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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1932
Page
2
Paul Hutchinson argues in the Forum and Century that Democratic odds are narrowing. He notes the party must pick a nominee with care as the political tide shifts. Hoover opponents grow bolder while 1928 supporters reemerge. He warns the election remains five months away.
A late spring air lifts Americans toward new sights and roads as June opens the long parade of vacation tourists. The trend shifts from one long trip to multiple weekend journeys, with independence holidays fueling travel longer into mid June. Despite economic strains, motorists seek fresh scenery and short trips, while the era’s money talk and political asides pepper the observations.
The death of Admiral Franz Von Hipper in Germany drew little space in many American papers despite his pivotal WWI role. He shaped three grand panoramas at Jutland on May 31, 1916, directing cruiser actions and fleet maneuvers that showcased the clash between the German high seas fleet and the British Grand Fleet, framing some of the war’s most dramatic sea battles.
Yale moves to a sweeping athletic reform with financing by endowment and informal intramural sports. The plan proposes a five game football schedule with rivals and excludes set up games, while debating amateur coaching and possible nonprofessional direction of varsity teams. The reform aims to reduce coaching excess while protecting athletes from strain and injury.
A collage of remarks by T J Mosley, Inazo Notobe, William Sloane Coffin, and others. It contrasts lumber production imagery with warnings about fascism, public office venality, and the use of circuses in politics. Includes MoMA and Metropolitan Museum of Art leaders and New York figures.
Dr Morris Fishbein reports on room filtration devices reducing pollen in treated rooms. In trials at University of Illinois, 83.2 percent of ragweed hay fever patients improved after entry, with 95 to 99 percent filtration efficiency. Relief occurred within hours, though some night symptoms persisted. Asthma sufferers often benefited, humidity affecting severity, and symptoms could worsen after leaving filtered air. Henri Cochet wins French singles title over George De Stefani 6-2 6-4 6-3.
Alpine New Jersey June 6 Veterans of Foreign Wars will hold their Flag Day and Washington Memorial events near a wooded Glen featuring a natural stone likeness of George Washington found on a cliff in Interstate Park by the Hudson River. The striking face has drawn hundreds of visitors and VFW officials plan novel ceremonies with Bi Centenn ial Commissions delegations attending.
Owen D Young, chairman of General Electric, told Notre Dame graduates that extraordinary presidential powers may be needed in crises. He warned that without central authority democratic government can fail in a crisis and linked banking problems to broader economic issues.
Oklahoma City reports additional rains overnight increasing flood refugees to over 3,000 while washing mud from streets. Search for missing Mrs Monty Morgan and 14 year old son of T W Tarkington continues as body recovered. Twenty three storm victims hospitalised. Receding water allows about fifty families to return home in southeast city. Two die near Concordia as Kansas City Missouri and Kansas City Kansas residents die in auto crash.
New York detectives hold a man identified as Frank De Trafford Craven who may be Frederick Joubert Duquesne, a famed Boer War figure and alleged Central Powers agent. He faces murder and extradition claims. Duquesne’s 13-year global pursuit and past escapes are recounted.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation reported to President Hoover that 970 million dollars in loans have been made since February. Of this 170 million went to railroads, boosting employment and averting receiverships in some cases. The group lent 75 million to 440,000 farmers via the Agriculture Department, with much of the rest going to banks, 70 percent to towns under 5,000 and 84 percent to communities under 25,000. About 16 million depositors are said to have gained safer funds, and bank failures fell from rates of 100 per week to normal levels.
New York report notes shifting leadership among high priced stocks over several years. Only a few from 1929 to 1932 remain in the top twelve, while the average price peaks show a downward trend from $376 in 1923 era to $79 last week. Also reports Betty Rogers dies after swallowing parts of a watch chain ten days earlier.
Susan Cargy contemplates marrying for love against wealth as Bob’s future, his father, and social pressures loom. A talk with Ray reveals fears of poverty and pride, contrasting a farm life with moneyed expectations while Susan debates fate, loyalty, and happiness.
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