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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1939
Page
4
Unheralded shift brings Earl P. Long to the Louisiana governorship amid insider excitement and speculation about ties to a WPA probe. observers note the change follows a broader pattern of state politics and may relate to ongoing inquiries into WPA activities.
Admiral Harry E Yarnell told the Japanese that American vessels would be sent wherever needed to protect Americans and interests in China. He asserts United States ships operate under treaties and will not be coerced by Japan as it seeks to impose a Far East order. The issue centers on Japan's effort to undermine these agreements and control Western movements in China.
The new deal approach proposes spending 3.85 billion dollars over seven years on self liquidating projects that will not cost taxpayers long term. Senator King calls it another scheme with no sound basis as congress members and business leaders react with skepticism.
Governor Stark voices confidence that Matthew S. Murray will resign as state WPA administrator as echoes of past resignations surface. Murray previously quit his post as Kansas City director of public works this week amid public attention and political scrutiny.
The article notes Governor Stark denying a resignation from the WPA post and discussing possible adjustments. It contrasts Stark with the WPA holder and references Kansas City changes following Murray's departure. Local press argues for a tangible cleanup despite measured, gentle steps.
State employees who travel for duties could earn a lower budget next year as a legislative committee reports travel expense savings of about $100 000 annually through unified methods across departments. The push reflects Governor Ratner s aim to run state government with tighter business discipline and only reasonable necessary expenses.
The King and Queen return to Britain, completing a landmark voyage to the New World. The trip is described as pleasant and widely engaging, with fears of an untoward incident not realized and officials relieved the journey ended without trouble.
Officials faced a stubborn spell of rain with repeated forecasts of its end within a day. He remains confident in his prediction, and many residents believe his determination will eventually prove correct.
Harvesters kept pace as retreating rains eased, and at dusk on the first day of continuous sun truckloads of bundled wheat queued at the Lawrence elevators awaiting shipment or sale.
Frank A. Lehman announced retirement set for July 1, with his entry into the railroad business recalled as emblematic of a broad American railroad era.
The essay recalls a generation of railroad enthusiasts age 50 to 75 who studied depots yards and roundhouses, learned from railroad men, and helped rebuild and operate the nation’s railways from late 19th century to near 1940s. It notes leaders like Mr. Lehman rising to top posts as railroads modernized and expanded into a new era with streamlined engines and greater challenges.
Four Rome residents drowned when an automobile left the road and overturned about a mile from Sylvan Beach on Fish Creek. The accident occurred early today near Oneida Lake, with authorities stating the victims were from Rome.
A collection of remarks from figures like Mayor Feiker of Northampton and Dr. Karl T. Compton criticizing labor policy, liberty, and social programs. The text also mentions an investigation into payroll corruption involving Firman Rogers and Walter Rogers with Frank H. Rogers and payments to Reily tied to Tom Pendergast influence.
Three policemen suspended for paying for their jobs were reinstated following orders from City Manager Eugene C. Zachman. The move aims to encourage other officers to disclose any arranging payments while assuring no penalty for disclosure and continuing penalties for concealment.
Ten years ago Mrs Bert Dale underwent surgery and is recovering. Fred Ellsworth travels to Toronto Canada for the National Association of Alumni Secretaries convention then on to Chicago Detroit and St Louis. A bridge over Captain's Creek at Clearfield was washed out by high water. Miss Mildred Lamb is honored with a buffet supper hosted by several ladies. Mrs H B Ryerson hosts a miscellaneous shower and bridge party for Miss Lamb. Dr Duncan McKeever leaves for New York City to assume naval surgeon duties. Mrs Arthur Marks and daughter Alexia with others head to Colorado and Green Mountain Falls for summer. The marriage of Miss Helen Frances Gady to Dr Lewis Gibson Longsworth occurs at her parents home. The Longsworths depart for Estes Park Colorado then New York City for Rockefeller Institute fellowship. Families move to Concordia Kansas and San Diego California while others attend the Kreb Nystrom wedding in Topeka.
Twenty five years ago Miss Helen Armstrong traveled to Denver to spend the summer with her sister. Miss Idala Crittenden returned to Shellman after attending Oread High School. Miss Irma Sprangler left for Minneapolis for the summer. Emmett Schooley Charles Griesa and Scott Griesa went to Cleveland for the Phi Kappa Psi convention and will visit Buffalo. Harry Sparks becomes Merchants Association secretary replacing C C Bowman. Rev N S Elderkin leaves Lawrence to take a Boston church call but remains in Lawrence at the Congregational church. Misses Gladys Cronemeyer and Katherine Kline host a Pinckney Woods picnic for visitor Mildred Houston of Tongaroxie. Mrs Frank Endicott and children and Mrs John Herman attended events.
Forty years ago William Bromersick and Willard Brown ordered the largest line of fireworks ever seen in Lawrence with a price tag near eight hundred dollars. A wedding at Miss Hattie Fitz's home with Rev Somerville officiating marks another item as Frank Sullivan wed Hattie Fitz. Governor Roosevelt spoke to a huge Santa Fe depot crowd as his train passed through.
Portsmouth expert Harold C. Preble urged changing all U S submarine ventilation after the Squalus tragedy. He said current air induction valves are ineffective and cannot be manually closed under flood conditions, leaving crews at risk during emergencies.
Fredonia Kansas June 23 Pi Rex Singleton Benedict farmer reports an 80 acre Verdigris river valley field yielded about 3200 bushels of wheat. The average is 40 bushels per acre. A separate line notes alligators sounding somewhat like lions.
Royalton Herring meets Barbara Ganning in the countryside as two golfers Ronald and Wilfrid pursue her love. Barbara schemes to hide a private romance by inviting Roy to stay at Baskerville House to outmaneuver her parents and the rivals. Each plans to shelter their budding affair over a convenient garage room.
Washington June 23 The senate passed a business tax revision bill by voice vote after rejecting an extension of income taxes to over 1.5 million lower income earners. The measure raises about 1.6 billion annually and returns to the house for minor amendments. Danaher urged barred taxpayer list sales calling it exploitation. Gurney failed to push an alcohol fuel exemption and LaFollette proposals to lower exemptions would raise about 56 million yearly. Roosevelt urged base broadening, but Congress may not act this session. A tied vote also blocked a higher middle income tax levy.
A woman identified as C. Ed Warburton Warburton’s ex wife and Wanamaker descendant died by a 200 foot plunge from an East Pittsburgh bridge. She left her car on the span, climbed the railing, and fell to railroad tracks below. She had recently filed for divorce citing cruelty.
A dense listing of radio programs across stations WREN KMBC WDAF WRIEN and others for Friday Saturday and Sunday June 23 to 25. Highlights include NBC ABC CBS music orchestras talk shows variety programs and hotel orchestras with multiple time slots and performances by Larry Clinton Glenn Miller Tommy Dorsey and Kay Kyser among others.
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