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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1936
Page
4
The text argues for a rapid budget balance to restore business confidence and reduce debt to ease interest burden. It contrasts McCarl’s timely plan with opposing views of chronic debt and vague inaction. It highlights Mat Kennedy and daughter Aimee Semple McPherson gaining publicity amid wars, crises, elections, and an upcoming world series.
A biblical verse from James 5 15 emphasizes that the prayer of faith will heal the sick and forgive sins, reinforcing prayer's restorative power within Christian faith. The language reflects a traditional early English rendering and religious exhortation.
A historical critique notes Franklin D. Roosevelt’s 1932 Pittsburgh speech urging reduced federal spending and taxes, contrasting it with his 1936 comments defending deficits. The analysis accuses Roosevelt of double bookkeeping and misrepresenting debt, calling the 1932 remarks a stronger indictment of his later policies. The piece frames the debate as a push for fiscal restraint versus expansive spending and credit expansion.
John R. McCarl, former comptroller of the treasury, argues from experience that the government can preserve good credit by plans to reduce the national debt by a billion dollars annually. He emphasizes prudent steps to avoid a crisis and maintain fiscal stability.
In a World Series opener at Yankee Stadium Herb Pennock held the Cardinals to three hits while Babe Ruth sparked a 2 1 Yankee victory. Willie Sherdel and Jess Haines pitched for St Louis. Crowd estimated around 65 000. J M Boyd plans Ft Lauderdale trip to rebuild home. Kansas football beats Washburn 14 6 in rain with Twink Starr and Mackie scoring. Gustafson jewelry store renovates interior with tile floor. 22 years in business.
Ten years ago on October 4 a vivid dream story appeared of a man trapped in a collapsing basement while Howard McConnell, injured with a badly wrenched back, slept through the night. Evelyn M. White won a local prize in a national movie contest, earning an Eastman Cine-Kodak. The St. Louis Cardinals were celebrated on their return, with Rogers Hornsby to receive a $5,000 sedan. Flood toll reached three in Kansas and Oklahoma, with towns like Coffeyville and Arkansas City affected. Local notes record births, visits, and a wedding planned in Topeka for Ruth Greider and Robert McCandress.
The wedding party notes the bride's parents home at 4 30 p m with Miss Greider a former KU girl. Mr and Mrs Clyde Constant and their baby arrived Saturday from San Diego to visit J T Constant before heading to their Hope Arkansas home.
Twenty five years ago the University of Kansas erupted in a hot class election. Insurgent Sophomore ticket headed by Robert L. Gunning faced freshman contenders led by Avery Olney with Leo Moore and Stella Stubbs among others. Local officials and staff traveled to Kansas City for P.O.P. festivities while Krebs and Gallagher attended events.
Fort y years ago Abilene and Kansas University met on McCook field with Dame Hamill Sanderson and Whitney starring for KU and Matteson and Ersham for Abilene. KU won 6 to 0. Fred Buchan and Maurice Alden from Kansas City traveled to Lawrence for the game.
Miss Edith Wie man and about thirty friends surprised her in Leavenworth. A Kansas University faculty reunion at Chancellor Snow's home drew about seventy five, with couples attending and a bicycle club organized for the faculty. Officers include Snow as president and Hop kins as secretary. Also a travel note for Kansas City priests and train connections.
Toy Notch the rooster ventures into the Galumps empty house to scout for odds and ends for his General Store. Will Nilly and Top Notch discuss a feast and potential observations as the bird explores the yard and looks for string and other small items.
Top Notch, craving a bite, plans to visit the Galumps' empty house named The Empty House. He approaches the front door and peeks through a window, hears unclear sounds, and leaps back in fear at a startling sight. Monday Tha Horns.
Blake Thornton visits Dr. Freeman to discuss the divorce and the tragedy with Irma while Carol isolates. Freeman cautions Blake, blaming Irma's character and neurosis rather than him, urging persistence with Carol. Cornelia arranges a dinner where Blake and Carol confront their situation and attempt to talk through their conflicted feelings.
A literary roundup lists Eleanor Winters and Martin in a mountain Colorado setting, recounting inheritance, romance, and college life in a light January mood. Other reviews cover Mildred Hart's Angels on the Bough set in a college town with student romance and controversy, Louis Sobol's Six Lost Women with Broadway ties, and notes on Borah's Bedrock and Chase's Rich Land Poor Land.
Readable radio schedule noting programs across WREN KMBC WDAF and WDAF amid October 3 listings including orchestras soloists and talk segments. Highlights include Wise program blocks featuring Bruno Castagnr and Rubinoff, plus World Series previews and late night musical programs.
In a tense exchange Carol and Geake confront a decision about staying or leaving. He seeks closeness and honesty while she weighs the pain of separation, referencing a doctor’s counsel as they balance love, duty, and fear of a jailer role. The emotional strain frames their fragile resolution.
In Moundsville West Virginia on October 2 3 Harold Elliot eleven year old pupil unable to progress beyond second grade displays a rare condition. His teacher Miss Eleanor Mengert noticed the boy writing numbers and letters in reverse and doctors are puzzling over the phenomenon.
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