Confidence and danger in trust in Tulsa oil tale
A sharp look at a bogus Tulsa oil promoter shows how modern business runs on confidence over cash. He produced a grand project plan, bank offices, and promises, while assets remained three cents. The piece argues trust is the real wealth driving large ventures and notes Huey Long’s stance on discreet gambling in New Orleans.
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Tulsa
Ther Wing
Fort Smith
Ark
New York
Kreuger
Huey Long
New Orelans
Contrasts In Striking Workers And Press Freedom
Two midwestern factory strikes show divergent relations with police and managers. One strike erupts in siege like clashes while the other features calm pickets and idle cops. A New York reporter faces jail over evidence sources, urging protection of informants. Missouri justice reform moves toward direct appeals to voters.
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Iare
New York
Orney
Engineering Renaissance Foretold By Kettering Address
Charles F. Kettering predicts a ten year engineering renaissance that will revolutionize the world, driven by fundamentals research and broader experimentation. He urges graduates to choose meaningful risks and notes engineers will ease daily drudgery to free time for meaningful pursuits, while praising the Dubinsky Bros Theatre opening as a modern state venue.
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Charles F. Kettering
General Motors Research Corporation
Kettering
My. Kettering
Mr. Kettering
Dubinsky Bros
Speeding into War in Berlin Spurs Motorized Army Plan
Berlin reports outline a new German army designed for rapid mobility. Mo tov vehicles surge at two cars per infantry unit, motorized artillery expands, and a vast tank corps grows. The aim is quick, decisive strikes. a return to speed-driven warfare, contrasting with the last war. France defends its franc while the Supreme Court unsettles U S policy.
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Berlin
Motov
Forrest
Lobbyist Registration Won’t End the Evil, Says Star-Times
The Louis Star-Times argues that even strict lobbyist laws fail to curb covert influence. Real danger lies in hidden intermediaries who bypass formal reporting, while transparent registrants remain legitimate spokespeople for unions and business groups.
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Louis Star- Times
Pendergast Won't Predict As He Heads For Europe
New York June 8 Thomas Pendergast Kansas City boss refuses to forecast 1936 politics. He cites Supreme Court NRA decision and Washington uncertainty. Plans for European holiday aboard the Normandie include Paris and six or seven countries. He praises City Manager McElroy and notes Missouri business woes.
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New York
Thomas
Pendergast
Kansas City
Supreme Court
NRA
Washington
Waldorf-Astoria
Normandie
United States
H. F. McElroy
Missouri
Kansas
Oklahoma
U.S
James A. Farley
Behind the Guffey bill loom over miners strike
Washington reports on the Guffey coal bill and the pending bituminous strike set for June 15. The United Mine Workers and a large industry majority pressure the administration and Congress, urging passage to avert a strike of about 450,000 workers that could disrupt railroads utilities and factories. It hints the measure may presage broader industrial legislation.
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Rodney Dutcher
Rodney Dutchee
Washington
Guffey
United Mine Workers
Congress
NRA
John L. Lewis
Supreme Court
Jalse
Lewis
Joe Guffey
Pennsylvania
NBCC
Secretary of the Interior
NECC
Pen Pointers From E. J. Meilon Opinion Pages Fragment
A collage of era commentary by E. J. Meilon covers Huey Long public figures, May droughts, and government overreach. It critiques pricing, inflation, and labor struggles, noting NRA, Guffey bill, and coal industry pressures, with references to Roosevelt Garner and World War veterans.
Secretary of State Moves Ahead With One Percent Sales Tax Bill
The one percent sales tax bill, approved by Governor Park, is set to become effective. Advocates were not present to witness its sanctioning, and no pen was requested. Auditor Forrest Smith works on a system to maximize revenue with minimal state cost. The tax is consumer-absorbed and applies to all retail tangible property and some services.
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Secretary of State
Governor Park
Guy B. Park
Forrest Smith
Missouri Odd Fellows Centennial Pageant Tonight
In St Louis tonight the Missouri Odd Fellows centennial pageant will mark 100 years of the lodge in the state. Ben Weidle, Grand Lodge secretary, will recount the group’s history from its June 3 1935 founding at Travelers Rest lodge, led by Samuel L Miller with seven eastern-sate helpers, noting growth from eight members to 292 by the present.
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ST. Louis
Odd Fellowship
Missouri
Municipal Auditorium
Ben Weidle
Grand Lodge
Travelers’ Rest Lodge
Samuel L. Miller
Pending NRA Plan Foundations From Three Bills
Three bills shape a new NRA framework as dealers outline a permanent code system. Clark resolution extends NRA until 1936 with limited codes. Gaffey coal bill creates a national coal commission, reserve fund, bonds, and price controls. Wagner labor bill forms a national labor relations board and expands recovery act provisions.
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Clark
Wagner
Guffey
Washington
NRA
Senate
House
Supreme Court
Gaffey
Bituminous Coal Commission
National Labor Relations Board
National Recovery Act
Dabor
Midget twins seek work relief loan for tiny housing
Ike and Mike Rogers, 27 inches tall twins from Richmond Virginia, petition the Public Works Administration for a 750 to 1000 loan from the Work relief fund to build a portable miniature home. They pledge repayment from circus earnings, targeting a small scale housing project.
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Washington
Ike
Mike Rogers
Public Works Administration
Tke
Mike
Richmond
Angelo. R. Clas
Federal
Robbers Take Mail From Railroad Depot
A. A. Mehl, post office inspector, said the Missouri Pacific station at Dexter was robbed recently. Robbers used heavy bolt cutters to break the lock and stole one mail pouch, with no confirmation on registered packages. The heist resembles other southeast Missouri robberies.
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Poplar Bluff
A. A. Mehl
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Dexter
Mehl
Missouri
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