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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1936
Page
1
President Roosevelt discussed the Supreme Court's decision invalidating the AAA and the Guffey coal control act. He noted the court's 6 to 3 division and urged reading both sides. He affirmed pursuit of the coal act's objectives and cited Secretary Perkins on wage considerations for women, arguing public welfare as justification.
Representative R T Wood of Missouri says the New York minimum wage ruling adds urgency to constitutional reform. He argues the decision shows the need to clarify Congress and states power to regulate wages and working conditions for general welfare.
Court hearings set after bar committee says Conrad likely violated duties of a practicing attorney. Disbarment not requested. The committee alleges he accepted a $5,000 fee from the McCoy Land Company amid efforts to dismiss a suit opposing the 12th street courthouse site in Kansas City, selected by Jackson county officials. Related clients included Grace E B White Mary Reinhardt Jacoby Leonard Everett and McBride Realty Company.
From Managua June 2 AP reports rebels claim the Bastion at Leon surrendered after a three day siege as President Sacasa agrees to a conditional ceasefire. Acolasco fortress to be taken with all due honors. firing ceases and civilians protected. Government and rebel centers tally several dead and wounded amid ongoing clashes.
In a tunnelway restaurant lunch crowd saw a robber seize cash from a cashier Miss Viola Hellwig. She screamed and fainted as customers hurled objects. A bystander hit him with a chair. he dropped most money and fled through a door into an alley. Police later recovered his cap and revolver.
A bank holdup ended with two or four bandits fleeing in a car. Motorcycle Officer Harold Wilkins stopped the vehicle for an improper turn, while one getaway passenger vanished on foot. The robbery involved small denomination bills covered by insurance.
Myra Yvonne Chouteau, an Oklahoma Indian girl, will lead the Parade of the Ozarks folk festival at the Missouri School of Mines campus in Rolla tomorrow. A severe hail storm caused shattered greenhouse glass and damaged street lights in St Louis County, with no damage estimate available yet.
Washington reports new testimony alleging chiseling and crookedness in Townsend funds. The House committee plans one more open hearing before drafting a report expected to take about 40 days to complete. An affidavit links Margett and Townsend activities to disguising gambling proceeds via a cigar store and rug shop.
Judge Vaught dismissed the jury after clashing over bidding rules and an executive order. Dan Jackson argued government claims on mule purchases under law. Defense counsel T. Bo Dudley protested and warned of mistrial remarks, with exceptions taken for the record.
Cyrus McCormick, 77, long time head of the International Harvester Company, guided the merger that formed the firm in 1902 and served as president until 1914 then chairman until last September. The company grew to be the world's largest maker of farm machinery with assets near 40 million dollars, plants abroad, and about 50,000 employees. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 2 30 p.m. at Fourth Presbyterian Church with burial at Graceland Cemetery after private chapel rites.
An Ozarks festival opens with an exhibition of 100 paintings featuring regional scenes. A beauty queen will be selected tomorrow night as part of the events.
Washington congressman Marion Zioncheck is under mental observation at Gallinger Hospital after a string of escapades, including an empty beer bottle delivery to the President and a bid to obtain a warrant for Vice President Garner. His wife Rubye Louise Zioncheck visited twice, expressing support and describing his condition as needing complete rest and quiet.
The Kentucky Home Life Insurance Co of Louisville seeks court leave to challenge the sale of stock control of General American Life Insurance Co of St Louis to Southwestern Life Insurance Co of Dallas. The petition, filed with Judge John W Joynt, targets the voting trust and $2.4 million loan enabling the Dallas purchase, with a hearing set for June 19.
The forest service announced that President Roosevelt signed a proclamation extending the Ozark national forest by 596 828 acres in northern Arkansas. The expansion will consolidate scattered tracts within the forest boundary and includes 28 parcels awaiting final administration.
Samuel Becker, FCC counsel, charged AT&T with shaping public opinion to push rate increases. E S Wilson, AT&T vice president, admitted campaigns to build goodwill through ads, talks, editorials, and employee outreach. Becker pressed that such efforts aimed to remove regulatory hesitation, while Wilson said actions sought to ensure merited decisions.
Senate finance action moves toward final votes as adjournment nears. King signals possible night session to push a sleeper tax bill and a final vote by Thursday while delaying discussion of surtaxes, corporate rates, and refunds amid committee amendments and fish and oil tax debates.
The document cites 500 acres as public lands, 9277 acres of unperfected homestead entries, and 634105 acres forming the original Ozark National Forest. It states over 80 percent of the original area is government owned or being acquired, with 37 percent of new additions purchased or approved for purchase.
A chain letter campaign targets Congressman Marion Zioncheck, urging his resignation. Postcards circulated in Seattle instruct recipients to mail one card to Zioncheck and then five more to friends in Washington state. Zioncheck is reported to be in a Washington, D.C. hospital for mental health treatment.
June 2 Jerusalem Palestine government authorizes district commissioners to reopen all businesses closed during the strike under heavy penalties. Law increases penalties for agitators and empowers military officers to quell the illegal strike. Jews demand arms for protection as government fails to guarantee safety. Train service between Jerusalem and Jaffa halted after a locomotive derailment. Arab terror incidents and crop arson continue overnight. Camera barred New York City boxing ban on Primo Camera after poor performances in recent bouts.
Washington reports a likely three day delay in moving the 2.43 billion deficien cy relief bill into senate house conference as house Republicans oppose giving conferees a free hand to accept senate changes. Chairman Buchanan negotiates with vote options while Republicans resist reclamation and canal related amendments. The senate also confirms Arthur J. Mellor to a 12 year term on the boards of tax appeals.
A grand jury inquiry into a Jackson band’s activities resumed as officers sought murder trials. The order, charged with enrolling guards from the state penitentiary, faced conflicting testimony about punishment for Poole, with one witness claiming it was only a flogging for beating his wife who denied the charge.
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