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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1937
Page
7
Spanish civil war pilots argue large cities are not easily razed by air fleets. They say air power works best in massed formations with mechanized ground attack and that mobility offsets numerical superiority. They caution aviation cannot replace ground troops despite bombing and air superiority claims.
Former child star Mitzi Green, once a child movie actress, bows on Broadway at age 16 as the lead in the musical Babes in Arms. The article notes her transition from film to stage stardom.
A detailed account describes mass air sorties as integral to ground operations, with over 60 bombers and 40 escorts aiding a coordinated insurgent rout near Madrid. Pilots credit American aircraft for superiority while noting German Junkers’ dive strength but exploitable blind spots. The narrative highlights the shift to combined arms, focusing on maneuverable, purpose-built equipment and air superiority as decisive elements.
Thirsty Count de Rethy, traveling incognito, asked for beer at a Basel station buffet. The bar maid refused, saying it was too early to sell beer. The train departed before the King of Belgium, Leopold III, revealed himself to others in the car. Mrs Frank OBrien Dies in Fort Scott Kansas at 59 after two major operations.
Guymen Oklahoma March 30. Record wheat prices at Chicago and a snow storm up to three inches threaten veteran grain growers in the dust bowl region. County agents and agricultural experts disagree on benefits with some Texas and Colorado voices calling it valuable while others urge more precipitation. A. J. Hamman notes South Colorado crop conditions about 25 percent better than last year and sees spring moisture as the first real aid in three years, though not enough to insure a crop.
A fox terrier named Lady, owned by a deaf mute who called himself Terry Darlington, was allowed to stay in the Emporia city jail beyond one night so she could give birth. Officers promised to take the puppies, and the dogs would be bottle-fed by police as the master spent the night in custody.
A 800 pound chimpanzee mauled Arthur Aitken head animal keeper at Chicago Zoological Gardens yesterday. He suffered loss of left arm and right hand as he walked before the cage. Over 100 school children witnessed the attack.
Eugene Evans, listed as Number Six, spent Thursday in Hengex City. A Blair, local manager of the Anderson commission company, attended the funeral of W. Anderson in Topeka last Friday. Mrs Martin entertained company from Topeka Sunday afternoon. Mrs Clara Evans visited relatives in Wamega the past week. The community club regular meeting is set for Friday night, April 2. Virginia Kemp visited friends in Gate Sun Tet. In Sundana Riomeco, Mr and Mrs Saanich Richardson, Mr and Mrs Harry Richardson and children, and Miss Dorothy Richardson were noted. George Lahr drove his pickup onto the slab east of the schoolhouse Sunday evening, losing control and ending in a ditch upside down. The truck was …
The report notes George was unharmed. Eugene Evans spent Thursday in Kansas City. Hollis Surface of Baldwin visited Virginia Kemp and others before Easter. The Shultz family visited the mother on Easter. Easter visits include Mr and Mrs A G Shultz and their daughter. Pupils with no infractions this month include Wray and Merlees Clure and others with perfect spelling grades.
Mr and Mrs L L O Meara visited daughter Mrs Earl Mec Crumb and Mr McGrumb in Topeka Thursday. Keith and Marvin Wolfe of Topeka joined the Johnsons for a Saturday night visit and a Sunday at the William Johnson home. A large group gathered Saturday for a charivari for Mr and Mrs Dale Johnson. A motorcycle caught fire during the merriment, extinguished by dumping the motorcycle into the Waka Tusa. Candles and cigars were shared as thanks. Mr and Mrs George Strahan attended a dinner Sunday in Baldwin at Mrs Mattie McQueen’s home honoring birthdays.
The report lists visits and gatherings across Lawrence and nearby towns. Dozens of families including McQueen, Mc Saher, Snow, Cox, Steele, Christy, and Petefish hosted or attended dinners, church aid events, and Sunday visits. Attendees traveled from Pleasant Grove and Belvoir to share meals and fellowship amid a busy social week.
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