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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1935
Page
4
The piece argues Germany's half million man army signals a new Teutonic peace that repudiates Versailles. It notes European nations view the current stance as a shift to force, risking a security race rather than lasting harmony. The author cites U.S. treaty relations and questions how long peace will last.
Glenn Cunningham won two races Saturday night and set a world record in one event. The piece suggests that beating him might require more races with fresh opponents, next to impossible, as Cunningham trained with jackrabbits and was paced by dust storm winds from western Kansas.
The Daily Oklahoman notes Arkansas’ past eight years of heavy highway spending led to a $168,000,000 bonded debt. Nearly half of the $60,000,000 biannual appropriation goes to interest, hampering current needs amid high taxes and fiscal strain. The piece highlights a liberal spending era and its consequences.
Governor Futrell dismisses the idea of funding the state share of old age pensions amid a broad push for belt tightening. The Daily Oklahoman argues a nationwide cash-dispensing trend risks future austerity, while Ohio Governor Davey faces charges from Harry Hopkins over relief funds misused for inaugurations and campaigns. A related note mentions a 5 and 10 heiress seeking divorce amid Europe travel.
Old Home Town notes from March ten years ago report spring window unveilings in progress with the annual style show opening at 7:30 PM. Traffic restrictions on Massachusetts street from Seventh to Tenth are requested by Mayor Holliday for Thursday night. A child on a tricycle was struck by a backing car but escaped serious harm. Walter Bell is set for a 30 week concert tour with Paul Whiteman, alternating bassoon and double bass. Local socials include teas, visits to San Antonio and California, and eighteenth wedding anniversaries at the Wagoner home. Transfers of staff at Kansas Electric Power Co to McAlester are announced.
A fragment notes Emma suggesting a slender woman could attract a man. She believes Bob should have a girl in his office, but insists the girl must be as forward as she is, framing a provocative social dynamic.
The Eldridge hotel hosted a banquet last night naming the university basketball team captain for next year. Candidates Martindell and Long were not selected. Elsewhere Mrs. A R Smith Mrs C E Putnam and George Button of Richmond Kansas visit Dr A P Hults as Mrs Smith marks her birthday with St Patrick's festivities.
Forty years ago on March 18 the town notes a marriage license for Edward Cherry and Mollie Holmes of Linwood Kansas. Various local items include consent to run an express wagon, illnesses, social events, a photo social by the Young People’s Society Christian Endeavor, an accidental gun discharge with amputated hand, and travel notices.
A collage of small items from Laurel and Kendallville. Fishermen in Laurel use roe herring to attract buck herring by tethering roe on cords and pulling fish to shore. In Kendallville, 17 year old Helen Myers will graduate as her mother Mrs. James Myers, 50, was killed in an auto crash. Chicago notes report vandalism during a dry campaign and a butcher shop burglary ends with killed ducks.
Crosby C Hemphill known as Ted born 1882 on Joe Hemphill farm near Linwood spent life on and near the farm. He left a host of friends and his aim was to provide happiness for his children who loved him. Survived by wife Lizzie two sons Clayton and Byron three daughters Ellen Georgie Beth and Kathryn Vap. Ig Witness W H Quakenbush attends district court in Oskaloosa as handwriting expert in forgery case.
Orphan James Stimson II grows up in New Concord Kansas under his grandparents care. Miss Julia Pratt and Judge Holcomb spar over his fate as he nears adulthood. Sarah asks God for one boon as James bids farewell to his grandfather at his funeral.
Miss Julia debates James Stimson’s future with the Stimsons and Ewings. James, inspired by a grandmother’s memory, delivers a powerful Indian warrior speech at a Congregational Church benefit. His moment of triumph shifts attention away from Miss Julia to the boy’s growing celebrity, watched by the aging Governor and the dying James.
Jelly Bear and Willy Nilly recount winter happenings in Puddle Muddle as a frightened lamb arrives by the cave seeking refuge. Rip reassures him the bears will not harm him, and the group prepares to introduce him to the others as Jelly Bear notes his sweet face.
The article discusses defining the neurotic personality and outlines a broad view of personality as heredity, race, environment, and bodily factors. It notes endocrine disorders like thyrotoxicosis can alter personality and emphasizes everyday behavioral patterns as the non technical sense of personality.
Washington reports a political whisper linking Mississippi Senator Bilbo and Hubert Stephens, whom Bilbo defeated, over a possible RFC board appointment. Vice President Garner reportedly pressed Bilbo to gauge confirmation prospects, leading to tense exchange codenamed by insiders.
Huey Long and Robison of Arkansas ally with Bilbo against entrenched interests to push a relief bill for rice farmers. The scene on the senate floor shows unlikely friendship as Stephens is appointed and quickly confirmed. Arkansas and Louisiana, key rice states, influence the political maneuvering.
Pianist Tom Ryan will give his senior recital tomorrow at 8 pm in the University of Kansas auditorium. A Tulsa native and student of Dean Swarthout, he performs Bach Busoni Beethoven Chopin Liszt and modern works by Stravinsky Poulenc and Frokofieff. Ryan has held a piano scholarship, was KU Symphony soloist, Tulsa Civic Symphony soloist, and accompanies the KU Men’s Glee Club. He wrote music for two WSGA comedies and belongs to Delta Upsilon.
Packed Granada audience applauds Fred Astaire as he dances through Roberta with Irene Dunne and Randolph Scott in a lively photo play. Rogers shines as his partner while supporting players and a witty orchestra frame Kern’s music and piano feats.
Daily radio lineup lists hour by hour programs across KMBC WREN WDAF WDAE and others including musical acts like the Hutchinson Lady and Kate Smith, orchestras led by Frank Dailey and Edwin Hill, and features with Wayne King and Grace Moore. Also notes Sunday into March 19 with similar listings and affiliations of KMBC WDAF WREN and others.
The listing shows Tuesday afternoon sessions: Spanish test prep with instructor Clarence Chrisman at 2:30 p.m., American Novel by Kenneth Rockwell at 4:00 p.m., and Athletic Scrapbook 106th edition by Prof. E R Elbet at 6:00 p.m.
The city band sponsored by the Alford Clarke post of the V F W meets tonight at 7 30 in the hall above 736 Massachusetts street for the regular practice session Musicians over high school age are invited to attend and bring instruments
Rena records show 2,920 divorce suits in 1934. The Journal-World classified pages draw thousands of prospective buyers and renters daily.
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