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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1939
Page
4
Navy Beef Policy Faces Congress Over Argentine Proposal
United States beef interests push an amendment to the navy appropriation bill to ban spending on foreign beef. American raisers object to using they say political aims to aid Argentina and dispute the president saying Argentine beef is superior to U.S. beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Navy
United States
Dark Age Practices Reported in Vienna
It is reported from Vienna that former Austrian Chancellor Schuschnigg has been moved from the Nazi secret police HQ and held in confinement since the German seizure of Austria. Rumors claim memory-destroying drugs, though accuracy cannot be verified as he remains in communicado. The era’s barbarism fuels legends for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Schuschnigg
Austria
Germany
Mary
Janice French
Fifth Avenue
Arthur Fenelon
Miss French
John French
Cony
Ladd
Wrong Kind of Ability in New Deal Commerce Staff Proposal
President Roosevelt asks Congress to appropriate 255000 for Harry Hopkins to hire an executive staff for the commerce department. The plan aims to deploy troubleshooters to diagnose why New Deal programs have failed to revive business and to bring practical experience to bear, countering the belief that government alone should drive economic outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Harry Hopkins
Department of Commerce
Washington
US Steel subsidiaries plan to mine coal without union blessing
Coal mines owned by United States Steel subsidiaries will begin operations without John L. Lewis's approval. The plan calls for starting mining without any agreement with the United Mine Workers. Most of the eastern bituminous fields are involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Company
John L. Lewis
Union
Government aids unions while preserving non union mine compliance
The text states that unions ended their field negotiations not by choice but to break a deadlock with Lewis backed by all possible federal labor department support. It warns non union mine operators to expect every departmental difficulty as the government pursues its policy to aid economic recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis
Federal Department of Labor
Labor Department
Nazi plan for disturbance at Danzig warned by ex official
A former Danzig official warns that Nazis prepared a disturbance to trigger a German seizure of the city. The scheme, already publicized by actions in Czechoslovakia and Memel, has not been set in motion but remains recognizable and watched by the world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Czechoslovakia
Denmark Accepts German Non-Aggression Pledge With Caution
Denmark agrees to German non aggression terms but with reservations. Officials fear Nazi talk about ceding Danish territory, and authorities warn any refusal could be dangerous. Norway and Sweden rejected similar Nazi offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Reich
Germany
British Brokers Abstain From Quoting American Stocks
London brokers will not publish quotations on American stocks to keep capital in Britain for rearmament. American financiers view the move as a purely British problem with no need for more British money in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
United States
Secret Fund Items From City Cash Transfers Revealed
Private cars supplied at public expense are traced to the secret fund built up by transfers from regular funds. The disclosures, ahead of a projected audit, whet public expectation that further sensational city management items may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Economist urges curbing saving to boost conditions
An economist testifying before a congressional committee suggested that conditions would improve if the saving habit were discouraged. The remark asks whether any further steps could be taken to reduce savings among the populace.
France Works To Secure Russian Backing On Defence Pact
Paris seeks to persuade Russia to accept the British French defensive alliance while hinting that France will ease pressure if Moscow shows willingness to cooperate. The wording suggests diplomacy to coax Russia toward the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Russia
Tune lineup hints at Danzig then Hyperion Harmony Duo
The Worcester Telegram notes the program will feature a top Danzig act followed by the Hyperion Harmony Duo performing Brighten the Corridor Where You Are, suggesting a varied concert sequence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyperion
Weorcester
Meekness Fades When Pocket Is Full of Chicken Feed
In a Greensboro Georgia note, a proverb reflects on character: a man tends to crow less when hard up, while wealth tempts display and pride. the piece hints at modesty fading with money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Herald-Journal
Social notes and obituaries from local society pages
Mrs. A P Young and Mrs Anna Cahill honored at tea at Sponer Thayer museum. Miss Myrtle Burke hosts a miscellaneous shower for Miss Helen McNay ahead of her marriage to Clyde Laessig. W C T U Douglas county essay winners announced by Elizabeth Jacqmain with judges Ida Lyons O J Lane and Lalla B Jacobs. Marian Yewdall Robert Corey Robert Charlton Helen Frame Mary Elizabeth Hansen Helen Salisbury and Margaret Penny recognized. Opera star Lilli Lehmann dies in Berlin at 81. Round Corner No 2 store to close June 1 with stock merged into No 1. D G Woodward to stay. Katherine Kibler returns from Gatlinburg Tenn where she taught the Pi Beta Pi settlement school. S K Funk and S J Churchill return from Emporia after G A R encampment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Young
Sigma Nus
Anna Cahill
Phi Gamma Delta
Agnes Husband
Sponer- Thayer Museum
Myrtle Burke
Helen McNay
Clyde Laessig
Douglas County
Elizabeth Jacqmain
Ida Lyons
O. J. Lane
Lalla B. Jacobs
Marian Yewdall
Robert Corey
Robert Charlton
Helen Frame
Mary Elizabeth Hansen
Helen Salisbury
Margaret Penny Lilli Lehman
Berlin
Round Corner No
Massachstts Street
D. G. Woodward
No. 2
Katherine Kibler
Gatlinburg
Tenn
Pi Beta Pi
S. K. Funk
S. J. Churchill
Emporia
Phrases from Leaders and Phrases on Fear and Freedom
A collage of quotes from Roosevelt Farley Lin Yutang and others on art freedom and social views. The text references a German Czech phrasebook seized before the invasion of Czechoslovakia and a character Moisha Stein recounting a 60 year pain.
Breathing in Exercise and Athletic Performance
The article explains how breathing technique affects athletic efficiency across events. It outlines sprinters holding breath, swimmers matching breath to stroke, and golfers breathing before drives. It notes training raises CO2 output and O2 absorption, with typical breathing rates and vital capacity for adults and youths. It briefly mentions altitude effects and sets stage for blood impact.
Local changes mix refreshment parlor with fruit shop
T. H. Edgar buys Nemaha cafe at 1900 Massachusetts to run an updated refreshment parlor and lunch room while the old fruit store at 712 Massachusetts street continues under new direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Edgar
Massachusetts Street
Nemaha
Massachusetts
Lawrence
S. T. Gillispie
C. A. Hamman
W. R. Gorrill
A. J. Anderson
Paul Laptad
Frank Miller
Phillip Clark
W. W. Ware
G. T. Carrol
Cameron’s Bluff
Charles Edward Hubach
Voice
K. U
Nancy Longenecker
Woodland Park
Senate Rejects Plan to Finish Florida Canal
Washington May 18 The senate voted 45 to 35 against authorizing completion of the Florida ship canal a 195 mile sea level waterway begun in 1935 with 5.4 million in relief funds. Work halted in 1936 as Congress refused more money despite Roosevelt and defense agencies backing the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Florida
Roosevelt
Congress
War and Navy Departments
Bartlett Named to State Corporation Commission
Governor Ratner designates Sam Bartlett of Ellsworth to the state corporation commission effective June 1 to replace Ernest Blincoe who resigned. Bartlett, a Democrat with 31 years in Ellsworth law, previously served as county and city attorney. Two under-secretaries also advance to state posts Ray Kinley will be assistant attorney to the commission Howard Immell joins the revenue and taxation staff June 1 and Hubert Brighton becomes executive secretary to the state board of regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Payne ‘H. Ratner
Sam Bartlett
Ellsworth
State Corporation Commission
Ernest E. Blincoe
Bartlett
Blincoe
Ratner
Ray Mel Kinley
Parsons
The
Corporation Commission
Howard Immell
Lawrence
Revenue and Taxation Commission
Hubert Brighton
Londton
State Board of Regents
Mystery Bolt Lifts Roof In Cleveland Home
Mathematics teacher George A Crider reported a mysterious lightning bolt that surged through his Cleveland home causing extensive damage estimated at 3000 to 5000 dollars. The bolt lifted roof sections shattered upstairs windows moved partitions and toppled beds while demolishing the telephone system. Mrs Crider was struck by falling plaster but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
George A. Crider
Rumor Schuschnigg Moved From Metropole Hotel
In Vienna reports claim former Austrian chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg, prisoner since Austria’s 1938 absorption, was moved from the Gestapo Metropole headquarters to another Reich location. Gestapo denied details while one rumor places him near Cologne for greater freedom. his brother Dr Arthur Schuschnigg lives in Cologne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienia
Kurt Schuschnieg
Austria
Metropole
Gestapo
Secret Police
Schuschnige
Germany
Schuschnigg
Cologne
Arthur Schuschnigg
Roosevelt Reacts to Birth as Royal Visit Nears
President and Mrs Roosevelt expect a tenth grandchild likely in July. Mrs Roosevelt said Anne Clark, wife of John Roosevelt, cannot attend the Washington royal visit due to her expected baby. The Roosevelts wed last June in Nahant and reside in Boston where John works for a department store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Anne Clark
John
Great Britain
John Roosevelts
Nahant
Mass
Boston
Dinner Invitation and Local Social Notes Highlight 1856 Fire Remembrance
Malcolm Conn hosts a dinner at the New Eldridge on May 22 to honor the 1856 Free State Hotel destruction with select guests. The marshal orders slot machines closed citing explicit illegality. Christian church women plan a 6 to 9 supper for Lawrence Cook Book merits, 15 cents for a first class supper. A spring wedding unites Margaret Lombard Brown and Hunt Gardner with ceremonies at Alfred Whitman’s home. Dr Orello Cone presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Conn
New Eldridge
Free State
Ladies of the Christian Church
Lawrence
Margaret Lombard,Brown
el Reno
Oklas
Hunt Chandler Gardner
Kansas City
Alfred Whitman
Orello Cone
Meriel Whitman
Ruth Whitman
Lola Brown
Mary Brown
Messrs
L. C. Diggs
Waldo Whitman
William Warren
Gardner
K. U
Unity Church
Society editor pursues hush plan after Janice French death
Mary and editor Ladd grapple with a deadly case as Janice French is identified as the morgue victim. Duke Martin and Nick Hart loom as suspects while Mary weighs going public versus soft pedaling. The Gazette nears publication as a tense, romantic undercurrent threads through newsroom pressures and danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Franklin
Duke Martin
Janice French
Jim Shirley
Playboy
Mary
Ladd
Fenelon
Nick Hart
Martin
Nick
Ryan
Janice
Fifth Avenue
Thomas Robinson
The Patently Dangerous Power to Name the World’s Enforcer
A columnist argues against giving the President authority to name an international enforcer and force treaties. He cites Kennedy Bullitt and Wilson as unreliable sources and warns of biased information shaping war aims. He questions London Observer claims and urges Congress to demand plain language on war commitments and contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Utah
Clark
Missouri
George Washington
George
Kennedy
Bullitt
Wilson
Congress
Man‘s Land
Europe
Asia
Africa
England
France
Gelahad Pittman
London Observer
America
Russia
Pittman
United States
Morality and Justice in Treaties Debate
Samuel B. Pettengill argues against enforcing all treaties for moral and justice reasons. He questions the idea of guarding every international boundary and warns against risking sons for unverifiable agreements made by others. He cites Versailles and other coerced treaties as examples of unfair entanglements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Thomas
Thomas
Samueal B. Pettengill
Soil Conservation Districts Grow on Southern Great Plains
Farmers and landowners across the Southern Great Plains have organized ten soil conservation districts under state law to improve land use and curb erosion. The Soil Conservation Service cooperates with eight groups covering 2,625,652 acres, aiding contour tillage, terraces, and farm planning while offering equipment loans and seed materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern
Great Plains
Soil Conservation Service
H. H. Finnell
Finnell
Soil Ceservation Service
Kansas
Labette County
Salvation Army Revival Opens With Bible Truths
A capacity crowd attended Salvation Army revival at the local hall as Capt. C. H. Crismier from Kansas City led a Bible study tonight on "Three Great Bible Truths." Special music accompanied the event and meetings continue nightly through Sunday at 7:30 PM. Friday features an illustrated message on "Christ's Completed Work."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Salvation Army Hall
C. H. Crismier
Kansas City
Radio schedule snapshot for May evenings across multiple stations
A dense listing of radio programs by time and station for Thursday and Friday evenings including WREN KMBC WDAF and others. Programs feature bands orchestras news shows dance hours and featured artists such as Gene Krupa Bing Crosby Kate Smith Rudy Vallee and Humorous programs with varying times and placeholders like to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wren—Goldman
KMBC
WDAF
Jimmy Allen
Dance Cavaiiers
Wren
Kate Smith
Rudy Vallee
Dick McMillen
Orch
Major Bowes
WDAVF
KMGBC
Rob Edge
Jan Savitt
KMBCU
Artie Shaw
Muehlebach
Wrken—Dance Orchestra
KMLC
Moonbeams
Wren—Ai Marise
WDAM
ABC
NBC
Ben Bernie
MBC
WMBC
WDARF
Allen
Wres Lantation
Radio Playhouse
WDAKF
Clyde Smith
WDPAF
Death Valley
Krabroc
Grand Central Station
WpaAr
Auy
Fred Hartley
Jimmys Fidler
Glenn Flips
Amos
Andy
WDAFK
Abner
Hotel Kenmore Orch
Woody Herman
KMBEC
WDAPF
Belmont
Plaza Orch
Sophie Tucker
Wren—Tuddy Fisher
WDAK
Gene Krupa
St. Francis Or
Kansas University Roundtable on Industrial Pardonents
KU hosts a Thursday roundtable titled Industrial Pardonents in the State of Kansas with speakers Ty Marshall associate professor of fats W W Deschner assistant professor of chemical engineering EB A Stephenson professor of petroleum engineering R G Brewster dean of dentistry. Friday schedule includes physical education for Healy and music appreciation period with Wagner study by Prof Charles Sanford Stilton and student original compositions from Prof Skilton's class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Kansas Roundtable
State of
Kansas
Ty Marshall
W. W. Deschner
EB. A. Stephenson
R. G. Brewster
Arorce
Healy
Wagner
Charles Sanford Stilton
Jorda-lil
Skilton
Ten Hymns Featured With Stereopticon Tonight
The meeting Saturday night will showcase the Ten Most Popular Hymns of the Church using a stereopticon. Each hymn includes an incident connected with its writing and the votes that fixed its popularity order.
Executions in Madrid as Socialists Lead Died Today
Fight leaders of the Juventud Socialista Unificada were executed by firing squad in Madrid on May 18 after being accused of assassinations during the Republican siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Juventud Socialista Unificada
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