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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1932
Page
4
Message from the Bureau of Circulations at the Post Office in Lawrence Kansas urging subscribers to ensure delivery by 7 PM and informing that a copy will be sent if missed. contact details include a window between 7 and 7 30.
A March 8 1932 summary notes conflicting official reports in the Lindbergh kidnapping case and public appetite for updates. It highlights Aristide Briand’s peace work, Locarno treaty, and ideas of a United States of Europe. It also reports Republican Topeka convention expectations versus a competitive Democratic field.
The El Dorado Times lauds President Hoover's plan as the most complete reconstruction and recovery effort in history. The Topeka Capital calls it the only remedy by a president for hard times, noting Hoover differs from prior administrations by taking action. A new revenue bill in the House would raise federal taxes and seek new funds, with senate fate unclear and debate anticipated.
The Pittsburg Headlight notes the spread of radio rumors about the Lindbergh baby being found. Newspapers aim for accuracy while acknowledging radio reports have inflated public excitement and caused sleeplessness in Lawrence as residents await confirmation.
The article discusses federal efforts to criminalize kidnapping with the death penalty and lawmakers concerns that such punishment could endanger victims by emboldening abductors. It notes that kidnappers might think victims could be murdered without risk of capture, while a lesser penalty might offer a survivor’s chance if the victim remains unharmed.
In a remark from Abilene Reflector, C M Harger lauds Kansas editors for decency and a square deal. He cites a case where one paper published untrue attacks on a town institution, sent contest material to state papers, and then apologized the next day while other papers kept to decency.
Miss Jla Williams arrived from Arizona while Miss Lotta Barber set Eastward to buy spring millinery. Florence Stall returns from Illinois college. Durfee house deteriorates to uninhabitable. Whitcomb joins Indiana cash grocery after leaving Whitcomb Bros. Deichmann building painting resumes after accident injuring Rich brothers. Bert Rich works with father away for days. Charles Johnson leaves Whitcomb Bros for W H Pendleton to better serve old customers. Frank Haskell sets up at Pacific Wells Fargo with three Kansas offices. Riggs and Nevison hired by Edward Russell to handle duties as re-
The column recalls events from twenty five years earlier on March 8 including city and county assessors starting work with Chas Tucker as city assessor and assistants. It notes residents moving, students and university boys heading to Kansas City, church meetings in Kansas City, plans for a Nickel theater in Muskogee, and a bindery relocation. Also mentions coast guard style unit reorganization, high school honor students, and a birthday party for Miss Mary Hodgson with games and prizes.
Ten years ago on March 8 evan edwards may play at district tourney in Baldwin after illness. Birth announced for Irwin Willard Morgan. Family reunion at Lecompton with W C Hill and Hill relatives from San Francisco and Kansas. Hutt Shackelford wedding planned in Kansas City with Hutt family attending. W A Pine ill at home. MacAllaster school Piano fund event Over the Top to be staged March 31 by PTA with tableaux of American history.
Kansas City brief reports an outbreak of haemorrhagic septicaemia affecting about 200 Swone Park animals from elephants to monkeys, blamed partly on mild weather. Seven deaths occur among exhibits over several days as officials investigate. Toneka and Emporia hold primary elections with multiple candidates for utilities commissioner and mayoral races. Joe Mohler, 52, reportedly hanged himself at his barn home near Larned, possibly due to ill health.
Emmett Dalton, the sole survivor of the Dalton gang, is sentenced to life in prison at Independence after the Coffeyville incident in October. Also noted is the death of Hugh Raphael, longtime St Joseph police official, at age 59. An expectant mothers clinic is announced for March 9 at the city health department, with Dr J B Henry in charge.
Jane Leith confronts a startling truth as her husband Peter, outwardly her spouse, is revealed to be the infamous forger known as The Clever One. A criminal world of forged notes, hidden rooms, and a racing clock of danger closes in during their honeymoon at Longford Manor.
A playful tale shows an ostrich courting a gray feathered mate as a narrator and Percy observe. The male ost rich displays for the female and boasts of swimming, sand baths, and shared care, while a pilot notes courtship signals and protective instincts.
A playful exchange centers on an ostrich romance as a young ostrich walks off with a pilot, prompting chatter about wisdom and braininess. Peery’s delight grows as she witnesses the scene, noting the quaint drama amid gossip.
A mosaic of briefs from New York to Washington and Shanghai. Goudy quotes on type styles. A police court pigeons incident ends with a cupped tap. Shanghai reports wartime casualties and missing persons. Washington notes rising meat consumption. Milton Warner survives after stripping his shirt to attract aid.
Mrs C F Shukers formerly Leyla Harshfield of Lawrence departs as recovering nicely at a local hospital from an appendicitis operation performed last week. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Low Bessie 101 Massachusetts Street.
An advertisement touts Bayer Aspirin as a fast, reliable remedy for headaches toothache and body pains. It emphasizes genuine Bayer tablets stamped with the Bayer cross and claims the medicine is harmless gentle on the heart and stomach and affordable when bought by the bottle.
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