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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1938
Page
4
A biblical verse from Colossians urging believers to focus on heavenly realities rather than earthly concerns. The text emphasizes Christ's exalted position at God's right hand and calls for spiritual-minded living.
A federal grand jury in New York indicted 18 individuals on charges they conspired to obtain U S military and aviation secrets for Germany. German officials call it a sensational framing, noting the probe has been in progress for months and hints have appeared in earlier news reports.
The Salina Journal questions the sincerity of candidates who pledge to deliver voters' desires and notes early filers may promise more than they can fulfill. It suggests voters diverge in judging promises and warns candidates to avoid overreaching when tested by campaign pressure.
William Allen White argues prosperity will make men better more generous peaceful and neighborly in a Carnegie Institute of Technology graduation address. He notes liberalism’s aim to spread the abundant life to more people and to improve working conditions and purchasing power for all.
The speaker argues that boosting purchasing power alone fails to secure a better society. He suggests that increased generosity, peace, and neighborliness could improve prosperity for all, though he notes this path may be harder than waiting for higher wages.
Swiss leaders reject the idea of joining Germany despite German language ties. They stress Switzerland remains a free nation with its own government and will resist coercive absorption. The Austria example serves as a warning to neighbors and underscores Switzerland’s resolve.
The President is urged to delay his nationwide tour until Democratic primaries end. Democratic factions ask him to stay off, keeping hands off party affairs. Some groups seek to settle differences at the primaries, while Roosevelt weighs whether to remain neutral in state contests and how to pace his support for likely allies.
Britain will push for a truce in Spain to permit removal of foreigners from combat ranks with the aim that peace could hold and the war not be renewed. Early efforts to localize the conflict failed, and another push for settlement is planned.
Sweet Face overhears a classroom scene as students search for pencils during an examination. The teacher insists pencils remained on desks after a Friday lockup, joking that pencils don’t walk away, while a lamb observer smiles at the tension.
Lincolnville Indiana report explains why R W Poston did not meet relatives who arrived on a 10 15 train the night of November 19 1901. A remodeled post office building yielded a postcard from relatives noting their arrival time about 37 years ago. City council in Klamath Falls Oregon enforces anti pyrotechnic rules after a firecracker exploded during a meeting. In Salt Lake City hospital records show three seven year old boys with broken arms from falls or bicycle incident within one hour.
Kenosha detectives believe they have a possible clue in the ongoing theft case linked to the Embryo Epicure incident. Officials would not disclose details but urged residents to report any additional information.
A milk wagon driver found an empty bottle with a childlike note asking for chocolate milk. The report says a series of bottle thefts occurred in a residential area as milk deliveries were disturbed.
Des Moines June 22. City traffic engineer Harry Stedman complained hitch hikers were using push buttons at traffic lights to stop traffic and ask for rides. He noted pedestrians benefit from the push buttons that change lights.
Birmingham June 22 Republican National Chairman John D. M. Hamilton urged old line Southern Democrats to join the Republican party to oppose Roosevelt and the New Deal. He called for non partisan action and said there are no geographic lines in the fight, stressing voting Republican as the only way to express disapproval of the White House. Hamilton noted this was his first Alabama address, a state that has voted Democratic in every national election since the Civil War. He predicted Roosevelt would be re elected in 1940 and be defeated.
Harvest is ongoing with early loads testing 56 pounds at 58 cents and 54 pounds at 65.2 cents. Geary county may resume wheat combining Thursday if no more rain falls, as light showers yesterday slowed cutting begun earlier in the week.
Kansas state farm security administration director George McCarty announces Norris Nelson of Stockton and Loretta Nicholas of Hays as administrative and junior administrative supervisors. Both will have Topeka headquarters and attend an FSA school.
A total of 217 persons filed as candidates for township offices in Franklin County excluding precinct and city offices in Ottawa. Of these, 116 are Republicans and 99 are Democrats.
Civic and Farm Bureau representatives plan a lime train stop on Wednesday July 25. The five car lime special will travel with Kansas State Agricultural College staff explaining lime nutrition exhibits.
Lawrence plans three classics by the Coburn players with Emma Coburn listed as sister of Coburn. Prof. A T Walker directs the summer session bringing plays to Lawrence. Dr J Crumbine opens his annual health school for health officers and physicians statewide next week on the hill. Residents urged to boil drinking water for several days. Engagement announced for Mable Taylor to John Justice with wedding set for July 9.
Governor Leedy and prominent Kansas citizens attended the event. Pearce the hay man reportedly bought the corner lot of Mrs. Deichmann at Rhode Island and Henry streets. Central park is used at night as pasture ground and hay is cut from the park by local residents. The Cyclones signed to go to Ottawa again this year with a drill at the rink Monday night. Frisby station is established by the Santa Fe between Lawrence and Kansas City. Prof. Emine C Case wedding announced in Lawrence with Miss Mary M Snow as bride elect. plans to travel to Andover and Woodshole for lectures. Prof. Case teaches chemistry and geology at Wisconsin Normal School in Milwaukee. Agnes McConnell heads to Denver to settle there. Mrs. George Adelot of San Francisco and her daughter visit Lawrence. formerly Miss Zana Grissom in Lawrence eight years ago.
Asey Mayo investigates the Marina Lorne murder on Cape Cod as tensions mount over a mural dispute at Quanomet. Jack Lorne reveals he was spanked by an unknown assailant, with Earl Jennings named as the culprit by Lorne. Jennings is nabbed tomorrow.
Asey Mayon confronts the Strutt case as Earl Jennings the plumber is blamed for Roddy Strutt’s disappearance. Jennings is said to be in a Pocket hospital after a crash while Asey plans a police dragnet with Hanson to nab Jennings and the boy.
The report describes Carcassonne’s medieval fortress as a vivid backdrop for France's new five-franc blue stamp replacing the Mont Saint Michel design. It notes the city on the Aude river in southwestern France, with a history of conquests from Visigoths to Crusaders and a population still living within narrow ancient streets.
A note identifies rampart tower foundations as relics from Roman and Visigothic days with the castle dated to the 11th or 12th century and the outer circuit to the 13th. France issues a 10 franc stamp in upright format featuring the Vincennes tower and gate, alongside a 20 franc stamp.
A port scene at St Malo honors the infantry with two semi postals for an infantry monument at the Trocadero. Designs feature a bayoneted postal figure and Versailles stamps with a senior surtax. Also noted are stamps for a World Cup football month and a King and Queen visit, plus changes to Hong Kong stamps and Gustav V birthday issues with several denominations and colors.
Mr. and Mrs. T. C. We-Mott of Kansas City visit Mrs. Baker in DeSoto. DeSoto Live Wire club meets with seven members and eight guests at Pauline Blake’s home. Pauline Blake chosen as delegate to 4-H round-up in Manhattan. Nearby visits include Robison, Sonntag, Dent, and Turner family gatherings. Bryant wrote Thanatopsis at age 18.
A dense listing of Kansas City area stations KMBC WREN WDAF and KMPEC with hourly and half hour programs for Wednesday June 22 and Thursday June 23 including orchestras, talk shows, comedies, news, sports, and weather forecasts. Notable entries include Schroeder and Kostelanetz broadcasts, Schmeling Louis bout, and various orchestras.
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