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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1935
Page
4
A Lawrence Journal item notes postal handling for subscribers, a weekend Kansas game traffic review praising police and guards for orderly flow, and a summary of Roosevelt's early 1930s budget stance. It discusses WPA and relief funding timelines, public reception, and the shifting mood toward New Deal policies.
The article notes uneasy days in Europe as Mussolini threatens sanctions and a quick strike on England, pushing League powers toward a common stance. It cites France warning Italy that an attack on England would also target France, and discusses possible futures should Rome act or retreat. Japan denies responsibility for North China secession, insisting the move is home grown, while likely to retain control of the provinces.
A window display at the Other Clothing Co. was robbed of 400 dollars worth of merchandise between 10 and 11 last night. Two men crouched behind the window scene as night watchman James Monroe turned out the lights. by the time police arrived the robbers had fled with about one third of the items. Nearby observers Mrs. George Bigsby saw the suspects and alerted authorities.
New York, Nov 30. Dr Fred Cook confesses in his story for Hampton's January issue that he may not have reached the pole. Prof R W Cone may resign due to illness after long service at the university. Dr M A Baker invited by Dr Richard Strong to two years of medical research in the Philippines. A barn fire at 701 New York street was contained by firefighters. The Midnight Club forms as a new dancing club for Lawrence couples.
About twenty five couples met last evening and chose E. S. Peckham as president H. H. Asher as secretary and C. W. Sparr as treasurer. Governor and Mrs. Stubbe will keep pen House. An open house at the executive mansion on New Year's day is planned. The Stubbs will spend Christmas at home. Miss Grace Light travels to Alma Kan to teach Latin and German at the high school.
Forty years ago in Lawrence events include M Conn returning to run Eldridge House after four weeks away with E D Meloy departing for Chicago. Miss Lily Taylor visits, Miss Georgia Wilder returns from Ladonia, Mrs J R Burton stays with her Osbon case husband, typhoid recovery for George McClure, and a staged program at Unitarian church with Seven Old Ladies of Lavender Town plus federation of ladies literary clubs forming a city group with a supper and entertainment set for next Thursday.
Anne Farnsworth confronts murder charges in a Denver courtroom as she recovers in a hospital under guard. Her loyalty shattered by John’s sudden departure and Tom Farley’s gang intrigue, she faces a hostile judge and a tense crowd. Her nurse Tecla visits, while Anne weighs love, guilt, and a fight for truth.
Two days pass as jury is seated and trial opens. District attorney, friend of the murdered man, outlines Nikki Nielsen breach of trust and forged links to Luke Farnsworth. Nikki learns she is not Farnsworth kin and fights a destined fortune. She flees the Lee Farnsworths amid bitter denials and hidden loyalties.
Grandma Grouchy Galump tells Grandpa that soot is falling everywhere from a dirty chimney. She insists the house is turning into a mess and asks if they should act now despite the lateness.
Grandpa Grouchy Galump argues for lighting a fire after cleaning the soot and floor area. Grandma agrees to sweep and fetch kindling while Jupiter shivers in the tight chimney. They discuss chimney repairs and a spring scrub as swallows’ nests may have caused the soot patch.
A summary of multiple book notices: Edna Becker and Margaret Whittemore collaborate on Trees with woodcuts by Whittemore, limited to 500 copies, noting Whittemore’s Kansas work. John Lillibud by Hurrell retells a dual personality tale with grotesque twists. A brief on Exploitation and Emergency First Aid by Burroughs Wellcome covers explorers from Stanley to Byrd and Everest ventures. Plus literary prizes at Rollins Flamingo contest and a new novel Spring Came on Forever by Bess Streeter Aldrich about 1866 pioneer journeys.
A E P Dutton publishes Now We Are Six by A A Milne for Christmas distribution at one dollar. The volume, with E H Shepard illustrations, follows Milne’s Winnie the Pooh lineage, inspired by Christopher Robin and his toys as Milne wrote poetry for his son.
The Home Owners Hand Book from Housing Publications Inc offers guidance for owners to build wisely modernize within means and fix up property. It promises practical remodeling tips landscape designs garden plans entrances and photographs showing before and after samples at 50 cents.
The Department of Commerce releases a 25 cent reference listing all short wave radio stations with names wave lengths signs and calls sourced from official and private data. The volume claims to be the most complete and correct compilation for listeners with radiophone transmissions.
Last week marked children’s book week with the keynote theme Reading for Fun. Dodge Publishing Co issued Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s inaugural juvenile A Trip to Washington With Bobby and Betty on November 25.
A dense list of radio programming for stations WDAF KMBC WREN KMIC KMBC and others detailing show names hosts and time blocks from the evening through late night including orchestras, musicals, talks and public affairs. Entities include station call signs WDAF KMBC WREN and listed programs such as G Men Parade of Cars and Bible Class Forum with dates and times noted for a weekend and Monday schedule.
A fragmentary passage recalls a perilous moment where a man faced a raging blaze and pondered calling for help from a chimney but could not find a clear action. The text hints at fear, confusion, and a desperate impulse to escape.
Dr Ligo Galdston discusses the prevalence of dental caries, its systemic effects, and the limits of treatment. He argues decay is a major health problem, with 90 percent of children affected, affecting digestion and potentially causing head and joint pains. Prevention is essential as workforce and costs prevent complete treatment.
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