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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1934
Page
1
President Roosevelt asked Congress to approve 525 million in new funds to bolster drouth relief. The proposal covers livestock purchases cattle processing and distribution emergency feed loans for farmers work camps and submarginal farm acquisitions with flexible authorization to use funds across federal agencies.
Polly sister fined 25000 francs and given three days in jail for evading luxury tax on a 51 carat diamond bought in Cannes in 1928. Ring sold for 1425000 francs at auction. Dancer testified her secretary, now dead, handled the deal after a March 1933 Bordeaux crash.
George N. Peek, special foreign trade adviser, urged a return to the tradition of Yankee trading in international dealings in a radio address. He warned Roosevelt’s desk renascence would reveal how far the U S has been out traded recently as agricultural exports slipped in April to a multi-year low.
Rain with wind and hail disrupts Hiawatha area causing power outages and property damage including destroyed barns. Chickens and calves perished as fires started by lightning.
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with cooler temperatures in the eastern and southern portions. Morning outlook shows clear skies with some cloudiness at Emporia and Topeka. Road reports note dirt roads as muddy and Douglas County roads as good. Temperature readings show maximum and minimum changes from yesterday, with trace rainfall recorded today.
Lincoln Nebraska June 9 AP A E B Anderson state and federal agricultural statistician said Nebraska's general crop outlook is probably the worst in the state's history with most crops at less than one quarter to one half normal. Winter wheat production may total 13 780 000 bushels versus 25 594 000 last year and the 1929 33 average of 45 513 000. but with rain soon the state could still yield a good corn crop and abundant forage while small grains will be very light.
Washington reports the Roosevelt administration asks Congress for 525 million dollars to aid stricken regions and feed livestock while a potential steel strike looms. Johnson and steel unions pursue talks to avert a shutdown next week amid cautious NRA review and Capitol action on radio and telegraph supervision.
The Senate approved the conference report on the Dill Rayburn communications bill creating a seven member federal commission to oversee radio, cable, telephone and telegraon services. The House must act next. The measure abolishes the radio commission and transfers its powers to the new board along with regulatory authority from the Interstate Commerce Commission.
The Dionne quintuplets doctor says total prohibition ists now rely on an oxygen tank for stimulation rather than rum. Dr Dafoe reports they are holding their own with skin features improving and hope for pink normal babies. They are fed human milk every two hours. Road to Mt Scott Summit Public Works allocates 100000 to build a road to Mount Scott summit in Wichita National Forest Okla. Cousin of Curtis Dies Pawhuska Okla June 9 James Pappin 62 prominent Raw Indian and cousin of former Vice President Charles Curtis dies yesterday.
Topeka June 9 AP The Kansas Supreme Court granted a writ allowing the state corporation commission to compel 10 Cities Service Gas distributors to appear for hearings on city gate charges and consumer rates. The ruling supports reviewing elements common to all distributors and the right of a consumer to test a fixed rate in court. The 10 firms include Capital Gas and Electric Topeka Wichita Gas Hutchinson Gas Newben Gas Pittsburgh Gas Wyandotte Gas Srisnens Valley Gas Girard Gas Union Public Service and Western Distributing.
Notes from Dreuth Paris Missouri mention pasture loss due to drought. Perl Styles near there cuts elm trees to feed cattle, which seem to enjoy the twigs and leaves. In Topeka Kansas hot weather disrupts police with domestic disputes rising, night sergeant Jim Shockley reports.
Radio AP reports a brief Antarctic warm spell ends as Byrd’s team at Little America notes temperatures rising after weeks of below freezing. Yesterday's low reached 31 degrees below zero while the warmest reading was 14 degrees above zero, about 10 degrees below the record in the area.
The average of 90 stocks rose to 51.2, up from 50.8 yesterday, indicating a modest gain in the market. Investors watched daytime trading for clues on next moves as several sectors showed strength.
The University of Kansas will confer Doctor of Philosophy degrees on 19 graduate students at Monday night commencement. Recipients include John Blocker economics, Robert Brigden psychology, William Courtier zoology, Howard Deas entomology, Vernon Gentry zoology, Ernest Griswold chemistry, Bartlett Hess history, C. G. Harry Johnson chemistry, Alonzo Sands physiology, Francis Perkins psychology, James Rice physiology, Randall Rozee chemistry, Frederick Sauer chemistry, Herbert Shuey anthropology, Liza Spann zoology, Jesse Stareck chemistry, Harley Underwood chemistry, Orville Walters physiology, and Alvin Wells bacteriology.
Governor Alfred M. Landon is among the distinguished guests expected at Paola for the annual Kansas American Legion district convention. Also slated to speak are Frank L. Sullivan Lawrence Kansas department commander and Ernest A. Ryan Topeka department adjutant. The convention schedule includes a 9 50 AM business session, a parade at 7 PM, and a carnival dance at 9 PM.
Kansas City reports Charles Gargotta faces two trials the week of June 18. His attorney Ira McLaughlin sought a continuance of the federal case charging possession of stolen Army pistols but the court overruled the request. It is likely the federal trial will proceed first.
Falla Crossley federal relief director for Missouri notified Jackson county it had not paid its share of relief costs. A meeting was called for Monday to consider the matter after the county court pledged on Saturday to the charities fund but nothing was paid and the pledge appears to have been ignored.
Rain fell in Maryville and Sedalia, Missouri, aiding crops and easing drought conditions. In Washington, the Senate reached a preliminary agreement to limit debate on the silver bill, paving the way for a Monday vote.
In a rain interrupted program Brooklyn and the Hostein Braves battled to an 8-8 tie as the series with Brooklyn evened at one win apiece. Other notes include the Athletics defeating the Yankers 4-2 and the Senators beating the Red Sox 5-1 as rain disrupted several games.
Geneva June 9 AP Maxim Litvinoff Russian foreign commissar told Norman H Davis US ambassador at large that Russia might later join a eastern nonaggression and mutual aid pact He indicated focus remains on eastern Europe pact and discussed Germany disarmament prospects with Davis Meanwhile, Lawrence County Board of Commissioners re checks 700 real estate valuation complaints from about 80 percent city of Lawrence owners Adjustments made as errors found and general assessment high in Lawrence and Eudora Board will address chamber of commerce tax committee and Greek letter fraternity sorority value requests after individual cases closed
Clouds and showers gave temporary relief from intense heat in Kansas on June 9 as northeastern counties received over an inch of rain. Forecasts said most clouds would clear with cooler air expected tomorrow as temperatures dipped to the upper 80s. Topeka averaged 14 degrees above normal over 11 days with nine days above 95, while towns from Anthony to Wichita logged scattered rainfall totals.
The Kansas Supreme Court today upheld the report of special commissioner W R Smith recommending permanent suspension from office of Johnson County Sheriff J A Jackson. The ruling finds evidence supports beating prisoner Howard Crust to obtain a confession, but not enough to prove Herbert Rose was beaten. prior intoxication charges were dismissed. Jackson was suspended last October during ouster proceedings.
The annual farewell service for Seniors is set for Sunday at First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Theodore H. Astman speaking on Facing The Westminster A Cappella Choir led by Dean Nenad Swarthout performing Gladdening Light and The Lord's Prayer. Mary Louise Beltz soloist. Also Captain Jonathan Rigdon receives Canal Zone assignment sailing June 21. Bolivia proposes embargo on US goods in response to US wartime embargo as Bolivia and Paraguay clash in the Chaco Boreal.
At Linoma Beach near the Platte River a Nebraska student Tom Young 21 and his companion Maude Moore took an icy midnight swim across a sandpit. Young disappeared after crying for help and rescue efforts by Sandy the beach manager and James Wallace failed to save him.
Washington June 9 AP The post office department recommended Senator McGill appoint postmasters in Kansas for Effingham Charles A Hegarty Bern Ivan B Cordill Cimarron James D Egbert Dighton Carl Alfred Gibson LaCrosse Harry T Fish Atlanta Lacel G Moss Wetmore James A Hanks Burdette Samuel E Notestine Elk City Page Manley Elkhart Mrs Velma McClung Bazine Carey Olson Humboldt William A Hess Leavenworth Joseph E Gardiner Pleasanton Lawrence W Leisure Hazelton John L A Wainscott St John James J Owen Greeley Fred W Morgan Bonner Springs Jane Waters Arlington Horace G Bodwell Sedan Basil Palmer.
Two gunmen robbed Magnolia Bank at opening time and fled in two cars after clubbing the cashier L. D. Dale and wounding his assistant. Citizens formed a cordon as the bandits escaped with an undetermined loot, reports say.
A night watchman named Joe Duches was employed at the central Memphis police station to guard valuable offices and items. Congress completed action on a three year, three billion dollar road construction program. A new Ford V-8 is advertised by Hamilton's.
The Earl of Longsdale, famed British peer, revealed in London that he helped steal a Denver stagecoach in 1874. He now owns large British lands and visits an American rodeo, recalling life as a western cowboy while enjoying cigars and cow punchers.
Cloyd G Vermilion announced free summer practice for elementary students in the senior high building with one private lesson per week and one section plus one band rehearsal. Instrument access funded by the Simogs memorial fund and PTAs. Calls to call 2698 for appointments. band and section rehearsals occur with varied weekly slots and rooms.
The annual Kaw Valley potato tour begins Monday with a schedule forwarded by E H Leker of Kansas State College. The group will visit the Browning farm at Linwood at 1 30 p m Tuesday and continue through Eudora and South Lawrence bottoms to the Les Meiero farm north of Lawrence by 4 p m Tuesday.
Mrs. Louisa Cheney Keys died at her home in Stillwell at age 103 after six weeks of illness. Born near Liberty Missouri she moved with her husband to Stillwell in 1903 arriving first in Johnson County. Survived by son J N Keys Aubry Kane, twelve grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and a number of great great grandchildren.
In Lambert Mississippi an armed white mob of about 123 men seized two young Black men, Joe Love and Isaac Thomas, from a sheriff and two deputies and hanged them from a highway bridge after they were accused of attempting to assault a white woman. The incident follows a broader atmosphere of racial violence in the delta region.
University of Kansas marks its 62nd graduation with baccalaureate by Bishop Kelley, senior arts program, and a Monday stadium ceremony. William Allen White of Emporia is the principal speaker, with medals awarded to dozens and diplomas to over 1,000 graduates. Governor Lanion to speak briefly. Charles M. Harger to award degrees.
Paul Perkins of Sunflower 4-H club won the boys health championship with a 99.9 percent score at the state round up in Manhattan. The 19 year old son of D S Perkins will compete at the national 4-H club congress in Chicago next fall. Fourteen Douglas county 4-H members attended with county farm agent Erwin Altmeyer.
President Roosevelt plans a weekend cruise on the Potomac aboard the Sequoia. He will depart after a late lunch and stay aboard overnight with Mrs Roosevelt, Miss Marguerite LeHand, and Louis M Howe as guests.
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