Moderation Seen in New NRA Developments
The declaration that the new NRA will be more moderate than the old appears supported by current events. No General Johnson is present to pressure the new NRA.
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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1935
Page
4
The declaration that the new NRA will be more moderate than the old appears supported by current events. No General Johnson is present to pressure the new NRA.
The Kansas prison mine mutiny was halted sooner than expected when convicts’ attempts to smoke guards out of the shaft gun cage backfired, forcing surrender. Warden Simpson and staff are praised for handling, while officials fix responsibility and punish ringleaders.
The first day of Ewing Mitch ell's testimony before the senate committee failed to yield new specifics on graft and fraud in the department of commerce. Senators urged definite information while Mitch ell cited prior reports and noted no action by Secretary Roper, hinting at political maneuvering ahead of next year's campaign. Meanwhile Washington focuses on structuring the four billion dollar relief fund with Harry Hopkins atop the spending group and Ickes drifting from Hopkins on money control.
A commentary on political tensions as Republicans push for control of an NRA influenced by party loyalty, Kansas relief adjustments, and Roosevelt’s tax proposals aimed at funding the security and recovery programs. The piece critiques high taxes and calls for a return to Republican governance to tackle national debt.
In Douglas County many residents prepare for summer travel with relatives in Oregon Massachusetts and Canada. Eleanor Brown sails to Corvallis to stay with Prof. Snow. Isabel Wood heads to the Pacific coast. John G. Stutz and Mrs Stutz depart for Montreal and a boat trip along the St Lawrence. Mrs Nellie Gwen will run the Lawrence Studio while Mr Lawrence is in California. The Stutz party attends the Union of Municipalities convention aboard a boat from Montreal to Charlottetown. Also noted are garden party festivities for Laura Aleida Perkins and farewell plans for H Hungerford at the University of Minnesota station in Sheboygan Wisconsin. Farmers report harvest conditions stable with a slight shortage of hands anticipated but expected to ease. About 22 000 acres of wheat in the county.
Twenty five years ago Mars, marooned at Lawrence, displayed the Skylark in Louisville with brief hops due to gusty winds. Glenn H. Curtiss set a new quick start record at Churchill Downs in four and a fifth seconds, besting a prior five and four fifth seconds.
The town hears of hotel construction by George A. Fuller Co with Paul Starrett as president. Local residents plan travels for Chi Omega convention and weddings while staff changes occur at Bell Telephone and real estate firms. A June wedding between Lottie Metsker and Cleve Bowser is announced with Pittsburgh relocation.
Forties era Ottawa events describe limited rail crowds for a McKinley speech, with Santa Fe and Topeka special trains underutilized. Lawrence attendees include Stanley, E. Monk, O Bry an, Spaulding and others. Social events include teas and dances for Misses Youree, Wallace, and Miss Chamberlain.
Kansas City speech by Frank A. Theis, ex chief of AAA Wheat, warns that without reciprocal trade outlets and tariff reduction the United States may be sidelined from global wheat markets amid a surplus and shifting world trade.
Alison realizes Daphne schemes against her and plots to flee after finding a burned letter from Guy Lumley. She steals away at night with nine shillings, a hatbox, and a grey suit to Victoria Station, then seeks shelter at a cheap hotel and a hospital queue, hoping Guy will meet her there.
Democratic candidate Omar B. Ketchum was summoned to Washington on June 20 to discuss a possible appointment. Friends said he was withdrawn earlier from consideration for a relief coordinator post, with Kansan van Griffith later appointed. fate of Ketchum’s new post remained unclear.
Three citizenship pardons signed by Governor Alf Landon arrive at the Douglas County district court. Recipients are Floyd Harris, George Horton, and Kenneth Bryant. Harris faced a 1930 second degree burglary conviction, Horton a 1929 forgery in the second degree, and Bryant a 1933 grand larceny conviction. Pardons restore all rights of citizenship.
Topeka June 20 A hound dog murder case was sent to the Kansas supreme court after John Fisher appealed his conviction and $20 fine in Jackson county district court for wilfully unlawfully and maliciously shooting and killing a hound dog owned by C P Davis in 1933.
A dense timetable lists radio programs and: stations KMBC WREN WDAF WDAE WAF and various acts. Highlights include Little Orphan Annie Dangerous Paradise Hollywood Hotel Theodora First Nighter Amos n Andy and The 49ers along with orchestras and late night weather forecasts.
Relief workers sprayed flooded North Lawrence areas today to curb mosquito breeding. The operation is supervised by Dr. J. M. Mott the city physician, with Case Supervisor Parsons, Kansas, and Mrs. Lica Graves of Wichita appointed county relief case supervisor, succeeding Miss Virginia Brenig who remains Red Cross executive secretary.
Miss Josephine Yasbec, 28, who came to Chicago from Kansas City two years ago, remained in critical condition after slipping on a wet elevated platform and being struck by a train. One leg was amputated. Miss Ann Yasbee of Pittsburg Kansas, flew to Chicago to be with her sister.
Motorists report repairs on highway 32 near Linwood with a detour through Linwood. Floods washed out about 100 feet of road and a culvert west of the river bridge at Linwood. Classified ads offer a summer vacation and tips to convert odds and ends into cash via Ad-Taker at phone 22.
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