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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1938
Page
9
Shanghai reports the Chinese Japanese war tests the American missionary movement in China. About 6000 missionaries face risks, with mission properties bombed or shelled and compounds barricaded. Medical missions save lives while relief groups work across Shanghai and Nanking.
San Francisco May 25 AP murder charges prepared against two Alcatraz inmates who survived a failed escape. R. C. Cline, 36, senior custodian, died from a hammer beating. James C. Lucas 26 surrendered. Limerick 36 fatally wounded, Franklin 24 wounded. If sentenced to death, execution would occur in California’s San Quentin gas chamber.
Detroit Free Press notes Vice President Garner rejects a $1,500 weekly radio contract for 15 minutes a week as emblematic of his simple life. The piece contrasts Garner with the Roosevelt family, who are portrayed as profiting from state papers and office, suggesting a broader critique of wealth in public service.
Pavla Markova, 30, from the Russian convent at Ain Karim, died of wounds from a terrorist assault on a city outskirts bus. The attack intensifies concern over violence in the Holy Land.
CPR W P Stanley aged 57 president of the Sedalia Democrat company publishers of the Sedalia Democrat and Capital died late last night He had been connected with the two newspapers for thirty years and lived in Sedalia MO for thirty years
The writer accuses Roosevelt of selling propaganda to newspapers as he defends his five years in power. The local paper featured it on the front page for days before relegating it to the comic section, raising questions about circulation value and honesty.
A critique of presidential self selling and elite prestige. The author contrasts populist figures with Franklin D. Roosevelt, arguing nobility comes from deeds, not birth, and that aristocracy must set an example while avoiding the trap of personal gain.
Historians note nobility in democracy arises from individual merit not birth. Lincoln and Washington exemplified responsible leadership, while Emerson links advantages to generosity. Roosevelt, by birth and wealth, pursued money, portraying a tragedy of a president seen as mean and petty.
The fragment contrasts Roose velt’s arrogance and thirst for power with Lincoln’s sorrow, suggesting a tense moral comparison between two leaders. The text implies a historical or rhetorical dichotomy without full context or clear events.
Dr Ernest Pihlblad Bethany college president and state senator is in uncertain condition after a Monday night car collision. His wife and Jens Sten sans Bethany college treasurer also injured. doctors report Mrs Pihlblad showing improvement while Stensans is said to be doing well.
Two medical students at Rosedale tried to raffle their 1931 Dodge sedan using a punch board, offering 10 cent chances as a faster money option than selling the car. Final exam schedules loom tomorrow with two and one hour periods in the afternoon.
A resolution urging rapid sale of delinquent tax property was approved at a Douglas County Taxpayers League meeting. Submitted by J. C. Stevenson it seeks action by county commissioners to ensure all property pays its share. Plans for sales are under way and Stevenson also urged remaking assessor field books by district.
Gevene Lan drift announces that closing hours for women will be 12 30 o clock during finals and commencement week as president of the women’s self governing association.
Lawrence representatives on the Kansas Industrial Tour returned this morning and reported an interesting trip. The travelers were Dr. R. C. Moore state geologist Karl Kreider Justin Hill and George Hedrick secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. Stops included Indianapolis Dayton Wheeling Pittsburgh Wilmington Washington D C Charleston and Cincinnati.
The WPA sewing room project at 638 New Hampshire Street in Douglas county is renewed for another year. Supervisor Mrs. W. O. Hamilton announced the project now employs 40 women with annual funds limited to 39,385 dollars for labor, distributed through Topeka, while the county provides materials.
A late night blaze in Englewood Colorado killed two boys, John Logan Jr aged four and George aged two, sons of an unemployed carpenter, who were in an automobile trailer home.
Dr E H Lindley chancellor of the University of Kansas will deliver the fiftieth annual high school commencement address in Fredonia Kansas tonight. Fredonia plans a special program as part of the celebration and Lindley will speak after attending a Chamber of Commerce meeting at 6 PM.
Rear Admiral R R Waesche designated five Kansas candidates for appointment to the Coast Guard Academy at New London Conn subject to examinations in early June. The Kansans are James W Hiner of McDonald William C Deitchman of Kansas City Thomas J Gould Jr of Kansas City W E Craig Kennedy Jr of Wichita and Donald E Klock of Wichita.
Emil S. Liston director of athletics at Baker University announced three senior athletes elevated to coaching posts. Edwin Davison of Wellsville Joe Wallace of Baldwin and Maywood Smith of Lyndon will guide schools as coaches.
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