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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1936
Page
4
This clipping discusses a post office notice and a critique of wartime and peacetime policy. It mentions Morgenthau’s gold standard, the American and British financial link, and a critique of New Deal legitimacy. It notes Roosevelt’s Kansas City visit and local registration gaps while referencing Harry Woodring remarks.
A fragment from a 1936 issue references gambling at the cross and includes a biblical quotation from Matthew 27. The text cites crucifixion imagery and a passage about casting lots.
October's mild weather framed President Roosevelt's Kansas visit as he criticized Governor Landon’s scare tactics and praised Kansans resilience. In Emporia he welcomed William Allen White, lauding him as a friend and key supporter of Republican plans. The piece notes Kansas calm and philosophic temperament shaping political discourse and mentions Kansas University football fever.
Harry Woodring and other Democratic speakers hail broad support for the administration program as it began. The Kansan for President and Governor Landon back the early efforts, while many Republican papers tout the Blue Eagle. Public backing gave the program a trial, but soon questions emerged about permanency and the Tugwell plan to restructure America. The ensuing defections, after time, cast Democratic pledges in a repudiating light as the course of events over three and a half years unfolded.
The Topeka State Journal notes the 100th anniversary of Sam Colt's revolver, once hailed as a civilizing force in the western frontier. It recalls Colt’s invention in 1832, its early use against Seminole resistance, and its paradoxical role in crime and order as civilization advanced.
The letter argues Governor Landon uses his veto and administrative measures to push laws and amendments. It references his January 1935 message proposing a short ballot, old-age pensions, unemployment insurance, and child-labor amendment ratification. It notes a previous wage law declared unconstitutional and urges enacting a similar measure.
A brief snippet from Claude Callan's 1936 verse page giving a child narrator’s blues as a mother remains silent at the window. The tone hints at family domesticity and the aimless mood of a child awaiting a maternal reprimand.
Governor Landon urged clarifying beer alcohol limits in Kansas and enforcing liquor laws, citing a 1933 message to the legislature. He noted no noted measures passed, questioned legislative cooperation, and criticized the federal social security bill's construction.
The Kansas City Little Symphony Orchestra will perform a musical appreciation concert at Liberty Memorial High School auditorium Monday afternoon open to parents and children who will be dismissed early. The opening concert of the series is set for Robinson Gymnasium Monday night. Manhattan-bound Lawrence High School players travel by bus to face Manhattan High, led by coach Levert Higgins. listed travelers include Hanley, Schenk, McCall, Alkeson, Mills, Stone, Hardtaker, Fursman, Pontius, Huston, Schaake, Stith Rice, Michaels, Sehneck, Corel, Barber, Mackie, Hoff, Ramey, and Vennero Harlan Rireh. The Varsity theater opens October 25 displaying Red Grange in One Minute to Play, per owner Glen W. Dickinson. Clark Sparks, 23, wins Marion Talley scholarship after a try-out among 31 singers. fund created from Miss Talley’s benefit concert proceeds. Mrs. W. C. Summers hosts forty-two guests at a bridge luncheon. Anaheim visitor Mrs. Idx J. Hughes attends a party hosted by Mrs. F. A. Jones at 734 Louisiana Street with hostesses Hattie Spray, Carl Bruckmiller, G. R. Schultz, Carl Bliss, W. Wellman and C. G. Husted.
H B Peairs, U S superintendent of Indian schools, will speak at Mohonk Lake New York at a conference hosted by the Smileys owner of the Smiley House. The gathering, 26 years old, supports Indian and Pacific Islander causes and broader humanitarian aims. Armourdale Lodge wins first prize of 100 dollars for best team work at Robinson gym. Lawrence takes eighth place in the exhibition. The fifth alfalfa cutting is marketing. Mrs W A Guenther recovers enough to sit up. social events center on Miss Dolman’s upcoming wedding with elaborate decor and a six course dinner. Various entertainments include showers, bridge games, and parties hosted by local families, with plans for the bride and groom’s wedding. Forty years ago notes begin with T M Hargis and children.
Carthage residents arrive in Lawrence on North Indiana street. The Republican wheelmen organize a club electing George C Bailey president Lute Thrasher secretary and R C Man ley captain. Parade plans for Saturday include four divisions led by Gardner Hall Carmeau and Churchill with bands a bicycle brigade carriages floats and clubs.
Pittsfield neighbors report an intelligent starling that iced over its wind bath and returned for help. Alfred University clarifies a casual dating rule under the revised date book. Peru State and Midland College football meet as Midland holds a 1–0 edge in the series after 18 games. Onawa man Helier ends his life by stepping onto a railroad track just before a northwestern train arrives.
Willy Nilly and friends debate arming for danger but choose to stay hidden and quiet as they approach the silent house. Top Notch, Rip, and Honey Bear watch windows for signs of activity before the group inches closer, finding only stillness and a vacant interior. Tomorrow in the House.
Terence Mahony rescues Elsa Little from kidnappers at a fancy dress ball and returns her home where her uncle is found murdered. Inspector Kennedy and a team interview Elsa and Lawson as Mahony’s escape complicates the case amid a voice from a monk suspect and a tense pursuit.
Guatemala supplements its 1934 air mail stamps to mark the first year the long and narrow adhesive pattern was used. The issue remains two classes interior and outside the country and comes in three oblong sizes with lower values smaller than higher denominations.
Guatemala introduces five new stamp values including 4-centavos in orange and green blue designs, a 50-centavos blue Aurora airport, 2.60-colon red and olive, and a 5-centavo orange blue featuring Atlantic coast scenes. One insert is a green and blue 4-centavo replacing a bisected 1-cent, while a 5-centavo stamp depicts a postal scene and Lake Amatitlan. The changes aim to address postal demand and may place these stamps among scarce world issues.
The post office philatelic agency in Washington reports September purchases of unused postage stamps at 178 884 68 dollars, up from 95 749 81 the prior year. First quarter sales total 496 043 31, more than double last year’s quarter. A rare stamp 494 similar to 1 cent Franklin green, perforated 11 around, sold unused for 1 975 dollars.
The munitions committee in Washington released an Elliott Roosevelt Fokker document tied to selling planes to Russia. Senator Nye said the move offsets a magazine story, while Senator Clark hinted more documents exist. The episode tests how far committee disclosures can go without triggering backlash.
Readable fragment lists radio programs and air times for Wednesday and Thursday October 16, featuring WREN KMBC WDAF schedules. Notable items include Singing Lady Little Orphan Annie Popeye and various orchestras, talk shows, comedies, and NBC broadcasts with multiple station lineups and program names.
The page lists a schedule with a Spanish lesson at 242 p m and news flashes at 246 p m. A King Henry VI program titled A Veare Prog 6 00 p m features The Adolescent and an Unmoral World hosted by Dr Bert A Nasa.
The committee split, losing much prestige. Only part of its purpose was achieved, helping pass a neutrality bill that was only half as drastic as its members wished.
Two teenage girls Alice Marie Pohl and Helen Marie Holden, aged 16 and 15, who had left February for movie dreams, were found at Aunt Bertha Saultz in Los Angeles and will be sent back to Leavenworth, Kansas. Also reported: Baker University straw vote shows London Roosevelt leading, with Landon and Thomas trailing, in a local election sponsored by regional party chairs.
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