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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1935
Page
1
Clarence Darrow, 78, in Chicago, states he will die without fear and seeks no afterlife. He declares himself a materialist, saying his doubts are at rest and there is no soul or afterlife, as his mind and body will decay and he may soon die.
Washington April 18 AP Some of Hugh Johnsons NRA views in brief On the whole It has brought a vast balance of good The little business man NRA has succeeded in arranging the destruction of the little fellow in business Labor Has NRA fully insured the rights intended to be granted to labor Candor compels me to answer this question No Price fixing Price fixing under NRA is just a big buy a boo Production control If we cant regulate this economic engine The next step will be abolition of the profit system and page Mr Stalin Monopoly The antitrust laws must accommodate necessary regulation
In a cramped sixth floor apartment near the University of Chicago, Clarence Darrow discusses materialism and the limits of knowledge. He argues there is no evidence of a supernatural power and suggests the search for beyond the beyond leads to dizziness. He notes evolving views of God and the hereafter and receives a birthday letter from a Joliet convict Darrow once saved from the electric chair, prompting him to call for more global tolerance.
John Dexter of the AAA told meeting delegates from 11 states that the referendum on extending the wheat adjustment program for four years is actually a vote on the entire AAA program. The session in Kansas City aimed to explain details of the May 25 deadline and was one of several held nationwide.
Washington April 18 UP The Missouri Daughters of the American Revolution report 4735 active members in 83 chapters. Mrs Mortimer Platt state regent told the forty fourth continental congress that the group has been active in national and state work amid what she called the most difficult financial time of their lives.
Portland, Oregon resident John Lethaby lauds Kruschen Salts stating he shed 25 pounds in six weeks and reduced his waist from 42 to 36 inches. He claims the health treatment provides vigor, warns against gossip, and offers a money back guarantee if 12 pounds aren’t lost.
Hugh S. Johnson urged extending the NRA as he admitted administration errors in the program. He warned against abandoning it, calling killing NRA like burning down a house to remove attic talus, and argued the blue eagle aimed to curb industrial power. A large crowd packed the senate caucus room to hear his 88 page statement and charts.
Reilly urges a bar association inquiry into Fisher due to alleged mismanagement of defense funds and lack of accounting. He cites funds reportedly totaling about 37,000 across various accounts, plus expenses paid by him during the trial, and warns of a potential national scandal if matters are mishandled or delays arise.
Representatives Bolton and Wadsworth and Senator Vandenberg call the event purely social. A guest says Democrats attended as many as Republicans and any political talk likely occurred in a corner. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. says gatherings at Longworths and Richey were not prearranged conferences. politics discussed as usual among old friends. Richey denies knowledge of Hoover's activity to rebuild the party.
Philadelphia April 18 AP Full verification of a thymus gland extract from calves was announced by the American Philosophical Society. Dr Leonard G Rowntree said the prep makes young rats grow physically and mentally in half time without shortening adult life. It may have human uses, with predictions of earlier achievements and potential for military or elite training, though content remains speculative.
FLEMINGTON N J April 18 UP C Lloyd Fisher Hauptmann counsel described Ed ward J Reillys letter as the raving of a disgruntled and disappointed man He said Reilly angry because he cannot get bills approved and that defense attorneys will not dignify his statement with further reply Fisher added that Reilly demanded high printing costs while he secured cheaper printing for the record and insists on honoring his contract
Republican leaders prepare for a united drive at Parleys with chairs Hastings of Delaware and Bolton of Ohio among expected attendees. They privately dispute reports that former President Hoover inspired regional party meetings while noting recent guests at Mrs Alice Roosevelt’s home.
Springfield April 13 AP supporters of sweeping action pressed for a state Senate authorized investigation into alleged radical teaching in Illinois colleges and universities. The move follows charges by Charles R Walgreen that the University of Chicago fostered radical instruction and his withdrawal of his niece Lucile Norton.
McReynolds Joffee Rozier trio dominate the chamber as they prepare to resume their blockade against the Hess horse betting measure. The senate shifts to an insurance bill and a biennial love feast before adjourning to let the Ways and Means committee convene. McReynolds, led by alien McRenolds of Carthage, argues the track take is excessive, aiming to cut the take from 12 to 10 percent.
The Missouri Senate debates a legalized dog racing measure as opponents led by Jerome M. Joffee press questions on racing laws. McReynolds answers in detail while backers push amendments down. Clarence Shotwell seeks to limit dog tracing to St. Louis City and Terry Rozier argues senatorial courtesy. Brogan notes local option provisions limit county approval for dog racing.
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