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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1932
Page
4
Notice shows Laws Tenet, Kansas mail matter classification under the Act of March 3rd. 137. If a home reader does not receive the Journal-World, call the office at 22 between 7 and 7 29 for a replacement copy to be sent promptly.
Kansas City deputy collector of revenue was badly beaten while dealing with income tax returns. Police question possible insanity among attackers amid chaotic tax season.
Four more days remain for voters to place names on the registration books in Lawrence. The city election hinges on management of utilities and other issues, with outcomes affecting years ahead. Citizens must vote to fulfill duties. every eligible voter should cast a ballot a week from tomorrow as spring opens.
In Chicago before the North Central Association, University of Michigan President A. G. Ruthven argues universities must apply brains to social problems and questions whether rising education costs are sustainable. He says the association as business manager of society sets college standards across twenty states and bears part of the blame for frills in schools. Taxpayers face trenchment as education funding pressures grow, and it remains to be seen who will shape future spending and retirements in education.
The text argues for a new federal reserve system that keeps money in outlying districts where it is produced. It notes the Curtis Statement’s correctness and criticizes how money flows to Wall Street during speculation. It also reflects on Congress’s tax and spending votes and the difficulty of raising taxes to restore fiscal soundness.
Miss Ella Engle and a sister left for St Louis. Harry Mull recovers from a critical illness. Lawrence amateur bicyclists hosted at Mr Sinclair's residence. Henry R Loxman injured by a Santa Fe freight is recovering. A dance at Odd Fellows hall honored Mrs James Hoskins of Brazil Indiana. Will A White to be Topeka correspondent for the Kansas City Journal. Maud Cheverton arrives from Chicago with a large millinery stock for immediate Emery building business. Eliza DaLee named second soprano in Schubert Club quartet in Kansas City circles. Local merchants begin early closing at 7 pm except Saturdays and during Christmas/New Year. High School senior class contest draws big crowd. Allie Roche wins essay, Maude Williams best recitation, Nina Morgan competitor, Fred Alford and Adna Clarke debate on wealth and social condition. Clarke best debater. Walter Wright and Louise Fowle finish last. Judges: Dr. Vordley, Mrs. Dinsmoor, A. D. Weaver. Emma Anderson hosts surprise party at 928 New York Street.
Twenty five years ago on Monday March 21 a record 83 degree temperature dominated the afternoon at the university. The heat marked the warmest March to date, with the mercury lingering around 83 for much of the day, highlighting an unusually hot spell.
A collage of Lawrence city items recalls events from ten years ago. Leonard resumes office practice after illness near City Drug Store. Miss Ella Nungesser, KV music graduate, teaches piano at 46 Mississippi Street. A beer wagon with fifty cases violates city ordinances. Mrs Phenicie ill with tonsillitis at 1204 Foote Island. Robert Edmondson heads to Kansas City to join the Blues. Kate Miller returns to Connors Dry Goods after Kansas City stay. Ten years ago Stanley Lindley hosts high school basketball players and coach Max Klein for dinner. Rotary club benefits concert promoted by Georges Kreech cast and performers. Mrs Josie Smith improves after illness. Stucker Construction to extend water lines with local labor. partners Strachan and Wesley Brune. John McKittrick in critical condition at Simmons Hospital.
March 20 1893 Formal charges of incompetency and dereliction of duty are filed with Governor Lewelling against W H McBride state superintendent of insurance by a senate committee. March 21 1893 James Lopate tells senatorial investigating committee of raising money to pay expenses of promoting the house for the Populists.
Mary Graham Bonner narrates a tale where The Magic Maker alerts John and Peggy to a time bending ride. A dirigible platform hosts a floating circus with planes, trains, a grand horse exhibit, and a procession of performers. The pair join children eager to see the aerial show as tickets are issued for an imminent performance.
Buddy Rogers and his California Cavaliers will air Saturdays on WDAF from 10:30 to 11:00 starting April 2. Rogers, ex-KU student and actor, leads an orchestra that will supplant Rudy Vallee at the Hotel Pennsylvania in New York.
Noted Chicago lawyer Clarence Darrow arrived in San Francisco today en route to Honolulu to defend Mrs. Granville Fortescue and three Navy men charged with second degree murder in a lynching in Hawaii. Darrow, age 74, traveled with Mrs. Darrow and planned to sail this evening on the liner Malolo. Also in the paper, appetizing economical foods are listed in the Journal-World Market Basket.
Peter Clifton's marriage to Jane Leith triggers a web of murders and forged clues. Inspector Rouper pursues Clifton while conspirators plot to mask the truth. At Longford Manor a hunter pursues evidence as Basil Hale's death and a bloody stash threaten to topple Clifton. Jane aids as Bourke presses confrontations and a toxic web closes in.
The article notes the lack of clear definitions separating use from abuse of alcohol by pregnant women. It argues economic and social factors matter, as money spent on alcohol reduces food intake, harming the mother and fetus. It cautions body tolerance depends on intake, with small amounts possibly causing no harm.
A historic article reviews claims that alcohol injures unborn children and notes that scientifically controlled studies do not substantiate the dire effects. It cites the Galton Eugenic Laboratory and Dr. Ernest Schwalbe, arguing no conclusive proof supports widespread beliefs about prenatal alcohol harm.
Lakin court finds George Stout guilty of first degree manslaughter in the death of Floyd Ford after a dispute over stray turkeys. Wichita hotel broker Edgar Coltrane died in La Crosse. Topeka expects a 20 000 barrel daily oil production increase for Kansas from an advisory committee. Independence Sheriff Ralph Rader wounded by escaping suspects Busby and Mays from Nowata Oklahoma. Lindsborg hosts the 150th Messiah performance as part of Easter-week festival with regional contestants.
William F Hicks of Dallas pleaded guilty before Justice Charles Springer to writing a worthless check and received a fifteen day county jail sentence. Also noted was Phil Cox reporting the theft of a bicycle on New York street Saturday night. Poultry and eggs classified ads urged through the Journal World columns.
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