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Newspaper
Lawrence Journal World
Location
Lawrence, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
1
Shanghai dispatch reports a severe cholera outbreak in the international settlement and French concession, with more than 100 deaths overnight and 740 cases in foreign areas. Thousands in Chinese zones suffer as refugees crowd war-torn streets, while Japanese and Chinese forces clash around Lotien and northern fronts.
Vittorio Mussolini, 20, sails for the United States with Hal Roach to explore American cinema. He carries a diplomatic passport and will view New York sights before moving on to Hollywood to learn how the movie industry works.
Geneva September 16 The League of Nations council reassigns China’s appeal to a revised advisory committee and invites Washington and 22 capitals signaling United States soon to decide on cooperation. The move delays sanctions while empowering the panel to consider suspending credits and halting arms shipments. Dr Wellington Koo accepts but may reopen appeals to the council under covenant articles. The committee will convene after the council’s next election.
The China-bound freighter Wichita anchored at San Pedro to discharge 19 Bellanca bombers and related war materiel before resuming its voyage. Crew demand a $250 war bonus and threaten action if unpaid, while officials decline to reveal how the arms embargo applies.
Eight people perished when a coastal passenger plane crashed into a hillside about 40 miles south of Lima Peru. The aircraft piloted by Stanley Harvey faced dense fog along the South American coast. Seven passengers were aboard including F T Rice linked to the Wrigley gum company.
In New York on September 16, a fierce mayoralty primary pits La Guardia against Copeland and Mahoney with Thomas unopposed. Violence flared before dawn as a drug store and a bar were wrecked amid Tammany faction fights. Polls run 3 pm to 10 pm with paper ballots. no liquor sales during voting.
Rochester report says Helen Keller, 57, the blind lecturer and author, progressed satisfactorily after yesterday’s abdominal operation. Surgeon warns danger not over for several days while a nurse notes a restful night for Keller assisted by Ford Service, Hamilton.
Newark N J Sept 16 Representative Edward L O Neill said Representative John P O Connor was canvassing congressmen on their attitude on possible impeachment proceedings against Supreme Court Justice Black O Neill noted the house rules chair asked his reaction amid reports that Black was or is a member of the Ku Klux Klan He telegraphed O Connor stating if Black was a Klan member at nomination and confirmation silence was a moral fraud He warned that if Black refuses to explain or repudiate the order the President may seek his resignation and he would vote to impeach.
Figures at the University of Kansas show enrollment running slightly above last year on the date, with a small decline yesterday. Late registrations Saturday will fix the totals, and official figures will be released Saturday afternoon.
Kansas City Tuesday report shows the Kansas City Southwest Pediatric Society urging the opening of city schools, with classes delayed twice due to infantile paralysis. Public health director Dr. Edwin H. Schorer notes 33 active cases, up three, and says schools provide doctor and nurse observation. Hugh S. Johnson denounces democracy as drifting toward dictatorship in Chicago speech.
Final preparations were completed at Mount Rushmore for Friday's Lincoln statue dedication. National NBC broadcasting hookup will carry the ceremony. Senator Edward E. Burke of Nebraska will deliver the principal address after arriving from Omaha. Other guests include Rep. William P. Lamberson of Kansas arriving in Rapid City.
The Lawrence Chamber of Commerce begins its bi weekly fall and winter luncheon series next Tuesday at 12 80 in the Eldridge hotel Crill room. John Brand says the first meeting features a radio interview with Fritz Meyn Ed Elbel and the head coaches of Kansas City Hawkers Haskell Indian Braves and Lawrence High School Lions broadcast by station WREN. Luncheon priced at 50 cents with reservations to the Chamber office 485.
A new shipment of grasshopper poison bait has arrived and is sold at 25 cents per hundred pounds. Distribution is centralized at the county yard, 708 Connecticut street, with County Agent Deal Six urging farm cooperation to collect enough bait via a single truck for neighborhoods. Farmers should apply a strip of poison along field edges to protect growing alfalfa, wheat, and rye. Earl Ferguson, colored, pleaded not guilty in Milton Beach justice court to morphine possession. His hearing is September 27 with $1,000 bond set. he remains jailed.
New York dispatch reports the American Legion will push a national campaign against discarding workers over 40 in U S industry. National Veterans Employment chairman Forre t Cooper says a booklet will prove the veteran’s value in maturity and dependability. The plan aims to counter calls to junk veteran labor and support a universal draft and expanded welfare programs.
Earl Pieratt legally licensed to sell beer at 508 Locust Street North Lawrence must appear before the city council at the regular meeting on September 27 to show cause why his beer license should not be revoked. The council, after a special meeting, authorized the clerk to notify Pieratt in writing of the pending action. Police Chief Jude Anderson testified that Pieratt’s establishment violated regulations, noting a recent intoxicated female customer and a temporary injunction against beer sales granted by Judge Hugh Means. A full hearing will be held September 27 with police statements and Pieratt’s defense, after which the council will decide. If revoked, Pieratt may appeal within 20 days to the district court.
Mayor Alfred Lawrence announced cooperation with the state highway department to regulate speeds on highways 40 and 59 north of Lawrence. A sign will warn that residential zones near the city limit require 25 mph and the business district 20 mph. The plan zones from north of the Y near Indian Village to the city, lowering speeds from 45 to 40, then 20 mph into the city boundary. The business district will be marked at 20 mph. States sign up for fair.
Art Weaver reports that 31 states have passed bills for participation in the 1989 New York World’s Fair and 29 nations have agreed to take part. A $900000 administration building is complete on the fair grounds with 1216 acres and a 600 person staff. Landscaping drives current work. exhibition halls will start soon. Fair Manager Grover Whalen predicts up to 35000 workers by midsummer next year.
Enid Oklahoma reports the forty fourth anniversary of the 1893 opening of the Cherokee strip. Northwestern pioneers recalled the run and homesteaders claimed land amid dust storms. Wakita businessmen organized a two day program for many old settlers and families. Victor Murdock of Wichita was to speak. Enid high school band joined Perry community festivities.
The 16th Annual Fall Window Unveiling will add fashion style displays and a window guessing contest with cash and merchandise prizes. Kansas University, Haskell Institute and Liberty Memorial High School bands will march Massachusetts street with the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps performing. About 25,000 entry blanks were distributed last year, and a list of participating merchants and prizes will be released beforehand.
Topeka reports continuation of mild late summer conditions with highs near 75 to 80 and lows 50 to 60 across Kansas tonight. Tomorrow’s highs expected around 83. Frost absent in Kansas while Iowa and Minnesota report light to heavy frost. Moorhead Minn. notes first freeze since spring at 32. Light Kansas rainfall 1/2 inch at Arkansas City, unmeasured sprinkles at Dodge City. Skies clear statewide and across several hundred miles surrounding.
Fire chiefs from Hutchinson Wichita McPherson Arkansas City and Kansas City Kan join inspector Roy Moulton and Topeka chief E J Stewart on the Kansas Fire College faculty at the University of Kansas September 27 30. Oklahoma A and M instructors Heisler and Hudsburg will present technical subjects with rope ladder hose nozzle and fire stream evolutions. Ivan B Crawford dean of engineering will address the group at a Wednesday dinner.
The stock market index averaging 60 stocks rose to 60.5 from 59.4 yesterday as overall strength supported gains. Investors watched broad participation across sectors with notable moves in leading issues and volume remaining steady.
The University of Kansas marks its seventy second year as a state institution with 1200 freshmen entering university life at a memorial stadium service. Charles M. Harger will speak at a convocation in Hoch auditorium. the event links Lawrence’s founding to the university’s early days.
County Attorney Charles Springer filed a complaint charging Joe Sheldon of Garnett with setting up and maintaining a slot machine at the Sinclair filling station at Twenty-Third and Louisiana streets. Sheldon pleaded guilty, fined 100 dollars and 7.50 in costs. machine confiscated.
Forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the north. Morning weather shows clear skies except Garden City with partial cloudiness. Dirt roads remain in good condition in most areas.
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