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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1937
Page
4
A religious citation from Psalm 72 verses 12 to 14 rendered in a devotional style. The text emphasizes delivering the needy, aiding the poor, and redeeming souls endangered by deceit and violence, noting the preciousness of their blood in the divine sight.
The debate on the court packing bill exposes a deep divide within the Democratic Party. Senators fear radicalism, warn of dictatorship, and clash with the administration's New Deal label. Critics warn the split could shape immediate political events.
The piece surveys rising Japan China clashes near Peiping with warnings from Secretary Hull that an armed China Japan war would harm peace. It notes U S Britain consider joint action to avert conflict and cites Roosevelt Hopkins mixed signals as the public ponders the administration’s emergency measures and their lasting impact.
France abandons non intervention on its border with Spain. Russia and Italy join the break, threatening a broader European conflict. Britain struggles to keep aid to Spain from escalating fighting as the war moves toward a wider arena. Meanwhile US policy fights a budget clash, and Kansas gears up for new sales tokens while local showers bring moisture and steamy heat.
The report notes about one million lives lost and great costs from the Spanish war, with life and material damage as the price of stalemate. Government forces push to restore Madrid lines while insurgents claim gains on the northern coast, though troop relief remains uncertain.
The message notes that ending the siege is uncertain and military decisions could cost millions of lives as the conflict continues amid shifting fortunes. The tone reflects a grave assessment of ongoing warfare and its potential toll.
Dr Lago Galston argues pasteurization protects public health by destroying bacteria in milk while preserving nutrition. He cites England's National Institute for Research on Dairy as showing no nutritional damage from pasteurization and notes reduced tuberculosis and other diseases. He acknowledges some vitamin loss but deems pasteurization highly desirable overall.
Mary Graham Bonner tells of a mother bunny frightened by a distant car and trailer and a dog on the front seat. Willy Nilly reassures her and asks to see the six naked, furless newborns sleeping in a fur-lined nest. The scene ends with a tender moment as the mother guards her young.
Fred Johnson of Lawrence pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before Justice Donald Hults. He was released on a 3500 bond with a July 27 hearing set. Officers said he drove into a ditch on East Fifteenth Street after being arrested by the sheriff's force Monday night. Kasas has more acres in wheat than 89 other states have in all crops together.
Ten years ago in Lawrence details show the half mile gap to close on federal highway 93 W north of town after rains resume slab laying. The road from Lawrence northward has three miles paved and about one and a half miles south from the county line.
Fort Worth era notes report rumors of changes affecting Lawrence men in the railway mail service with Sam Wilcox named chief clerk at Ft Scott and T T Taylor at Kansas City. Katherman Cartwright wed July 13. Mother Bickerdyke birthday celebration planned for July 19 with a Fort Donelson tableau. Fossil hunters Williston and La in western Kansas for the University museum. Fred Vesper estimates August bicycle meet with riders and records. City scales upgrade prompts debate on moving city market away from residence district.
Sheriff Zeke Farley arrives as Kay learns a gun found near a dead man links back to Scrap Johnson of the Flying Six. Kay recalls giving the weapon to Ted Gaynor and fears the implications while Seth deflects questions and Kay presses for truth about the murder and Ted’s whereabouts.
The Zborov battle in Galicia is commemorated by Czechoslovakia with two stamps honoring the 20th anniversary of the 1917 fight where Czech regiments captured multiple Austrian trenches and prisoners. Romanian stamps celebrate sports and a 7th king Carol anniversary with a set featuring eight semi postal designs and various athletes.
John I. Sterner, 80, drove with his wife and son to a Buffalo department store where he had worked 15 years. He collapsed on the top floor and died of a heart attack while planning to tell the boss of his retirement.
A quoted line from 1927 humor piece notes Uncle Andy’s stronger sway at the bank than in heaven, highlighting comic tension between worldly power and spiritual hope. The remark satirizes bank influence through a personal, tongue in cheek aside.
J Gagnier recounts a night fishing trip in which a wildcat was hooked by a liver bait on a line. The animal pulled the line and died after the struggle, described as a dramatic earlier event in the vicinity.
Scout Week in Washington draws 30000 boys praised as well behaved at the Library of Congress. Congressman Hope guides a Kansas City boy, Clifford Hope, while families tour the Senate gallery amid a crowded scene as Senator Robinson opens debate on court reform and packing. A looming 1938 election looms over possible House revolt if the Court Bill passes.
Mrs James Oshel aged 76 died Wednesday morning July 7 after nearly two years illness. Born Cora May Griffith October 20 1860 west of Baldwin she married James Oshel in 1886 uniting Baldwin pioneer families. Survived by husband two daughters five sisters one brother. Funeral at Ives Chapel with Rev C W Bailey and Rev Allen McCaul. interment at west Baldwin cemetery.
Radio schedule lists WREN KMBC WDAF and others with hourly musical acts and host programs. Notable entries include WREN Ethel Hall and Paul Sabin's orchestras, KMBC Floyd Cibions and Bing Crosby, WDAF Town Hall and Jimmy Kemper, plus late night weather and headlines.
Vincent Miller of Logansport Indiana files for divorce citing his wife habit of tearing up his money. He recalls destroying eight dollars in bills and later tearing apart eighteen dollars when she said it was not enough. In Kansas the Leavenworth County Farm Bureau distributes poison to make 134 tons of grasshopper bait with over two thousand farmers buying the mixture.
The Kansas Geological Survey has completed a report on the geology and water resources of Rawlins and Cheyenne counties and sent it to the printer. Dr. R. Moore, director, said copies will be ready for distribution soon from his University office.
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