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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1949
Page
3
The Fellerson City Post announces subscription details and carrier delivery options. Rates vary by distance and service, with prices listed for Jefferson City Missouri and surrounding counties.
Officials warn Marshall Plan aimed aid will shrink American oil markets as Britain uses funds to boost refining capacity in Britain, Venezuela, the Middle East, and beyond. Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Louisiana producers say foreign competition will erode gains while Congress debates NATO and Mexican loans.
George Tucker notes publishers profit from foreign melodies that fuel U S top songs. He cites French, Italian, German and Cuban tunes as enduring hits, from Frenesi to La Paloma, Isle of Capri to Bell, Bella, Mar. He argues European melodies stay in listeners’ minds, driving long run popularity.
In a critique of Judge Herold Medina over the New York trial of eleven Communists the piece defends Medina’s handling of contempt and disruption. It argues Wallace overlooks court dangers and claims his attack falsely questions judicial integrity and order.
A collection of quotes debating arms as deterrent or cause of war, transforming the United Nations into enforceable world law, and opinions on fame and political loyalty. Notable names cited include Senator Robert A. Taft, James Warburg, Rep. Fania Roosevelt Jr, and Dr. Henry DeWolf Smyth.
James Marlow reports a postwar surge of public anxiety over communism and espionage. He cites six notable developments including the New York Communist trial, un American Activities Committee mentions in California, Hickenlooper Lilienthal questions, Alger Hiss perjury case, Judith Coplon spying trial, and Hollywood figures linked to investigations, highlighting a nationwide climate of suspicion and probe.
The Senate appropriations committee reduced school fund allotments by roughly 10 percent from the governor's budget. Senator John W. Kennett noted the reductions, with about 2.4 million from general revenue and 75 thousand from state funds, while examining boards and college heads were consulted on where cuts fit best. The bill also raised legislative salaries and expenses to 1.335 million.
Dr Edwin J Jordan reviews the history of pernicious anemia from Addison 1855 to modern cures. Liver therapy and now Vitamin B12 crystallization have greatly improved outcomes with rare advanced cases. The piece also answers a reader question on high fever in a two year old triggering convulsions.
The Sims amendment failed by three votes and John L. Lewis opposed many provisions he would not accept. At a luncheon Mr. Lewis hinted the AFL might rejoin if injunction and seizure provisions were dropped. President Truman intervened by calling Mr. Green, and the AFL shifted to support seizure clauses and anti Communist affidavits, fracturing labor unity.
Dewitt Mackenzie discusses how England’s socialist governance coexists with royal pageantry. He notes King George VI’s symbolic crown as a unifying figure, the loyalty it inspires, and Britain’s constitutional role within the Commonwealth as India gains independence and remains tied to the crown as a symbol of free association.
Hermann voters decide June 10 whether to approve an ordinance selling the city’s partly completed electrical distribution system to Missouri Power and Light. The deal would reimburse the city 1778.30 to retire bonds, pay 24 815.00 to retire August 1 1948 bonds, and cover 6500 in expenses. The utility would use the system, expand the whiteway, keep street and water rates, and pay 5 percent of gross city electric revenue. A two thirds vote is required.
Hollis Edward Needham 26, of Blytheville, was found guilty of raping an 83-year-old girl and faces the death penalty. The verdict came after about eight hours of jury deliberation. Judge Z B Harrison will set formal sentence later. Needham did not testify and allegedly abducted the woman from her home before assaulting her in his taxicab.
An official from the British embassy mentions a divergence to an Indian official, prompting a decision to shut down for the entire day. The exchange stresses loyalty and aligned stance between the two parties as the shutdown is implemented.
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