19 Apr 1949
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1949
Page
1
At the capital police station the arrival of a new chief stirs chatter. Officer Law rence Shouse fills in briefly and is asked who was elected chief. He repeats Eddie Mueller, reflecting a prank or ignorance amid the bustle of changes.
A plan to double the size of the state highway commission faced criticism before a Senate committee. Allen McReynolds of Carthage argued the bill creates a mixed administration that would leave a powerful governor with control, while others warned a larger eight or ten member body would become an advisory shell with no real admin authority. Major General Sverdrup echoed concerns about paid leadership, saying a one man commission would not serve Missouri well. A follow up hearing was scheduled as rainfall records tied to New Orleans surfaced in the report.
SAN BERNARDINO Calif April 199 AP Two work trains clear wreckage from a Cajon pass derailment described as the worst pileup in Santa Fe history A westbound freight started down a grade causing 35 freight cars and a caboose to derail One crewman suffered minor injuries The loss was tentatively placed at 300 000 by railroad officials
A new four cent gasoline tax bill is ready for the House committee on roads and highways tonight. It designates one cent of the two cent increase for low type rural roads, with the rural road penny state controlled for integrated, low type routes. The plan includes a bipartisan advisory panel of four county judges and sets county maintenance to local control, with county tax requirements to qualify for state aid, aiming to maximize miles of all weather roads quickly.
Economists in Shanghai on April 19 warned that only peace on Communist terms could avert total economic collapse in Nationalist China. Inflation spirals as the gold yuan devalues while presses churn day and night, unable to stabilize the currency.
An unemployed Paso ADENA hero, Whitey Blicken derter, 42, collapsed while attempting to free a child trapped in a well near San Marino. A physician offered to perform a hernia repair free after the incident, with operation reportedly proceeding. A separate item notes a continued $810,000 damage suit against Emory E. Smith, former circuit judge, filed by Virginia Sullenger and deferred while Smith serves a tax evasion sentence.
The Philathea Sunday schools class of the Methodist church plans a spring party in the church parlor on Thursday evening. The announcement says to expect a pot luck supper.
Park school students will stage the operetta Children of Chatter Town at 7:30 this evening for parents and patrons. Principal Mrs Virginia Hunziker announced the program directed by Mrs Louise Phillips, Mrs Mable Graham, Mrs Mary Burton, and Mrs Faye Pritchett. The cast features many local students across roles such as Hingmaster, Sammy Wimpanies, Sharon Henson, and Carol Estes, with a lively mix of animals, clowns, gnomes, and dancers. The event reflects a community effort with a large youth ensemble and a square dance segment led by Joe Aliens and a team of dancers.
Bertram H Mann Jr a Toastmasters International director visited Capital Toastmasters last night praising the club's public relations and noting its strong representation for the upcoming St Louis international convention. Speakers urged an auditorium and airport improvements to attract larger conventions and support a county wealth, population, and road system profile with details on local facilities and tax data.
An old style advertisement touts Lavoptik eye drops to refresh and soothe ordinary teen eye troubles. The claim notes quick relief from tiredness burning soreness itching and inflammation with a long history and thousands of satisfied users.
Berlin observers chuckled at a Soviet press claim that Communist youth would hold a torchlight parade in the city’s Soviet sector on the eve of Adolf Hitler’s birthday. The event, timed to disrupt the Communist world peace congress opening in Paris, recalls Nazi era spectacles.
James Schaefer spoke on An Gather Portion of the Saros detailing lunar and solar eclipses with records dating to 172 B.C. Al Haemeke outlined tomorrow’s car features including alloyed bodies chrome ribbons smaller headlights and micro lights while automatic windows and gear shifts enable a lower floor. Perry Reed acted as toastmaster and Ernest L. Schneider led table topics with Wilkie Cunningham as evaluator.
SOFFEYVILLE April 19 AP An all day post office wait by police resulted in the capture of four men and a woman wanted on armed robbery charges from Springfield Missouri Police Chief Pete Billups identified Henry Pettit 42 and Mrs Willa Devine of Springfield as two of the suspects State charges were filed against them in connection with two burglaries and a car hijacking at Springfield Missouri
Nine major railroad trunk lines provide service to Birmingham Alabama city limits, highlighting the region as a key rail hub with diverse freight and passenger routes.
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