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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1939
Page
4
A collage of items notes murder pleas in a sensational poison plot, debates on national debt costs versus war expenditures, Saskatchewan farming year with a royal visit, and a Missouri News-Press circulation chief injured in a bridge collision.
In Jefferson City the Kansas City mayor and allies oppose a bill to place the police department under state control. They warn Democrats that the party would regret aiding such measures and describe past election practices as a costly, crooked approach that kept Boss Pendergast in power. The article argues the only remedy is to remove the city hall crowd.
Secretary Morgenthau says Roosevelt and congressional leaders agree on a new tax plan that should aid recovery. He notes optimism from the treasury chief and predicts harmony, though he warns that political friction between business interests and the president could reappear if the plan seems to help recovery.
A collage of remarks on relief, leadership, and work ethic cites W. Gibson Carey Jr of the L. S. Chamber of Commerce contrasting private relief with government aid, Clare Hoffman asking who leads the nation, James Murphy on intoxication, David Sarnoff on self-reliance, and Andre Maurois on private secretaries and marriage.
The text warns against treating suspected conditions without confirming the real illness. It stresses identifying the actual problem first and then applying targeted treatment rather than acting on a mere presumption.
U S army officials announce a theatrical drill for 228 cadets from the command and general staff school to be staged between June 4 and June 16 at Hickory Point, four miles southwest of Winchester in Jefferson County. The event recalls 1850s Kansas Free State clashes and related Civil War era sorties.
Dr. Morris Fishbein discusses ulcers of the stomach and duodenum, their prevalence in middle age, potential causes from dental infections to gastrin acid excess, and warning signs. He cautions against antacid remedies and urges medical evaluation to prevent progression to cancer, especially in those over 40.
Lowell Hinshaw squads chose Poco Frazier as this year's track captain for 1930 at a meeting yesterday. The article notes theater stink bombs, wrestling match updates, and various community happenings including school events, dinners, and property damage from lightning strikes in the town.
The U S munitions control board allows export of up to 500 000 cubic feet of helium per country per year for peacetime purposes Secretary Ickes said the move facilitates Polish purchases for stratosphere flight The amount is not seen as militarily significant and helium will be used abroad for experiments and in hospitals The measure aims to hinder German interests in acquiring helium for the dirigible LZ 130 while Germany had sought about 18 000 000 cubic feet Secretary Ickes noted helium is produced in the United States at Amarillo Texas with a 24 000 000 cubic feet annual capacity.
Pi Dr Haven Emerson of Columbia University testified before a Senate labor subcommittee opposing the Wagner health bill. He argued federal health grants should not be offered to states to push a federal theory of social improvement. He noted $98 million in the first year for general health activities and hospital construction.
Mary Franklin and reporters attend an informal medical examiner inquest into Janice French death. Key witnesses include Duke Martin, Nick Hart, and Maria de Favrille as the commissioner's investigation traces Miss French life and the murder scene. The hearing ends with a drowning verdict.
In Miami on May 26 the Seminole governing council debated taking federal WPA checks during the green corn dance. Some feared road work payments could be seen as surrender to historic foes while others opposed display sponsored surrenders. No decision was reached before the festival ends next Wednesday.
Mr and Mrs Robert Woods and children Billy and Betty returned to Arkansas City after visiting Mrs Woods parents Mr and Mrs C A Lane. Mr and Mrs C J Fischer hosted a Saturday Night club picnic at Baldwin lake then played bridge at the Fischer home. Mr and Mrs Simpson Taylor attended the annual encampment of the United Spanish War veterans in Ft Scott. Mrs Earl F Martin and sister Grace S Black visited Lawrenc e on Tuesday. Mrs Theodore Christensen hosted a 1 o clock luncheon for the Deal club with Mrs Louise Woodruff as guest. Mrs Ralph Harman attended a breakfast for her daughter Helen Harman at the home of Mrs Theodore H Astman in Lawrence. Young women from Emporia visited Baldwin.
Radio listings for Friday to Sunday May 26 27 include WREN KMBC WDAF and others with programs such as Blues, Dance Time, Moonbeams and Nighttime Orchestras. Social notes report Miss Sally Wood graduation and Iris Garden Party hosted by Mrs Emma Kalb and Arthur Kalb with guests from Baldwin and Lawrence.
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