Post-Tribune notes Missouri growth and urban crime mention
Fenton Stockard, Missouri securities chief, says business is upgrading and better stabilized than industry in other states. The piece also mentions sweeping warnings against public figures’ scandals, Queen Helen’s efforts, Carol’s fall prospects, and Kansas City boss John Lazia linked to bootlegging. A Sunday described as a perfect June day closes the report.
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Fenton
Tl. Stockard
Secretary of State
Missouri
Care
Romania
Helen
Carol
Hesses
Kansas City
John Lazia
al Capone
Chicago
Clarence Darrow Agnostic Sermons and US President Hoover
A column argues Clarence Darrow’s atheism contrasts with faith founded by God, citing nature, beauty, and acts by John R. Mott and Father Damien as proof of God. It praises Hoover’s handling of the economy and notes Missouri’s Jefferson City unemployment easing as contractors struggle to hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Darrow
Chicago
Mr. Darrow
God
Darrow
Leepana
Leopold
Nnion
John R. Mott
Man
Father Damien
Leper Isle
Missouri to Spend Billions on Good Roads Program
The Missouri appropriation signed by Gov. Caulfield would allocate about 3.1 billion for the state good road system over the next two years. Of the 92.75 million in the bill, 350 thousand funds the state highway patrol, with around 70 million directed to labor. The piece notes the plan could provide employment through road construction, material production, and administrative tasks, but questions financing and urges preparedness for future economic downturns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Caulfield
Urban to farm migration hints at new rural livelihoods
The article argues that farm youth income differences and manufacturing prosperity affect farm moves. Urban residents may seek rural life due to better transport and services, yet the small farm is untested and risky. It notes farm backgrounds and the allure of rural amenities as factors shaping this tentative shift.
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Fife
Iient
Indianapolis
Conference of Governors Opens Focused on Taxation Burdens
The twenty third annual conference of governors opened with taxation as the general topic. Michigan Governor Wilbur M L Brucker and Kansas Governor Harry H Woodring spoke on tax burdens as a menace to government stability and urged local tax relief and unified local units. Woodring proposed limits on local taxes or per capita expenditure, while Brucker called for simplification and unification of local political units to better reflect the public will. Governor Roosevelt of New York, Governor Ritchie of Maryland, and other Democratic candidates attended as future topics like public utilities and land use were discussed, with Pinchot's speech on reforestation debated for tomorrow.
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Lick
Commonwealths
Wilbur ML. Brucker
Michigan
Harry H. Woodring
Kansas
Brucker
Woodring
Gifford Pinchot
Pennsylvania
Norman
Gase
Rhode Island
Franklin D. Roosevelt
New York
Mayors Tour Old Burgundy Wines in Dijon Reception
In Dijon on June 1 AP reports America's visiting mayors and their wives met wine experts and Mayor Gaston Gerard at City Hall. Gerard praised Burgundy grapes and healthful wines while urging restraint. Most visitors tasted wine, except Mayor John C. Porter of Los Angeles who drank ice water and Mrs. Porter orangeade as a crowd of 12 600 greeted the train.
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Dijon
France
America
Gaston Gerard
John C. Porter
Los Angeles
Governors discuss subjects of vital interest to people
Governor Ritchie urged considering topics of vital public interest. The executive committee previously ruled controversial subjects and national problems should not appear on the agenda. Governor Case chaired the session with Monning and Governor Hari G. Leslie welcoming the visiting executives.
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Ritchie
Case
Monning
Hari G. Leslie
Radio listings feature scattered 1940s program schedule
Radio guide shows Archer Gibson and Morton Downey amid a dense lineup across WABC CBS WEAF NBC and other nets. Notable items include Mound City Blue Blowers, Dorothy Knapp TV segment, Empire builders sketch, and talks on Well Babies. Schedule hints early evening to late night variety with multiple orchestras and Latin American pieces.
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Archer Gibson
WIZ
MBC
Morton Downey
Anthony Wons
Jacques Renard
WABC
CBS
Middle West
Weber and Fields
WEAF
Richard Crooks
NBC
WJZ
Dorothy Knapp
William Randolph Heart
Radio Homemakers Club
Wabo-Cbs
Pat Barnes
Chicago
WBZ
Olga Serlis
Aix
Vincent Corey
St Joseph Teen Faces Trial Over Two Murders
Michael Burke a 16 year old described by St Joseph police as a one man crime wave faces trial in Juvenile Court with circuit judge 5S Wilcox presiding for the murder of John Fisher shot as he stepped from a street car. Burke also stands charged in the killing of John Brown former Buchanan county peace officer.
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ST. Joseph
Junele
Michael Burke
St. Josen
Wilcox
Frank Kirtley
John Fisher
Burke
John Brown
Buchanan County
Gypsy Honeymoon Couple Continues Journey
In Brookfield Missouri on June 1 a gypsy honeymoon pair James Reece and his nine companions from Vineland New Jersey were found asleep atop a Burlington Colorado Limited engine tender. They said they were honeymooning and had ridden from Red Cloud Nebraska to reach Brookfield and planned to hitchhike further east on U.S. Route 36.
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Brookfield
James Reece
Eweek
Vineland
R. J
Burlington
Red Cloud
Neb
U.S. Highway 36
Crowley Sentenced to Death for Policeman Murder
Mineola N Y June 1 AP Francis Crowley was formally sentenced by County Judge Smith to be executed the week of July 5 for the murder of policeman Frederick Hirset.
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Mineola
N.Y
Francis Crowley
Smith
Frederick Hirset
Jury verdict on Edmonds shooting questioned by foster mother
In Kansas City on June 1 a coroner's jury ruled Ivan Van Tine 17 died by his own hand after a highway crash near Edmonds Oklahoma. His foster mother Mrs Hiram Van Tine challenged the verdict saying the Central High School student was slain. Witnesses Hicks Scott and Johnson testified Van Tine walked away from the wreck and shot himself. others described a quarrel before the tragedy. Funeral services are set for tomorrow.
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Kansas City
Ivan van Tine
Edmonds
Okla
Hiram van Tine
Central High School
S.A. Rogers
Oklahoma
Ivan
Fort Worth
Tex
J. W. House of
Detroit
Juni ° Or
Hicks
Kansasity
Floyd Scott
Morris, Kas
Henry C. Johnson
Los Angeles
van Tine
Carthage Man Heads State Postal Clerks
George A. Bush of Carthage was re elected president of the Missouri Federation of Postal Clerks at the annual meeting in Caruthersville. Joplin was named the 1982 convention city. Officers elected include A B Nicholson St Louis 61st vice president GC W Peecher Marshall second vice president A A Tilman Caruthersville third vice president Fred B Jones Kansas City secretary treasurer The women s auxiliary named officers led by Mrs William F Koenig St Louis president Mrs William Eymes Springfield first vice president Mrs George A Bush Carthage second vice president and Mrs A J Crandall St Joseph secretary treasurer
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Caruthersville
George A. Bush
Carthage
Missouri Federation of Postal Clerks
Joplin
A. BE
Nicholson
St. Louise
W. Peecher
Marshall
A. A. Tilman
Fred 8. Jones
Kansas
Dorothy Mackain in Another Romance
Hollywood gossip reports Dorothy Mackain beginning another romance in Hollywood. Details remain thin as entertainment reporters note only the budding relationship without names or locations beyond the city.
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Dorothy Mackain
Actress Dorothy MacKail announces engagement to Horace Hough
Dorothy MacKail, film actress, disclosed yesterday that she is engaged to actor Horace Hough. Hough said they will marry “as soon as I can get enough money,” signaling plans for a quick wedding.
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Dorothy MacKail
Horace Hough
Hough
Linotype Operator Fatally Shoots Self in Kansas City
Max Maier, 24, linotype operator, died by his own hand in Kansas City yesterday. In a note to his mother Mrs. George E. Maier of Muskogee Oklahoma he expressed belief he was on the brink of a collapse or breakdown. The incident was reported by AP with details including Maier’s age and occupation.
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Capital City Telephone Company
Kansas City
Max Maier
George E. Maier
Muskogee
Okla
Irene's scheme to snag Prentiss amid theater life unfolds
Irene Everett schemes through romance with Prentiss Gaylord to outshine sister Beryl and win marriage so she can boast a high society pedestal. Prentiss pursues fast profit, while Irene negotiates trust, mother approval, and Tommy’s lingering effect as she weighs a quiet wedding versus family scrutiny.
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Geeyl Borden
Tommy Wilson
Ac Jays
Clopemene
Irene Everett
Irene Siete
Rafic
Bersi
Dewut
Prentiss Gaylord
Irene
Prentiss
Beryl
Tammy
Vemmy
Adunt
Mer
Pernilin Tomine
Johax Mane
Bla Theater
Tommy
Heryl
Rene
Mummlane
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Kingshighway
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