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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1934
Page
4
The house appropriations committee has asked for six billions for relief, a figure seen as a solid round sum. Alone it seems reasonable yet may reflect ongoing administration spending levels.
A stranger in Kansas Republican ranks Sam Seaton of Olathe has long carried the Democratic banner and now finds himself on Republican soil. He says he has not changed, but parties shifted and Denver the constitution, voicing that Jeffersonian principles guide him even if voting Republican. The GOP cannot count on Seaton as a permanent recruit, as he would return to the Democrats once they return to the constitution. The Century of Progress expo faces an art debate as to what qualifies as art. Police, concession managers dispute whether the Streets of Paris offers art, a question that unsettles authorities yet draws crowds.
The piece recalls past Republican and Democrat clashes over rule use and party control. It notes today’s house has rules that are filibuster-tight, guarding against Republican power plays. It argues that Democrats favor strong control, likening current leaders to past potent figures Reed and Cannon.
Chancellor E H Lindley outlines Federal Education Relief action detailing the College Students Educational Project started last February. The program kept rural schools with about 10,000 teachers and 345,000 pupils open through the year, aiding more than 5,000 teachers.
The report highlights extensive educational outreach with over 6,500 teachers trained to instruct about 175,000 pupils in vocational work and more than 18,000 teachers plus 525,000 pupils in adult education. It notes 75,000 students pursuing college education this term and outlines rural school funding and a proposed $75 million next year. Lone Star received rain Saturday, aiding plans to build a dam for a lake, contingent on community effort.
Old Home Town reports the Lawrence board of education voted to receive bids for lighting installation at Pinckney school and requested specifications for lighting at New York Cordley and McAllaster. Also lists staff additions and local social notes from the week.
Twenty five years ago the class of 99 announced a campus sun dial gift to Fraser Hall for class day. The reunion, scheduled for next week, will bring 75 to 100 members from across the state. Mrs A T Walker leads planning with J J Cox and daughter hosting a china shower for Miss Ethel Truebisch of Noria, to wed Mr Fred Hale on June 16. James Pine will depart tomorrow.
Short notes record Leo Weitzenkorn's Colorado vacation with friends and QO. J. Lane's career shift from law to teaching, including his recent post as Spring Hill superintendent. Prof. L. M. Spray, city schools teacher, to lead Junction City institute starting Monday after six years in Lawrence schools.
Fortunate forty years ago here the Phi Gams staged a south side lawn party while Uncle Jake lay ill at home. H S Foster, a railway postal clerk, reported delays on Santa Fe tracks after Colorado washouts, with six miles affected and five trains held. Beta Theta Pi held an annual stag banquet, and Prof Haworth opened his house as halls were packed. The fraternity plans a new chapter house on Da Lee property on south Tennessee street leased from Col. O E Learnard. Mrs Sadie Leeper returns from Topeka to Colorado for summer. John Sullivan and Mr John Rush visit from Kansas City and Denver respectively. A large home talent show at the opera house featured Barbara with Miss Marcella Howland, Miss Frances Barker, C H Sears, and W H Riddle. Eva Brown led the title role in Now, the good for nothing. The event supported Associated Charities.
Cable News in Brief reports Moscow-Russia replying to a Japanese protest cites Soviet border violation by Manchukuan ships on the Amur river. In Havana, palace attaches dispute over gratuities prompts resignation of Emeterio Santa Venia, secretary to President Mendieta. Mexico D F residents report Ta Basco governor campaigns to remove monuments and crosses from graves.
Census returns from Kansas show a population increase of more than four percent, tabulated at Topeka from about one third of the counties. On June 3 1899 Trans Miss I P Congress adjourns in Wichita passing resolutions approving government policy in the Philippines and favoring expansion.
Ephraim Bull of Concord Massachusetts found a wild grape vine in August 1848 with abundant good fruit. He planted seed from these grapes and selected a vine that became the ancestor of all Concord Grape vines. The original vine still grows at Grapevine Cottage in Concord and bore a crop in 1933.
The Douglas County Farmers Union will hold a quarterly meeting at Sigel school house Thursday June 7 starting at 11 o clock in the morning. Fred C Flory president said C C Gerstenberger of Eudora state representative will speak on the operation of the Productive Credit Association.
Marriage licenses issued to J. Clayton Cox and Wilma R. Brassfield of Omaha Neb expect to marry a Topeka minister Berlin B Bone and Alice Hammond of Hutchinson, and Robert O Garlinghouse and Esther W Coghill of Iola expect to marry Rev Dr Sowerley of Iola. The article also includes a dialogue where a child asks her father about fears.
Judith and Norman argue and plan as Lampere's legal jeopardy nears, with court moves, flight plans, and domestic steadiness shaping their future. Judith battles unfinished business while Norman advances toward a quiet life together after Lampere's exposure.
A suspenseful mystery set around Mocking House where jealousy and intrigue drive a court scene and a tense investigation. Walter C. Brown’s tale features courtroom drama with characters Judith Dale Morton Lampere and Norman Dale amid a cryptic, shifting plot.
A fragmented excerpt describes Willy Nilly, a small man living with animal friends in Puddle Muddle. He complains of lacking backbone and insists on finishing his chores despite others being busy after a period of rest following an eventful excitement.
Willy Nilly toils in the garden on a hot day planning house cleanup and car care. He dreams of a ship-shape home and ears adjusted, then spots a beautiful red sunset before suddenly flames leap into view, changing the mood.
In a New York Academy of Medicine article, pigmented moles are described as common skin blemishes with rare cancerous potential. Authors urge removal for moles in high-friction or trauma-prone areas and for any changes in size, shape, or appearance, recommending electrocoagulation over scalpel excision and advising against caustic self treatment.
Washington insiders describe war debt collection as a new system where the treasury drafts bills and the state department mails them. A 30 day grace exists, but expectations are rising that June 15 will see stricter enforcement, with Roosevelt's congress message signaling a potential crackdown.
Sixteen year old Francis Miller from Wildwood Springs near Cresson Pennsylvania earned his diploma after a 7200 mile total walking routine to and from school each day. The note highlights perseverance and rural schooling in early 20th century America.
Charles S Brown 38 is held on arson charges in Monongahela Pa after allegedly setting a barn and chicken house of his father in law John Ruffing. Police quote him saying he wanted to show his estranged wife he was a hero and that he summoned firefighters to prevent the flames from reaching the Ruffing home where his wife lives.
Kansas livestock men in Topeka on June 4 sought a definite authentic statement from Secretary Wallace on AAA cattle production regulations. The Kansas Livestock Association noted farmers and stock men were confused by conflicting publicity and announcements. In Wakeeney a 66 year old woman died from injuries sustained in a Saturday motor accident near Independence, and in Independence a 37 year old woman from Blackwell, Oklahoma, was killed yesterday.
Topeka businessman Louis S. Hall 45 died after an extended illness at his home. Michael J. Phelan 73, longtime Missouri Pacific engineer who witnessed the railway evolve from wood burners, died yesterday at Providence hospital. Both notices itemize losses in Topeka and Kansas City areas.
Henry Ward, a jailbreaker shot and recaptured in Parsons Kansas, is hailed by friends as a hero for saving Louis Wright 18, and Frank Wright 12, from drowning in a creek after their canoe overturned. Ward faces October trial on charges including jail breaking.
Topeka June 2 AP John Hamilton Republican national committeeman for Kansas has been mentioned as a possible successor to Everett Sanders who resigned as Republican national chairman Hamilton named as Kansas committeeman in 1932 after David Mulvane's death will attend his first national committee meeting in Chicago to help choose the party’s future leader
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