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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1936
Page
4
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In a Lawrence speech, Walter Haxman argues that Lawrence and Douglas County could have survived without federal aid, noting relief came from local people and that any alternative plan would have cost less or avoided waste. The Journal-World states relief depended on the community and rejects the idea that Washington alone led recovery.
The article discusses upcoming wage deductions to fund the social security system under the new federal law. It notes an initial 1 percent deduction next year with possible increases up to 4 percent, and stresses the need for disciplined savings and trustworthy trustees to manage the retirement fund. It mentions private and government implementations of similar plans and the role of trusteeship in preserving funds for future retirement pay.
The article discusses concerns about a federal social security fund lacking guaranteed benefits, funded by both employers and employees, risking wage suppression and political manipulation. It notes cards in circulation to promote Roosevelt's reelection, and comments on his wide travel and limited tangible progress amid unemployment.
Old Home Town urges travel to Newmark trip led by Chamber official Big Chief to promote Haskell Pow Wow with coordination in Leavenworth and surrounding towns. Lawrence officers guide a noon meeting. Kansas City concert season opens tonight by the Little Symphony under N DeRuvertis with Mrs sieve Rice Cowden assisting.
Sadie is terrified after wrecking her car and calls her husband for a quick ride in an other car so she won't miss the bridge party. The vignette reflects a domestic moment and social routine with light humor.
Yesterday afternoon a gathering at the home of Mrs. George Griffith celebrated the seventy fifth birthday of her mother Mrs. Lizzie Davis. She had just returned from a two year visit to the west, visiting her son Will Shaw in California and Mrs. Nettie Tanner in Oregon.
Twenty five years ago on October 17 Lawrence lodge received a telegram from the supreme council of Scottish Rite Masons in Washington announcing a consistory charter as the highest order in Scottish Rite Masonry. Dr W L Burdick, noted in masonry, heads the local affairs as the charter joins five others in Kansas. Carruth to read Chancellor Strong's address in Minneapolis while Dr Strong recovers from bronchitis. Phi Gamma house buzzes over twins Riddle and Sowers brothers. Fringe fashion news from Mrs Glazer of St Louis and travel plans for KU vs Aggies game. Kansas delegates to the National Suffrage convention form a group from Lawrence leaving Wednesday.
Forty years ago on October 16, the D. H. Robinson scholarship at the University of Kansas was awarded to J. R Price of Hutchinson. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Scott visited town as he recovers from two months of illness. A parade planning meeting drew many ladies and wheelmen preparing decorated carriages and wheels for a national wheelmen day. Floats were under construction, and 100 buttons with McKinley Hobart imagery were issued. A fire at Prof Murphy’s house outside the city limits was extinguished with minimal damage. Kansas University football player Arthur E Huddleston will coach the Emporia State normal team. The Lawrence Business College McKinley club formed with officers RB D Richards, president. G P Brickett, secretary. A E Newby, treasurer.
Forty years ago on Saturday October 17 Seattle professor Dyche returned from Alaska via California en route to Kansas. He ascended the Knik River supply route facing appalling obstacles and collected specimens including mountain sheep bears caribou otter and birds. A major Republican parade followed in Lawrence with police led by City Marshal Prentice. The procession featured Bell's 28 piece band, horse drawn speaker cars and numerous clubs including Clinton Kansas Marion township Six Corners and the Lawrence Drum Corps.
A Kinley club with 116 members and a High School club with 48 formed in line while a float carrying 45 girls represented the states. The Theta fraternity was driven in a decorated float. Jim Donnelly and Jean Bowersock were among the drivers and riders. The parade included many floats, wagons, and teams from firms and families as observers counted 344 horsemen, 76 bicyclists, 560 on foot, four bands, 1,423 farm wagons, and about 200 conveyances with people aboard.
Dr. Lago Galdston argues health habits like tooth brushing alone do not prevent dental decay. He notes that nutrition and chewing activity are crucial for dental health, as modern soft diets reduce the need to bite and exercise teeth. He urges shifting emphasis from drills to diet and proper use of teeth.
Willy Nilly hauls toward a farm to reveal the brown cow and her white spotted twin calves hidden in an empty house. Fears rise about farmer reactions, rewards, and whether the twins can be kept safe. He spots reward signs along the road and ponders if the farmer will believe the tale of their distant, accidental journey.
Terence Mahoney pursues Ruth Fraser from Lawson gang hideout after freeing her. A firefight ensues as he battles guards to rescue Fraser, who recounts kidnapping and coerced captivity. They escape, planning to return Fraser home as Mahoney refuses to reveal his identity.
A Memphis brief notes Luther Cren shaw aging and robbed of $22 after a slugging incident, plus a prior haul of $100 from a store. transit concerns in Dallas and a dour metro mood. Alderman Alerton Moses reports odd subway sights including a man on stilts and a sack carrier, fearing stranger scenes on crowded trains. Also a Missouri born Grandma Cornett, 110, claims a steam engine pipe technique and pipes attention at a Texas centennial event, with a quick pipe smoking contest prize noted.
Jeff Moots, known as the hardware man, admits he cannot balance his budget by paying out twice what he takes in. He writes to his Congressman for advice, warning that easy lies lure the unwary fisherman into trouble.
Saturday broadcast listings include KMBC WDAF WREN and WEAR with orchestras soloists and talks. Notable items include Rubinoff chord, James Reed and Emil Coleman appearances, national figures like Harry Hopkins and Frank Coughlin, and multiple weather forecasts and musical programs through late night. The dense schedule lists teatime to midnight programs across stations with sports and public affairs interludes.
In a night game the St Benedicts and Haskell teams disappeared when the lights failed and only 2,000 fans saw them emerge from trees. Officials, players, and ball were missing briefly before returning to the field amid astonishment and rumors of a mass exit.
Mississippi is listed among favored Southeastern Conference teams in the preseason ratings for the first time in over two decades.
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