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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1935
Page
4
Walter McGee escapes the hangman’s noose via a turn of events after a life sentence replaces the death penalty in his kidnapping scheme. The piece argues leniency won’t curb such crimes and flags broader concerns about accountability and justice. It also critiques the NRA ruling and calls for a constitutional return as recovery efforts falter.
The court ruled the NRA provision unconstitutional and held that President Roosevelt exceeded his authority in removing William E. Humphrey from the Federal Trade Commission in 1933. The decision stressed commissioners may be removed only for inefficiency neglect of duty or malfeasance, none of which applied to Humphrey.
Invitations go to choral union members and university groups for Friday at South Park. Activities include a 4:30 baseball game led by Dr. L. D. Welch and Robert Taft, a community sing with Mrs. A. J. Anderson and Prof. W. B. Downing, followed by 9 pm dancing at F. A. U. hall.
In Lawrence a report that sixty acres of spinach are being canned is being kept quiet by the KU alumni association. The leak is deemed ill-timed as high school graduates decide on colleges, with concerns that such news would spoil opportunities.
Ashiter says current legislation springs from the debtor complex and warns against overreach as the Supreme Court, in a unanimous ruling, clarifies that the law primarily serves debtors by delaying repayments during hardship. It emphasizes that the decision constrains creditors while balancing relief for distressed borrowers.
Twenty five years ago report notes Ephraim Miller A B Ph D ends chapel duties marking his retirement on a Carnegie pension. Caruth honors him. Miller leaves with long service at KU. Also mentions coaching offer for Pleasant at Ottawa and other local social items.
Washington mourns as Walter Quinten Gresham secretary of state dies at home following illness that began May 1 with acute pleurisy and pneumonia attack. Local notes report Frank Prentiss improving after a paralytic stroke, a boating party for Memorial day, visits by John J. Ingalls to Lawrence, and a garden party at Col. Westward home with plans for a grand march led by an Indian band at 7:30 p.m.
Your Health column cites Dr Iago Galdston on foot structure. It notes that shoe leather can stiffen the foot reducing free movement leading to intermediate stiffened feet and sometimes more serious conditions. It mentions flat feet as a common abnormal condition but argues many feet are treated as normal despite stiffness.
The authority argues that people suffer from inability to flatten their feet rather than flat feet themselves. By current habits the foot loses elasticity, producing either a rigid high arch or a fallen arch. Remedies include guided exercises and controlled manipulation. barefoot walking and simple exercises are self administered and beneficial. Tomorrow-Psychotherapy
Willy Nilly names a newborn papoose Little Humming-Bird after the first outdoor object. Big Chief Eagle and the Puddle Muddlers celebrate with dancers and a blessing song. The tale ends with Top Notch the rooster proposing a plan as Willy Nilly enjoys the visitors.
Alumni day at Southwestern College in Winfield featured an address by Bishop Ralph Cushman of Denver. Commencement is set for tomorrow. Betty Crowther of Winfield was crowned May Queen at the May fete. In Hays, Lions International district convention actions included electing a district governor and choosing the 1936 convention city with remarks by Gov. Alf Landon and Richard J. Osenbaugh. In Garden City, Joseph C. Walls died at 53 after a heart attack while returning from a funeral. survived by wife, three sons and a daughter.
Associated Press report notes two policemen aiding Clifford Davis a 19 year old in backing a produce truck into a garage then stopping to respond to a hijacking call. Sergeant John Racek checks the other truck and identifies Davis as the suspect.
Alison faces social pressure and deception at the Somers household as Mrs. Somers schemes to dress and charm her, while Daphne mutters insinuations about Guy. Robert Rede clings to his wife’s manipulation, blind to Alison’s growing unease and the undercurrent of danger in the house.
Capitol Hill buzz points to upcoming electoral clashes in 1934 with Texas senior Senator and rivals Martin Dies of Texas Jasper facing him in a GOP bid. Kentucky’s Logan faces Fred M. Wilson, and Chavez may be challenged as politics stir in New Mexico with Bronson Cutting hotly contested. The progressive bloc backs Cutting with plans to field again as the 1934 races loom nationwide.
Cable News Briefs report Pierre Etienne sending demands for dictatorial powers to defend Alessi pepe foes. Also notes ITOEC de graf zeppelin's course to Wriedrich chaten and refutes a crippled engine causing a dawn arrival on the Moroccan coast. London coverage views the U S Supreme Court decision invalidating the NRA as a blow to President Roosevelt's prestige.
A local Woodstock gathering hosted Fred Champion and family including Harold, Sylvia Joan, and Donald Bowers with children from O'Neil. Church services featured a Mother's Day message from Proverbs 31 10 at McLouth Methodist and Wellman Chapel. County Agent Hall announced a soil lime and legume tour on May 24. The religious education council planned a vacation Bible school starting June 10 with Mrs Young supervising.
Evening with Mr and Mrs Robert Davison and daughter Marjorie Lynn featured visits from the Davison and Wendorf families of Woodcutock and Lawrence. News notes say Mr and Mrs John Studle, now in Arkansas, miss home though enjoying their new location. Mrs George Tarr visits daughter Mrs Champion this week as well.
Fairview notes several visits to Chanute and Topeka areas, a May 17 birth at Memorial hospital to Mr. and Mrs. William Hunter, and local people attending baccalaureate services in Vinland. Other items include livestock issues with stray police dogs, a death in Overbrook, and local students traveling to Kansas City for senior activities.
Miss Mildred Madi returned to Lawrence Sunday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Jac Madi. Mr and Mrs Martin Roche Jr and Cyril were guests of Mr and Mrs Sevier Tadlock of Baldwin. Miss Belle Rote came home from Lawrence to spend the summer with her parents. Mary Roche Ralph Arthur and Robert Madi who attended Vinland high school joined a Thursday picnic at Tonganoxie with students teachers and others.
A dense listing detailing daily radio programming on KMBC WDA WREN WRES and others. It lists show times, titles, hosts and orchestras including Wayne King, Bing Crosby, Phil Spitalny, Fibber McGee and Molly, and many more. Also notes sports and weather segments, and special features like Joe Rines Orchestra and Tony and Gus.
Mr and Mrs George Roche and Mr and Mrs Moody attended a Baldwin Friday evening Farmer's Union program with Orta Kretsinger and family Ed Kret singer and Mrs John Bell. Mrs Cecil Jardon Marvin and Miss Bertha Speicher spent Monday in Topeka. Children have outgrown bicycles and wagons. phone 22 for an Ad Taker to sell them via classifieds.
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