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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1932
Page
1
General Alberto Herrera, Cuban army chief of staff and Machado’s representative, arrived in Hollywood Florida aboard two Cuban gun boats to take part in the annual Florida United Spanish War Veterans encampment.
In Paris on June 7 the American dollar rose for the first time in two weeks, trading at 25.3975 francs versus 25.9250. The uptick followed the U S Congress passing the tax bill, with traders citing the legislative action as the cause.
Washington June 7 AAP The Senate defeated Hoover s plan as a substitute for a ten percent federal pay cut by a 41 to 36 vote. The body also cut federal leave from 30 to 15 days, saving 22 million dollars. House action loomed on Garner relief, while a banking panel backed 300 million for state loans. House Rules Committee endorsed a home loan banking system. Mayors urged federal aid to cities. House Agricultural Committee approved wheat and cotton distribution from farm board holdings.
The Kansas Public Service Commission began a formal investigation into Southwestern Bell Telephone Company charges for service equipment and automatic telegraph printer fees and into basic Kansas telephone rates after company officials refused concessions. Commissioner Thurman Hill said downward rate adjustment is needed and a hearing on reasonableness should open within about 30 days.
Marty Purtell, new owner and president of the Joplin Club, says the Western Association franchise will relocate to Independence Kansas or Muskogee Oklahoma by Wednesday. He discusses failed farm deal with Brooklyn Dodgers and ongoing talks with another National League club, likely the Pirates. Attendance in Joplin has been poor and players have not received June 1 salaries.
Harold Fontaine charged with smuggling firearms into Leavenworth Pedersal Penitentiary last winter was moved from Sandwich county jail to Kansas City. Detroit Police and U S Marshals guarded the trip fearing an attempt on his life. The transfer used a secret route from the jail.
The Missouri Power and Light Company proposal to replace artificial gas with natural gas in Mexico's 20 year franchise was defeated 4 to 4 by the City Council Ways and Means Committee with Mayor Berry casting the deciding vote against. The firm currently operates without a franchise and a Public Service Commission case seeks ordered substitution without a franchise.
Police announced Frank J. Egan a suspended public defender surrendered to face a murder charge in San Francisco during June.
Washington June 1 United Press reports John D Rockefeller Jr’s stance shifts from prohibition to repeal backing, stirring fresh controversy as Republicans debate a revision or repeal plank. Senate leaders demand state action via legislatures while anti prohibitionists push for conventions to decide the amendment. Garfield plans to return to Cleveland with the issue unresolved. Rockefeller’s letter fuels repeal supporters who say the experiment failed. Senator Bingham and Bulkley back repeal, while Raskob hints at a bipartisan plank, but Democrats remain cool.
Voters approved a bond issue by 985 to 71 as city councils discussed routine business at the June meeting. A paving ordinance for Jordan Street was adopted after committee review. An expense of 25 dollars to Capital Motor Co. covered a wrecked car. A new motorcycle for the traffic officer was authorized with a planned end to extra vehicle costs. The treasurer reports bonded debt at 295,500 with 102,181.25 in the treasury. Revenue fund stands at 27,807.87 and vehicle fund at 16,716.76. The library notes 173,000 books withdrawn, 44,658 lent to adults, 28,445 to juveniles, and 1,039.28 in the library fund with 97,503.04 expenses.
Alumni of the University of Missouri meet in Columbia for the annual commencement events. Class of 1882 graduates, now about 50 years distant, plan a dinner with R N Cook of Kansas City presiding. Dr Walter Williams and university officials will attend and host a reception following the dinner.
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