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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1937

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Gedeon Slayer Suspect Eludes Nationwide Net

New York April 7. Investigators fear Robert Irwin, a 29 year old sculptor and former divinity student, may have eluded a nationwide police net while suspected of strangling Veronica Gedeon and her mother along with involvement in the murder of Frank Byrnes. Police report a possible mental illness with homicidal tendencies. A Boston tip notes a nervous man answering Irwin’s description may have disembarked at the coast from a ship in Baltimore and sought Northampton.

New York Robert Irwin Veronica Gedeon Gedeon Beekman Hill Irwin Bellevue Hospital Veronica Mary Gedeon Frank Byrnes Irwin Xired Ethel Joseph Kudner Byrnes Inwin Kudner Boston Merchants & Miners Kent Baltimore Northampton Ethel Kudner Bist Street

Missouri Voters Back Inspection Push and Entomologist Office

In a close vote, lawmakers backed an amendment to support the inspection department and limit added burdens. Clark argued smaller mines escape tax and a license provision would enable mine safety inspections. Also approved by one vote was Will G. Lockridge’s measure recreating the state entomologist office, with higher training standards to certify disease trees and aid Missouri plant sales elsewhere.

Clark Will G. Lockridge Lockridge Department of Agriculture

House Demand Sparks Welfare Reform Debate

Lawmakers in the state house debated relief administration and funds handling. Baker criticized old age assistance workers for pressuring the elderly to spend benefits, while Shockley warned against a relief appropriation unless funds are redirected. A veto threat accompanied calls to curb welfare and block canned benefits seen as misaligned with needs. The resolution passed by voice vote amid opposition and a defeated delay amendment.

Federal Civl Security Board House C P. Turley Carter County Turley

Naval Patrol Hunts Bodies of 3 in Crash

San Diego April 7. Naval patrol boats circled an oily sea spot searching for three of four fliers killed when two bombing planes aboard the Lexington crashed during fleet maneuvers southwest of Point Loma. Lieut Joseph J Loughlin of San Diego was recovered drowned. Missing are Lieut Ludwell R Pickett Coro nado Calif and Petty Officers Harry M Bradley and John J Garney of San Diego. The planes were orange scout craft in a prelude to summer war games slated for Hawaii.

San Diego Cali Lexington Joseph J. Loughlin Missouri U. S. Naval Academy Oregon Ludwell R. Pickett Coronado Calif Harry M. Bradley John J. Garney Loughlin Pickett Point Loma Hawaii

England Sends Ships to Spain Threats Rise Over Shipping Attacks

England sends ships to Spain to plot against bombing by February. New threats arise as insurgents attack neutral shipping with impunity. Scandinavian foreign ministers meet in Helsingfors on April 20 to discuss the crisis. Norway has seized many ships since the war began. France warns to use force, Netherlands safeguards merchant marine off Spain.

Havack Gypsy Helsingfors Norway France Netherlands Spain

Christy Moves to Speed House Action

Speaker John G. Christy moved to speed up house legislative action as members observed the fourth week of $1 day salaries. He said no more bills should be taken from the informal calendar after this week. Majority leader Roy A. Hamlin believed the house could finish its business next week, go home, and await senate action on house bills.

John G. Christy House Christy Roy A. Hamlin Senate

KWOS Radio Schedule for Thursday April 8

Daily lineup lists the KWOS 1310 AM programs from 8:30 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. with a noon lunch segment, featuring Reveille, musical programs, news, markets, health talks, and featured acts such as the Shilkret Orchestra, Gene Austin, and the Harlem Minstrels.

KWOS Reveille Sanders Bros Gypsy Fortunes Shilkret Orchestra Missouri Poets Milo Walz Gene Austin Heisinger Motor Co the Schnitzelbankers Capital Brewery The Dulle Milling Co Mona Hess Mother & Dad Rothskeller Orchestra Harmony Hall

Peters Elected to School Post in Local Report

Mr Peters is reported elected to a school post though he did not publicly declare the matter. R T Seabee of Paris, chief clerk in the office of the state superintendent of schools, is prominently mentioned as Mr Knox's successor.

Peters R.T. Seabee Paris State Superintendent of Schools Knox

Four Tuberculosis Lectures Scheduled Tomorrow

Dr. Charles A. Freck executive secretary of the State TB Association will give four lectures in Jefferson City tomorrow. He opens at 10 a.m. in the Junior College auditorium and follows with a Kiwanis luncheon at Petit’s at noon. A 2:30 p.m. talk is set for Immaculate Conception school hall and an 8 p.m. talk will close at the Lutheran school auditorium.

Charles A. Freck T. B. Association Jefferson City Kiwanis Petit’s Immaculate Conception Lutheran School

Pickets Cited in Kansas City Garment Strike

Police Chief Otto P Higgins took charge to ease clashes between workers and International Ladies Garment Workers Union pickets at three strike affected factories. Eight of 20 pickets cited for contempt of court faced hearings. Miss Wave Tobin among those served. Officers guided non striking workers through lines while negotiations continued. Two other nearby strikes settled with Meyer Sanitary Milk Co recognizing the milk drivers union and upholding a 10 percent wage rise.

Kansas City Otto P. Higgins International Ladies Garment Workers Union Miss Wave Tobin Darius A. Brown Higgins Missouri Garment Company Gordon Brothers Manufacturing Company Garnes Garnes Garment Company Kas Fred H. Meyer Meyer Sanitary Milk Company Milk Drivers Union Herman Galamba Josepine SE

Strike Settles as UAW Gains Rights at Sonken Galamba

Sonken of the Sonken-Galamba junk company grants sole bar training rights to the United Auto Workers and a silent one hour wage increase. The milk strike began last Friday and the junk walkout occurred yesterday.

Sonken Sonken-Galamba Corporation United Automobile Workers of America

Benton to Lecture on Meaning and Form of Art

Under Beta Sigma Phi sponsorship Thomas Hart Benton, painter of murals in the House of Representatives lounge, will speak at Junior College auditorium on Wednesday April 14. He will discuss meaning and form of art and lead an open forum to answer questions about his work.

Beta Sigma. Phj Thomas Hart Benton House of Representatives Junior College Benton

Sedalia distributor beer permit revoked in liquor control ruling

Hamm Sales Company Sedalia had its wholesale per cent beer permit revoked for selling to a 3.2 retailer. Delmar Parr Eldon Shady Lawn Tavern had its by the drink permit revoked for maintaining a dis orderly house. Becker ordered suspensions for Alvan S Coleman Columbia original package 30 days Ray Chesnutt Joplin retail 15 days Attilio Bertocchini St Louis by drink 5 days. Sunday sale charges against J P Daniels Joplin and Mrs Mary Gray St Louis were dismissed.

Hamm Sedalia E. ¥. Becker Liquor Control Delmar Parr Eldon Shady Lawn Tavern Becker Alvan S. Coleman Columbia Ray Chesnutt Joplin Attiolio Bertocchini St. Louis J. P. Daniels Mary Gray

Village forgings election slips by in Olpe Kans

In Olpe Kansas the third class village missed election day as officials believed April 7 was the date. They expect guidance from the attorney general on how to proceed.

Olpe Kans Kansas

Filibuster in House Targets Mitchell Lynching Bill

In Washington on April 7, a filibuster was launched in the House to block a final vote on the Mitchell anti-lynching bill. Rep. Joseph A. Gavagan forced a quorum call and the roll was read, with opposition from Southern Democrats and Gavagan supporters.

Washington House Joseph A. Gavagan

Jellyfish Mouth at End of Long Proboscis Explains Budding

A marine biology note describes the jellyfish having its mouth at the tip of a extended proboscis and explains how new jellyfish bud from this structure. The description highlights the unique feeding and reproduction arrangement observed in this species.

Cars Collide In Early Jefferson Street Crash

Arthur Loesch of Highway 54 drove into a machine owned by William Meister at 616 Jefferson Street. Both vehicles suffered damage in the collision reported early today.

Arthur Loesch Highway 54 William Meister Jefferson Street

Standard Aaa Three Fine Motor Oils

The listing presents three motor oil products branded Standard Aaa and labeled as fine. Details on specifications or performance are not provided in the readable text.

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