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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1936
Page
4
The column recaps the Journal-World content and world briefs. It covers the Milan Mussolini League clash, a New Jersey quadruplets note, Nicaragua father case, English slang shifts, and calls for stable international currency. The piece includes editorials on tax simplification and a reminder about delivery reliability.
Polar dirigible Norge sighted near Point Barrow this morning en route from the north pole. Nome reports signals from the airship. Capt. Roald Amundsen anticipated to reach Nome tonight as crews confirm all aboard are well. Also reports from Berlin and Lawrence, Kansas note political and social events including a new chancellor appointment, Straw Hat Day policing stunts, and local sports and society notices.
The Lawrence campus buzzed with the May Fete as 1700 tag sales fund YWCA scholarships. Agnes Husband, May Queen, led grand pageant with Thetas Kappas Chi Omegas and Pi Phis hosting booths and box lunches. Plays from various fraternities complemented the vibrant campus celebration.
Forty years ago Dr J D McClintock of Topeka operated with Lawrence surgeons at Dr Bunns hospital. Eureka Club entertained by Mr and Mrs Robert White on Vermont street. The mock trial was canceled due to Ben Ellis absence. Miss Mary Reeder of Troy gave a graduating recital with the Buch orchestra. Dr A L Ashby moves into Eidemiller house. Charlie Elwell promoted to Denver Santa Fe ticket office. Deputy grand chief templar A P Gill to organize another lodge. Will Loman of Garnett had a bullet in his foot removed by Drs Bunn and Anderson using an X ray guide. A runaway on South Tennessee caused a wagon wreck and scattered cargo.
Young Republicans of the first district plan a rally in Topeka on May 26. In Atchison Kansas a rally is set for May 13. Announcement came from district chairman Robert Snowden with Richard Allen of Topeka named chairman of arrangements.
Dirk Joris, Rupert Joris's younger brother, watches Elinor Fleming reject Rupert due to his drinking. The scene occurs at the long time Joris home Lowrie Wood as Elinor then announces engagement to Gage Seymour, provoking Rupert to smash a wine glass and leave a red stain on the table cloth.
In a charged scene Elinor rejects Rupert’s condescension and reveals she will marry Seymour for stability and happiness. Dirk helps her afterward, contemplating the consequences and planning a future visit to a prophetess.
In a pondside scene a cub named Chubby injures his right paw as friends including Hone Bear Jelly Bear Honey Bear Mr Quacko and Mrs Quacko rally to treat him Willy Nilly identifies a cut and assures him the paw will not be lost. Brook liniment and soft cloths are sent for as the group acts as makeshift doctors and nurses with Chubby hopeful for recovery tomorrow.
Quinton James notes the Cape of Good Hope 1861 red triangle block, imperforate, two 1-penny and one 4p stamps on cover, valued up to 75000 dollars. The piece, in Alfred F. Lichtenstein collection, links to Worthington and Hind catalogs, with U S airmail invert sold for 12100 dollars. Also displayed are Mauritius post office issues and Queen Victoria bust initials J B by Barnard.
Kansas briefs report that charges of interfering with cigarette tax inspection against restaurant operator Roscoe Briggs were dismissed after it was noted the state failed to specify he engaged in sale of cigarets and inspectors lacked warrants. Independence and Emporia drill teams highlighted Knights Templar event with cash prizes. Wichita, Great Bend, Topeka, and other cities listed winners. A mention of Manhattan appears among allied displays.
The American Bank Note Co displayed hand etched stamp dies and transfer presses showing how engravings are impressed on steel plates. The U S post office prepared for actual stamp printing. First day sales of the 3c Concord, Con necticut, Michigan, Texas and San Diego commemoratives were limited to the exhibition but will later be sold at the philatelic agency in Washington and during the show closing May 17.
A collection of light brief items from various places. Citizens propose urban makeover ideas for Baldwinsville including canals and gondolas. A Florida farmer claims barehanded rattlesnake catches with eye contact. A California steeplejack survives a 140 foot fall. A Tacoma inmate offers to trade a sedan for tobacco. Minnesota bakers note mothers bake best cakes.
A discussion on aggression as an innate drive across life, from primitive defense to growth, and its masked expression in society. The text explains repression, projection, and misattributed blame as common outcomes of learned social constraints, noting how fear and hostility can stem from inner impulses.
Miss Jan is Gainey, senior and member of Manhattan high school golf team, will receive a sports letter after the athletic board in Kansas City voted last night. Also noted is Henry Luce, New York editor, impressed after visiting Gov. Alf M. Landon in Topeka and riding to the cast for a firsthand photo.
A reader laments Kansas residents buying outside the state and holding conventions elsewhere while Lawrence and Kansas firms miss out. The editor notes the letter references a story about local grocers not stocking butter from Lawrence dairy firms.
Washington in turmoil as House investigators delay action on the Townsend old age pension plan. Dr Francis Townsend and associate Robert E Clements face questions while Townsend adherents converge on the capital. Investigators are also sent to California to gather more information as Townsend takes the stand and the committee postpones formal action.
A dense schedule of radio programs for Wednesday and Thursday evenings across WDAF KMBC WREN KNBC and WBEF detailing shows from 3:30 PM to after midnight including music orchestras talk shows and drama. Notable names include Jimmie Allen Dorothy Lamour Andre Kostelanets and Earl Hines with several programs tied to The George Washington program and The March of Time. The piece ends with a political note about Townsend plan opposition and senate election dynamics.
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