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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1938
Page
4
A devotional note highlights Hebrews 11 8 where Abraham obeys Gods call to go to a promised inheritance, going without knowledge of the destination. The verse emphasizes trust in divine direction and faithful stepping into the unknown.
The senate committee questions Aubrey Williams deputy WPA administrator over remarks urging supporters to "Keep your friends In power" and warns against political implications. Critics say Williams should defend the obvious political bend of his comments and press action to bar officials tied to relief from partisan activity.
A Garden City Telegram note recalls old settlers and dust bowl memories while reporting widespread drought today. Weather officials record 24 hours without rainfall across Kansas, the first such day this month, as lakes attract fishers and ducks begin swimming earlier than before.
The article contends Japan imitates provocations toward Britain and France to save face at home if it must end the China campaign. It argues victory over China is not assured and that Tokyo could prompt Britain and France to stay neutral by ceasing to threaten their Far East interests.
The article discusses how crime coverage shapes newspaper content and reader interest. It notes readers prefer other topics but acknowledges crime gains space when prevalence remains high, driving editorial decisions and audience reactions.
The passage argues that newspapers should inform readers about crime even if unpleasant. It cites Thomas E. Dewey, a former rackets prosecutor and district attorney, stating crime coverage helps curb crime. Omitting crime news could aid criminals and weaken public protection.
Republican leaders abandon limited anti New Deal efforts and plan a full campaign with candidates in all districts. Senator Bennett Clark of Missouri defends independent judgment and criticizes certain President proposed experiments as unsound while pledging to oppose policies he cannot conscientiously support.
Kansas City board of trade members reported a million bushels of wheat arrived over the weekend. Harvest progresses between rains but has not peaked yet. Middle West railroads will stay busy moving the grain to market.
In the Ghaco region the long standing border quarrel resurfaces as Paraguay and Bolivia clash over the precise location of their boundary line after years of tension and disputed territory.
A mixed page compares a child’s Complaint Night tale with notes on stamps and geography. It covers a Puerto Rico outline map for an educational program, Finland’s Delaware stamps honoring colonists, and Mexico’s International City Planning stamps with face-value sale to philatelists for a congress in August.
Aerovias Nacionales Puerto Rico began a local airmail service on April 28 and issued seven stamps printed by a New York label maker. Reactions split between outright condemnation as an unofficial private issue and praise as intriguing airmail items.
Stamps described as not official government issues will be listed in the standard air post catalog. They cover routes from San Juan to Ponce Guanica and Mayaguez on Puerto Rico to St. Croix and St. Thomas in the Virgin Islands and Vieques. Regular U S stamps required for mail addressed to the U S. The designs include 5 cent red and 25 cent orange seaplane visuals.
Washington reports continue the Ingressional Record despite adjournment with extended remarks and speeches added after the fact. The June 15 legislative day issue includes Roosevelt fireside chat from June 24 and a Fish reply, plus Lun deen urging no adjournment, while Speaker Bankhead returns to Jasper after adjournment. The Holland Tunnel length is noted as 9,250 feet.
Robert Bruce Mantell aged 74 dies after brief illness at Atlantic Highlands New Jersey. The obituary notes his distinguished stage career and Shakespearian renown.
Lightning split an elm in front of J. J. Eddy's house injuring Miss Olmstead and others nearby. The storm also disrupted local events including a growing camp meeting at Bunn's Grove North Lawrence and plans for evangelist L. J. King to speak on conversion Sunday night.
Forties era briefs note Mr and Mrs John A Rush and baby leaving for Denver after weeks in Lawrence. R O McGee returning from a three week wedding trip to Omaha Chicago and Milwaukee will be home in Kansas City after July 8. Cyclone drum corps buying new uniforms for a Fourth of July Ottawa celebration. A J Griffin’s new Lawrence ice factory selling ice to area farmers at 3 dollars a ton to introduce it locally. July 1 mails in Lawrence to depots moved in burglar proof wagons. Cycle Shoes offered by Bullene Shoe Co with women’s brown lace 0 to 14 inch at 2.50 and men’s 1.75 2.75 3.00. Mrs L A Thrasher and daughter Sara head to San Francisco to join Capt Thrasher and Lute. Irving W Metcalf and children trip to Portland to present paper to Congregational churches national council, with Colorado stopover on return for firm Russell Metcalf where he is manager.
Asey and Hanson examine mural panels and ambergris as Roddy’s possible motive shifts from accident to staged crime. Jennie Mayo reveals Roddy’s library visit and plans to rebottle wealth, while Lorne’s photos narrow the crew. The duo fi nally hint Roddy hid the treasure and planned the murder benefiting from a grander scheme.
St Charles Missouri Justice of the Peace George R Hart doubted a newlywed couple after cashing a $60 check at the ceremony and declining a $1 tip. The check bounced and Hart quipped he should have taken the tip. The item notes the incident at the marriage.
A 1937 column notes Uncle Dan's return to activity and cheer after receiving a pension and remarriage. The piece highlights how financial support and companionship rejuvenate an older man, contrasting past frailty with current energy.
Judges wrestle with a novel entry from Elsie and Edna Seeles two 16 year old blonde triplets from Pocatello Idaho who enter the Miss Idaho contest as a single unit. The unusual bid challenges traditional selection methods.
The Milwaukee city council renewed Joseph Bornstein's liquor license after an alderman explained his conviction for selling liquor to two minors. The alderman said the youths' ages were misjudged because they wore rabbit fur moustaches.
Edith Metcalf and Miss Crowell of Oberlin visited the Flory home. Wilkinsburg guests Wayne and Paul Spray stayed with the Shaws, and Mrs. L. M. Spray toured California with her son and family. Anna Allen Rees and twin daughters from Marion visited a sister in Topeka and the rose garden. Helen Shaw visits from California to stay with her father and brothers. Russell Stewart hosts relatives at Easton for a birthday gathering. Ira Ward’s jury service was interrupted by his son’s injury from lightning, Lawrence recovering. Mrs. Herbert Champion left Christ’s hospital and will be cared for by her parents in Perry. A Republican caucus met at the schoolhouse. Childrens’ day exercises at Wellman chapel featured a pageant. Regular church services at 9:45, Sunday school at 11:00. Mrs. Arthur Ousdahl hosted the So and So club last Thursday.
June 29 full network lineup lists WREN KMBC WDAF and others with programs from 5:30 PM through 11:45 PM including sports music drama and weather segments featuring Ashburn Bratton Ruth Bryan Owen and famous orchestras and entertainers of the era.
Mrs Karl Richardson and daughter Mavis join Miss Opal Lobb of McLouth for a weekend visit. Mr and Mrs Elmer James drive to Kansas City to be with relatives. A Chinese climatic solar calendar from about 1000 B.C. is used by farmers in the Yellow River valley.
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