This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 25 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1939
Page
4
A brief quotation from scripture follows a note on social virtue inviting readers to practice sincere hospitality without complaint. No additional context or events are provided in the observable text.
William Allen White challenges President Roosevelt's press conference claim that abandoning six years of administration policy is unlikely. White argues the policies have failed after trial and urges early action. He notes the old promise to admit mistakes and contends emergency measures have become permanent policy.
The article argues that Secretary Morgenthau’s tax revision plan may not address root issues and could force increased borrowing. It cautions that a balanced budget is essential and warns that tax cuts raising debt offer only illusory business relief. The real fix, it says, lies in cutting government spending.
Judge Merrill E. Qtis notes department testimony that sentences for similar offenses align with Pendergast case. He argues the fifteen month term must be based on the lease before the court and not broader general principles.
A Lawrence man who once derided columnists as the lowest form of journalist life revises his view, moving back to the idea that there are so many columnists that they appear on nearly every page and tend to crowd out the news. A sampling of their columns reveals the trend.
The piece argues columnists overemphasize themselves, devaluing real events and ideas. It compares this to a drought where weeds dominate, leaving readers with little of real importance. The writer laments bias and suggests the trend makes news less meaningful to the audience.
The article discusses Boss Pendergast seeking Leavenworth as a means to gain seclusion and focus, with aide R Emmet O Malley and 21 organization members awaiting potential release for election frauds. It notes prison rules may limit gains and questions if the Pendergast machine will regain influence in Kansas City.
The letter urges investment in home real estate and building campaigns to curb income uncertainty. It links thrift and ownership to stability and growth, invites a Chamber of Commerce committee, and endorses tax delinquent property sales as home-site opportunities while noting successes in Manhattan and Topeka. It also decries out of town shopping and promotes a home trade campaign.
Dr. Morris Fishbein summarizes dietitians Paige and Kelly on chocolate beverage use in schools. Chocolate drinks vary in ingredients and milk type and are often served in lunches. Regulation, labeling, cooling, and timing with meals are emphasized to avoid substandard milk and reduced appetite for meals.
W. E. Spalding of the Chamber of Commerce urges a tax committee to take responsibility for public finances. He condemns two years of inaction by tax bodies, cites a $162000 relief budget for 1938, and laments lack of local agency support while chambers focus on banquets and out-of-town meetings.
A brown thrashers nest and hatchling were found in the cab of an ice truck in Richmond Virginia on May 29. The mother bird was observed hovering over the truck for about a half mile before the hatchling was discovered aboard. The note ends with a classified ad nudge to read the classifieds daily.
Lucile Wagner from Prof. Carl A. Preyer s studio performs Bach Busoni L Chaconne in D minor with Tr Sonata in E flat major and Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini for piano and orchestra in a KU graduate recital at 8 p m in Frank Strong Hall.
Washington witnesses urged changes to the Wagner act. Chairman Madden predicted the National Labor Relations Board will allow employers to petition for a collective bargaining election in some cases. lawmakers pressed for faster action as witnesses said reforms could cut complaints and curb unfair practices.
Two sculptors are retained to build a $5,000 horse trough for Chicago. The eight foot high dark mahogany and polished marble fountain will feature a bronze fawn atop the structure and is funded by the 1894 bequest of David Wallach. Construction was delayed 45 years as horses and troughs faded from city streets. the fountain is slated for a lakeside site.
Secretary of State Cordell Hull argues economic relations are indispensable to the United States and all nations. He warns that extreme isolation would force a vast economic readjustment and could trigger dangerous social effects, in a Chicago Sunday Evening club talk.
Mr and Mrs W E Spalding entertained for Mrs C W Sparr who leaves for Pelham Manor N Y. Col Charles A Lindbergh and Anne Morrow were on a secret honeymoon after their May 27 wedding at Ambassador Morrow's home. Delta Sigma Pi bought 1941 Massachusetts Ave home. Theodore Astman to pastor First Presbyterian Church with June 9 and 16 services. Eugene Christy hosted a buffet. prizes to Jack Bolin C E Decker and J R Payne. Mrs W S Johnson hosted a luncheon for Mrs Charles F Brooke of Burlington IA and old Rough Rider club members. Milton Allen hosted birthday gathering with bridge and dancing. prizes to Laura Alice Holiday and Kenneth Bruner. Leland Barrows heads to New York City then Paris for summer study. Charles Zeublin of Boston to speak.
Sheriff Moore showcases a General Funston button sent by his son Charlie, the town proudly displaying the rare find. Residents urge work on North Lawrence streets and sidewalks, criticizing local neglect and urging action.
May 25 birthday for Opal Flory hosted by Mr and Mrs H C Flory. Local businessmen organize an Armory league to replace last year’s Twilight league, games at Learnard field evenings. First match Printers versus Merchants with F D Holmes and Kirby Smith or Arthur Evans as managers.
In a midtown Gazette office, Mary Franklin is pressed by editor Tom Ladd over a society scandal involving Clem Shirley and Duke Martin. Mary vows to protect Clem while grappling with office tension and personal feelings as she seeks more details from the clipping room.
Robert Galligan a 38 year old miner was dug out of a coal hole in Shanandoah Pennsylvania after 65 hours trapped under rock and dirt. He was hoisted from a 75 foot shaft and rushed to a hospital with minor shock as spectators including his 86 year old father watched. Rescue efforts faced danger from additional slides and used a one inch pipe to provide air. Two companions escaped earlier in the incident.
Kansas City Kan May 29 Col Charles H Browne reports the Thirty-Fifth Division Association will hold its reunion October 19 to 21 in Kansas City Kan The World War II unit drew 27000 veterans from 100 Kansas and Missouri towns with an expected attendance near 10000 due to central location The paragraph notes a bitter taste from magnesium sulfate trailing in the text.
The Atlantic Clipper landed at 2 17 p m in Marseille on its first regular trans Atlantic mail flight. The flying boat touched down on the Marignane river where the Yankee Clipper had arrived last week. It completed the Lisbon to Marseille leg in seven hours and five minutes after departing Port Washington New York on Saturday.
Unalaska Alaska May 29 flames and ashes spurted from Mount Veniaminof about 350 miles northeast of here. Strong earthquakes were felt at 11 15 p m central standard time Sunday and linked to the eruption which has raged since May 25.
Broadcast guide lists WREN KMBC WDAF lineups from 5:30 p.m. to 2:47 a.m. with orchestras, dramas, news, dances, forums, and notable hosts including Savitt, Lombardo, and Himber, plus events at the University of Kansas City and a violin recital by Paul Stoner.
The notice advertises low rates for six days with a price of 80 cents and offers assistance from an Ad-Taker to write copy, with a contact phone number 22.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.