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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1937

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Beage Attacked in Senate Over Atokean Record

Washington Aug 17 AP Senator Copeland DNY charged that Senator Black D Ala faced a Klan related suspicion as the senate opened debate on Black’s Supreme Court nomination. Copeland urged rejection or investigation while Burke D Ned warned against rush confirmations amid claims Black lacked impartiality.

Washington Copeland D-Ny Black D-Ala Senate Supreme Court Burke D-Ned A&a Wwere New York Desig America Justice Black Mobile Charles Michelson Democratic National Committee New York World Alabama

Negro gets 30 days on trespass charge

Robert Fletcher, described as a professional trespasser, was arrested by Walter Wethaup, railroad special agent, as he attempted to move freight train in Missouri Pacific yards Sunday night. In Justice LePage's court Fletcher was sentenced to 80 days in Cole county jail after claiming he had no home.

Robert Fletcher Walter Wethaup Missouri Pacific Railroad Missouri Pacific Cole County

Gas Price Protest at McNichols Avenue Station

In Detroit Putnam's filling station offered gas at $1 a gallon as a protest against a two cent discount. A caravan of 12 cars led by W J Fritz demanded a courtesy service and offered $20 bills, then left after a brief discussion with Police Lieut Winters. Union officials plan a mass meeting to discuss extending the protest.

Detroit O.E. Putnam McNichols Toad Putnam W. J. Fritz Michigan Gas Dealers Union No. 1 Hach Frite Pulnaim Andrew W. Winters

Labor Problems at Missouri Grocers Convention

Labor issues dominated the 37th annual Missouri Retail Grocers Association meeting in Excelsior Springs Missouri where James C Harline spoke on shorter store hours and Kansas City grocers half day closures. Mayor Bryce B Smith of Kansas City planned to address delegates and tonight’s banquet preceded Wednesday officer elections.

Excelsior Springs Missouri Retail Grocers Association James C. Harline Associated Grocers of Kansas City Bryce B. Smith

Hose moves for adjournment in rules debate

In a high tension rules debate Representative Martin accuses the measure of being smothered by a hostile committee as supporters fear a house vote. Chairman OConnor dismisses calls to add members as packing, highlighting partisan maneuvering during adjournment discussions.

Martin D-Cole House Boileau P-Wis O'Connor D-Ny

St Joseph Man Dies After Mosquito Bite

Stephen A. Dorsey, 43, died from an infection linked to a mosquito bite in St. Joseph Missouri. He was cashier of the St Joseph Water Co and active in World War II veteran affairs, having served as commander of the St Joseph American Legion for a past year.

ST. Joseph, Mo Stephen A. Dorsey St. Joseph

Once-Gay Metropolis Now A Kaleidoscope of Terror

A chaotic scene in Hanghal as Sino-Japanese fighting rages along the waterfront. American and British women and children evacuate by tender amid exploding shells and aircraft. Refugees flood Nanking Road area while bombardment slays many and ships flee under gunfire.

Hanghal Orient

Progress Joplin man saves for plane with coins

In Joplin Missouri on August 17 E C Cornell, a city merchant, proudly saved for twenty years to buy a car and now aims to fund an airplane. He turned in three large fruit jars filled with coins counting 4213 nickels 1000 dimes 1177 quarters 31 half dollars and two pennies.

Joplin E. C. Cornell Cornell

Tonsilectomies and illnesses noted in Fulton area

Local notices report several tonsillectomies at physicians offices for Helen Kueffer Helen Do mand Billie Mac Turbett and other residents of Fulton. Mary Keane just returned home from St Marys hospital after five weeks. Widespread health and hospital updates accompany a regional public notice roundup.

Helen Kueffer Helen Domand Fulton Mary Keane St. Mary's Hospital W. L. Hager Moreau Drive

Life-Long Callaway Resident Dies At 65 In Fulton

John F. Bryan, a lifelong Callaway county resident, died at Fulton hospital after a paralysis stroke suffered two weeks earlier. Born February 28, 187?, near Fulton, he farmed most of his life before moving to Fulton four years ago to work as an attendant at the state hospital. He was the son of Joseph Turner and Margaret A. Bryan. He married Hattie B. Clatterbuck in 1903, who died 33 years ago. Survived by four sisters Elizabeth Smart, New Bloomfield. Mrs. Charles Harris, Auxvasse. L. D. Thompson and Maggie Bryan, Jefferson City. and a brother Felix Bryan, New Bloomfield.

Newbloomfield John F. Bryan Callaway County Fulton Hospital Tle Fulton State Hospital Joseph Turner Margaret A. Bryan Hattie &. Clatterbuck Elizabeth Smart New Bloomfield Charles Harris Aux, Vasse L. D. Thompson Maggie Bryan Jefferson City Felix Bryan

School Board Accepts Bids and Resigns Instructor

The school board accepted bids on supplies and approved the resignation of the newly elected junior high physical education instructor, with Helen Howard declining the position. No contracts were let. California clerk C C Treiber noted heavy rain and wind in the state. An ostrich racing spectacle in South Africa features trained birds racing against each other with native boys as jockeys.

Thhe R. T. Scaphe Helen Howard Fudora Smith Scoobe C. C. Treiber California Monitean South Africa

Mercy Errands Start as Refugees Sail from Shanghai

In Shanghai on August 17 the first Dollar Line tender evacuated 337 American women and children aboard the President Jefferson. The scene was somber with prayers and no celebration as families watched loved ones depart under threat of bombardment. The refugees faced a perilous 110 mile journey, sheltered beneath a makeshift canopy, while naval guards accompanied the convoy down the Whangpoo river to Woosung. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt and her son Quentin were among those aboard.

Shanghai Hner Jefferson Jefferson’s Woosung United States Marine Ted Manila Theodore Roosevelt Quentin Roosevelt United States Whangpoo River

Radio Schedule Remains Busy as Morning to Evening Programs Air

KWWOS in Jefferson City lists a full Aug 18 broadcast with Farm Service Hour, Alarm Clock, News, Bugle, Sun Dial, Birthday Bel, King’s Men, Capital City Laundry Bridge, Rhythm and Romance, Markets, Musical Menus, Rhythm Rhapsody, Concert Hall, Afternoon Moods, This Rhythmic Age, Lateen Music, and more. At 7:45 p.m. the program continues with Sun Dial segments and a late afternoon lineup leading to a news update. The item notes 6:15 and a Browns game recap then mentions the birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Gilbert Dulman of 627 Michigan yesterday.

Sun Dial The Wildwood George Hall King’s Men Capital City Jefferson City Harry Blackwell, Inc Tive Air Doug Frew Harmony Hall Cleveland

Monkeys as guinea pigs in war against dread disease

Stanford scientists propose a nasal spray to curb infantile paralysis spreading northeastward from Ohio to Kentucky. They note nasal sprays previously protected monkeys, but human application requires medical placement. the report highlights sulpha as a familiar agent and cites limited protection and transport via nerves.

Palo Alto Calif Stanford University

Infantile Paralysis Cases Up 200 Percent Nationwide

The U S Public Health Service reports infantile paralysis cases across the country rose over 200 percent from last year. In 10 representative states for the week ended July 31 the total was 261 versus 44 in the same week in 1936, yet officials say this does not signal an epidemic and note an early seasonal rise typical in August and September.

Washington U.S. Public Health Service Public Health Service

Californians Find Anesthetic For Nerve Spray Shield

E W Schultz M D and L P Gebhardt report a promising anesthetic pontocaine that does not harm the spray, with picric acid giving a month of protection and zinc sulphate showing two to three months in rhesus monkeys. They caution that monkey results may not directly apply to humans, while nose sprays remain the scientific hope against this child scourge.

E. W. Schultz M. D L. P. Gebhardt

Mandamus asked to force Boone councilmen to attend meetings rejected

Kansas City appeals court refused the writ against Columbia Missouri city council members. Judge Hopkins B. Shain ruled the action must be filed in Boone County circuit court. James Gordon claimed Boone court unavailable, but now must pursue case in Columbia.

Kansas City Columbia Kansas City Court of Appeals Hopkins B. Shain Boone County Circuit Court Appclate James Gordon Boone County Gordon

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