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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates for carrier and mail in/out of town. It includes one year and monthly prices, with distance-based rates. A Bible verse from Matthew about profit and the soul appears as a quoted fragment.
The Lawrence electorate will vote next Tuesday on an armory plan that promises a permanent city improvement, lasting employment, and expanded facilities for community activities. The proposal is described as partially self liquidating, with state rental payments from National Guard use helping cover interest and more.
The President seeks 150 million extra for WPA this fiscal year but the House Appropriations Committee approves two thirds of that. They question the need and suspect inflated figures. With the grant, WPA would total 2 163 868 406 this year, compared with 1 427 701 994 last year and 1 833 456 671 the year before. If 150 million fails, the President says WPA will manage with 100 million.
Relief burdens rise as lien clause is removed from the state social welfare law. Counties anticipate many new applicants and higher costs, risking strain on special aid in several regions. Critics warn against rushing welfare expansion and cite other states facing financial strain.
The rapid fall of provincial capitals to Franco’s representatives after Madrid’s surrender shows widespread weariness of war across Spain. People no longer waited for the victorious army to move to provinces to end the conflict.
The passage notes that both sides sought a quick end to conflict and praises Franco for steering toward rehabilitation. It cautions against a future armed program, arguing the people have endured enough war. It suggests peace could unify support behind the leader if he pursues reconstruction.
President Roosevelt secures a long sought reorganization bill granting authority to restructure government departments but with a 60 day congressional veto window. Congress must act within sessions to block or approve presidential revisions, citing aims of economy and simplification amid prior high spending.
The Burlington Republican criticizes the good neighbor policy arguing it clashes with other U S stance in world affairs. It says the administration protests little as Mexico and other nations seize American property and accuses Washington of losing standing by avoiding strong actions.
A man who posed as a European correspondent giving lectures nationwide is revealed as the assistant cook aboard a major British liner. He had been serving up lectures with a convincing British accent and drawing good crowds.
The article notes Polish forces allegedly pressuring German lines and warns such talk has preceded past Hitler Eastward advances, suggesting a crisis may soon require action.
A German paper cautions the Polish government to maintain its stance of independence and not change course until Germany signals approval, signaling tense diplomacy in early 20th century Europe.
A Franco spokesman declares the Spanish war is mostly finished aside from final cleanup tasks, signaling that some dirty work remains to be done before victory.
General Smedley Butler told a Kansas audience the United States should adopt the policy of stay at home and mind your own business. He added a wry tag about tending to domestic affairs and keeping busy at home.
A quote by William Ackworth argues for harsher penalties on those who promote counterfeit economics, comparing their harm to that of producing counterfeit money and urging equal severity in enforcement.
Truman D. Wade sold his prize setter to a Salisbury resident more than 100 miles away. The dog walked back to Wade’s home in life Phoenixville a week later and Wade reclaimed the dog and the purchase price, moved by the animal’s affection.
Roxboro North Carolina March 30 A man named C B Adcock forgot his coat hung on a tree days earlier. Inside the pocket a wren sat on four eggs. He decides the coat will stay until the bird finishes nesting and raises her brood.
In Wichita on March 30 18 year old Joseph Schubert carried a home made blank cartridge in his pocket. It discharged when he lounged against a radiator causing burns to his leg and prompting medical treatment.
A Plymouth Congregational devotional emphasizes religion as a growing understanding of God. It contrasts ancient insights with evolving truth and urges openness to new understanding while seeking light for a hopeful future in prayer.
Topeka March 30 UP Kansas bid for the country's divorce industry failed as a house committee killed Sen Ewing Herbert Hiawatha Republicans bill allowing out of state residents to file for divorces in Kansas on one day residence Decrees not final for six months and litigants not required to remain in state The committee action followed inquiries from interested parties Senator Herbert said the bill was killed by a one vote margin and he bore no ill will.
The National Industrial Conference Board reports February unemployment rose to 10,760,000. Despite the rise, total employment fell only 0.1 percent from January as more youths entered the labor market.
Oread and Highland Park faculty members traveled to Lawrence for a conference with English teachers at Oread Training School. Attendees included Miss Black Miss Strode Miss Zircle Miss Calloway Miss Mary Fee Miss Mary Chaney and Dr F O Russell plus others from Oread and Topeka.
In Cambridge Massachusetts on March 30 Judge Arthur P Stone fined 62 year old Robert Townsend twenty dollars after a 17 year old girl testified he winked at her while Townsend claimed a blinking eye condition caused an involuntary blink. The case hinges on whether the act was a wink or blink.
T J Sweeney Jr assistant cashier was elected president of Peoples State Bank yesterday filling the vacancy left by the late William Bromersick. Sweeney also became a vice president of the bank. The Lawrence and Topeka drill teams will perform an exhibition that night with a team roster listed. Officially announced mergers form the Sanderson McCraig Butler motor company with Hudson Butler agency to oversee local operations.
Twenty five years ago Premier Asquith assumed the role of secretary of war replacing Col John Seely whose resignation was accepted. Sir John French and Sir John Ewart also resigned from service that day as others move in a changing military leadership. Dean Henry N Bates of Michigan University law school to speak at University chapel Friday morning. Mr and Mrs T M Hargins announce engagement of their daughter Bessie Marcus to Walter Phelps of Los Angeles with wedding planned in May. Miss Hargiss has worked at the university book store the past two years. The Hargiss family recently moved to California. Miss Adrienne Atkinson invites guests to bridge party Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Edith Laming. Mrs G N Watson hosted a baby party at 1001 Maine street for the birthday of her daughter Dorothy Elizabeth. Guests included Mrs Anson Storm, Mrs John Wheeler, Mrs George Kirchhoff, Mrs Leslie DeForest, Mrs Frank Vaughn, Mrs John Stevens, Mrs John Robertson, Mrs Earl Hunsinger and Mrs Ernne st. Miss Anna Marie Middleton and Hale Field were married at the Baptist parsonage Saturday evening by Rev O C Brown. Mr and Mrs S K Hook have left for California to establish a ranch near Escondido. Mrs A C Mitchell left yesterday for New York City for a month with daughter Miss Hanna Mitchell.
Lawrence and Douglas county Spiritualists schedule the fifty first anniversary of modern spiritualism at I C C F hall on April 2 with two services at 2 30 and 7 30 many speakers and mediums from out of town will attend seats free. Miss Carrie Watson travels to Chicago tomorrow to visit her sister Mrs George T Nicholson. Frank Banks returns from Chicago Saturday for Easter at home. Farmer's Institute met last Saturday at the courthouse with county farmers present to discuss the dairy business K C Cowles of Sibley named president talks by R H Dunning L D Howard and N P Deming.
Alan Warren rejects a St Louis contract to remain a country doctor in Sumner. He urges Emily to stay and says she belongs with Eric Kane, whose care and bravery helped him survive a fire and a dangerous marriage break. Alan departs, urging Emily and Eric to start anew together.
The article discusses rheumatic fever as a major crippling threat to children, especially in poorer urban areas, and its link to rheumatic heart disease. It notes uncertain causes, limited treatments, and calls for prevention through housing, nutrition, school conditions, early diagnosis, hospital care, and rehabilitation for affected children.
A Chicago gunman who robbed Percy Penarsky of $72, a diamond ring and two bottles of whisky used an escalated method by ripping the victim's trousers after he was ordered to remove them. The incident reflects an amplification of an old hold up technique.
Spring grazing advice from Ralph P. Ramsey warns early grazing weakens grasses, raises erosion risk, and reduces root stores. Experimental results show better livestock feed and erosion protection when grasses are not grazed early. The piece also notes CCC sixth anniversary events and a May 1 1939 target for planting 112 000 trees and shrubs in Franklin and Douglas counties for gully control and stream protection.
Rabbi Armand FE Cohen declares any compensation will be shared equally among Catholic, Protestant, and Jewish charities. The quote appears amid remarks on governance and public service.
Charlie Porter Rummel born April 5 1871 in Cedar county Ta died in Lawrence March 28 1939 aged 67 years 11 months 22 days married November 8 1894 to Mary Catherine Barlow six children survived include Spencer Willard Jean Ruth Audrey and others with siblings and nine grandchildren noted.
A dense OCR list of radio program slots for Thursday March 30 and Friday March 31. It names stations WREN KMBC WDAK WDAr WDAF and others, with times and shows from Johnny Messner to Captain Midnight to Little Orphan Annie and Amos n Andy, plus weather forecasts and orchestras.
Herbert J. Landon aged 78 died at his home Sunday March 19 after several months illness. Born October 5, 1856 near Blue Mound Kansas he lived in Douglas County most of his life. He married Anna Rodell in January 1883 and had two sons Henry and Claude. Funeral services were held at St Pauls Church Eudora with burial in Eudora Cemetery where he had served as sexton.
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