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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1934
Page
4
The piece discusses the Republican filibuster in the House and the aim to force Democratic rules, plus a shift in farm policy as Tugwell signals abandoning production controls. It also covers President Roosevelt's war debts message, seeking debtor cooperation and policy adjustments to spur world trade and recovery.
The Wagner labor bill faces fierce opposition from industrialists who say it will intensify industrial strife. Emergency measures touted to aid industry have coincided with a surge of strikes, undermining the bill's aim to aid labor and leaving industry in a fragile state.
Advocates frame the Wagner bill as a solution to rising strikes while employers warn of tougher times regardless. A Lozier census proposal would hire 100,000 Democrats at a cost of ten million dollars before the election, denounced as a political ploy to buy votes with public funds. The measure's value and timing are widely disputed.
The Old Home Town at Model Home on 123 East Nineteenth Street drew more than 2 088 visitors under the Better Homes committee last week according to Mrs T E Griesa. Separate items report Buick Co sale to Sam A Moore, Clara Pine departing for Emporia, tea for Mrs Edward Kibler, a birthday party at the Elks club, and a wedding and motor trip plans for Aileen Colman and Lloyd Schliefer.
Claire Vickery plans a summer canvass along the MissouriKansas line for the Century Book of Facts. Eight Dunkards walked from Pleasant Grove to reach the Santa Fe depot, arriving just as a train left and staying over. G W Howden bought 884 Walnut Street to add to his property improvements. John Williams and family are mentioned in passing.
Newport residents relocate to 389 Walnut Street for a social event hosted by Mrs. W J Gilmore and partners. The University athletic board selected W A Hamilton of Kansas City as the new track coach to replace J P Hagerman, who resigned for California, with Hamilton planning to move his family to Lawrence next fall. Art Weaver injured his wrist while pole vaulting and is wearing a sling. J E Stubbs bought the Haskell place east of town for about 12000 dollars, including the house site and adjacent 40 acres designed by the late Capt J G Haskell.
Forty years ago on Saturday June 2 George B Edgar recovered from illness and resumed night operator duty at the Santa Fe. Wheat grown by George Fitz of Vinland measured 67 inches, the year's best growth so far. Laura O’Bryan begins classes at home, 1332 Tennessee street, offering instruction in charcoal, watercolor, oil, and china painting. A reception at the west city home of Mr. and Mrs. George L Howe featured flowers, mando lin music, and refreshments for many guests. Luncheon at Mrs. E F Goodrich’s on South Massachusetts street pleased attendees. The Congregational Ladies Social circle met at Mrs. A C Griesa’s with Ru bens and notes on Flemish author Rubens. Kansas University law seniors were examined and all passed, listing Lawrence natives R E Melvin and E Y Wellman among others. Mrs. Davies at 1120 Rhode Island will host Mrs. Laslett of England next week. Miss Bessie Maynard of Osawatomie visits Miss Alice Penfield during Commencement week. Mr. and Mrs. W R Williams returned from Sweet Springs to attend a graduation. Arthur Williams accompanied them.
Cable News in Brief reports Roosevelt's debt message leaves France focused on strengthening military defenses against Germany. London reaction notes friendliness of the message. Toulon searches for Anulry Nikoljeski's wife on spying charges. London comments on Sir John Simon's disarmament conference stance. Tokyo notes Prince Chichibu's state visit to Manchukuo to felicitate Emperor Kang Teh.
A short comic vignette about a son at a party with his mother doubting his failing eyesight and joking that mistakes would bring him closer to her. The quip reflects light domestic humor and midwestern social scenes.
A 1899 Kansas history snippet notes a committee selecting Parson s for the state asylum for epileptics after proposals from fourteen cities, Congressman Dolliver delivering Baker University commencement, a rise in non union coal mine workers, and Omaha university commencements. Every day buyers and sellers read classifieds.
Judith Lane unfolds in a civil case where Lampere questions witnesses about a wealthy Bevins family oil venture and a penthouse affair. Norman Dale, Judith's husband, appears as a last witness signaling a surprising reversal as jurors, judges, and reporters react to the dramatic testimony and personal revelations.
A fragment from a story shows Willy Nilly telling Grandma and Grandpa about a mishap. He asserts the incident was caused by wear and jokes that if the report had not been worn out it would not have broken.
Willy Nilly negotiates a new rope after a bearish tangle leaves Grandpa hopeful for a simple rescue. Grandfather plans a long pole with a hook to lift the water bucket from the well while all in Puddie Muddle settle into quiet sleep.
Dr Iago Galston answers questions on gall bladder disease in a New York Academy of Medicine feature. He notes that some cholecystitis cases heal with medical treatment or spontaneously, but many are chronic and indolent, often requiring surgical consideration.
A mixed dispatch reports an animal cruelty case in New York where a monkey named Fiorella and its keeper are jailed for five days after the keeper refused to remove a jacket on a hot day. In Perry, farmer John Ashley trains two steers for field work and Sunday church drives. Kansas City notes a Roosevelt tribute found inside a Midland Bank letter to the Kansas City Terminal Railway. Oklahoma City covers a man’s police report claiming a woman stole his false teeth and gold-rimmed glasses along with forty-five dollars.
Wyandotte County Commission won State Tax Commission permission to issue 40 000 in warrants payable from added levies on 1831 taxes to cover general fund expenses. In separate briefs the State Corporation Commission considered Frank S I receiver petition to remove tracks from the Kansas City Merriam Shawnee interurban. Gov Landon at Western University commencement pledged to advance the school as a leading Negro institution in the state.
Virginia Senator Carter Glass won a personal victory as the stock market control bill moved to conference despite administration opposition. Glass pressed for a separate commission to administer the act, fought through the banking and currency committee, and persuaded the Senate to accept his plan, enduring a deliberate snub from the conferees. The fight underscored Glass’s enduring influence in this legislation.
Fragment discusses respect and fear of the Virginian house conferees the young brain trusters and the President. Mentions Glass and the appointment of agency personnel, implying further actions if selections displease Glass.
The Baker University diamond jubilee recalls the origin from April 1857 when the Kansas and Nebraska Conference of the M E Church authorized bonds for land donated by Palmyra Town Company to establish a learning institution. Rev. A Still and Rev. L B Dennis were assigned to secure the bonds for 700 acres of land.
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