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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1932
Page
1
AP dispatch reports major nations split over how to fix interrupted world trade. The United States resists tying war debts and reparations to broader talks and pushes for broader inclusion in a London led conference, while Britain and France favor linking debts and reparations.
Filing lists reveal 56 candidates for county committee positions in Jefferson City and townships. Democrats field 25 for 22 slots, Republicans 30 for 22. Named nominees include James L. Hoover Bess Lumpkin F Guy Chinn Henry C Ross Ed J Armett W N Chappell Frank M Fausell Jr Midge Leary and others across five wards and multiple townships.
Rolla, Mo June 3 UP Three hundred twenty two students and teachers have registered for the ninth annual session of the University of Missouri summer school at Rolla. Dr J W Barley director notes the current total is down 28.4 percent from last year and expects full attendance around 375 within a week.
Yosemite National Park reports new waterfalls emerging as the season’s unprecedented snowfall melts, reshaping the landscape. The article notes a long travel distance of about 900 miles by rail between New York and Chicago, underscoring broad interest in the region.
Big time burglars and common sneak thieves were active here early this week. A drug store at Mulberry and West McCarty was entered and $145 in cash plus about $150 in cigarettes stolen. Entry was through a basement window. The burglars allegedly used a stolen car, later pursued by police, and the car was found undamaged on East Atchison Street. Police recovered 31 of 42 cigarette cartons from a Schwartzmann warehouse. Two men pleaded guilty to the burglary and were sentenced to two years. A hidden Victrola and pocket knife were taken from Mrs. J. W. Hobbs home. Police warned four youths after windshield damage in Forest Hill. Ongoing investigations into the series continue.
Report notes about 2000 leprosy cases across the United States at the current time, highlighting the disease's distribution and ongoing public health considerations.
At least six people died as floodwaters swept across central Oklahoma. Five perished in Oklahoma City, including Mrs Norah Norris and Ellen Webster, with a Black mail carrier drowned near Seminole. Dozens were missing or unaccounted, and about 700 homes collapsed in the city. Rail lines and highways were washed out isolating Seminole and nearby areas.
John Hughes Curtis, a Norfolk boat builder, will plead not guilty at arraignment in Flemington New Jersey on a reported indictment charging gross deception in the Lindbergh kidnapping affair. Prosecutors oppose bail reduction. defense seeks privacy during the hearing.
Washington police brace for the On to Washington veterans rally as funds food and donations run low With about 1 000 campers to feed and house police plan evacuations while veterans press Congress for the Patman petition The group grows with 182 signatures and reports of 5 400 others en route In Kansas City a preparatory gathering signals 400 500 men joining the march to Washington
Berlin June 3 AP President Paul von Hindenburg became virtual dictator of Germany by decree dissolving the Reichstag with Hitler and the Nazis approving. A general election must occur within sixty days, likely in late July, to test Nazi control as the Nazi Communist clash looms amid a bitter campaign ahead of a historic republican era.
Nat N E Jolliff who escaped Missouri state penitentiary on May 27, a 4 year sentence for larceny and jail escape, is under arrest in Wichita and to be sent back to finish his term. Gov Caulfield issued a requisition for his return. Jolliff escaped February 27 and was later sentenced. A separate Ocean Beach report notes 23 year old Joseph Van Meter was struck by a car April 37, leaving him paralyzed. village ordinance sets a $25 fine for blocking the beach with motorized vehicles before Sept. 1 except garbage trucks and one fire engine.
The report indicates the prisoner is headed toward trial during the week of June 27. Prosecutors expect to proceed with formal court action and formal arraignment in the upcoming session.
Automakers conduct extensive field and lab tests at dedicated proving grounds to validate speed, wear, braking, fuel use, and weather performance. General Motors reports road testing near 7.5 million miles yearly, with each car tested on varied surfaces and conditions to ensure safety and reliability before public release.
Charles M. Howell of Kansas City, Democratic candidate for U.S. senator, urged a fresh start to counter GOP economic failures. Speaking at a Jefferson Club meeting in Rolla, he blamed Republican administrations since 1920 for present distress and criticized leaders for lacking vision and unselfish devotion while lamenting trade policies and foreign debts.
Edgar Blankenship fifty? No 38, a farmer near Protem in Taney County, surrendered to Sheriff J. L. Day after killing his lifelong friend Ol Hart, 50, a prominent Taney County stockman. Blankenship refused to discuss the slaying.
A carload of new wheat, claimed by local grain men as the earliest harvested in the United States, was shipped to Wichita. The grain was gathered from fields around Frederick, graded 59 pounds to the bushel and said to be heavy with moisture.
The article lists 56 candidates filed for various Missouri offices including Frank G. Harris of Columbia and Floyd Sperry of Clinton. It notes contenders for congressman at large, state senate, circuit and district judges, and other posts across St. Louis, Kansas City, Jefferson City, and other towns. Notable names include J. W. Head Palmyra, J. Ben Payne St. Louis, Edward J. McCullen St. Louis, and R. E. Bob Holliway Jefferson City.
The local chapter of Beta Phi Sigma hosts a district meeting this Sunday with a barbecue at the State Park Sunday evening. An Australian note mentions tipping Pullman car porters.
Stanislaus Felix Hausner, a 31 year old Newark born amateur pilot, launched a 4400 mile flight from Floyd Bennett Field at 8 46 p m bound for Poland. His wife Martha saw him off and arranged prayers at St Casmir s Church. If fuel allows he plans to land at Croydon and Lebourget Paris before flying to Warsaw in a gesture to his homeland.
Feer delegates and altrenates to a state meeting of United Spanish War Veterans in St Joseph from June 5 to 8 were named at a recent meeting of the Admiral Chas. B. Sigshee Camp here. They are General A. V. Adams, Asa W. Butler, Fred L. McFaden and H. OC. Jones. A large delegation of veterans from this city will attend the encampment.
A modern automobile highway has been built by Venezuela to cross the Andes and connect with a Colombian road that rises to an altitude of 14 100 feet, illustrating a major regional transport milestone.
Washington June 3 AP. John J. Raskob chairman of the Democratic National Committee, denied short selling of General Motors stock during the hearings. He asserted he sold only two technical short occasions in 1922 and 1930 and otherwise held long stock. He disclosed selling 58,063 GM shares in 1927 for tax purposes amid questions of market manipulation.
Washington June 3 AP The House Ways Means committee quickly shaped and approved a 2.32 billion Garner relief program. The Democratic caucus backed the measure to push it to the House for action Monday and then to the Senate. Key provisions include a 100 million dollar direct relief fund a 1.0 billion dollar RCC borrowing power increase and a 1.22 billion dollar public works program. An amendment adds a five day work week on government contracts. An advisory council to aid the President in relief administration was proposed by the AFL.
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