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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1939
Page
4
A short Bible verse fragment from Joshua chapter 1 verse 5 emphasizes God’s unwavering presence and support. It echoes the assurance that God will not fail or forsake his followers. The inscription invites faith and perseverance.
A brief prison mutiny at Lansing coal mine arose from grievances led by prisoners over a ban on silk underwear and other curbs. Warden Amrine, in about a month in charge, aims to forge a fair and firm regime, restoring officer control and improving conditions.
Governor Ratner defended his pledge to end the sales tax tokens in a speech to the State Editorial association. He urged a fair trial of a penny bracket system to replace tokens, noting the change may be temporary if the new method proves worse. Public reaction centers on whether voters expected token elimination to end all tax tokens.
The article notes no promise or hint of a solution and says the question of the best method to collect sales tax remains an issue. Kansans will, after experiencing the brackets system, judge which method is fairer and better for state revenue.
Du Pont officials inform stockholders that the 1939 government spending program shows a 259 percent increase over the 1927 budget. They suggest that if action is needed, the administration already has the answer: more spending.
Members of a Prague football club were warned that their vigorous tactics, if repeated, would be regarded as an insult to Germany under Nazi sportsmanship. Berlin is expected to win the next game.
An Indiana political organization favors McNutt for the 1940 nomination but could switch support to FDR if he seeks a third term. Indiana seeks alignment with the leading candidate, depending on who runs.
In Kansas City Kansan two state universities clash over administrator pay with Deane Malott slated for $10,000 and KS C. president Farrell earning $9,000. Alumni protest the disparity linking it to school pride, while editors urge salaries reflect broader factors beyond rivalry.
Stephen Early comments on Stephen Early's brochure in the SEP criticizing the new deal administration. The piece notes that most exhibits were related before but highlights the administration's interest in Marquis of Queensbury titles. The passage recalls early boxing slang from the Smear Hoover era.
The Smithsonian announces a newly named palm Rooseveltia Frankliniana discovered on Cocos Island last year. George Eyer mocks the finding in the Parsons Sun questioning its outstretched palm pose.
Dr and Mrs J W O Bryon depart for a Europe trip of three months with son Leonard leading the party in Montreal Lawrence Gilbert sails from Neattle to Alaska for a position with Charles S Conover Co Will Spurgeon is seriously ill after a fall from a ladder Mail delivery will pause Saturdays from June 15 to September Postmaster Hosford Miss Eunice Anderson and Allen Phillips wed in Carthage Mo they plan to live at 1030 New York St Mr and Mrs John L Kilworth host guests B B Power en route to Michigan Clarence A Bliesner Jr born June 9 Bertha Knop travels to Vancouver Seattle and Portland Mrs S D Bishop travels abroad with sister Adele Russell Miss Laura Rankin to be a Girl Scout camp counselor at Edwardsburg Mich
The piece recalls Tombstone Arizona founder Ed Schieffelin who named the town after his first claim and notes its fierce boom era and danger. It then shifts to medical history describing how heart wave analysis reveals normal and abnormal rhythms, coronary thrombosis, valve infections, and how early detection saves lives through combined clinical skill and modern devices.
Dr Morris Fishbein explains the electrocardiogram as a modern technique tracing the heart's electrical activity. He notes early discoveries from 1892 to Einthoven in 1903 and describes placing sensors on limbs and chest to record heart beat potentials.
Miss Olive Brown and others depart for Canada while Mrs Doyle heads to Los Angeles. A baby show planned for the Douglas County Fair with A D Weaver overseeing. N A Gwinn chairs the racing committee and T J Sweeney leads ad efforts. A Baker graduate sails for an Arctic six month cruise. Miss Mary Ise weds Merie Holmes. they will camp in the Ozarks. Mrs E E Alexander announces twins. Hiatt family heads to New York. Mrs Stevens relocates there. Elliott goes to Rush Medical College. Kenny sisters study in Chicago. Summer plans include Boulder and Michigan trips. Walker-Stone wedding party hosted by Mrs Waterman Stone. ceremony Aug 8 30. Several professors and spouses head to Michigan for summer. Summerfields report Europe trip. a $1,000 watch missing in New York. Roosevelt slated to pass Lawrence. locals urged to give him a warm reception. J Carter strikes rich coal drifts near Lawrence. new shaft sunk.
Dr Edward Benes former president of Czechoslovakia warned during a Kansas talk that democracy and dictatorship face a final clash with dictatorship likely to lose. He praised democratic resolve, but criticized Chamberlain for Munich while noting Hitler might have yielded to a firmer stance. He also spoke with William Allen White and commented on wheat harvest practices before touring Kansas fields.
Iris Ives and Bart Whittaker clash over money and values in a tale of budget plans and purchases. Iris hides a new gown bought on credit while Bart believes in cash and thrift as their married life strains under looming debts.
Community notes list medical visits and travel for residents including Flossie McRay's treatment schedule and Miss McRay's slight improvement. Delegates and family visits are recorded for Lecompton 4 H club, local residents’ travel to Topeka and Manhattan, hospital changes, berry picking, and Council meetings.
Misses Frances and Barbara Bailey plan an overland journey to California to attend the Golden Gate Exposition and visit western sites. They will be joined by two Oklahoma City teachers, where Barbara teaches. Local attendees joined a forum at the University of Kansas led by Dr. Taft, featuring Cragoe Ebright and the Barbers.
Radio guide lists programs across WREN KMBC WDAF for Wednesday June 14 and Thursday June 15 including orchestras led by Jay Franklin Tommy Dorsey Larry Clinton and Woody Herman with newscasts weather forecasts and dance orchestras plus Broadway and film personalities such as Bing Crosby Kay Kyser and Henry King.
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