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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1938
Page
3
A fragment references John 10 9 stating I am the door and that anyone entering through me shall be saved and go in and out to find pasture. The passage emphasizes salvation and guidance as described in scripture.
A Lawrence thinker laments U S economic distress arguing government policy harms employment and price levels. He criticizes the Wagner act Robinson-Patman act and rising taxation while condemning political leaders for tax avoidance and fiscal extravagance.
The text argues that lasting change cannot continue as is and calls for recovery and strong, decisive actions. It warns against hasty measures that could aid those aiming to wreck the nation from within, urging prudent counsel to seek an effective remedy.
Bombs from warplanes, likely Spanish insurgents, struck French territory near the Spanish border. Japanese planes wrecked a French hospital in Canton, China. France warns of defense measures and notes the incidents threaten peaceful relations and global stability.
The grain shipment reached Kansas City two days later than last year but a week earlier than normal. The Star notes this may shift the usual market arrival date due to faster transfers and more widespread use of combines shifting grain from field to terminal.
France signals tolerance for 45000 ton battleships and 16 inch guns by the United States and Great Britain while maintaining its own limits. The move is seen as protecting French interests rather than risking them, as Paris aligns with allied naval expansion.
A reflective piece discusses how spring kidnaping stories strike parents with fear and how children internalize horror. It recalls Charley Ross and local frontier legends, noting historical fears of Indians in rural settings and the lasting impact on a child’s imagination.
Willy Nilly laments a lost watch that seems unclaimed, comparing it to an ancient loss. Honey Bear offers comfort as other characters, including Rip and Mrs. Quacko, enter the scene.
Bears from various places gather at a general store and ask about the time and supper. The watch is missing and Christopher Columbus Crow is blamed as tensions rise among the Puddle Muddlers and others. Willy Nilly contemplates calling Christopher again amid doubts.
Self-Judged Tarboro, North Carolina June 7. A CPI-A jury convicted Clarence Brown of house breaking and larceny. Judge Luther Hamilton asked what sentence Brown would give himself and Brown replied six months. The judge then sentenced him to six months in jail.
In Pueblo on June 7 spectators saw a foul ball strike a fire alarm box near St. Mary’s baseball field. The alarm triggered a fire department response, which counted as a run in the game according to the fire officials.
A former Tulsa city jail inmate testifies that crowding forced him to sleep on the floor where a black widow spider bit him. He asks the city commission to approve a $1000 claim for the bite.
In Belleville on June 7 Mayor George Remnsnider canceled the planned fish fry after hearing fish were plentiful in a Carbondale lake. He invited the council and city employees to dinner and returned with a single four inch fish.
Col Theodore Roosevelt as national chairman of the United Council for Civilian Relief warns that about 60 000 civilians in China lack food and face epidemics, described as the greatest health danger since the black death. The report cites Roosevelt estimating the scale and peril of the humanitarian crisis.
Milan based Il Popolo d Italia responds to Secretary Hull's June speech by urging the United States to safeguard its children before critiquing European warfare. It cites recent kidnap cases like Levine and Cash and links Hull's Nashville address to naval maneuvers amid a hypothetical European crisis.
Stringtown hosts the Oklahoma technical institution, a new penal experiment where 500 inmates pledge honor instead of walls or bars. Gov. Marland says education is the cure and inmates will study farming, trades, and masonry under A&M instructors to become useful citizens.
Oil and Gas Journal reports U S crude output dropped 2 412 barrels daily to 3 106 875 for the week ended June 4. Oklahoma rose 875 to 440 475. east Texas up 379 to 368 248. Texas state total fell 5 756 to 1 189 702. Louisiana up 1 584 to 257 642. Kansas down 5 325 to 138 225. California down 4 200 to 675 250. Eastern states up 295 to 196 436. Rocky Mountain region up 5 930 to 74 880.
Three Lawrence veterinarians attend the Midwest Veterinary Medical Conference and Clinic in Kansas City. The session opened today and runs through Thursday. Dr. T. J. Leasure and Dr. I. J. Fierson attended today with Dr. E. G. L. Harbour planning to join tomorrow. Meetings are at the municipal auditorium, with conference HQ at the Hotel President.
Mexico City June 7 Bishop Rafael Guizar y Valencia aged sixty died yesterday in Veracruz after long illness from diabetes He led Veracruz diocese for 19 years and was famed for charitable zeal giving most of his personal wealth to the poor and support for the needy.
Harry Hutchings sells a 50 percent stake in his shoe business at 832 Massachusetts Street to A S and S Fansher of Brookfield Missouri. Hutchings has long operated in shoes and the Fanshers, now in Lawrence, reside at 832 Kentucky. The note also lists local marriage, travel, teaching, and family moves.
Forty years ago Spanish losses around Santiago were heavy with fortifications demolished. Cape Hayti firefight continued as ten American ships fired on El Morro Castle and Punta Gorda. forts around the harbor lay in ruins. Local crime notes include a burglar caught by Dan Morton, plus arrests in railroad yards. Other items mention a new aquarium, visits by J L Bristow, and upcoming social events at Mrs. Bailey’s home. Edna Jones wed Fred Penfield with Rev Woodston performing the ceremony. The post office nine plans to open season versus the Bloomer girls. Ad Housh named Kansas University baseball captain.
Asey Mayo investigates Marina Lorne’s murder linked to a mural, a left handed blade, and an ambergris dump. Tensions rise as a barn is set ablaze while Frye and kin vanish, leaving Tim Carr and Pam's father missing amid a tangled motive and suspects.
Asey faces a tense night of suspicion after Marina Carr's stabbing. The town frets over motives tied to the mural, ambergris, and rival alibis while Pam uncovers a lead from Aaron Frye in a wounded state. Jack Lorne lies injured in his cellar as help gathers.
Mrs Nina Evans and others visit relatives in Kansas and nearby states. Several families including the Millers Banks Richards and Dews host and attend gatherings. The Winter community meeting is set for June 10 at Mrs Banks and Mrs Miller homes with art note roll call.
The Bethel brief notes a June 1 marriage of Johnny Brecheisen to Bertha Forth at Rev J P Groh’s Overland home with a crowd later at Brecheisen parents home, sharing cigars and ice cream. Also mentions Memorial Day visits by the Weimers and Featherstones, and Lois Hepner visiting Floyd Hoffman’s household.
Uncle Ben says the straight and narrow path is rough because there is not enough travel on it to justify putting it in good condition. The comment appears in a 1937 copyright syndicate piece.
Mr and Mrs King Young of Wichita were weekend guests of Sam Owens and Mrs Owens. Dorothy Simmons and Dorothy Hoffman study music with Betty Catuska in Oakland. Bethel Ladies Aid met June 3 with readings songs and Bible stories. Mrs J D Smith of Topeka spoke on the Methodist home for the aged in Topeka. Memorial Day observed at Union Cemetery with large crowd. Local graduates Charles Root Wilma Hoffman and Dorothy Simmons attended Lawrence exercises. Simmons an honor student gave a reading. Sunday evening visitors included Raymond Oehrle Elaine and Alan Schwartz and others. Pauline Smith visited Overbrook then returned Monday after Memorial Day at Worden. Mrs Stratford Owens spent a week in Topeka with Robert Smith. Charles and Dorothy Simmons and Virgil Schwartz hosted Sunday dinner with the Smiths in Baldwin. Pauline Smith, employed in Kansas City, spent weekend with Minnie Eno of Overbrook. J D Smith of Topeka visited the Smith-Garber home.
Melba Reetz and Harold Shirk were graduates of Villa Eden grade school. Marcus Harmon joined Linwood friends on a fishing trip to Missouri, returning Monday. Orville Hughey and Bernice Shile married Sunday in Independence. Helen Selleck was maid of honor. Sandra Shile flower girl. The couple left for a short trip and returned Thursday. Arnold Torneden was very sick.
Radio listings show a dense lineup across WREN KMBC WDAF EMBC and ISMBC with host names bands and time slots from 5:30 pm to past midnight for Tuesday June 7 and Wednesday June 8 including Ashburn Bratton Vivian Della Chiesa Horace Heidt Xavier Cugat Benny Goodman and Amos n Andy among others with multiple orchestras and variety programs listed.
Radio schedule lists KFKU programs with a 2 30 studio musicale slot and 2 46 news flashes followed by 2 48 science news. Readings by Robert Calderwood, associate professor of speech and dramatic art, occupy 1 45 to 8 15.
The community club held a Friday evening program of readings and music. Officers presided and ice cream and candy bars were served. Mrs. John Hughey and Mrs. Anna Torneden were named to organize the July meeting. Visitors included the Servises and Meinkes, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville Hughey visited Mrs. Nicholson in Peabody, Kansas, during their wedding trip.
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