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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse from Exodus 14 15 emphasizes action by instructing Moses to tell the Israelites to go forward. The line underscores faith mobilized through divine guidance and collective progress.
The week ends with Douglas County voters deciding state and county candidates in the final primary. Voters show calm so far and favor thoughtful consideration of candidates over heated debate. The outcome will shape government efficiency for the next two years.
Complaints of intimidation of relief workers surface in Congress. William Langer and Senator George claim pressure in North Dakota and Georgia. Kentucky’s Barkley Chandler primary revealed 22 cases of relief-for-political use. Hopkins admitted two proved cases and ordered action. a Life photographer found one disciplined, yet the worker remained on the job. The photographer quote sums expectations: Nothin'.
The Texas primary shows voters swayed by mountain music more than policy as W Lee O'Daniel, a Dallas floor salesman, wins the gubernatorial nomination. Other candidates stake on issues, while O'Daniel's campaign style captures attention, prompting questions about voter expectations and entertainment versus good government.
The text reflects on governance not fully aligned with the main issue, noting past regret when attention drifted. It recalls Texas history with the Ferguson era as a benchmark, remembered uneasily rather than with satisfaction.
Charles W. Thompson, a longtime Kansas resident, spoke in Lawrence on the realities facing the state. He criticized rising government costs and bureaucratic control, urging tax relief, smaller public spending, self-reliance, and reduced government interference to ease Kansas’ burden.
Reds theme dominates a Kansas City speech by Homer Martin head of the automotive workers union. He fired five of seven union executives over Moscow sympathies to restore public confidence and strengthen the union amid claims of red influence and disorder. Browder acknowledges communist penetration across the U S. and aims to distribute literature widely while exploiting fascist rhetoric. The piece warns the American system faces threats from both extremes.
Lillian Cook recalls early American times in Concordia Blade Empire noting vast schooling gaps and parents raising their children. The piece cites a Roosevelt anecdote about catching a big fish, with playful quips from the Wichita Eagle.
In northwest Franklin County on July 1 1988 seventeen farms totaling 3536 acres operated under SCS cooperative programs. Farmers from Ottawa and Pomona Kansas signed five year plans for erosion control including 1462 acres rotated 1124 contour farming 297 strip cropping and 613 acres terraced. Plantings exceed 50000 trees and shrubs on 41 acres across ten farms and three stockwater ponds provide 13 acre feet of water. Fence work includes 947 rods removed and 1180 rods added to support contour farming and protect plantings and ponds.
Soil Conservation Service workers say pastures not overgrazed resist erosion, and humus rich soil erodes less. Increasing grass by mowing weeds improves grass stands, lowering soil and moisture losses on grasslands.
Tipton merchant J S Harris offered a wary joke after two burglaries by inviting the intruders to his Main Street store if they sought what they missed. In Topeka Archie Conley asked for the library cat and her six kittens to help stop a mice problem at the public library.
Sundown Stories shows a neighborhood dispute in Council Bluffs Iowa where a property owner kept two base balls recovered from a garden. Juvenile Officer Nelson holds the items and seeks a rule book to guide a decision amid kids protests.
A wild blaze forced two sows and their litters from a burning area. Fire crews chased the animals away from dangerous embers and steered them toward a safer, nearby pon.
A reader questions federal soil programs while farmers burn stubble, arguing the practice depletes humus and contradicts government incentives to build soil health. G. R. Werner signs as ex farmer.
Washington July 25 The Agricultural Adjustment Administration reported total expenditures and benefit payments for the last 12 months at 828,262,578 with Washington state office costs at 20,638,5.0 Expenditures by state include Colorado 4,770,401 Kansas 15,401,344 Missouri 10,431,772 Nebraska 12,769,051 Oklahoma 12,443,730.
Comptroller Joseph D. McGoldrick warned Major La Guardia and the board of estimate that New York City will run a deficit of 27.75 million dollars in the 1939 to 1940 budget period. He projected minimum increases would push the total to 617,499,456 dollars, over 27 million more than the current year.
Lawrence Boy Scouts will meet this Thursday at the Christian church to map attendance for Camp Naish next month. Sixty five places available. fifty five boys already signed up. The community also notes transfers, social events, and local civic activities including a memorial for Quantrill’s victim, new Perkins building opening, and a dairy quiz next Tuesday.
S P Moore traveled to Colorado for ten days. George Kuhne fell from a street car but is able to be out today. A Weber duo will open a tea and coffee shop on Warren street soon. Yesterday reached 102 degrees with oppressive heat. George C Foster moved to Minneapolis for Stubbs company business. Dr Abdelal aiding Charles Lothholz of Eudora fever. Thieves stole a pocketbook from Duncan Holliday on circus day. valuables and money missing. Orville Levan marries Maud Smith at Grand Avenue Methodist. A burglar failed entry at L D Charlton’s home. Mrs E J Wherry plans summer in Alliance. Flintom horse with lockjaw died. Hauber’s barrel factory back to work with fifteen men after two weeks. Prof Stanley to move family to Wichita this fall. plans to rent his town house.
Streeter Ankrom drills with Lee Trone as Sheriff Ratchford suspects rival Claydell plans to seize the Rafter T for a railroad town. Ring-Legs reports surveyors plotting boundary lines and fencing the tank, signaling early conflict over land and control.
The Crowder Riverside Farm Bureau held a July 14 meeting with 14 members and guests including Mrs. Charles Banning and Mrs. Grover Husted. A miscellaneous shower for Mrs Brown's daughter followed. Ice cream social plans by the V W were postponed.
A humorous vignette from Claude Callan about a mother who frets over family quirks and finds amusement in her daughter Nan. The piece reflects on how personal dislikes make life more interesting and end with a light, wry tone.
Baldwin hosts Epworth League Institute reservations for August first. Local sales include antiques at J B Cook home on East igh street July 27. Various visitors from Kansas City Englewood and Chanute call on Baldwin friends and plan lectures travels.
A dense listing of Monday and Tuesday evening radio programming across WREN KMBC and WDAF detailing show titles hosts and orchestras including Vivian Della Chiesa Henry Busse and Bob Hope era acts with times from 5:30 to 11:45 PM and multiple dance programs dramas and musical performances. The schedule highlights recurring segments such as News and Sports Dance Cavaliers and Rockefeller Center Orchestras with numerous regional performers across the three stations.
A weekend stay in Baldwin included Mrs. S A Deel and Miss Helen Gertrude Gill visiting with their relative.
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