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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1932
Page
1
Germany presses for modified Versailles terms to allow 200000 man army, heavy and coastal artillery, tanks, military aviation, shipbuilding and 35 War Material factories. Paris talks with Herriot and Briton envoy frame plan amid note to France.
Co W Owen announced he will travel to Endora Kansas City Baldwin and other locations in Douglas county over three days to help needy residents fill out relief fund application blanks. He noted 800000 of Reconstruction Corporation funds are available and 188 people have already completed forms in Lawrence. A recent council resolution was deemed inadequate by the governor.
New York reports railroads discussing wage reductions from 10 to 25 percent to trim payroll costs. A 20 percent cut could save about 175 million dollars annually despite smaller rosters. Committees from eastern, southeastern, and western regions study the plan after a 10 percent cut began last February and runs to February end unless new terms are agreed.
San Francisco voters in September primary yielded Tubbs and McAdoo as Republican and Democratic nominees respectively to face incumbent Samuel M. Shortridge for California's U S Senate seat. Tubbs backs repeal of the 18th Amendment. McAdoo campaigns on the Democratic platform. Turnout neared 2.7 million registered voters. strong county precincts reported.
Irrench Lick Indiana September 1 Representatives of building and loan associations from across the nation gathered for the fortieth annual convention of the United States Building and Loan League at Indiana resort. William E Best of Pittsburgh urged thrift and conservation as conditions for a return to normal business, calling for more small homes repairs and modernization.
Cleveland report says Sherwin-Williams plans a $1,000,000 advertising campaign after reviving business hopes. President George A. Martin states ads will run in 2,641 newspapers and that orders from large industries and railways signal a broad pickup across all sectors.
Forecast calls for fair weather tonight and Friday with mostly clear skies. Some unsettled timing and possible rain in southeastern areas with warmer temperatures on Friday. charts indicate cloudy or unsettled conditions in spots and a chance of rain near Ar.
Topeka Sept 1 Cities Service Gas distributors in Kansas must pass savings to customers as the Public Service Commission lowers the city gate price to 30 cents per thousand cubic feet from about 39.5 cents The commission also orders reductions in other charges and requires companies to justify any further price cuts by October 17 The ruling affects about 80 towns served by 12 distributors including Wichita Hutchinson Newton Pittsburg and Topeka among others.
A meeting of all Democratic precinct committeemen is called for tonight at the courthouse by county chairman Frank W. McDonald to discuss campaign plans and report on the party council meeting held Tuesday at Topeka. All Democratic candidates and interested persons are invited.
In Texas, Miriam A Ferguson leads Ross Sterling by about 2,398 votes for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination as returns come in. Sterling alleges thousands of illegal votes and gross count errors, promising to pursue an honest ballot and remove unlawful votes. Ferguson’s unofficial total sits at 476,750 to Sterling’s 474,352 with 951,102 votes reported from 254 counties. James Ferguson Jr., ex-governor and Ferguson’s husband, says he will meet Sterling’s challenge to test the vote’s validity.
Across Iowa and Nebraska, small, largely peaceful protest activity continued as farmers and supporters defied orders to cease holiday action. Picketers blocked highways near Council Bluffs and Sioux City while deputies guarded routes into Omaha. In Clinton county, released prisoners and renewed appeals aimed to sustain the movement despite government pressure. Reports note shootings in Cherokee involving multiple wounded, with leaders claiming witnesses identified several suspects and promising action.
A large number of exhibits were placed at the third annual 4-H Club and Vocational Agriculture Fair opening at Mt. Hope Nursery building on West Fourth Street at 10 this morning. Cattle and hog judging started this afternoon under O G Glover and Q M Williamson. Tonight at 8 o'clock the finals of the fitting and showing contest will be held with live stock paraded and 4-H girl members presenting a style review in dresses they made. Prof W W Davis of the University of Kansas will speak on George Washington. No admittance charge. The fair closes tomorrow at 4. Prizes and entry fees are from the Chamber of Commerce. public invited.
Weather cancels overnight hike and meal plan at the Girl Scout cabin. Miss Inez Jenson says the girls should bring lunch for tomorrow noon and a 4:50 pm supper will be offered for a small charge.
Pete Mehringer former Kansas athlete signed a pro wrestling contract this week and informed officials by telephone he will remain a professional wrestler. He told coaches he might reconsider but confirmed in Kansas City he will stay in pro wrestling with a Sept. 3 debut.
The Douglas County Afro-American Political Association opens at LIT East Mighth street with forty charter members and ninety two total. Led by George Bivens and Fred M. Stone the group plans political social and sports programs for youth with a first meeting set for Thursday evening in September at the headquarters.
Morning baseball briefs note no NL games on the schedule while AL action features Philadelphia’s 4 1 victory over Detroit as Al Simmons and Bing Miter homer in a tense series opener. Washington’s Senators down New York 3 2 as Ruffing’s clutch single preserves the Yanks’ lead. Columbus and Kansas City results listed. a separate murder confession in Lake Charles and a Cleveland steel mill reopen plan affect regional news.
University of Kansas registrar George Foster reports heavy demand for student loans as 25 percent budget cuts force course eliminations and alternations. Loans to be limited by fees. loan committee to meet Tuesday at 2 pm to interview applicants. Enrollment and registration schedules set for mid September with classes starting Thursday.
August's rainfall totaled 5.35 inches, 1.23 inches above normal, while the mean temperature reached 78.26 degrees, 2.27 above normal. A 97 degree high on the first and a 64 degree low on the nineteenth marked extremes. six thunderstorms occurred, with 15 clear and 13 partly cloudy days, cloudiness at 30.64 percent the lowest since 1922.
Rain measured at the Kansas observatory brought almost an inch yesterday. Only .01 inch before dawn, with .88 inch additional moisture during the day. Beneficial to crops, not heavy enough to spoil country dirt roads. Ottawa University opening planned for Sept 1 with Dr. OQ G Johnson as speaker. Enrollment begins this week and continues next. Eclipse observed from 10,000 feet by Clay Center reporters. State board of affairs to resume six month supply allotments for Oklahoma institutions this month. Graf Zeppelin completes flight to Pernambues Brazil in three days.
New York report says H. L. Mencken, once famed bachelor, is now “the ideal husband of the western hemisphere” per Joseph Hergesheimer who departs for Europe. Hergesheimer praised Mencken’s new virtues and divine humor as he visits Baltimore on the writer’s second wedding anniversary.
University of Kansas coaches are checking all prospective varsity players for the September 10 opening practice. Many lettermen and sophomores are unsure about returning, some need summer earnings or part time work, and a few are clearing eligibility via correspondence. Hargiss and two assistants are contacting candidates. Lindsey has acted since his recent appointment and Getto returned from Jeanette, Pa.
Wichita honors J im Bausch with a homecoming banquet tonight after his Los Angeles Olympic decathlon win. Milton Allen will accompany him as he receives trophies and speaks. Plans include a shrine at Wichita University, where Bausch studied.
A DeLuxe Cafe proprietor George Spears at 539 Tennessee Street was held up last night by an armed bandit who took four dollars in bills, a check, and private papers. The robber, described as about 40, wore a dark suit and hat with dark glasses and forced Spears into his car before fleeing. Mrs Spears and children were indoors. the theft was not reported until this morning. Additional burglaries included Johnson store on East Ninth Street and two gas stations on highway 73 W. A Model A Ford was seen near Peterson’s garage this morning.
Five men armed with machine guns raided the First Nation Bank of Flandreau South Dakota early. They kidnapped a young clerk Alma Weide and shot a customer, fleeing with about 2000 dollars. A bank package with 1500 dollars in currency and loose silver was taken while most cash remained. The bandits released the clerk miles from town after their car was halted. Labor Day closures announced in Lawrence with stores offices and post office reduced hours.
New York Sept 1 AP Mayor James J Walker described as recovering from nervous exhaustion that sent him to bed Tuesday He planned to attend his brother Georges funeral today and travel to Albany Friday for the resumption of removal charges hearing.
The Shansi provincial report from Sianfu says the cholera outbreak has killed about 30,000 people up to August 15. The epidemic, worsened by floods, spread for months and, before cooler weather, claimed about 100 lives daily in Sianfu.
Dr Richard Thacker, charged with illegal operations, loses motion to quash two murder counts. Judge Tom G Chambers overrules demurrers to the information. Thacker is arraigned and pleads not guilty in deaths of Ruth Hall and Rabble Low Thompson.
Six armed robbers robbed the Bensonhurst National Bank in Brooklyn, holding five employees and seven depositors at bay. They escaped with more than 10000 in cash and fled in a vehicle. Police pursuit underway as details emerge from the Sept. 1 incident reported by AP.
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