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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1939
Page
4
In Mark 14 43 50 Judas one of the twelve leads a great crowd with swords and clubs from chief priests scribes and elders to arrest Jesus while his followers abandon him and flee.
The United States moves to abrogate the Japan commercial treaty after six months, shocking Tokyo which seeks American markets and essential materials. Japan hints at a possible new pact if Washington desires, while the move signals a shift in how treaties are treated in the Far East.
Warden Amline reports a breakdown in prison administration at Lansing before his arrival. He describes gambling liquor dope and graft as routine, turning the facility into a hotbed of criminal practices. Rumors suggested issues existed, but the extent surprised him.
John L. Lewis delivered a scurrilous attack on Vice President Garner during testimony on the wage hour bill before a Senate committee. The commentary suggests the outburst harms Lewis's own prospects and does not advance his labor aims.
A historical note outlines the two sides in the Spanish Civil War as coalitions of diverse groups. It emphasizes that both Republicans and Nationalists drew support from multiple factions and regional movements.
In the aftermath of Franco's victory, inharmonious elements threaten unity as fascists and monarchists clash over who will lead Spain's rebuilding. Bad blood between the factions creates tension and risks spoiling the triumph with internal squabbles as each side seeks control of the reconstruction.
Iola plans to construct an armory after a Lawrence decision that Kansas cities could not collect rent for public buildings. The Iola Register reprints the Journal World editorial noting both towns faced similar options and chose to proceed with armory construction.
The To peka State Journal examines the New Deal farming program. Farmers gain relief aid with limited consumption and debt support but lose independence under federal control and production limits. Edward A. O Neal cites 92 percent cotton, 85 percent corn, and 80 percent wheat farmers now complying, higher than ever before.
Kansas crops burn in many areas as rains fail while the Saline River overflows at Beloit. The contrast highlights unusual weather patterns and water management concerns across the state.
After a brief clamp by authorities, nudes again perform in the fair’s amusement concessions. The level of decency in show business is shaped by showmen and by their customers.
A citizen seeks return of a penny sales tax paid in California while a Kansas merchant requests wages for time he served as a local tax collector. The piece notes the new economy frowning on such dog in the manger tactics.
A collage of historical quotes critiques government power and fiscal policy. Frank Gannett denounces government as a chief threat while Morgenthau touts self liquidating investments. Spahr rails against pressure groups and the New Deal. A Florence city official dismisses partial drunkenness fines. Marsh critiques peasant land value concepts.
Miss Grace May Karr of Winfield Kansas testified in litigation over the five million dollar estate of Michael Francis O Dea. Nearly 180 claimants seek a share in the estate and she recalled remarks by O Dea about relatives during a 1935 trip through Canada and New England.
David McCreath returns from Wichita where he assisted at the state baseball tournament sponsored by the American Legion. Eight teams entered, with Kansas City defeating Coffeyville for the championship. Coffeyville’s Landrith awarded best all around player. Also reports include state government costs for next year at 15 million plus interest on soldiers' bonus bonds, a Midland hay fire, and social visits and travels across Topeka Lawrence and beyond with multiple residents noted.
The item lists girls from Raymond's pasture enjoying a picnic in a 25 year old note. Chaperone Bessie Raymond and Rev B E Stauffer with Norris Stauffer and Charles Banning joined a camping trip to Ocean Park lake at Corliss. Other locals include Mr and Mrs Vic Johnson Esther, and Mr and Mrs Jack Walton on a Leavenworth county trip.
Health quiz on blood cell formation, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, baby skull closure, vaccination aftercare, and life expectancy. Explains bone marrow puncture, spinal cord sclerosis, bone growth timelines, post vaccination dressing, and compares U S life expectancy with Holland Switzerland and New Zealand. Notes racial life expectancy differences and regional state records.
Miss Ruth Peairs visits Miss Grace Zoellner in Tonganoxie. Mrs. J. A. Henley and Miss Fern Edie spend the day sketching at Lake View. A Monroe returns to Gloucester Mass after business in Lawrence. Rev Frank H Smith of First Methodist assigned to Korea to lead singing at the world Sunday school convention in Japan next summer. He has been in Korea since last August.
Judge Norton travels to Ex celsior Springs for a week. A. Youngs return to Ellsworth Kansas. A. H. Hunt of Richmond Indiana visits town. Endsley Jones arrives from Galena showing mining interest. J. H. Cohn visits Topeka. Gen J. K. Hudson and wife from Topeka spend hours in Lawrence. Mrs G L Knight and daughter return from Rochester New York. A golf club organized under Dr Nai smith with links in McCook field. Links sodded by local women. Mrs C F Wilder and daughter Josephine of Manhattan visit H S Clarke after Ottawa Chautauqua.
Work crews from the CCC camp began clearing sites and placing a puddle core for a stock water pond on J. G. Stevenson's farm in Pomona and a soil saving dam on J. A. Dennis's farm in Ottawa. They relocate fences for contour farming, build check dams, and create outlets for terraces and diversions while performing required hand labor.
Lime for legumes remains essential in es growth. Most upland soils, especially loose porous ones, require lime for alfalfa and sweet clover. Apply lime weeks before seeding, plow early, disk, apply finely ground limestone, then seed to incorporate lime for early growth.
In Washington Missouri on July 28 the Holtmeyer family faced a shared tonsil operation. Mrs. Holtmeyer and five children were all treated at St Francis hospital occupying three rooms, two in each.
A reader note advertises home delivery of the Journal-World by mail to a summer address with a daily letter feel and a 40 cent monthly rate. It instructs calling phone 22 to reach the circulation department.
Linda Storm falls for Jimmy Cooper at Marcia King’s party, a Navy flyer linked to her fiancé George Cameron. Linda hides growing emotion as Marcia introduces them and plans a Pensacola station tour. Linda’s fear of planes clashes with romance and loyalty, setting the stage for conflict.
A Sunday 11 o'clock service at Trinity Lutheran will feature University music camp guests. Mrs. Dorothy Enlow Miller will perform Nevin sketches, three trumpeters play, Frank Denison sings O Rest in the Lord, and Rev. C A Puls will speak on What a Man Saw in Church before his month away.
Repair work on the school buildings progresses with the south half of the high school roof completed. The 20 year asphalt roof cost about $989 and was installed by Burgner Bowman Matthews Lumber Co of Lawrence. The second half is planned for next year. Exterior painting at New York and Lincoln schools nears completion and two rooms in McAllaster are also being painted.
Chicago report describes John Zagar petitioning a court after a lunch table clash when Mrs. John Hamburg 25 refused to put out a cigarette. A policeman intervened as Zagar grabbed the cigarette and charged disorderly conduct.
Radio program listings for Friday July 28 and Sunday July 30 across WREN KMBC WDAF WIBW and WRN stations. Includes times and acts such as Glenn Millers Orch, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Natl Symphony, and various newscasts and talk segments.
In Ennis Texas two brothers J E O Leary and D L O Leary share a room and bed yet have not seen each other in two years. J E O Leary leaves for Houston Mondays and returns Thursdays while D L O Leary travels to Houston Wednesdays after staying 24 hours in Ennis. They keep separate Houston homes in different areas.
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