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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1937
Page
4
The Journal-World lists staff roles and offices in Lawrence Kansas, with subscription rates, national reps in New York Chicago San Francisco and other cities. The page includes a Bible verse from Psalms.
Representative Arthur P. Lamneck of Michigan’s Twelfth District rebukes ongoing deficit spending in a House address. He notes 1936 receipts of about 4.12 billion and expenditures near 8.88 billion, warning that a four billion dollar deficit is projected for the current year and that continued policy risks disaster and tax burdens on states.
The article argues Germany and Italy seek Spain's mineral wealth more than government forms in the Spanish conflict. It notes Britain wants noncombatants removed from Bilbao and questions whether the war could trigger a wider European conflagration for which powers prepare.
Former Governor Ben S. Paulen will become the fifth member of the Kansas social security board amid governor Haxman’s push to show a non partisan panel. The action follows insistence by the governor and aims to ensure competent administration of the new law despite partisan appearances and looming political scrutiny.
The text notes Republicans securing state posts deemed unfavorable to Democratic jobseekers. These per diem roles would likely not reimburse much, given their interruptions to regular business.
Anarchists in Barcelona join the Catalan government dispute, complicating Madrid’s defense as they resist unpleasing orders. Rebels and syndicalists align with the democratic government, while stirring recall of front-line troops. Kansas City bakers strike center of bread production, prompting emergency shipments from nearby bakeries to meet city needs.
Attorney General Cummings urges enactment of laws requiring registration of all firearms to keep weapons from gunmen. He notes complaints that criminals do not register and says violating one more law is a small matter. The statement implies broader crime control support.
Rural route services from Lecomp ton have been cut from three to two after a postal authority announcement. The change follows the February retirement of Jake Hill. William Gravel takes route 1 and J M Day route 2.
A historical remark argues that laws that disarm lawful citizens would only ease criminals' actions by removing public safety. The statement emphasizes a belief in self-defense and resistance to disarming measures.
The article explains tartar or calculus forms on teeth and its link to gum and jaw disease. It describes salivary and serumal calculi types, urges regular dental cleanings every six months, and notes a Red Cross service setup in Kansas City after multiple fatal car accidents.
Willy Nilly encounters a 7000 pound elephant after a thunder crash at the Empty House. The elephant explains his massive weight and the owner’s boast about near the heaviest elephant. Willy Nilly prepares to fetch food by automobile and secures Rip’s license while awaiting Christopher’s return.
Hutchinson Kansas May 5 construction projects costing about 1 000 000 dollars are under way in the Hutchinson area. Plans include a seven story office building a 4 H club buildings a new Bucklin elevator a pipeline from McPherson to Lyons Bear Creek dam near Manter Camp Bluff Lake in Clark County and a Ford County lake. Boy Scout Camp Rises Washington May 5 tents outline a city to house 25000 Scouts for the national jamboree starting June 30.
Forty years ago a Wal nut Park private hospital planned to reopen after extensive remodels. The wards will be re modeled and the operating room upgraded with tiling and aseptic facilities to house five patients with private wards and nurses. Also notes marriages, visits, a 90th birthday party, and local club activity.
A violent fatal incident unfolds on Farrington Bluff as Jude Blin shop is shot dead during a menacing gathering. Suspects include Mike, the Skipper, Aunt Martha, Gay Palmer, Higging, Milian, Monk, Anna, and others. The party searches the house while a prowler lurks. Christopher the cat dies in the chaos and tensions rise as revelations threaten to erupt.
Hudson Motor car company operated normally in Detroit after yesterday's two hour sit down strike ended following a company spokesman description of the disruption as a misunderstanding and settlement reached.
A short humor piece by Claude Callan from 1937 reflects on family relations and irony as the narrator quips about a rich uncle and the idea of heaven needing him, with a wry tone typical of syndicated humor columns.
A set of three stamps from Tannou Touva with Sir Mail marks is noted as tentative by catalogs. Souvenir sheets and British king portraits are announced. a Canadian cancellation marks coronation stamps. a Fancy Work Exhibit by the Double Seven Art club will be held Friday at Miss Mamie Dillard's home with refreshments.
Radio schedule shows WREN WDAF KMBC and WDAF listings for May evenings and late night. Notable acts include Beatrice, Babe Ruth pro, Emil Coleman, Bunny Berigan, Eddie Elkin, Paul Conwell, Henry Busse, Phil Chman, and Jimmy Joy, with weather, sports, and headlines interleaved. Included are orchestra lineups, film theater features, and a Memorial High School choir performance at 9:45-10:15 p.m.
National park ranger Max K. Gilstrap presented a morning program at the high school titled Qui National Parks He shared wild animal lore and whistled several numbers as part of the student activity ticket event Meanwhile immigration figures show 44 307 496 people entered the United States from abroad in the 1936 fiscal year compared with 41 720 336 the previous year including transients and immigrants.
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