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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1939
Page
4
The readable portion shows a daily Lawrence Kansas publication line with postal classification and a Bible verse from 2 Chronicles. The fragment hints at a periodical published daily except Sunday and entered as second class matter in Lawrence Kansas.
The piece argues the Kansas sales tax will persist and expand. It notes lower bracket purchasers face near seven percent and suggests federal coinage of 1 and 5 mill pieces could replace state tokens. It envisions token collections becoming nationwide nuisances as tax payments fragment. It concludes taxpayers are driven to endure higher levies.
The Italian government now acknowledges it sank ships in the Mediterranean during the early Spanish War, though it previously denied involvement. The piece quips on how to respond to such disclosures, noting the need for international etiquette in judging neutral state actions.
Attorney General Murphy labels Alcatraz a place of horror and says it was not designed as a Sunday retreat. He asserts urgent action is needed to address its unplesant aspects and improve conditions at the infamous site.
The passage contrasts two groups and their tastes, noting that a particular option appeals to one side as the only thing that will hold them, likening the other to Alcatraz in its restraint. The line hints at social divisions and peculiar loyalties within a town or campus scene.
Washington notes say the president favors a liberal Democratic program over a push for a third term. The appeal targets both New Deal liberalism and broader spending liberalism within the party.
Some auditors examining Kansas City affairs report confusion from the books and cannot discern what happened. The remark suggests a lack of country bookkeeping training among auditors, leaving gaps in financial understanding.
The article notes the New Deal has reached a point of diminishing returns as announcements of schemes and projects fail to excite the nation. The enthusiasm appears limited to the authors of new schemes, not the public at large.
The scene features Americans greeting the king and queen with stiff curtsies. A saluting cannon booms as knee joints pop, adding to the ceremonial atmosphere.
The Topeka Journal reports on Kansas plans to replace token sales tax with a bracket system by July 1. Officials and business leaders debate how the new structure will affect consumer payments and total tax collection.
The House rejected a bid to fund a government library at Hyde Park for Roosevelt papers. The vote 229 to 139 saw 139 Republicans oppose the measure with only eight Republicans supporting Democrats. Representative Dewey and Short urged caution, noting private funding and future presidents.
The council, lacking a fill for the vacancy, adopts an ordinance for future vacancies. Walter Palmateer resigns as sixth ward councilman leaving 11 members. The ordinance sets a special primary 15 to 30 days after resolution, seven days prior city paper notice, five days to file petitions, and a secret ballot if only one candidate per party. The special election will be held within one week of the primary, with procedures matching regular city elections.
Dr Charles M Sheldon proposes weekly front page unity topics for newspapers. He suggests fronts on war costs and outcomes and other themes such as The Lost Art of Conversation and Jesus as a Statesman. He adds a tongue in cheek line about Hollywood scandals on page nine.
Iris Ives a radiant bride who married Bart Whittaker learns his attitude toward money on their wedding day. They dine at the Pickwick Grill with a small bill, Iris buys flowers, and Bart spends more than Iris did on groceries. Iris plans purchases to match the budget while Bart treats money as a test of love.
Mrs Edward Dahlene arrives to spend the summer with her mother Mrs N C Johnson. Kansas City visitors L H Menger and Miss Gertrude Elliott head to Los Angeles. Grace N Carman and Leslie F Durland wed in Kansas City with Rev John F Vines officiating. Attendants include Miss Dorothy Durland and Mr Ralph Durland. Louise Fisher brides showered before June 22 nuptials to Kendall Walton of Newton. Katherine Klein at home for Betty Goldsmith’s wedding and baccalaureate. Mrs Gilbert R Smith hosts guests. bridge prizes awarded to Mrs George B Dunkley and Mrs L McLane. Prof and Mrs A T Walker head to Berkeley for summer session. Edmund Cressman to occupy home. Mildred Light hosts thimble party for Edythe Wilson heading to Buffalo. Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity charter granted at K U. installation at chapter house 1541 Kentucky St with Lawrence charter members Byrd O Powell Harry E Crum and alumni E W Macy Lance Hill George H Broderick. Dean Skilton leaves for Yale reunion then Lake George. Charles Edward Hubach named dean of fine arts at University of Redlands. W R Stubbs J E Stubbs return from Texas cattle purchase 1000 head now 2000 Herefords. Edna Teeter hosts shower for Bertha Klock bride-to-be George Wetzel. Nan Armstrong Lucille Brown honor Klock. Concert company Dick Williams Henry McCurdy Gerald Morton Carl Higley with Earl Rankin to tour Kansas Missouri Oklahoma as glee singers.
Forty years ago James J. Jeffries traveled west to challenge Robert Fitzsimmons in New York City for the world title. The outsider impressed the crowd of about 9,000 as the bout unfolded without serious danger to him.
Iris and Bart navigate married life on a tight budget. Iris pushes social whim and costly outings while Bart balances practicality with his love. The couple struggles as expenses outpace income, stretching their finances toward a fragile future.
The article notes major progress in treating paresis from syphilis and dementia praecox schizophrenia. It cites Noguchi’s discovery linking syphilis spirochetes to brain involvement and malaria fever therapy as an emerging control method. It discusses the large institutional burden and mentions prominent figures and patients.
Extensive schedule of radio programs across WREN KMBC WDAF WVREN and others for Saturday and Sunday into Monday. Includes orchestras, variety shows, news, sports, and special broadcasts with multiple stations and time slots listed.
The article notes insulin shock and metrazol convulsions as therapies for dementia praecox and adolescence insanity. These methods, used in hospitals under strict control, may alter brain function and long-term constitution. Some patients are being released to resume work, while doctors push combined approaches including therapy. Dr. William Alanson White criticized overreliance on technicians, urging holistic patient care.
The Allen County 4 H Club, with 30 members, earned best conduct and participation honors at the Kansas state 4 H roundup in Manhattan. Awards were presented by R A Haines of the Kansas Bankers Association to club leaders Earl Means and Elizabeth Roninger. Other county results and 4 H poultry team selections are noted, with plans to compete at the world poultry congress in Cleveland in 1940.
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