Senate Prohibition Repeal Debate Signals Possible Shift
Washington December 7 AP The Senate Judiciary Committee studies repeal proposals with protection for dry states and possible safeguards against saloon reopenings. House leaders prepare a beer bill as hearings on alcohol content and taxation proceed, while party factions weigh outright repeal versus compromise.
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Warhington
Renate Padictar Committee
Iromy
Senate
Altough
Judiciary
Norris
Beda
Ways and Means
Roosevelt on way home to New York on train
Governor Roosevelt travels aboard the Roosevelt train en route to New York as a special session of the state legislature opens Friday. He has spent nearly two weeks studying farm relief and budgetary issues in talks with more than a dozen Congress members, each proposing ideas for the Democratic program.
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Roosevelt
New York
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Boy
Exter
Congress
Boy Treated After Cat Bite in Palton
Palton Missouri reports four year old son of Mr and Mrs Elwyn Fennell bitten by a family cat. The cat's carcass sent to the State Board of Health laboratories for rabies testing as the animal is suspected to be rabid.
Generally fair but continued cold forecast for Missouri
Forecast notes fair conditions tonight and Thursday with a cold wave. Temperatures near zero in the north, 1 to 5 degrees above in the south, and a colder Thursday. River stages show slight rises with flood concerns in western Missouri.
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Missouri
Thaderate
Kansas City
Setenv
Ferman
Union
Community Chest aims to raise 2000 for 1933 relief needs
Campaign officials plan an intensive effort to balance a remaining 2000 for charity and relief agencies for 1933. Leaders will assign fixed portions to divisions, while Boy Scout and Girl Scout councils cut their quotas by 1900 to maximize funds for agencies such as Provident Association Red Cross Salvation Army St Marys Hospital and others totaling 2000 if the drive succeeds.
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Community Chest
Boy Scout
Girl Scout
Blind Association
Colored Charities
Provident Association
Red Cross
Kansas Superintendent Killed in Crash Near Carthage
George A. Allen Jr. state superintendent of public instruction for Kansas died in a motor car collision on Highway 71 nine miles north of Carthage Missouri. He was 64, completing his sixth year as head of the department after a long Kansas education career.
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Joplin
George A. Allen, Jr
Topeka
Kansas
Highway 71
Carthage
Little Rock
Ark
Allen
Puller L. Austin
Lincola
Neb
Nebraska
Jack Nolde
Lincoln
Austin
Kansas Educational Department
Lorraine Elizabeth Wooster
Alen
Rolla, Mo
Norris Pulliam 33 Dies at Marshall Missouri
Norris Pulliam, 33, died at his mother’s Marshall home Monday night after nearly three years of illness. A former Jefferson City resident, his body was taken to Thorpe Gordon Funeral Home and will lie in state until Thursday at 2 pm. Funeral services will be held by Rev. G. Birkhead. Burial is in Riverview Cemetery. He is survived by his mother, Mrs. Dora Pulliam.
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Norris Pulliam
Marshall
Pulliam
Jefferson City
Thorpe Gordon
G. 8. Birkhead
Riverview Cemetery
Dora Pulliam
Hoover proposes $127 million cut to veteran benefits
President Hoover told Congress the draft bill would slash pensions, compensation, and allowances for World War veterans by $127 million annually. He tied the proposal to his budget message, warning that enactment and other measures were essential to achieve a balanced 1934 budget.
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Washington
Hoover
Congress
Relationship of Church and State Sparking Concerns in Indianapolis
The federal Council of Churches of Christ in America faces a pressing issue as the church and state relationship is described as among the most difficult questions for American churches. The body will review a proposed inter-church reorganization and elect officers while discussing interpretations of social and economic upheaval and rising radical opinions within churches.
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Indianapolis
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
William Adams Brown
Department of Research and Education
Union Bank Robbers Sought Here by Capital City Police
Two men robbed the Bank of Union and fled with about 3000 then abandoned their car near Drake thirty miles west. Authorities believe they escaped into woods and spread tacks to hinder pursuers. A third party in an automobile met them at Drake. the Plymouth car bore a St Louis license plate. Police think they likely drove through Jefferson City.
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UNION
Bank of Union
Drake
Here
Jefferson City
Plymouth
St. Louis
Snappy Weather Boosts Christmas Spirit in Capital
A brisk twenty one degree night warms the Capital as shops unveil Christmas wares and decorate. Merchants anticipate a rush despite mild December weather and promote the Treasure Hunt offering about one hundred gifts worth over 1600 dollars to be given over five days starting December 19.
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Cuy
Scouts Accept Voluntary Cut in Funds in Community Chest Drive
The Jefferson City Area Boy Scouts Executive Board voluntarily reduced its Community Chest appropriation by 500 dollars and filed a report detailing recent Scout accomplishments. Scout exec L I Glinkman said rumors and criticism misrepresented the group, noting projects include clothing collection totaling almost two tons and 200 pairs of shoes, with Girl Scouts handling sorting and cleaning of the clothing. The report also cites food drives, a Christmas Toy Shop, and 292 hours of Civic Service over two months as ongoing winter commitments.
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Jefferson City
Boy Scouts
L. I. Glinkman
William H. Tellman
Civic Service and Activities Committee
Scout Board
the Provident Association
Glinkman
Waddill Sentenced To Ten Years For Worthless Checks
Glenn Waddill was sentenced to two to ten years in Boulder Colorado on a charge of issuing worthless checks. He admitted writing the checks and wired his father in Jefferson City for funds to cover them. He learned of the sentence from reporters and said authorities aimed to make an example of him amid a surge of bad check cases.
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Glenn Waddill
Boulder
Colo
Waddill
Jefferson City
Khan seeks custody change in divorce decree case
A. F. Khan seeks to modify the 1932 divorce decree in Cole County Circuit Court to transfer custody of two minor daughters Rose Mary and Ellen Ann from Mrs. Khan to him. The case, filed yesterday, asks the court to grant custody and place the children in Khan's care, reversing the prior arrangement.
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A. F. Khan
Cole County
Khan
Mystery perfume parcel prompts police inquiry in Chicago
Mrs George Sevey reported a suspicious package after reading about bombs. Police found two bottles of perfume intended for her daughter from a friend, Mrs Lloyd of Kirkwood, raising questions about motive and sender.
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Chicago
George Sevey
Justice Chief urges rapid possible changes to dry laws
Attorney General Mitchell, in his annual report to President Hoover, argues that the main objection to prohibition is growing disrespect for the law. He recommends any restructuring of dry laws be done as quickly as possible, marking the first such stance since the Prohibition Bureau moved to the Justice Department.
Mine Blast Kills Four at Madrid New Mexico
Explosion at the Jones Morgan mine of Albuquerque Cerrillos Coal Company near Madrid, New Mexico, leaves four identified dead. Early reports estimate eight to ninety may have perished with many miners trapped or missing as rescue efforts proceed.
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Albuquerque
N. M
Morgan
Madrid
Here
AIP
Domingo
Oue
Albuquerque and Cerrillos Coal Company
Tovm
Italian Economist Defends America's Foreign Cert Stand
Italian economist Mario Alberti applauds U S attitude on debts and recommends restraint in European folly. He argues America entered WWI with pure motives, noting its disinterested postwar role and repayment of Lafayette and France, contrasting with France and England over spoils.
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Talian
America
Milan
Italy
Dee. I
Mario Alberti
Ti Sole
SHS
United States
Lafayette
France
England
Sparta Bank Robbed by Alone Bandit Storms Sparta Bank
On December 7 a lone bandit robbed Citizens Bank of Sparta in Christian County, netting about 500 to 600 dollars in ecurrency before fleeing in a grey coupe. Cashier H L Jenkins described the well dressed thief who wore a black overcoat and goggles and demanded rapid turnover. The incident echoes a prior robbery at the same Sparta bank a year earlier. Two suspects were later captured in Shawnee, Kansas after a related trio robbed Shawnee State Savings Bank. one sustained serious injuries, authorities recovered the stolen money, and a gun battle accompanied the pursuit through Shawnee and Mission Hills.
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Springfield
Citizens Bank of Sparta
Christian County
Here
Filding
Hank
H. L. Jenkins
Jenkins
Mr. Jenkins
Wiebart
Sparta
Twoen
Shawnee State Savings Bani
Gobber
Merle Smith
Sixth Street
Grand Ave
Kauss City
Shawnee
Mission Hills
Gov Elect Park III At Rome With Gold
Missouri governor elect Guy B. Park was confined to his home with a cold and advised to stay indoors for several days. He and campaign manager C A Leedy Jr returned from St Louis after talks with Democratic leaders on appointments to city police and election boards. They plan to travel to the Ozark regions soon to advance inauguration tasks away from interference. Richard Moore, 12, of Clearwater, Mo died after being accidentally shot by his brother Conrad last Sunday.
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Judge Park
Mr. Leedy
Ozark
Maryville, Mo
Richard Moore
Clearmont
Conrad
Hoover Budget Plan Urges Deep Cuts and New Sales Tax
President Hoover urged Congress to restrain the nation’s purse strings with a 31-4 percent sales tax, retain the 1 cent gasoline tax for a year, cut government salaries by 11 percent, and continue furlough reductions. Benefits to veterans would be cut by 127 million dollars while appropriations total 4.218 billion. Hoover warned of a 1.146 billion deficit this year and 307 million next year without broader economy measures.
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Washington
Dec
Hoover
Congress
Der
Secretary of the Treasury
Nouter
Hoover Presents Drastically Reduced Budget Plan
President Hoover asked Congress for total appropriations of 4.2168 billion dollars and a 3.4585 billion dollar net expenditure, proposing tax, gasoline, and veteran benefit cuts. He urged steep federal savings, warned of a looming deficit, and outlined a broad pay and pension restraint with new tax and salary reductions to balance the year’s finances.
Bigamy Charges In Kansas Involve Two Couples
Two couples face bigamy charges in Kansas after divorces obtained through fraud and remarriage. Leonard and Olen Dumas, Marjorie Harcom, and Ralph Tipton were arrested at Wesley Dumas's Garland home. Olen Dumas claimed a Missouri residency to gain a Nevada divorce, which was later set aside, prompting new marriages and ongoing legal action. Dumais and Tipton jailed. Harcom not jailed due to her baby.
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Wort Scott
KAS
Leonard F. Dumas
Olen Dumas
Marjorie Hareem
Ralph E. Tipton
Signiny
Dumas
Wesley Duemus
Garland
Vorce
Tf Coreie
Nevada
Missouri
Marjorie Harcom
Joplin
Tipton
Oswego
Kansas
Dumais
Marjorie Marcom
Jai
Tipten
Rider Dumas
Former Capital City Man Injured On Highway Crash
Fulton Missouri December 7 Carl Tyee 35 Fulton employed by State Highway Department was struck and seriously injured while working on Highway 40 twenty miles east of Fulton. G A Gilbert Fulton a companion said John Campbell Kansas City driver of the automobile failed to heed a flag warning. The men were filling cracks with asphalt when the accident occurred at Callaway hospital officials said Ince had several broken ribs and possible internal injuries. Ince formerly lived in Jefferson City.
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Fulton
Carl Tyee
State Highway Department
Highway No
Here
G. A. Gilbert
John Campbell
Kansas City
Ince
Callaway Hospital
Jefferson City
Miller St Home Damaged by Fire
A blaze likely started by a flue spark nearly destroyed the roof of E. W. Coleman at 433 East Miller Street. Damage pegged around 500 dollars. Sparks also caused minor damage at the homes of Mrs. W. H. Oliver, 817 East McCarty Street, and Mrs. G. A. Lewis, 410 East Water Street.
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E. W. Coleman
East Miller Street
W. H. Oliver
East McCarty Street
G. A. Lewis
East Water Street
Two Runaway Boys Taken In On Lark In Missouri
Two fourteen year old Kansas City boys Glenn Biie and Harry Crum were picked up in Jefferson City after hitchhiking through Versailles and other towns hoping to reach Peoria, Alabama. They spent the night at police headquarters. a wire was sent for their return to Kansas City.
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Glenn Biie
Harry Crum
Kansas City
Jefferson City
Peoria
Young Bitle
Ver
Sailles
Crim
Justus Business School
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