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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1935
Page
2
A commentary contrasts the Normandie arrival with Charles Lindbergh’s flight, arguing two forces drive modern enthusiasm: sleek machines and fearless individuals. It notes New York’s reception of the Normandie, then weighs the stability of American government against France’s volatile parliamentary system, warning excessive flexibility can be harmful.
A Rome dispatch reports armed Ethiopians raiding Italian territory and abducting cattle while signaling an imminent Abyssinia campaign. The piece argues propaganda will paint Abyssinians as savages as governments prepare for a major conflict. It also notes Jefferson City school needs and public funding debates, urging citizen vote and modern facilities.
A curated collage of quotes from governors educators journalists and elites criticizing education distribution taxation constitutional rigidity and government policy. Figures include William E. B Sweet J W Studebaker Dorothy Thompson Robert H. McCarter Irving Fisher Philippe Vernier Nath an Hale La Guardia Grace Morrison Poole Charles Curtis Barbara Hutton and others.
A NEA Service writer joins Capt T J Reynolds Showboat Majestic for a day on board during a rainy shift. The crew divides into Reynolds and Kirk factions, with Anna the cook guiding meals and gossip. Breakfast banter, river scenery, and jokes mix with plans for posters, stove fixes, and a dress rehearsal. An on-board social scene includes stories of family ties, tamped revelry, and a promise of onstage life.
SPRINGFIELD WL June 12 The Grass Roots conference showed an amazing political shift as Republicans express renewed hope and confidence. Some say Roosevelt’s missteps, especially on amending the Constitution, have handed the GOP a potential landslide path, with Lincoln and Constitution imagery favored at the gathering.
Washington correspondent Rodney Dutcher reports on the Rural Resettlement Administration under Tugwell, noting secrecy, recruitment concerns, and fears it may join the list of New Deal programs failing or floundering. Sen. Wheeler, Sen. Robinson, and others question bonds and watered stock, while liberals fear Tugwell leaving to join a failed agency. The Supreme Court ends its term with a light docket as the page ends.
West Plains Mo June 12 Selection of a jury to hear the trial of Rufus E Edwards of Thayer charged with arranging for the loved slaying of his stepson Oscar Bushart 27 last summer began in circuit court here today The cases of Edwards real estate man and Joe Luci Braden who has confessed participation in the slaying were brought here on a change of venue Braden is expected to plead guilty as did Ike Dawson third member of the alleged torch gang Dawson was brought here yesterday from the state prison at Jefferson City and his testimony will be used against Edwards who allegedly arranged with Dawson and Braden to kill Bushart in order that he might collect insurance Busharts death appeared accidental but Mrs Edwards became suspicious communicated her fears to state officers and demanded an investigation
Springfield Mo June 12 AP a charge by William Kitchen state American Legion commander that Kirby Page a socialist preacher and speaker at a student conference at the YMCA camp near Branson is a Communist was vigorously denied by camp leaders Fern Babcock Kansas City in charge refused comment but conference organizers said the event is not socialistic but meant to study all phases of government The camp is owned by the state Y M C A but leased to others The note ends with a remark about a fan tailed warbler sewing reeds and nesting in the enclosure.
Kirksville Missouri June 124 AP The Missouri branch of the national league of district post masters re elected W W Shoop of Green City as president and chose Springfield for next years meeting at close of the annual convention here yesterday A white squirrel was captured in Hardin County ex in 1933 It was not an albino since it did not have pink eyes
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