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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1938
Page
4
A short verse or devotional note references daily listening at the gates, invoking blessing and vigilance as a guiding theme for readers. The text mirrors biblical phrasing and a moral emphasis on attentiveness and faith.
Secretary Wallace explains the defective public debt strategy claiming New Deal borrowing reduced private debt. He cites 1734 billions added publicly and a 12 billions drop privately, a net benefit that seems debatable. He argues the plan served the government’s goals but questions remain on overall value.
Governor Earle faces a grand jury probe and seeks to reverse the process. Republicans urge the public to back the original investigation. Senator Guffey heads to Europe after a grand jury subpoena. Pennsylvania politics heat up with maneuvers ahead of crucial actions.
The government troops push into Gandesa described as Catalonia's key city, amid hopes this advance could balance recent losses in Estremadura. Enthusiasm for endgame signs remains muted as both sides lack clear momentum and the conflict continues, bringing further ruin to Spain and its people.
A vice president of Republic Steel testified on labor espionage before a senate committee. He argued espionage, while ugly, is sometimes necessary to protect investments and inform management. He cited undercover work that aided workers and owners, and claimed current law favors outsiders entering plants.
The text condemns net owners and workers for labor conflicts with a call for harmony and cooperation. It argues the actions undermine government trust and foist a counter evil by clinging to a bad principle, urging laws that foster unity to curb discord.
Britain agrees to mediate between Sudeten Germans and the Czechoslovak government, aiming to avert war. Germany may view Britain’s step as a Nazi victory, while Prague risks suspicion of ceding to German demands. Separately, Puerto Rico marks the fortieth anniversary of American troops’ landing as a governor survives an attempted shooting by dissidents.
The senate committee decided not to regard Hopkins 90 percent WPA vote figure as coercive. It touched the issue gingerly and did not probe how the WPA administrator reached his estimate.
The campaign heats up with modern invention and loudspeakers delivering amplified oratory each night in towns across the region. Politicians push sharp messaging as voters prepare for the primary.
A wet season favors bluegrass recovery for many lawn owners as adequate moisture spares it from death, while watergrass proves unusually productive this year, bringing both relief and concern for yard care.
Planes shuttling between New York and the Azores have occurred frequently enough to keep arrivals and departures on the front page but no longer top headlines. They will soon be relegated to time tables.
A crowd watched as a young man jumped from a window ledge in New York. Authorities doubt his stated mental imbalance after his last remark, Look at those morons down there, which critics see as evidence of a final defiant statement.
Actress Maude Adam uses her mother’s maiden name Kiskadden as her professional surname. The change emphasizes family heritage in her acting career and public appearances.
A green frog explains to Willy Nilly how Pickering tree frogs emerge in a few days and hide in July, then sleep after December. They prey on insects in woods and orchards, peep in spring, and different tree frogs and toads share the marshy and garden habitats.
Evansville Indiana July 28 fire crews battled flames in a load Forsman Flora Illinois was hauling to Kentucky. The danger rose when Forsman revealed 400 pounds of dynamite in the boxes. Flying Home Waynesboro Virginia July 28 moving workers at DuPont textile plant see Paul DuPont Jr. board a twin motored plane with his bed trunks and other belongings en route to new headquarters.
In Blackfoot Idaho on July 28 a man named Joe Blenkle uses a wet slot device to save money. He keeps coins from the payoff slot and hides many nickels inside an internal container while planning to travel to New York with his non winning funds.
WOW of Omaha drew a flood of calls when a private circuit was crossed during a national orchestra broadcast and a housewife and her husband sparked a lively food debate on air. The incident created excitement among listeners and prompted calls to the station.
A segment of homey conversation was interrupted for a switch to an emergency station line, briefly leaving the audience in suspense before the broadcast resumed. The event suggests a routine exchange interrupted by a safety alert or urgent transmission.
In West Branch Iowa on July 28 Mrs. E W Erickson admits a fish tale has a catch. She failed with worms crawdads and cheese but then used chewing gum on the hook and a two pound bass bit and held.
The program, led by Parent Teachers associations and the Douglas County Teachers Association, began in 1928 to promote pleasure reading. Children in grades 1-3 can earn pins for reading three books, while upper grades read five and submit reports. Schools compete for a prize based on participation, with reports due by August 1 and awards on August 25 after the teachers' institute.
The national safety council reports traffic deaths for January through June 1938 fell 22 percent from the same period in 1937, saving about 8,670 lives despite a 2 percent rise in highway travel. June alone showed an 24 percent drop to 2,070 deaths, the eighth straight monthly decline.
Washington reports that the deadline for filing applications for wheat insurance on the 1939 crop has been extended in Kansas to August 31. The previous final date was August 15. The extension was authorized by directors of the Federal Crop Insurance Corporation.
In Kansas City seven states shipped 1262 cars of wheat today breaking a daily receipts record. San Francisco’s Herbert Hoover gave his first campaign address since nomination. The Kansas delegation’s banner from the Republican convention was turned over to the State Historical Society. Gene Tunney knocked out Tom Heeny in the 11th round at Madison Square Garden. Gate receipts reached 700000. Tunney’s purse was 525000. University summer students began removing bagworms from campus evergreens at Snow hall. Various local residents and visitors moved through town to New York Estes Park Fish Creek Lee Wisk on Minnesota and more as summer travels continued. The Haskell Institute picnic is set for Woodland Park with 200 students in residence and a Twilight League baseball game. Professor E W Murray wed Anna Warfield in Abilene, plans to move to Lawrence in September. The United Brothers conference closed at Woodland Park after ten days.
Forty years ago Francis O Reilly entertained about twenty five friends yesterday in honor of his birthday Tracy Learnard has sold his book and stationery store to Rowlands and Bender who will continue and improve the business Mr Rowlands comes from Emporia and Mr Bender from Findley Ohio and changes location due to his wife's health several sheriff candidates are mentioned L W Hindman H B Asher E Myers R H Page J W Pieri and others Miss Maud Williams of New York visiting her brother here ground broken today for a new athletic building on Vermont street contract awarded to ELH Schneider
Streeter era tale features Blur Ankrom defending Rafter T property after Bandera tries to seize a ranch. Lee Trone witnesses a tense standoff with Heffle and a nearby stranger, then Ankrom single handedly disarms the would be assailant and forces retreat. The confrontation cements Ankrom as Rafter T foreman while Lee confronts her feelings and the truth about his identity.
Miss Marjorie Keohane returns to Beaumont for summer, after teaching there. Helen Garrett visits St Louis this week. J H Allderdices travel to Kansas City for merchandising meeting. family plans weekend in Baldwin. Obituary and funeral trip prompt Manhattan visit by relatives. Chama Graham returns to Baldwin banking duties. Kensington club meetup scheduled July 28 at Flo Hazard home. Balch dinner honors Sara Catherine McIntire and J E Metts in Toneka.
Lucille and Eldon spent Sunday and Monday at Clyde Puckett home. Miss Eva Hans and Mrs. Mary Peffly joined visits with Will Gray in Ottawa. Vera Belle Glaser stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs John Gibson Centropolis. Miss Carol Churchbaugh spends time with Ike Montgomery family. Several youths attend circle at Wake Cehrle home Friday evening. Henry Pohl and daughters visit. extended families Martha Esther Donald Johnnie Bell Clifford Gibson Louise Marvin Pohl Dale Laynette King Lucille Discque Eva Haas noted.
A dense schedule of radio programs across stations WREN Ashburn KMBC WDAF and more for Thursday July 27 and Friday July 28 detailing shows from 5:30 PM through midnight. Includes music orchestras hosts Boake Carter St Louis Blues Hollywood showcases and weather forecasts.
Sunday school picnic in Schwalm grove referenced with local residents Ben Gibson, Robert Browfi ng, Chester Gigon, Donald Stewart, and Ben Bowers involved in haying or gathering efforts.
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