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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1937
Page
4
A Kansas newspaper column from May 3, 1937 discusses reactions to Governor's stance, Texas oil industry sentiment, and Osage independent comments on reviving Kansas minimum wage law. It notes strip tease ban in New York theaters, and gives contextual remarks on Kansas beer legalization effects and emerging issues.
Lawrence hosts its annual Music Week bringing together educational institutions and independent groups. Hundreds of young musicians from a wide area will compete in the regional festival, led by the University School of Fine Arts which has long supported music training and appreciation.
Oklahoma political leaders denounce the General Federation of Women's Clubs council vote against the President's court proposal as treason to the state. Tulsa and Oklahoma are portrayed as rough hosts to outsiders, with calls to regulate who may enter and which opinions are accepted.
A brief news dispatch recalls nine years ago when lifting the arms embargo on Mexico fostered friendly ties. It now notes Mexico questioning American land holdings and suggests reimposing the embargo to spur fair treatment under Mexican law. The piece also mentions Governor Allred vowing state resources against oil industry sit-down strikes in Texas and a Texas Weekly review of press columns.
The Cuyahoga County coroner reports that 58 percent of first quarter 1987 auto and pedestrian deaths involved alcohol. Most victims were not visibly intoxicated, just having a few drinks that dulled sharp perception in traffic. Gasoline and alcohol are a dangerous combination even at low levels. Plan Bicycle Tour Lindsborg Kan May 3 UPI James Claypool Eugene Nelson plan to sail from New York June 12 for a bicycle tour of France. Patient Leaps to Death Wichita May 3 James L Brenton died after leaping from a third floor fire escape at a local hospital.
Fortyseven years ago police called when Kansas University bar patrons and their dates disrupted a Pythian Hall dance. Fraternity men were ejected, then invited back, then ordered out by officers. Local notices report visitors, a wedding, club events, and community happenings including postmaster appointment and a fire department hoax.
A odd collage of brief items from Wilmington to San Francisco details a coast line conductor evicting kittens to a duck nest where Mama Duck sits the brood. Other items note a baby’s birth with a formed tooth, a girl surviving a two story fall into a washtub, and bears sold to a zoo.
Kingman Kansas May 3 Two prisoners died in Kingman county jail suicide and overdose Sheriff I S Payne reported Bob Baird 33 of Spivey hanged with his belt while serving six months on a check charge and being treated for narcotics A second inmate whose name could not be read tattooed on his arm died after an overdose with the name Lee Wick- appearing on a legible part of his tattoo.
On a stormy Farrington Bluff night Jude Blinshop is shot dead while five suspects doubt each other and hunt for the killer. A tense, claustrophobic search unfolds as Barbara Farrington and others confront lies, alibis, and fear while the house hides the murderer among them.
Hubert Pollard discusses the rhythm of life including peak periods of achievement and dull, restorative times. He argues the high time brings problem solving and planning, while dull days require accepting rest and minimal work as part of steady progress.
Dr Wilhelm Loeser, released from Leavenworth after a three year term for a face lifting operation on gangster John Dillinger, faces an embezzlement charge in Cook County Illinois. He plans to write about his associations with the slain gunman and federal G men. He waived a hearing and said he is willing to return to Chicago.
Examination of burned wreckage showed two men died in the flames after a collision at city limits. Dale Carson 28 and Davis Russell Nickel 22 of Coffeyville were aboard the Sauan Transit truck as relief driver. Nickel survived as a fellow driver. Also three injured in a collision near Shallow Water involved Gilbert Stonehocker and Harry Anderson. Traffic cases in court included fines for speeding and overparking. A wind erosion dust control order requires farmers to cultivate land within seven days under a state soil drifting law.
Mary Graham Bonner tells of Willy Nilly's odd menagerie at Puddle Muddle as Christopher Columbus Crow is delayed. An elephant’s weight causes a noisy ruckus, mistaken for thunder, while Willy Nilly worries about chores and awaits his circus guests. Rip the dog stays close as the Empty House shelters the animals.
A short column quotes Ben arguing for salvation without church membership or regular tithes, asserting personal salvation independent of church ties. Copyright 1927 Publishers Syndicate.
If the upset stems from dietary indiscretion or a clear cause, body's self healing may suffice. For uncertain cases consult a physician as symptoms may hide more serious issues. Rest the digestive tract for 24 hours with a liquid or semi solid diet and bed rest. Water intake remains liberal. After 24 48 hours add small portions of meat or fish and avoid raw fruits and vegetables for longer. Do not self prescribe drugs or purges. consider warm water enemas if needed.
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