Missouri buying agent faced bid rule probe
A Star-Times report from Jefferson City says George Blowers, Missouri state purchasing agent, awarded many orders without bids. He claims broad authority under law allowing open market purchases if cheaper, with a verbal gubernatorial approval. 12 such orders totaling about 4,687 dollars listed since last October, including paint for a hospital and athletic gear for state schools.
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Star-Times
Jefferson City Today
George Blowers
Blowers
Dispatch
Aoods
Lloyd
Stark
George Johnson
Guy B. Park
Blow
Johnson
Hessene Company
St. Joseph
State Hospital No. 2
PWA
Missouri
Boonville
Eliott Arms Company
Kansas City
Oberman and Company
Jefferson City
H. T. Poindextar and Sons of
Oberman
Highway Department
O. K
Armour and Company
State Hospital No. 1
Fulton
Murphy- Cash-Martin Grocery Company
Louisiana
State Hospital No.4
Farmington
Io Star-Times
Murphy-Cash-Martin
Insurgent Offensive Around Valencia Delayed by Weather
Reports say insurgent forces prepare to strike Valencia while targeting government ships in key ports. heavy rain and gale winds allegedly saved thousands of government militiamen from being trapped as General Azanda's timetable faltered.
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Valencia
Azanda
Pension agency fights appeals in pension row
The pension agency argues over how pension funds are administered with thousands waiting for decisions. McKittrick says the split with the commission remains and the agency will push to court if needed. Haworth notes about 10,000 applications awaited review and the commission insists on proper legal channels. Two cases set for Ozark tomorrow highlight the dispute over who may appoint counsel and how appeals proceed.
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Social Security
MccKittrick
McKittrick
Crewe
Commission
Lloyd C. Stark
Circuit Council
Baworth
Haworth
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Legislation Faces Uncertainty On Unemployment Compensation for Rail Workers
Discussed with President and Wheeler, the bill to hasten railroad reorganization faces slim chances this session. Officials drafted an amendment to bankruptcy laws as wage hour measures move forward. Thomas and Lewis comment on funding and impact. Sloan disputes bureau critique. The wage hour bill nears House vote amid mixed Senate support and 95 degree heat.
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D-Mont
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Roosevelt
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Congress
Thomas
Utah
Senate
House Committee
Department of Labor
Wreckage Found of Lost Plane After Weeks of Search
Rescue crews located wreckage along a south to north course near Fresno and Burbank after a plane vanished while trying to return to San Francisco. Passengers included J Tracy Dirlam 22 of Mansfield Ohio and his sister Mary Lou Dirlam 18, Victor Krause of Lincoln Nebraska, L B Watts of San Francisco, and Harvey M Salisbury 34 a TWA co pilot traveling as a passenger. Crew members were Puot John Graves 35, C W Wallace 29, and Martha A Wilson a Philadelphia stewardess.
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Calif
San Francisco
Fresno
J. Tracy Dirlam
Mansfield
Ohio
Stanford University
Mary Lou Dirlam
Victor Krause
Lincoln
Neb
L. B. Watts
Krs. L. B. Watts
Harvey M. Salisbury
TWA
Puot John Graves
C. W. Wallace
Tucson
Aviz
Martha AY. Wilson
Philadelphia
Sewardess
Car Fumes Tragedy Strikes 11-Year-Old in Maryville
The body of Leroy Iibaugh, 11, son of grocer Charles Iibaugh, was found in a closed garage beside the family car. Investigators say he likely died from carbon monoxide fumes after starting the motor to warm himself by the car heater.
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Maryville
Leroy Albaugh
Charles «Lbaugh
Czechoslovakia Confronts Sudeten German Question
In Prague the 20 year old republic faces a pivotal moment as Sudeten German party dominates 90.9 percent of votes in German districts amid three Sundays of municipal elections. Premier Hasea prepares to present proposals to Henlein's representatives while France and Britain pledge support.
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Praha
Czechoslovakia
Konrad Heinein
Moerisch-Schoenberg
Henlein
France
Britain
Pierre Plandin
Vienne
Daladier
Germany
Europe
Democratic Alliance Party
Naire
Hitler
Stettin
Rudolf Hess
Hess
der Fueh- Yer
Powder that Keeps Teeth Firm All Day
A vintage dental product claims a new powder keeps false teeth tighter and longer, prevents rocking or dropping, with no pasty taste or sensation, promising daily confidence. Advert shows three sizes and urges purchase from local druggists.
Government by Executive Decree and the Credit Question
An editorial fragment argues that executive decrees threaten basic American values and the nation's credit. It laments the loss of fiscal honesty, warns against division among citizens, and stresses that united resolve is essential to avoid national decline amidst growing political manipulation.
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Sloan Lashes Out at Wage and Hour Bill
New York June 13 AP Alfred P Sloan Jr chairman of General Motors fiercely criticizes pending wage hour legislation. He predicts automotive production will fall to 1932 low if trends continue and calls the recession a low mood caused by wage and hour shifts. He warns the bill would worsen unemployment and hurt small business while failing to boost productivity.
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New York
Alfred P. Sloan, Jr
General Motors Corporation
Sloan
Congress
Henered Sloan
General Motors
Missouri job benefits rules for unemployed workers
The text explains eligibility for 1938 Missouri unemployment benefits totaling about 20 million dollars. It states that only those whose former employers paid in 1938 and earned wages eight weeks of their wages qualify, and that applicants must register at a state employment office and be able, willing, and available for work. It adds the Missouri employment service will serve uninsured jobless.
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Missouri Employment Service
Anking Surrenders as Japanese Land Forces Move In
A night operation near Anking saw Japanese landing parties surprise Chinese defenders and push inland as a fleet of minesweepers and transports supported the attack. Fog and darkness aided the assault with villages still lit, masking the approaching forces. Tokyo briefing officials said Itagaki and Konoye discussed sharpening mobilization and reinforcing the army to accelerate the war.
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Anking
Japan
Tokyo
War Ministry
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