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Lawrence Journal World

Location

Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1937

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Four Point Program Outlined by Roosevelt in Tax Reform Push

President Roosevelt submitted a four point program to Congress aimed at removing tax injustice to aid productive enterprise. He urged early action on farm crop control labor wages and hours reorganization of the executive branch and regional planning boards to curb monopolistic practices and boost private capital.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate House Executive Branch Supreme Court Schwellenbach D-Wash Walsh D-Mass Wagner D-N.y

Congress Begins Without Notice Says Parliamentarian

Washington reports the second session of the 75th Congress opened without formal notice to members. Parliamentarian Lewis Deschler explains members learn of sessions via the President's proclamation in newspapers or word from colleagues. Historically some have arrived late due to lack of notice, with about a dozen stories cited.

Washington House Lewis Deschler Deschier Congress

Sketch of Europe Tour Described by Rev Carter Harrison

Rev Carter Harrison outlined a European tour highlighting France’s shaky economy and high prices, Spain’s civil unrest, Italy’s Mussolini era gains, Albania’s development, and Germany’s threefold program of public works military buildup and self sufficiency. He noted Russia’s internal strain and skepticism toward propagated funds. Berniece Ackerman sang two solos with piano accompaniment.

Europe Carter Harrison France Harrison Spain Pang Aonag Triple Alliance Madrid Altho Mussolini Italy Albania Germany Czechoslovakia Ukraine Russia America Berneice Ackerman Miss Ackerman Lawrence Lyle Powell

Windows Shattered by Explosions at Two Kansas Stores

Heavy explosions shattered plate glass at Jones and Peck department stores in Kansas City early today. Police suspect bombs from a speeding car. Jones store remains picketed after a November 5 strike. No labor trouble reported at Peck's.

Kansas City Jones and Peck's Jones Peck’s

Brock completes eight years of daily flights in city air

Dr John D Brock marks eight years of weathering rain or shine with a half hour flight over Kansas City. City Manager H F McElroy joined the voyage, the trip numbered 2922, amid introductions to new flymouths and Chryslers advertised in the section.

Brock Kansas City John D. ‘Brock H. F. McElroy

Roosevelt calls for tax revision and unity to curb recession

Washington reports President Roosevelt urged Congress to act on tax reform and national cooperation to combat the economic recession. He signaled a four point program including farm crop control wage and hour regional planning and executive reorganization, with early action sought.

Washington Roosevelt Senate House House Ways and Means Bridges R-N.h Hugo L. Black

Unemployment Registration Cards To Be Mailed Tomorrow

Postmen will deliver unemployment census cards to every dwelling on the mailing list during the week. The survey ends Saturday and data across 14 headings will be collected confidentially. Cards may be returned by mail, to a postman, or at the post office. jobs are not provided. Local results await national authorization.

Lawrence Postmen

Japan presses toward Soochow in drive from Shanghai

Shanghai reports Japanese forces threaten Soochow and the Hindenburg line as a campaign expands toward Nanking. Bombing from 700 raids hits Soochow within 30 hours, while 400,000 Chinese troops face 200,000 Japanese. Kunshan falls, triggering a chaotic Chinese retreat toward Soochow.ข่าว

Shanghai China Hindenburg Line Soochow Nanking Shanghai-Soochow Chapoo Hangchow Bay Paimadou Yangtze River Altho Japan Kunshan

Caskey Pleads Not Guilty In Liquor Case Topeka

Tony Caskey of Topeka pleaded not guilty in Justice of the Peace Milton Beach court to charges of possession and transportation of liquor. A hearing was set for November 19 at 9 a.m. with a $500 bond furnished by Mrs. Gertrude Clarke. The Hermans of Topeka, also held on liquor charges, are bonded at $500 each and scheduled to appear next Friday morning.

Tony Caskey Topeka Court of Justice of the Peace Milton Beach Gertrude Clarke Loren Herman Caskey Hermans

Baptist Meeting Planned by Kaw Valley District

The Kaw Valley District Baptist association holds its first quarterly board meeting at the colored Baptist church in Eudora on November 18 and 19. Delegates from Rosedale Bonner Springs Topeka Lawrence and Argentine attend with Thanksgiving as the main theme.

Kaw Valley District Association Colored Baptist Church Eudora Grant Rosedale Bonner Springs Topeka Lawrence Argentine Baptist Young People’s Union C. M.weeden Montgomery C. Q. Hickerson

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Black’s Qualification Challenges

The Supreme Court rejected three new challenges to Hugo L. Black’s eligibility to serve on the tribunal. Florida corporations lost in a second rehearing bid seeking disqualification, while Elizabeth Seymour and Robert Taylor were denied permission to file a brief alleging issues with Black’s oath.

Washington Supreme Court Hugo L. Black Florida Ryan Florida Corporation Securities Commission Black Senate Elizabeth L. Seymour Salamanca N. Y Robert Gray Taylor Media Taylor Philadelphia Court Plan Committee

Roosevelt urges nationwide census to map unemployed

President Roosevelt called on all citizens to aid a voluntary census intended to map the number and location of unemployed Americans. The plan, organized by John Biggers of Toledo, involves 85 million cards asking 14 questions to be mailed to every home and returned by Saturday.

Washington Roosevelt United States John Biggers Toledo Ohio

Fireman Dies After Milwaukee Road Wreck Near Beloit

Chicago reports a railway wreck involving a football special with nearly 200 Beloit college students. Fireman Henry G. Timmer, 31, died from injuries sustained when the locomotive and tender overturned after striking a stalled auto. The crash toppled baggage and two coaches from the rails.

Chicago Milwaukee Road Beloit Wis Henry G. Timmer

Clothing Taken in Three KU Thefts

Clothing and jewelry valued near 500 dollars vanished from two KU rooming houses and a Moody apartments unit. Victims include Bruce Roesler and Lewis Maser at 1308 Kentucky street, and four University of Kansas students at 1343 Tennessee street. A skeleton-key entry preceded loot from the Moody apartments during a football game. A suit and trousers were later taken from the Tennessee club at 1409 Tennessee street.

K. U Bruce Roesler Claflin Lewis H. Maser Parsons Kentucky Street Roesler Sigma Nu Fraternity Maser University of Kansas Moody Tennessee Street Herbert Sizemore Lawrence Tony Immel Denver Colo Charles Martin Topeka Elmer Goering Moundridge Tennessee Club Kenneth Nelson Marion

Lawrence Free Public Library to Open Tonight for Art Exhibition

Staff prepare for a 7 to 8 pm opening with Lawrence citizens artwork on display. Miss Lillian Constant urges patrons to bring works for exhibition as biographies histories poetry and fiction fill the rooms. The children's section marks National Book Week with a visit from Pinckney school second graders and a vote on library purchases.

Lawrence Free Public Library Lawrence Lillian J. Constant Margaret Perkins Pinckney School

Horn to Speak at Chamber Luncheon on The Community

Dr Nelson P. Horn president of Baker University Baldwin will address the Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow at the Eldridge hotel. His topic is The Community.

Baker University President to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Dr. Nelson P. Horn president of Baker University will address the bi weekly Chamber of Commerce luncheon tomorrow at 12 20 at the Eldridge hotel on the topic The Community He has served as Baker president for two years coming from Iowa State college Ames where he directed religion and organized the Inter Church School of Religion He is a Missouri Wesleyan College graduate and studied at Garrett Biblical Institute and Northwestern University He is active in Kiwanis Rotary and church work Reservations 50 cents. phone 485.

Nelson P. Horn Baker University Chamber of Commerce Eldridge Hotel Inter-Church School of Religion Ames Horn Missouri Wesleyan College Cameron Garrett Biblical Institute Northwestern University Young People’s and Epworth League Board of Education The Methodist Episcopal Church Kiwanis Club Baldwin Rotary Lawrence

Joint Dinner Meeting of Mayflower Descendants Groups

The Sons and Daughters of New England and the Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants plan a joint dinner on December 21 at the Eldridge hotel with Henry J. Allen as speaker. The Kansas group meets November 20 in Topeka, led by Rev. Joseph F. King in the absence of Prof. Charles S. Skilton, while Prof. F. N. Raymond, 808 Illinois street, heads the Kansas society.

The Sons and Daughters of New England Kansas Society of Mayflower Descendants Eldridge Hotel Henry J. Allen Topeka State Journal Topeka Cape Cod Mayflower Pilgrims Joseph F. King Sons and Daughters of New England Charles S. Skilton F. N. Raymond Illinois Street

Have Reorganization Plan Debated by Sigma Delta Chi

Sigma Delta Chi proposes a national reorganization approved by the convention and to be acted on by college and alumni chapters within 60 days. The plan aims to improve employer employee relations through stronger alumni and undergraduate groups while avoiding pro labor or anti labor alignment. Ralph J. Peters was elected national president and William W Loomis honorary president. Marco Morrow and Charles F Rogers named national councilors.

Topeka Sigma Delta Chi Ralph J. Peters Detroit William W. Loomis la Grange Ill National Editorial Association Marco Morrow Charles F. Rogers Manhattan National Councis

Stock Market Index Notes Readings and Ad Price

The report shows an average of 60 stocks at 47.3 with a Saturday reading of 48.6. Listings include Ford Service and Hamilton at 702 Vermont Avenue for an advisory.

Ford Service Hamilton

Heavy Snow Falls Across Kansas State Today

Reports from Topeka to Salina describe mixed precipitation as a major snowfall coats western and central Kansas while eastern counties see rain sleet and snow. Areas like Hill City Dodge City and Great Bend report several inches with freezing temperatures forecast and moisture aiding winter wheat prospects.

Topeka Kansas Emporia Hill City Norton Herington Dodge City Great Bend Wichita S. D. Flora Goodland Mercury Salina Kan Oakley Colby Hoisington

First Snow Falls in Lawrence This Afternoon

The first snow of the year began in Lawrence at 1 40 PM with a steady northwest wind. Snow melted on pavement while flakes clung to autos and a cool overcast day prompted heavier clothing as temperatures fell from 34 at noon to 32 at 3 PM.

Lawrence

Victory Fans Tear Down Memorial Stadium Goal Posts

After the victory over the Jayhawker team, about 15 K State fans stormed Memorial Stadium, toppled the north goal post, and carried off eight yard line markers. Ed Elbel tried to halt the removals from the public address booth while downtown reports said 17 Crimson and Blue banners on lamp posts were torn and one missing.

Jayhawker K-State Memorial Stadium Ed Elbel K. U

Weather Forecast Remains Cloudy Then Fair With Colder Night

The forecast notes cloudy conditions tonight giving way to a fair Tuesday with colder air in the south. Morning readings show sleet at Salina and generally cloudy skies. Dirt roads are good except around Salina where wet. Temperature figures include yesterday's high near 50 and today’s low around 35 with a noon reading of 38s and a high of about 60 previously. University Coal Co and Washer Repairing ads appear among notes.

Salina

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