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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1932
Page
4
Mussolini releases many political prisoners amid a strong fascist regime. The prisoners, some jailed up to ten years, are freed as the premier's grip appears solid. Analysts warn liberated men should tread carefully to preserve freedom long term.
Voters faced sixteen national and state offices, fifteen district and county posts, and several local positions along with three proposed constitutional amendments and a county road system issue. Write-in ballots and careful marking demanded time and attention as Kane gas returns gauge party dynamics and the Woodring era.
Narratives of ultra-liberal rhetoric and revolutionary framing surface as Sandino’s stance and campaign optimism permeate the scene. In Kansas, candidates from both major parties express confidence as observers note effort rather than certainty. Oklahoma’s Alfalfa Bill Murray ordered a two day election holiday to mobilize Democratic votes.
In Lawrence community reports a wide margin for Democrat Davis in the gubernatorial race. The piece also notes a Masonic conferral of Past Master and Most Excellent Master on fourteen candidates by Lawrence Chapter No. 4, with a dinner served by notable ladies. Republican ticket wins county offices, listing local officials and district representatives. The department of Pharmacy hosts students with a talk from Walter Bender. 80 guests attend. University of Kansas coach Mosse predicts a win over Nebraska, detailing his background and current role. An old stone building is mentioned as another landmark gone.
A short humor piece titled Poor Pa by Claude Callan. The fragment depicts a mother soothing her younger son who resembles the narrator, noting she soon forgives him. The text reflects a light domestic moment with gentle humor.
The Wilder Bros. shirt factory and laundry building, the first Wilder business site, is being razed. Known as the Waverly Hotel at the time of the raid, this structure marks the end of an era for the wartime enterprise. Mrs. C. A. Epley returns from Hastings. Donald Harrison sustains arm injuries wrestling at Quincy School. TeA Teddy Bear luncheon hosted by Misses Donnelly and Mrs. John Barber draws sixty guests. prizes awarded to Mrs. John Strong. Mrs. Mary Judson of Racine to winter with Perkins family. Walter Gibson recovering. Thad Stevens travels to New Mexico seeking recuperation.
Fort y years ago a Topeka chronicle notes an ice filled river and upcoming Social Science club gathering at Unity church with lectures on Indian education by Misses Sarah Brown and Edith Manley. John Hume journeys to Colorado for health. Henry Fielden Hutchins visits from Indian Territory to see J D Miles family. University Band rehearses at Bell's music store and the Historical Seminary outlines a program on American and English politics. Mrs W E Leis returns from Winfield and Arkansas City. J W Stailey departs for Albuquerque to resign as a Democrat and move to Los Angeles with his family.
In a whimsical election day tale by Mary Graham Bonner, Flotilla Botilla guides Mrs. Quacko and Old Toad as they vote at an oak stump using leaves and twigs to represent candidates for President Vice President Mayor Governor and Fire Chief. Each candidate wins due to broad support without real ballots.
In 1894 Kansas election tabulations show the legislature will elect on joint ballot with 93 of 125 members in the house. This secures a Republican U.S. senator to succeed John Martin. Tomorrow varsity debate tryouts at the University of Kansas in Greenhall at 7:30 p.m. open to all students. The proposed debate question is whether nations should cancel war debts and reparations.
In Wardour Street and London rooms, Dr Blanter and Rustem push a high stakes plan while Trigger resists large payouts as Edna Gray faces cryptic telegrams about Garcia. Luke suspects Berlin moves and follows a tense chase through Kempton and paddock politics, with hidden danger behind racing money and secret illnesses.
The thymus, a neck gland, is large in infancy and shrinks with age. Experiments show x ray stimulation enhances healing of fractures in animals, suggesting potential to accelerate human bone repair though application to people remains speculative.
A small duck with number B-641026 swooped through a chilly sky near Cloverdale fire station in Montgomery as firemen Bowen and crew tended to a blaze. The chance visitor halted briefly at the station for refueling before continuing its odd journey.
A long column of quirky clips recounts a duck tagged No. B-641026 rescued in a Florida supply room, then released after a bath and meal to migrate south. It notes Supt. L. F. Chapman urging law adherence after an escape by Herbert Thompson, who returned to Florida to surrender. In Louisville a boy retrieved a nickel from a sewer, drawing a large rescue effort. Ligonier monkeys raid homes, lure pancakes, and demand a $3 reward as the owners chase the remaining six.
The record notes the 1801 electoral votes with Jefferson 73 Burr 73 Adams 65 Pinckney 64 Jay 1 and the House balloting outcome. Jefferson carried eight states to Burr four on 85 ballots with some members abstaining. In 1825 Jackson won 99 of 261 electoral votes to Adams 84, but Adams was chosen by a House majority of states.
The Assembly of God at Fourteenth and Rhode Jaland Streets led by Pastor Ashworth reported a blessing on services. Fifteen children were dedicated, a large evening crowd attended, and the pastor emphasized truth and judgment. Upcoming classes and midweek services were announced plus an honor roll listing Jimmie Seeley, Marjorie Weeks, and Clovis Haley with top reading scores.
A long community notes column lists neighbors at various gatherings with names from Kansas City and Knowledge Hill. Attendees include Janeway, Wells, Haley, Middleton, Johnson, Seeley, Viets, Rollins, and McAllisters among others. Also reports Rev. J H Noltensmeyer death in Baldwin City and an upcoming Lake View Oyster Supper invitation.
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