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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1932
Page
1
Washington June 1 The Senate passed tax legislation with estimated revenue of 1,116,000,000 dollars. The bill lists numerous items from income taxes to excise duties on oils, radios, cars, cosmetics, and gasoline, with projected totals and shrinkage adjustments, totaling 1,116,000,009 dollars.
Mrs. Corn A. Hull of Kansas City wins in four appeals against Harold H. Cohen Adelaide Jennings and Earl Foley reversing lower court rulings. The case stems from a $257000 action alleging defrauding over $215000 in a transaction tied to Cohen's claim of recovering over $1,000,000 for Hull. Court orders increase security from $15,000 to $50,000 and strikeouts of complaint sections.
Springfield Missouri June 1 AP voluntary changes in rate tariffs by the Springfield Gas and Electric Company extend city residential rates to rural customers. Large power users receive a reduction and a 5 percent penalty for late payment is eliminated for bills paid within 10 days after due.
The Senate approved a sweeping tax bill amid a long, dramatic session, adding 280 million via gasoline and electricity taxes and higher income rates. It retained tariffs, set complex exemptions, and outlined broad levies on goods and services, with the expectation of presidential signature by midweek.
Wall Street declined as fresh liquidation followed a brief rally. Leaders fell back after banks sold impaired collateral loans and insurers and investment trusts reduced holdings. Utilities shares weakened amid the 3 percent gross-revenue levy in the Senate bill.
A receivership suit was filed against Warner Bros Pictures Inc in U S District Court Wilmington by Harry Koplar of University City Missouri The complaint seeks an accounting from Harry M Warner Albert Warner and Jack L Warner and other officers and directors for their management of company funds property and business entrusted to them
Chairman Norbeck of the Senate Banking Committee promised new developments when the stock market inquiry resumes next Friday. He said there will be a real hearing and a field day, with committee counsel Gray assuring multiple disclosures.
The mighty Colorado swept through the desert threatening 20 000 acres of farmland near Blythe and near Palo Verde with levee breaks. At least three drowned and seven missing, all described as negro, as over 200 workers labored to repair a break at Brown's Heading north of town. The river rose toward Hoover Dam control plans, flooding farm lands and displacing about 2,500 people.
Berlin June 1 AP Franz Von Papen chancellor designate formed a complete cabinet submitted to President Von Hindenburg and accepted. General Kurt Von Schleicher named minister of defense. interior to Bar on Wilhelm Von Gay. economics to Dr Hermann Warmbold. agriculture to Baron Friedrich Ehler Von Braun. transportation to Baron Eltz Von Ruebemach. Remaining posts to be named tomorrow.
The Senate Judiciary Sub-committee again approved Judge James H. Wilkerson of Chicago for the circuit court as it continues its probe of the man who sentenced Al Capone to prison. The Veitch Rebekahs announce officer elections for Thursday at 7:45 p.m. in the LOPO Hall and invite all members to attend.
J Grant Prye an attorney and World War Medalist declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for Lieutenant Governor in Cape Girardeau Missouri on June 1. He holds three bravery medals and announces his bid to the party.
Milford Kan June 1 Dr John R Brinkley gland specialist again will be an Independent gubernatorial candidate on a platform written by the people He said parties offered him support if he would run under a party label but declined noting no group should own the governor He will outline the platform tonight in a Milford radio address announcing his candidacy
Washington June 1 AP Festmaster General Brown a Hoover ranks counselor said the Republican platform prohibition plank will be one to which we all Can subscribe He is seen as favoring a plank softer than a strictly dry stance and progress on the platform was reported with expectations that both hard and changing positions may be satisfied
A Santa Fe Railroad Company crop report notes poor wheat prospects in the middle west, with corn acreage up. Kansas leads in losses among winter wheat states, about 8 million acres to harvest from 12.2 million planted in 1931, while Oklahoma begins harvest within a week and southern Kansas around June 10. The national crop estimate is 440.8 million bushels against a 5 year average of 548.8 million. Harvest costs are expected to be lower.
The Alice day contest at Miller Theater, held Friday evening, attracts many entrants with three cash prizes. Entries close by Friday noon and a published list of participants will appear tomorrow. The audience serves as judge, as in last week's boys contest.
Prisco Passenger train won its race with fire last night in Cape Girardeau after a seven mile run when a Tailway mail car caught fire in the Nash Yard. The mail coach under Robert Cheatham was engulfed. Bremen extinguished the flames after ten sacks of mail were lost and $3,500 damage to the coach.
The Cochran bill to make interstate kidnapping a federal crime punishable by death was approved today by the House Judiciary Committee.
Long Prairie Minnesota tale notes Fred K. Lewis, once second man at the Ditco mail, faces unemployment after June 1. He recalls his brother Sinclair Lewis, Nobel author, and muses on shared backgrounds in Sauk Center and Sauk County.
Topeka April 1 The governor took under advisement after a three hour hearing the pardon application of Dr S O Netherton an Olathe fruit grower convicted of murdering his wife and given a life sentence The case rests on a December identification by two Kansas City men of a tramp seen near the crime scene The governor gave ten days to file additional evidence and briefs for both sides
David G. McGee, a Civil War veteran who celebrated his 92nd birthday yesterday, died today in Mexico Missouri from heart failure. Survived by his widow, seven sons and a daughter. he was the oldest resident of Mexico.
Samuel Seabury and Hofstadter committee testimony allege Mayor James J. Walker owned bonds of the Reliance Bronze and Steel Co, a firm with a $45,556 contract with New York city. Seabury says stockholding is grounds for removal, detailing ties to J. A. Sista and taxi cab interests and Walker's denials about funding.
President Hoover accepted the resignation of David S. Ingalls as assistant secretary of the navy for aeronautics. Tugalis stepped down to pursue his campaign for Ohio governor after receiving the Republican nomination.
The No. 2 Army balloon landed 13 miles north of Hatton Saskatchewan to win the National Balloon Race and the Litchfield trophy. It was the last of six entries to land after a 29 hour flight, setting an unofficial distance record near 40 miles and a 35,000 cubic foot capacity.
The General Assembly chose Fort Worth Texas as the site for next year’s assembly. Elders and ministers backed the general counsel of the church and favored continued ties with the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in America. A failed bid to reorganize the general counsel led to a rout of revolters against current church governance.
St Louis report shows Brown Shoe Company's consolidated six month period to April 30 with net earnings of 516,967 after taxes and depreciation or 1.56 per share. This compares with 559,303 or 1.73 per share a year earlier. President John A. Bush notes sales volume in pairs up two percent while outlet volume fell due to lower prices.
Gregory Mangin of Newark New Jersey, the sole American survivor in the Men's Singles, defeated Japanese player Aki Kuwabara to advance to the quarterfinals as the French championships continued. Final scores were 3 6-4 6-3.
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