29 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1949
Page
1
The Associated Press reports Senator Brewster of Maine indicated support for a stronger Republican push against administration tariff policies. The aim is to aid small U.S. industries while challenging big business benefits.
President Truman returns from Missouri ready to press Congress for approval of a broad domestic and international program. He plans a state of the union address in person to a joint session, plus economic and budget messages. The effort aims at a balanced budget and potential tax changes, facing GOP and Democratic resistance in Congress.
The body of Dr. Earl G. Bramble, 33, of Corona Tel Mar California and a Kansas City native, was recovered from the wreckage nine days after his plane crashed near Riverside. He is survived by his widow and two children.
Partly cloudy today with a cooling trend into tomorrow. Highs reach 60 in the southeast and 35 in the extreme northwest as conditions shift across the region.
Washington reports the Interstate Commerce Commission is weighing a 25 percent slash in passenger service on coal burning railroads. The move would follow John L. Lewis forcing miners to a three day week to push for a new contract with higher wages and welfare. Southern coal operators seek court injunctions to block limits on miners work time amid illegal coercion claims. The ICC plan was to discuss the cut at a meeting tomorrow after previously lifting a similar reduction during a coal strike.
Washington dispatch reports Cyrus Ching director of the Federal Mediation Service urging a new national pension policy. He warns the drift toward private employer plans through bargaining could trigger more strikes unless a deliberate national framework is devised to set the future course.
A six pound son was born in an automobile today to Mrs. Leonard McMillen while she was en route to the hospital. The losing driver in the race with the stork was her husband.
Albany reports Gov. Thomas E. Dewey rejected any future presidential bids. At a news conference he said he would not seek renomination in 1956 or 1960 and doubted reaching 1980. He noted past campaigns and mentioned he had written to several people declaring no presidential plans. He avoided commenting on a possible bid for re‑election as governor.
An unidentified passenger on a southbound bus reported seeing a strangely lit object flutter and whir as if landing near Highway 63 north of Ashland. Patrol searched the area but found nothing, speculating the lights could be moonlight on metal roofs or outbuildings.
Rita Hayworth and Aly Khan welcomed a 9 pound something baby girl named Yasmin in Lausanne. The newborn is the Aga Khan’s granddaughter and the couple’s first child together. The mother and child are reported doing well after a normal delivery under gas. Aly Khan announced the birth from the Montreux clinic steps, noting both mother and baby are healthy.
Potatoes bred with X-ray exposure at Brookwater National Laboratory show sprouts that begin growth sooner and develop quicker than untreated tubers. AEC scientists note the exact cause remains unknown and further testing is planned.
Reconstruction Finance Corporation officials announced that the RFC loan to the Lustran Corporation of Ohio has been halted. Lustran, led by Columbus president Carl G. Strandlund, drew 37.5 million dollars from RFC and started with his own 1,000, fueling a congressional controversy over repayments and current loan status.
In Miami on December 22 AP reports Hervey Allen 10 famed author of Anthony Adverse died at his home of a heart attack found on the bathroom floor by wife Ann Allen. Dr. Franz Stewart said revival efforts failed. He was working on a sequel to Toward the Morning, a pre Revolutionary era project.
The twelve nation North Atlantic council will meet here Jan 6 to approve an overall strategy for the defense of the North Atlantic area. Secretary of State Acheson will represent the United States, the State Department announced.
ABC Packaging accuses Moberly civic leaders and businesses of failing to fulfill promises to lure a Quincy firm to Missouri in 1947. The suit seeks $500000 for damages alleging moving costs, housing subsidies, and funded plans never completed leaving workers unable to find housing. The action names the chamber, local paper, banks, corporations, and 78 individuals.
Three sharp earthquakes struck Manila today causing stucco debris from an eight story hotel but no immediate casualties were reported. Crowds surged from offices into streets as tremors lasting two and a half minutes reached intensity five on the scale.
General Electric announced in New York that it will break off contract relations with the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America when the current contract expires April 1. GE cited the union’s expulsion from the CIO and a disputed representation with the CIO sponsored International United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers as the reason.
Paris December 24 AP Georges Bidault’s coalition cabinet resolved to press for a balanced budget despite the threat of ouster by a rebellious parliament. The hour long Matignon meeting set the policy, announced by Information Minister Pierre Henri Teitgen.
State Sen Emery W Allison of Rolla weighs whether to seek the Democratic nomination for U S senator. He plans a final decision by Saturday morning as national and state leaders reportedly back his strong candidacy to oppose Republican Forrest C Donnell. The issue prompts discussion of a possible governorship bid and other potential candidates in Missouri politics.
A new cold front from Montana brings colder temperatures to the Capital City and Central Missouri. After a high of 60 yesterday, readings fell to 35 by midnight and clouds are expected to lower today with colder tonight and tomorrow. Across the nation, delusions of spring faded in the northeast while the northern plains saw new winter symptoms. Miami and Tampa remained warm, Boston and Albany reported near 40s, and Grand Forks dropped to five below while South Dakota and southern Minnesota rose above zero.
CHICAGO December 28 AP The National Safety Council predicts 330 Americans will die in traffic accidents during the New Year weekend. Advice includes using public transport, avoiding drunken drivers, and doubling caution in bad weather. President Ned H. Dearborn says fatalities could rise unless individuals take care, noting a blizzard could halt travel.
Gov Forrest Smith heads to St Louis for a meeting with executives from six states to avert a threatened strike against Southwestern Bell Telephone. A 10 day truce with the union covers through New Year’s Day as governors may arbitrate the dispute tomorrow. Hussell Jinson faces assault charges in county jail with a hearing set for 2 p m today.
In Memphis Tennessee a 10-year-old farm girl Betty Lou Marbury underwent forearm amputation to remove a malignant bone tumor. Hospital chaplain Reverend F P Loman praised her stoic faith as she recovered, while her parents Clay Marbury and his wife stayed by her side. The girl had earlier appealed for prayers and received many letters and gifts from supporters nationwide.
Secretary of Commerce Sawyer called the lower Missouri valley clearly the most prosperous region visited this year noting high business and employment levels due to several years of record farm production and strong prices. He warned area businessmen fear long term prospects due to grain surpluses, price supports, and other farm policy concerns while praising peacetime gains and strong farm investment.
David Lilienthal said international atomic energy controls may be possible long term due to broad awareness of catastrophic consequences. He noted short term prospects are remote and reported major advances in the U S program, including a breeding process effort and a release of 67 patents on non secret devices and processes.
A Tampa Financial AP report notes a strip tease artist described as a performer who undresses to music and may sing or dance. The entry highlights a rare job in the Florida state employment service and mentions a strict integrity test, with no required medical exam for applicants.
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