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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1949
Page
1
An explosion damaged a cellar wall in a central city building while police ringed the district and launched a manhunt for those responsible. The Twentieth Century Fund remarks on corporate profits and losses at different rates, noting large firms' tendencies to earn less but also lose less.
Attorney General Tom Clark refused to surrender secret government files on 164 foreign officials to a Senate judiciary subcommittee citing extreme delicacy. Chairman McCarran pressed for information on Communist influence, while Peurifoy and Webb warned disclosure would strain foreign relations. Clark offered to provide information within national security limits, detailing diplomats, a former UN ambassador, and other officials involved.
In Vinita Park near St Louis, 54 year old Airs Kathryn Nebe died in front of her gas stove after burners were turned on and ignited, following an explosion at their home. Her husband suffered serious burns as he found her, authorities said. The couple, telecommunication workers, were identified as residents of the suburb.
Bolivian reserves mobilize from 19 to 50 to back the tin mine crisis in Huanuni with 2000 miners bringing 200 troops to the Patino area. Officials report a grave situation as hostages are held and deaths may reach 50. In Paris the foreign ministers shift to Berlin while Russia seeks postwar trade deals and a four power framework for Berlin and West Germany. Diplomatic observers note sympathy for recognizing the Chinese Communists once the new government forms.
The four day Lions club Park board craft school enters its second day at the Recreation Center with sawdust modeling as the featured topic this afternoon. Sixteen topics are taught by Frask Stapies of the National Recreation Association in his second year running the program. Yesterday covered bookmaking bookbinding and spatter painting across two sessions. Mrs James E Gibbs recreation supervisor notes space remains for interested participants both advanced and elementary craft work. Sessions run 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 pm daily, limited to 60 people.
Dr. Paul Hinchberger, defendant in a $50,000 paternity suit, is denied a Missouri medical license “at this time because of recent publicity.” The board cited a Butler, Pennsylvania man’s claim that a son born to his wife was fathered by the physician and that Hinchberger billed $122 for delivery. The woman’s mother has lived in St. Louis since March. Hinchberger, who practiced in Butler, recently completed a refresher course at Washington University. He would get a hearing if he requests one.
In Los Angeles on June 1 AP reports singer Doris Day won a divorce from saxophonist George Weidler who said he left her heartbroken but was a very nice man. Day testified he deserted her after she left for a New York singing engagement in 1947. They married in 1948 in Mt Vernon and lived in a trailer. Weidler is Virginia Weidler’s brother.
Park said he turned on an electric ventilator fan to clear the air when the blast occurred. William S. Nebe, 29, a son, suffered minor burns while he was in another part of the house.
Don Wilson, radio announcer for Jack Benny, files for divorce from his third wife Marusia Radunska on cruelty grounds. He cites harmful conduct affecting his health and work. The couple wed in Harrison, New York, December 17 1942 and separated last Monday.
Don’t suffer with psoriasis itching infections or athlete’s foot. Wonder Salve promises relief without acids alcohol or painful application. Advertised as wartime development for home use, it’s sold by local druggists and linked to Jefferson City.
Police received the first annual complaint about nude bathing behind a night spot on Highway 50 West. Officers arrived at the water hole and found boys swimming with swimsuits on, warning them to stay decent while in public waterways.
A Cardiff court dismissed a charge of being drunk and disorderly in a public place. The case involved a taxi driver calling his cab his castle after paying the fare, with the judge noting the line that an Englishman's taxi is his castle.
President Truman said the cable delaying action on the North Atlantic Pact behind labor legislation is satisfactory to the State Department. Press Secretary said there is no conflict over priority while Democratic leaders discuss the treaty with the U S committee and Secretary of State Paris commented on the administration stance.
Senate debate looms this week on a new labor bill as committee action becomes nearly imperative. Ross described President Truman's stance in response to questions about urging congressional leaders to accelerate ratification efforts, noting a recent discussion with the President.
In Barcelona a fragmented AP report notes a bomb incident tied to Franco era tensions. The piece mentions a bomb scare and political actions surrounding labor debates, with unclear specifics but emphasis on a tense Spanish political climate.
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