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Newspaper

Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1938

Page

4

Fear and Faith Echo in Psalms Quotation

A devotional fragment cites Psalms 53 5 about fear and divine protection. The line invokes God scattering the bones of those who encamp against thee to express confidence amid fear.

Roosevelt presses for unrestricted spending power

The article argues President Roosevelt seeks a blank check to control all spending without congressional earmarks. It portrays this push as an emergency driven plan to allow flexible, executive-directed expenditures to close unemployment gaps, warning it could bankrupt the government and people.

Roosevelt Congress

State Police Reform Urged After Labor Organizer Arrest

A labor union organizer’s arrest ignites criticism of the Kansas Highway Patrol. Governor Haxman warns officers to limit patrol activity while lawmakers’ revision of the patrol law is scrutinized. Calls grow for a centralized state police force to combat highway crime and racketeering linked to Kansas City.

State Highway Patrol Haxman Highway Patrol Kansas Lawrence Kansas City

Leftist efforts to steal Democratic party fail in states

Senator Bailey of North Carolina warns the leftist group cannot take over the Democratic party. The movement was repelled in Pennsylvania and weakened in Oregon while targeting Iowa primaries next Monday. Veteran Democrats doubt the party can be stolen from within, stressing the administration remains the driving force.

Bailey North Carolina Pennsylvania Oregon Iowa

Senator Bailey Questions Democratic Platforms

The speaker notes that neither of the last two Democratic platforms suits his party and asks what Bailey believes is happening, underscoring a split over policy directions and political strategy. The column frames Bailey’s perspective as a reaction to perceived misalignment between party aims and platform proposals.

Bailey

Public funds and ghost writers stir Kansas debate

Marion Ellett criticizes the use of ghost writers at the University of Kansas and argues the case for government subsidies to support academic cheating. She says Robert Pearson aided undergraduates and should be kept at KU to write papers for chamber students without charge as part of a broader social plan.

University of Kansas Robert Pearson Robert K. U

Strange Chinese planes spotted over Japan inciting alarm

Reports say unidentified aircraft believed to be Chinese hovered over Japanese territory without bombing. The presence sparked widespread fear that China may adopt tactics once used by Japan over China, unsettling residents on the islands.

China

Christopher Crow Investigates A Mysterious Watch

In a quiet scene, Christopher Columbus Crow tucks away a wall watch to study its ticking. He examines each part, hoping to learn what makes the clock work, while wary of Willy Nilly and Rip nearby as he contemplates a secret takeaway.

Christopher Columbus Christopher Willy Nilly Rip

Soil Conservation Terraces Cut Gully Erosion in Kansas Field

Edward A. Parks of Pomona Kansas explains terraces built with Soil Conservation Service help divert runoff from a gully to safe outlets on pasture. Contour farming by Lee Bonar reduces erosion with fewer longer rows, improving crop retention.

Edward A. Parks Pomona Kan Soil Conservation Service CCC Ottawa Parks Kansas State Extension Lee Bonar

Bonar Terraces Fields With CCC Help

Bonar has terraced a field in cooperation with a CCC camp. A fence was relocated and rebuilt on the contour to reduce point rows. He plans to terrace additional fields and has built contour ridges on his pasture.

Bonar CCC Mr. Bonar

Man Learns Sweepstakes Joke Won Him $50,000

Philadelphia June 2 Morris Nash a janitor received a telegram claiming he won $50,000 on a sweepstakes ticket. After verifying with the telegraph company he learned the message was a joke and Nash regarded it as not funny. Vital Statistics Memphis June 2 Albert H Johnson 54 a clerk in the license bureau reports he has issued 20,000 marriage licenses but never wed 10,000 fishing licenses but never fished and 100,000 auto licenses but does not own a car.

Philadelphia Morris Nash Nash Memphis Albert H. Johnson Johnson

Portland Driver Challenged $3 Auto Inspection Fine

Glenn O. Holtz in traffic court protested a $3 fine for not having his car inspected. Municipal Judge Julius Cohn ordered the fine to be deducted from sale proceeds. Holtz replied he received only $2. He served a day in jail.

Portland Ore Glenn O. Holtz Julius Cohn Holtz

Luck Runs Out In Thompson Family Trip Mishap

Albert Chollett and his wife from Burbank California planned to visit relatives in Thompson Iowa. The car swung into a ditch and overturned twice injuring the couple. In Sioux City police a separate raid recovered two barrels believed whisky but proved to contain water with no arrests.

Thompson Albert Chollett Burbank Calif Sioux City William J. Cullen

Kansas Counties Receive Social Welfare Fund Payouts

Topeka reports 18 counties eligible for the emergency social welfare fund claimed a total of 100 109.97. The $600000 fund, created in the winter session, should cover eligible claims until February when the appropriation expires. Wyandotte led with 21771.92 for two months. Total reimbursements for the other counties are listed.

Topeka State Emergency Social Welfare Board Church Wyandotte

Reunions Highlight Lawrences Alumni Week Events

Lawrences Sun Day program precedes baccalaureate at 7 p.m. E V McCollum of Johns Hopkins arrives tonight. Legion Auxiliary raises 212 dollars from poppy sale selling 2500 poppies. The section notes weddings engagements and civic events across the community.

E. V. McCollum Johns Hopkins Richard Dix Nancy Carroll Dix H. F. Holtzclaw Henry Mary Arkansas Nashville Tenn Holtzclaw George Peabody College Urbana College of Commerce Catherine Erma Hood George J. Hood John Whitman Sears T. D. Sears Vallejo Cal Unitarian Church W. M. Backus Lucy Willmott Kansas City Dorothy Shaad Manley Hood Louisiana Street P. C. Reynolds Phyllis Earl Swarner Kaw Josephine Klein Bridge Kodaking Esther Johnson Thelma Edmondson Rose McCulloch Virgina Hutson Tonephine Hosford Ruth Wellman Kathleen Logas Roy Lawrence Alice Tarpy Los Angeles Marion Lawrence Fulmer Kinder

Iva Clark and Anna Hackett Arrive from Cottonwood

Forty years ago Miss Iva Clark and Miss Anna Hackett arrived from Cottonwood as part of a social column note.

Iva Clark Anna Hackett Cottonwood

Asey Mayo Foils a Questioning Fire Mystery

Cape Cod detective Asey Mayo watches a barn fire near the Octagon House while suspects loom over Marina Lorne’s murder and ambergris treasure. He leaves Peg Boone and Jack Lorne to guard the scene as he scouts the woods seeking clues and a possible set fire.

Asey Mayo Cape Cod Marina Lorne Pam Frye Pam Asey Jack Lorne Marina Tim Car Fryes’ Octagon Gase Roddy Strutt Peggy Boone Shorty O’malley Carrs Aaron Frye Hanson Emma Peg Boone Mrs. Carr Tim Aaron Peg Jack Peggy Wellfleet Frye Lorne Phoebe Atwood ‘Taylor

Cost of Water Pumping Studied in Southwest

Topeka, June 2. The water resource division of the state department of agriculture is conducting a survey of water pumping costs in southwestern Kansas. Chief engineer George S. Knapp said the report, to be available this summer, will compare pumping projects using natural gas with those using oil, gasoline, electricity and other fuels. Depths of wells, water lift, operating hours, water pumped, and fuel cost are key factors.

Topeka Water Resource State Department of Agriculture Kansas George S. Knapp Knapp

Ottawa Fire Protection Plans Cut Off Outside City

Ottawa voters may finally gain fire protection after June 1 as the city commission bans fire department runs outside the city. The city attorney was instructed to draft an ordinance offering a contract option for nearby residents to pay for protection under terms yet to be set.

Ottawa

Daisy Returns From Europe With All It Taught Her

Daisy spent two months in Europe and returns with a full trove of new impressions. The piece notes she cannot share specifics but reveals she absorbed substantial ideas and styles during travel.

Daisy Europe Publishers Syndicate

Rayburn Says House Achieved Much as Session Winds Down

Texan Rep. Sam Rayburn the Democratic floor leader praised the House after a long session. He cited passage of a crop control bill and wage hour approval, while noting the shelved reorganization bill as the main setback. Rayburn noted 224 Democrats were elected in 1936 and admitted the strain of guiding party policy.

Washington House of Representatives Rep Sam Rayburn Rayburn House Sam Bankhead Congress Texas

Nation to graduate record 1,420,000 students this year

Officials say 1,420,000 students will graduate from high schools and colleges. About 1,250,000 will complete high school courses and 160,000 to 170,000 will receive college degrees. The National Youth Administration aided 326,400 students this year.

Washington Office of Education Tony National Youth Administration

Healthiest People in Northern Brazil Indians Described

New York explorer Dr. William Hall Holden described the Wei Weis of northern Brazil as the healthiest people alive. He noted none had tuberculosis syphilis cancer heart trouble or other civilization diseases and attributed it to simple diet moderate eating lack of stress and no concern with keeping up with the Joneses.

Lynn Mass Brazil William Hall Holden New York Holden

Insurgent Drive Stalls as Government Counteroffensive Rebounds

From Hendaye at the Spanish frontier on June 2, reports say insurgent efforts to seize the Teruel Valencia highway are faltering amid renewed government resistance. Government counter-offensives have reclaimed ground in the mountainous front, slowing the Franco movement toward the Mediterranean coast.

Hendaye France Teruel-Valencia Mediterranean Franco

Rainbow 4-H Club June Meeting Report

The Rainbow 4-H Club met May 31 at Mr and Mrs Charles Gilliland home. President Hazel Gilliland led the meeting with America and a birthday roll call. Plans were discussed for the Manhattan Round-Up and the June 2 ice cream social. Mrs Ernest Pohl and Ralph Pohl will represent the club at Manhattan.

Rainbow 4-H Charles Gilliland Hazel Gilliland America Rolcall Manhattan Ernest Pohl Ralph Pohl

Radio Schedule Highlights Diverse June Evening Lineup

A dense grid of radio programs across KMBC WDAF WREN and EMBC for June 2 and 3. Listings include musical ensembles like the Bobby Wirges Orchestra, Rudy Vallee Hour, Duke Ellington? No, various named orchestras and singers, news, plays, and weather forecasts. The schedule shows multiple stations broadcasting hours from 5:30 p.m. to 2:45 a.m. with evenings featuring musicals, dramas, and variety acts.

Wren Ashburn Bratton EMBC WDAF Bill Wirges Orch Smith Rudy Vallee Wren—Rhythm School Wren—Choir Symp KMBC Major Bowes Eissays Bing Crosby Craig Roy Shield Eddie le Baron Just Entertainment Amos Andy Hollywood Hira Schallert Vic Arden Orrin Tucker Harry Owen Bob Grant Henry King Wdaf—Hotel Muehlebach Or, 11:00—Iwren—~—Ina Ray Hutton's Orch. Kmbc Carlos Molina Nighthawk Andy Kirk Irma Glenn Henri Gendron Webster Hall Jimmie Noone Newacast Wren—N. Shilkret NBC Mike Riley Lum Abner Cordell Hull Lon Breese Muehlebach Ray Hutton

Local Roundup Recaps Readings and Health Talk

The program featured Fred Brieghaupt reading A Prophecy of 1953, Nellie Finch presenting a piece, and Georgene Finch discussing Health. The evening closed with singing and Chinese checkers. Mrs Gilliland served ice cream and cakes to 6 guests and 27 members. Next meeting at Mr and Mrs Milton Krings.

Fred Brieghaupt Nellie Finch Georgene Finch

Walton and Lamb Obtain Marriage License

A marriage license was issued yesterday at the courthouse to Harold C. Walton and Adelia Marie Lamb, both of Lawrence. The couple plans to marry later by a minister in Kansas City Kansas.

Harold C. Walton Adelia Marie Lamb Lawrence Kansas City Kan

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