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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1937

Page

4

Righteousness Needs No Compulsion Verse Quotation

A short religious quotation proclaims freedom in Christ with the line If the Son therefore shall make you free ye shall be free Indeed John 8 36.

John Am

Dangerous Spot in Peiping Sparks War Rumors

The city of Peiping is a focal point in renewed hostilities between China and Japan. About 1,300 American citizens are in the city, including 500 U.S. Marines, amid growing danger as neutrals’ rights erode in modern war.

Peiping

Debt and debtors shake Democratic committee ranks

A 60000 loan from the United Mine Workers of America shows among the DNC debts. The loan, thought to have eased favors for the party in power, is seen by many Democrats as something to be repaid. Union members are surprised by how the funds were used for dues payments.

Democratic National Committee United Mine Workers of America

Water table study at University of Kansas eyes midwest supply

A geology meeting at the University of Kansas discussed the lowering water table in the middle west. Geologists will assess facts before drawing conclusions on drought risk as wells require deeper digging to secure water.

Middle West University of Kansas

Missouri Governor Stark Faces Independence Strain

Missouri Governor Stark shows signs of independence by declining to reappoint a favored state official and clashing with the Kansas City group over the city election board. The piece notes federal judges' differing views on court function and hints at broader tensions as Congress considers adjourning for summer.

Stark Missouri Ross Pendergast Kansas City Kantas City

Lawrence Era Bristling With Vexed Issues and Vandalism

A sweeping round of political and social tensions dominates the scene. Congress moves to rush a court reform bill while lawmakers seek early adjournment. Cleveland endures wave of vandalism tied to steel strikes as non union labor faces defacement. A boy film actor draws public sympathy over wages and management concessions. Germany fears wheat shortages and Nazi rhetoric shrugs at crop failure. Lawrence school levy likely down. city levy up but modestly. Myrna Loy advises on keeping husbands. Chanute voters approve library bond issue of 25000 for extension and maintenance, rejecting 35000 civic center plan.

Talking Things Over by Mary Graham Bonner

Willy Nilly and the Puddle Muddlers face restlessness after an extended trip. They decide to eat a big supper at Willy Nillys house, rest, then pick one task to tackle gradually. Christopher praises Willy Nilly while others weigh plans and commitments.

Mary Graham Bonner Willy Nilly Sweety Mrs. Quacko Tuck Sweet Face Willy Niity Christopher

How's Your Health Edited for the New York Academy of Medicine

The piece discusses scientific experimentation from simple setups to complex methods. It cites Francesco Redi’s experiments with meat to challenge spontaneous generation and notes public beliefs about life arising from muck and refuse.

The New York Academy of Medicine Lago Galdston Francisco Redi

Pioneers in science noted for maggots and arteries

Redi showed maggots arise from insect eggs, not decay, using covered jars. Sanctorius tracked body weight changes from work and meals. John Hunter observed deer antler growth continued after tying the main artery, as collateral vessels supplied blood. This spurred ligation as a treatment for aneurysms.

Redi Sanctorius Santorio Santorio John Hunter Hunter

Women to Reorganize Republicans at Washington Conference

Mrs. Marion Margery Scranton announced that women leaders of the Republican party will meet August 11 in Washington to reorganize the national committee's women's division and discuss a nationwide activity program and potential woman director. John Hamilton, GOP chairman, prompted the gathering after talks with Scranton in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Scranton Marion Margery Scranton Republican National Committee Washington National Committee John Hamilton Mrs. Scranton

Typhoid cases concentrate in Pawnee county

Twenty four of the state's 30 typhoid fever cases last week were in Pawnee county, Dr. F. P. Helm said today. Scarlet fever reports fell to 17 from 35 the prior week. Mrs Charles Jeffries of Eudora broke her right hip yesterday after turning her ankle on a downtown street.

Lawrence Ralph Johnson San Bernardino Cal Mackie Riverside Leroy E. Harris Atlantic Coast Topeka Pawnee County F. P. Helm State Board of Health Charles Jeffries Eudora Euora

Empire Gas Co leases Mackey farm for gas storage

The Empire Gas Co announces a new winter gas storage project at the Mackey farm on Six Corners, piping gas from Oklahoma and Southern Kansas fields. The scheme mirrors eastern practice, with gas pumped into the Six Corners field from existing Empire pipelines for peak consumption periods.

Empire Gas Co Mackey Six Corners Oklahoma Kansas Empire Company K. Eby Bruce Merwin Southern Illinois Normal University Carbondale Ill Haskell Institute A. A. van Sickle van Sickle G. E. E. Lindigquist Boston Society For the Advancement of the Gospel Among the Indians Paul R. Ensign Tennessee Street E. R. Keith Helen Keith Ardmore Ohio Mra Robert Keith Misa Cora Dolben New York City

Golden Belt Log notes local logs and social events

Twenty five years ago in July the Golden Belt log records the road, mentions vice presidents, Douglas county election of Dr A P Hults, Mrs 0 P Barker hosting a chicken fry, and many Lawrence and nearby social and travel items. It notes Kansas City trips, Alaska Klondike plans, university room canvass, and local business openings and building projects.

Kansas C. M. Harger Abilene A. P. Hults Douglas County 0. P. Barker Mable Excelsion Springs George J. Barker Maine Street Hugh Means L. N. Lewis C. B. Spencer Lucene Spencer Iola Paul Dinsmoor Dorothy Anson Storm Kate Dinsmore Topeka Guy Westfall Julia Fitzgeral Chicago J. A. Henley Will Hutson Kansas City Henley Hutson Will Gorrill Arthur Evans Ralph Barnes S. B. Gorrill Colorado Springs Denver Barnes Nellie Williams Oklahoma City Ike Bryant Lawrence Louis ‘Ower Clem Perkins Rollin Parkins Fred Lindley Fred Laxman George Kuhne

Kay's Nail Head Clue Fires Fight for Ted at Idaho Trial

Kay Crandon investigates a courtroom murder plot amid widow and betrayal. She discovers a steel nail head matching a gauntlet at Josh Hastings's door, linking him to the fatal scene. Ted Gaynor faces a trial as Sheriff Sam Cutter transports him toward Clear Water Basin after a night of danger.

Kay Crandon Josh Hastings Kay Ted Gaynor Scrap Johnson Hastings Scrap Ted Marion Hay Firebug Tom Runyen Flying Six Kelly Idaho Montana Zeke Farley States Kate Sam Cutter Clear Water Basin Marie de Nerrard Téd

New French stamps honor Descartes Rodin and Anatole France

Under Minister Robert Jardinier the French post office issues rapid stamps, including brick red Descartes marking a 300th anniversary, plus issues honoring Rodin and Anatole France. The move prompts debate over the pace and thematic selection of the new stamps.

Robert Jardinier Descartes Rodin Anatole France

Descartes stamps and French semi posts for charity

The article notes stamp issues featuring Descartes with historical inscription errors corrected by reissues. It describes engravings of Descartes, Anatole France, and Auguste Rodin on French semi-postals aiding unemployed workers. It also mentions a Smoky Mountain stamp souvenir sheet and a new Lebanese president on a postage stamp. It closes with Northwestern Kansas crop prospects and rainfall hopes for corn.

Anatole France Auguste Rodin Jacques Anatole Thi‘bault French Post, Telephone and Telegraph Lake U. S Smoky Mountain National Parks Society of Philatelic Americans Asheville N. C Lebanon Edde Emil Edde Lebae Beirut Syria France Kansas Goodland Kan

Poor Pa by Claude Callan

Ma grows angry as Grace calmly reasons with Junior. She declares a pest like Junior will respond to discipline after a spanking. Copyright 1937 Publishers Syndicate.

Poor PA Claude Callan Grace Junior Publishers Syndicate

Keeping a Healthy Mind Hubert Pollard Ph D

Ilness as an escape from harsh reality is explored through a schoolgirl’s real headache used to avoid arithmetic. The piece argues the cure lies not in treating symptoms but in addressing the underlying challenge and providing arithmetic help to build mastery.

Strike hits 278 auto mechanics in Allegheny valley

Tarentum Pennsylvania July 28 union chief D Har old Guist led a strike of 278 automobile mechanics as union shops closed the district. While touring strike areas his car stalled after his cylinder head cracked in the heat.

Tarentum D. Harold Guist Allegheny Valley Guist

Evening Radio Schedule Wednesday and Thursday Listening Lineups

A dense roster lists radio programs across WREN WDAF KMBC and KNBC for Wednesday evening and Thursday July 29 including Ronnie A patch Murray Wayne Kingy Orch Grant Park concert Town Hall and comedy shows plus various orchestras hosts and weather forecasts with times from 5:30 PM to midnight. It notes resident hosts and featured performers such as Joll Coburn Tommy Dorsey Freddie Rich Frankie Masters Gordon Hamilton and Bing Crosby among others.

Wren Ronnie Murray WDAF Wayne Kingy Orch Grant Park Hmbc—Kostelantes Town Hall KNBC Beauty Bar Carol Weymann KMBC Design In Harmony Herbert Emerich Jimmy Kemper Ambes Joll Coburn Tommy Dorsey Emery Deutsch Erle Smith WDAE Victor Arden Frankie Masters Freddie Rich Jesse Crawford Paul Whitemen Woody Herman Jack Starr Grand Terrace Geo. Hamilton Eddie Vargas Nocturne Eddie House Leonard Keller Horace Henderson Waren Carlos Molina la Salle Orch Congress Hotel Don Chiesta Ronnie Ashburn Elmer Davis Terri Franconi Wren—Southernaires Patti Chapin NBEC KMBBC WREW Piccadilly Amos Andy George Hall Eddie Harros Williams K51bc Henry Busse Bert Bieck Larry Burke Garwood van Benny Goodman Don Fernando Paul

Driver’s license revoked for 56 year old Floyd Flinn

In Omaha in 1908 Floyd Flinn, 56, who once helped police learn to drive, is barred from driving after being charged with running red lights twice in three days. A niece cited failing eyesight and health as reasons for the ban.

Omaha Neb Floyd Flinn Flinn

Screen Friends Appeal in Montague Extradition Case

Gov. Frank Merriam weighed communications from John Montague’s screen friends as New York authorities seek to extradite him for an alleged $750 roadhouse holdup seven years ago. The extradition hearing was set for next week amid mounting appeals.

Los Angeles John Montague Frank Merriam Tam

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