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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1937
Page
4
The speech outlines two sides to current management labor problems submitted to the White House. Two mines of Republic Steel have reopened after a strike, miners returning despite pickets. King George handed his speech at a Welsh state visit, fueling chatter about a stuttering relapse.
Death of Democratic Senate leader Senator Robinson during a pivotal effort to secure a court bill shakes the party’s resolve. He sought a compromise measure in line with administration aims to avert a split over packing the Supreme Court. Facing his loss, allies and opponents weigh next steps as to whether to press on or drop the fight.
The second Russian flight over the North Pole completed successfully and set a new non-stop distance record about 6,250 miles. A single motor Russian plane carried the crew, proving both pilot skill and equipment quality compared with others. The article also notes Roosevelt’s stance on rents and discusses Resettlement Administration projects costing up to 25,000 dollars per family.
A compilation of brief items from The Western Advocate The Gazette and other Kansas sources. It notes a filling station sign about taxes and gas sales at Mankato Augusta and greeting verses. It mentions the Federal Surplus Commodities Corporation buying Kaw valley potatoes to stabilize markets and quotes various editorials and comments from Kansas papers.
A children tale where Willy Nilly presents a clover bouquet to Mother Cottontail and descriptions of fear, trust, and protection. The second part discusses fatigue, effort, and pushing beyond limits with references to William James and the concept of a second wind in endurance sports.
Do you fight fatigue and rest wisely when fatigued? The piece notes fatigue defies easy definition since it mirrors physiologic state and is shaped by psychological and emotional factors. It suggests fatigue resolution hinges on recognizing both physical and mental readiness.
Berlin July 15 U Walter Simons former president of the German supreme court and longtime foreign minister died today at age 75. A leading international law authority he served as foreign minister when Germany capitulated at the end of World War I and remained in office until shortly before the Versailles settlement. He also helped organize the Republic and briefly served as president pro tem in 1925 between Ebert and Hindenburg.
Miss Myra returns from Boulder while Bobby Jones secures the British Open with 285 strokes over 72 holes. Fred Robson and Kirkwood trailed, Robson finishing 291 as runner up. Population figures show Lawrence at 13 856, Douglas County total 25 Pik. Local college coaching plans include Warner Allen school in Superior. Various social events, travels, and weather notes fill the rest of the page.
Forty years ago a local page notes George O Foster seeking a college year steward post, a Presbyterian lawn social at Miss Lizzie Dix’s home, and a diphtheria quarantine on Maple Street. Also updates on law firm McHale Learnard, farm blackberry shipments by Copp of Eudora, Unitarian picnic attendance, and Betty D A R Pine Road meeting notes with name mentions Inez C. and others.
Kay confronts a web of danger as Ted Gaynor is accused after Scrap Johnson’s death. Sheriff Farley pursues the gun and the truth amid a stormy feud, while Kay clings to her plan to rebuild her ranch and protect the Lazy Nine house and timberland.
Fragmentary text shows names Stanton Nee Jaye and Henry Simmons linked to a dollar bill and reactions. No coherent event or outcome is clear.
Reporters search for missing Ted in a small clearing spotted by volunteers. Authorities plan a cautious daylight search to cover nearby woods and fields. Locals say the search aims to locate Ted safely and bring him home.
The report notes Bill Wells in Beaufort buying a cantaloupe that yielded a butterfly emerging from a larva inside. UCLA scientist Dr. Alva Davis predicts vegetables may soon be unnecessary as energy comes from the sun. Kansas City declares Bobby McDonald, seven, won a doll contest with a rabbit entry among 251 competitors.
Soil Conservation Service notes discuss contour furrows, ridges, and parallel furrows for pastures, plus a state meeting in Ottawa to explain a new reporting system. It covers burning stubble, organic matter importance for soil fertility, erosion prevention, and the value of decaying plant residue, green manures, and humus. Also reports a new 3,000,000 bushel elevator in Kansas City, ready to receive its first truckload of wheat and soon to load Missouri river barges.
Mr and Mrs Andrews and Alvin attended camp meeting at Forest Park all week. Mrs W H Anderson helped Mrs August Walter cook for threshers. Rolland Kraft visited from Kansas City Sunday. Miriam Kraft owns a new accordion. Wilmer Nelson plans to spend next Sunday at Belleview replacing J V Boehring. Miss Erma Burgert joined Mr and Mrs V J Boehringer and family on a Colorado two week vacation.
Evening listings include orchestras and vocalists on EMBC WREN WDAF KMBC and KNBC from 2:00 pm through midnight Featuring Bert Slock's Orch Fernando and Ban Ford's groups plus Irene Rich Caballeros and Tommy Dorsey’s and Bob Croaby’s outfits A note mentions Marguerite Morse Straub sailing from New York on the 14th for six weeks to London and to China for a nurses meeting Kenneth Weddle visits Topeka mother Thursday
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