and Warren streets intersection.
Forties era column records July 12 notes from Lawrence, Kansas era. Mentions Gov Stubbs donation, Lawrence locals Gussies Doubleday Newby Bebeau Edmondson Perce Van der Vries Haden Parnell, Spaulding block excavation, car barn completion, Mrs Richard Wadenan, Miss Lalia Walling, D P Walling 90th birthday, Miss Grace Poff, Chalkley summer home, Miss Mary Parker named principal, Gracia Blair to Salt Lake City, Dr E S Hazzard and Mrs Jennings marriage, neighborhood visits, camp trips, and a Kansas City marriage Nutt Simmons. An oral tapestry of social and civic snippets in 1900s voice.
Secretary Wallace plans a three week western trip with stops in Denver for an informal gathering at Denver University on July 18 and a Saturday afternoon talk to sugar producers in Greeley. He will also address the Business and Professional Women's club in Seattle on July 18 and speak at Amarillo on August 5 while visiting soil erosion and forest conservation sites.
New solid gasoline called Solene, invented by Dr Adolph Prussin, demonstrated in a one cylinder engine at the Guggenheim School. The jellylike fuel resists burning and explosions, does not evaporate, and costs about a quarter of a cent per gallon to solidify.
Fourteen year old Percy Branton of Salina lay in a hospital after a rifle fired by a playmate wounded him through the brain while attempting to kill a rabbit. Doctors said removal was impossible and recovery unlikely. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Elmer Bratton living southwest of Gypsum. Farm Bureau Chorus to Meet in Lawrence is noted in local notices with a meeting in Lawrence Junior High School.
Laurie Moore pretends to be married to Rex Moore to protect her job with Mark Albery. Rex returns from the Pacific and insists they live as husband and wife, forcing Laurie into a dangerous ruse. Albery arranges a furnished flat and an interview while Laurie contends with Rex and her sister Gladys, aiming to reveal the truth.
In a tense scene officers debate how to handle a frightened dog named Rip as he wanders toward a fire station. A kind policeman and firefighters feed him stew and water, easing his weariness and inspiring Rip to consider escape plans, while a gentler approach averts danger.
The piece cites Hippocrates on fever as a curative force and traces medical opinion on fever’s value from ancient times to the modern debate. It references Dr William H Welch and argues fever serves a useful purpose in reaction to infection, noting shifting views over years.
The piece surveys fever based cures in folk and modern medicine. It notes Japanese hot volcanic baths for syphilis and rheumatism, Slavic hot avena baking, and highlights Wagner-Jauregg’s artificial fever curing neurosyphilis. It mentions other fever methods using bacteria and physical heat, concluding fever therapy has an established role though no single method dominates.
A collection of lighthearted items from Buffalo to Rapid City recounts oddities and near-misses. A Buffalo team’s game lights fail to distract players. a pistol theft at a pistol tournament. a driver’s dash with a bull snake. a golfer’s endless ball losses. a teen’s near-drowning relief ending in death. and a baby born into a large family with many living ancestors.
Kansas officials appoint Topeka aides and district supervisors while reports note a Wichita murder case and a Brownell birth after an accident. Wheat crop crop prospects dip in Phillipsburg as a 114 degree temperature is recorded. an Empire Lyon’s County heat victim is named. A Wichita tournament opener draws 8500 as Olympic baseball chatter fills the scene. Police file warrants for Clarence Brown and Steve Smith in a beating case.
Paris July 11 Miss Joan Warner an American fan dancer faces a Paris Morals Court trial charged with offending public morals by nude and semi nude dances. Witnesses include French artists and a zoologist while defense claims art not indecency. Court to rule next week.
James Roosevelt eldest son of the President is named president of the National Grain Yeast Company of Belleville, succeeding Samuel Brasa of New York. Stockholders were notified by letter this week. Roosevelt will split time, three days weekly at the New York offices and three days at the Belleville plant.
Oklahoma City records show beer tax receipts totaling 1,395,973 dollars over the past two years. Officials note the figure reflects legal beverages taxed under state liquor laws and reflects ongoing revenue from beer sales since program inception.
A dense OCR of radio programming lists WREN WDAF KMBC and KNBC segments with dance orchestras, reviews, sports, and weather. The schedule spans late afternoon to midnight with identified programs, hosts, and orchestra names, ending with a weather forecast and a note on taxation figures.
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