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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1933
Page
4
A report notes public interest in who struck Huey Long remains unsettled. Four suspects are named, each denying involvement, while evidence hints the senator himself may have chosen a 200 pound policeman among the bystanders to provoke the altercation.
Local NEA campaign reports show Lawrence residents gain about 12000 dollars monthly and over 100 unemployed heads of families placed in paying jobs. Committee credited for measured approach with blue eagle alignment and avoiding pressure, seeking to enlist business help. Unclear note on armament spending hints at Geneva conference diplomacy and potential U.S. expansion if needed.
The Young Democrats in Kansas City gather as politics shifts toward a new order. The piece notes youth optimism and the challenge of replacing old systems, with wary support from veteran leaders present to advise on the transition. It reflects on enthusiasm, difficulty, and the sense of momentous change for the generation poised to govern.
The piece surveys reactions to the National Recovery Act as Congress reconvenes. It notes fears of overreach by the administration and warns that farmers and small businesses view NRA as emergency aid, not a permanent system. Senators McCarren and Lawrence’s Alford weigh in on costs, liberty, and limits of government control.
The state board of education met at the University to review Corbin Hall the new girls dormitory opening this fall. Miss Susan Freer was approved as social director of Corbin Hall. Ruth Erikson and Anne Glahn left for Washington to join the United States Veterans Bureau.
Twenty five years ago the city marked a September first with travels and studies. Sidney Prentice and Miss Jessie Edmondson returned from Colorado, Paul Laptad and family joined the trip, while Mrs. Constans was honored. Louis and Mrs. Menger arrived after Yellowstone and Colorado trips. A. G. Mitchell left for Princeton for a winter study, Acacia fraternity moved into a new home at 1525 Tennessee, Hazel Riggs hosted a musicale, and Frank Stevens entertained friends with a birthday fish pond. More: Lawrence residents attended a conclave in Kansas City, Bella Sinclair wed Philip Knowlton in Denver, Rebecca Moody studied Woods Hole, Houdyshells planned Pomona trip, Waugh siblings in town for schooling, N. P. Sherwood to Wakeeney for teaching, John Bell to Denver for family plans and Walter Bell's symphony debut.
Forty years ago actions unfold with R D O Leary returning to Pleasanton. AL Cox and wife head to Chicago while Prof Foster Jones returns from vacation. George Leonard and Had Whitney attend Kansas City races. Mrs B Barnett and sons depart for St Louis after summer with Steinbergs. Matt Starr returns from the World’s Fair and Dan Spencer from Chicago. W H Whitney resumes livestock sales at Kansas City Live Stock Exchange. Prof W L Kellorg leaves University for New York and Europe to study, returning April to resume duties. Gomer Thomas returns from Missouri Illinois trip and World’s Fair, heads to Lawrence to become assistant librarian at the state university. Ex Senator H B Kelley plans to move to Perry in Cherokee Strip with new paper plant. Perry to be county seat with Stripland offices.
A reader urges the KU community to address the rooming house crisis in Lawrence. Widows lose homes and children go hungry as rents drop and rooms sit empty. faculty wives renting rooms for small profits are blamed. calls on the Chancellor and Governor to examine this alleged problem and endorse fair living standards.
Colin Hewitt sneaks into a room at a rooming house to seize a hidden letter from Reddy Turner. A masked pursuer confronts him, demanding answers as Colin clings to a heavy curtain pole to defend himself, while the Mask’s agent closes in.
In a tense exchange Colin faces the Mask's warning while hinting at a hidden memento Reddy left behind. A menacing pursuer presses Colin to reveal nothing as the suspect maneuvers toward a concealed clue tied to curtains and a curtain pole.
Colin escapes a deadly room confrontation by lunging at a masked assailant, seizing a revolver and a pole to topple the attacker. He ponders pursuit or retreat, remembering a plan to protect Rip while grappling with guilt and the danger closing in. He phones a grim resolve to face consequences.
Top Notch struts proudly after winning a blue ribbon for beauty in Puddle Muddle. Jelly Bear Willy Nilly remark on his looks while Top Notch heads home with three dollars promised to Rin the Road as Christopher travels at sundown. Rip’s fate hangs on tomorrow’s plan to secure his release.
A fragment discusses anal fistula as an abnormal tract from a cavity to the surface, noting its association with tuberculosis. It explains the anal region anatomy and mentions that many fistulas are tuberculous in nature, though exact reasons are unclear.
Top Notch proclaims the first prize of three dollars and asserts that the Rooster will handle all tasks. The character had learned of the exhibition recently but was distracted by other happenings and excitement.
The text discusses how minor anal injuries in tuberculous patients may be aggravated by tubercle bacilli entering the gastrointestinal tract. It notes that coughing from tuberculous lungs can spread bacilli to swallowed material, allowing lodging in injured rectal tissues. It urges chest examination and lung X-rays for those with anal fistulas.
Empress Eugenie story traces William Kirkpatrick's Scotland roots to Malaga consulship and his granddaughter Eugenie born 1826 in Paris. Eugenie marries Emperor Louis Napoleon on January 29 1853, a pivotal figure alongside Queen Victoria in 19th century history.
An 11 week old Irish Setter, despite a broken leg, alerted its owner by barking and tugging at the bed clothes, waking John Haushammer and his wife and elderly parents as smoke filled their home. Firefighters later rescued the dog, which was overcome by smoke.
In Kansas City Aug 31, the Democratic women group of the Young Democratic Club elected four vice presidents and a national committeewoman. Kathleen Blum of Wichita was endorsed for national vice president and the new vice presidents are Mrs John W Davidson of Manton Ruth Hawes from Larned Josephine Duffy of Parsons and Irene Honick of Kansas City Kansas. Mrs Georgia N Clark of Topeka was named national committeewoman. The note adds a separate Adver for Lawrence Business College opening fall term at the corner of Tth and La Sts.
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