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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1936
Page
4
The Source of Light notes fear of a colorless campaign fading as Governor Landon plans a Maine stop before the state vote. Cautious politicians fear only a dull race, while supporters expect bold, frank talks on vital issues. The country awaits his speech.
Adolf Hitler announces a four year plan aimed at recovering German colonies as part of the broader Nazi expansion. The move, following treaty denunciations and army buildup, heightens anxiety in Europe. It suggests Germany may reclaim colonies peaceably if current powers yield to its military threat. If not, other means are anticipated. Hitler leads Germany toward a course reminiscent of Kaiser era 1914.
In a radio speech after his drought tour President Roosevelt argued that government borrowing and spending spurred business recovery. He forecast higher revenues, a balanced budget, and debt payoff as the economy improves. Critics question the endless-spending premise and its impact on hard pressed business and farmers. Norris A Candidate. Senator Norris will seek reelection in Nebraska as an independent with presidential backing. Terry Carpenter will not receive New Deal support.
The article notes the Democratic party’s dilemma in Nebraska and describes the national administration’s obligation to recognize favors from a former Republican senator. It reports a 50 percent increase in the CSEP allotment, forecasting about 100,000 dollars for student payrolls, with implications for other state schools and faculty budgets, plus political reaction. It also mentions engagements among Princesses on King Edward’s list and a drought impact in Kansas cities awaiting rain.
Community event announced for Sunday September 13 offering free watermelons all day at W M Shook's across Maple Grove cemetery. An estimated 2000 watermelons will be distributed to attendees and the public is invited.
The prize winning beauty Tom married left him last month, ending the worst of his mood.
The group, chaperoned by Mrs. C C Winsler and Dr Florence B Sherbon, traveled to the Sherbon home for a slumber party. Miss Margaret Tucker departs tomorrow for Jacksonville, Illinois to enter Illinois Woman's College. T Jerrel Carter leaves Tuesday for Philadelphia to begin his junior year at Jefferson Medical College.
Twenty five years ago Warren Reding leaves for Schenectady to attend school. Col John Jacob Astor and Miss Madeline Force wed yesterday in Providence. Lawrence residents to see Miss Genevieve Hagar in Christy Brothers Minstrel show at F A A hall. Knights of Security host surprise party for A L Thomas. Alex Wetmore returns from Alaska. Eugenia Gallop to arrive from Wheaton. Miss Cora Dolbee to teach in Salina. Will Monk back from Denver Cripple Creek with family wintering here. Taft to visit Lawrence September 24 en route to Baldwin for inauguration, brief stay welcomed by locals.
Forty years ago in Lawrence two weddings are recorded Miss Carrie Evans wed Herbert Stanford at the bride’s home with Rev G D Rogers officiating. Attendants were Bessie and Gertie Quick. The couple will live at 1105 Connecticut after October 1. Also Miss Margaret B Love and Robert Putney married at First Presbyterian Church with reception at the Love home. The newlyweds plan trips to Niagara Falls and Washington and will reside in Albuquerque.
The report notes Governor Alf M. Landon departs tonight for a nationwide campaign with a Portland Maine finish. President Roosevelt plans to address a Green Pastures rally in Charlotte North Carolina. Senator La Follette and liberal leaders convene in Chicago to map strategy for the peasants campaign. Frank Knox criticizes the AAA as economic hari-kiri. Hopkins commends Brigham Young and LDS aid for the needy. Rep. William Lemker urges ending tax exempt bonds in favor of currency.
Carol Tornay enters Blake Thornton's advertising firm to prove herself free from teaching. She pursues independence with a small apartment while pondering her boss's wife Tema who splits time between the mountains and Florida, raising questions about their marriage.
Carol and Blake share a late evening in the city after a dinner and a movie. He offers companionship and support as she contemplates her uncertain future at the new ad job. A later discussion with Cornelia about men, engagements, and social expectations reveals shared strain and hints at upcoming party plans.
Willy Nilly returns to Puddle Muddle after buying Grandpa and Grandma’s land and house with saved money. He envisions space to keep animals out of trouble and even rent rooms in summer to homeless animals in exchange for work and meals. The estate’s growth excites the Puddle Muddlers though some warn against boasting.
The article defines arteriosclerosis as widespread arterial changes reducing elasticity and blood flow. It outlines potential causes such as syphilis diabetes obesity and overwork and notes no proven remedy or certain prevention. It discusses high and normal blood pressure, diet, and the unclear role of meat intake, quoting Sir James Mackenzie on quality of life versus longevity.
Gerald Hanley 41 in Brooklyn found guilty of abusing his mother and given 30 days jail. In Montana a deputy helps recover a stolen saddle after a joke call to Sheriff McCollum. In Texas a hen at Tarleton farm dies after a record egg laying spree, post mortem cites corn blockage.
St Paul contractor L H Sault warned the heat was skin deep when a piling crew broke a pile at eight feet. They dug down expecting rock but found white frost then solid earth. The item notes unusual ground conditions during a record warm spell.
Fire on farm land endangers farm property and people and destroys soil organisms needed for decay of plant matter. Guthrie Oklahoma tests show forest and native grass land unburned for years loses only 25 pounds soil per acre annually, while woodland pasture burned yearly loses 382 pounds per acre. Water loss increases dramatically.
Farmers are urged to adopt contour farming to protect pastures and woodlands from fires and conserve soil and water. Contour drilling creates small level terraces that help water soak in, with terraces acting as guidelines where fields are not terraced. Plans and agreements are being signed on several farms including owned by Mrs. Eliza Ashby and others.
The Works Progress Administration authorized 21 500 additional drought stricken farmers to be employed in North Dakota South Dakota Missouri and Montana. This raises total WPA drought quotas in the great plains to 180 000 with North Dakota at 35 000 South Dakota and Missouri at 30 000 and 20 000 respectively and Montana at 6 500.
Dr Swalm president of Mc Pherson College and Miss Alice Gill of Lawrence visited the M D Flory home to solicit students for the college. Lone Star school opened September 7 with Miss Marie Shaw teaching for the third year. Overbrook fair attendees included Ed and Mrs Johnson Nieder and family Hugo Nieder Dean Betty Lou McKinney Esther Sanders Alvin McKinney. Gordon Trott plans to move to Bangor Me. to farm and home. Hugo Nieder moved to Nieder farm. Lone Star Ladies Aid spent day quilting and sent twenty six linen towels to Mercy Hospital in Kansas City Mo. Gottlieb Nieder John David hosted by W C Flory. Mrs Carl Nieder Lila Childs visit mother Mrs Stevenson of California. Church of the Brethren held annual business meeting with Rev J M Ward chair. no resident minister. Rev Stolier preached last Sunday. ministerial board to arrange biweekly pulpit until a pastor is found. J W Garbutt attended Douglas council meeting. October 19 Douglas county convention planned in Baldwin First Methodist church. Miss Demerest of the national.
Radio listings show KMBC WDAF WREN and others presenting a dense slate from 5 PM to 11 PM on Thursday and Friday with orchestras, variety shows, concerts, and sports. Notable entries include Jack Miller, Hal Seetictna, Meredith Willson, Henry King, Bob Burns, and Rusty radio events. Local notices cover community events, a county declamation contest, religious drama, and recent social gatherings.
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