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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1932
Page
2
A reflective piece urges persistent striving toward perfection as the engine of success. It cites Browning on reaching beyond grasp, notes progress fuels motivation, and argues continual effort in art, conduct, and learning sustains incentive and interest. It cites a writer planning to revise a decades old work to express lifelong striving.
The domestic consumer anchors electric power demand during hard times, with over 20 million U.S. homes using electricity. Even as other industries falter, home consumption for refrigerators and appliances keeps meters turning, safeguarding revenue for power plants and urging price concessions to support households.
Growing belief in this judicial circuit favors W. B. Stillwell for circuit judge. With no Republican opposition, he leads opponents due to ability, fairness, and legal knowledge. Voters prefer continuity in judiciary, and Stillwell’s appointment by Gov. Caulfield is viewed as sound.
A broad critique notes that lack of responsible leadership and unclear federal tax programs block long term planning. Delays in tax legislation raise costs for Americans, with calls for Congress to act before conventions. The piece blends aphorisms about politics, money, and reform in a period voice.
A collection of opinions on the elusive idea of normalcy in consumption, taxation, and business. Figures from Britain, France, and the United States weigh whether current levels of activity and policy reflect true normalcy. Quotes from King George V, Owen D Young, Rev. Dr. Fosdick, and Dr. Kaliski frame a debate on future standards and wasted resources.
The U S Weather Bureau weekly report from Columbia, Missouri notes persistent drought in the southeastern part of the state despite near normal warmth and scattered showers. Wheat and oats show mixed progress, corn grows well, but southern counties and cotton need more rainfall. Temperatures ranged from 48 to 96, rainfall varied with Lexington reporting 2.80 inches while many stations had no rain. state moisture stands at 5.83 inches versus a 10.21 normal.
Reports from Wyndham say native runners claim Captain Hang Bert Tam and Claus Man were murdered by locals after disappearing May 17 en route from Kupang to Darwin. Officials will verify claims while sending a launch to the Drysdale Mission area where the plane was found with a note stating the fliers went into the bush. An intensive search is under way.
In Joplin Missouri the Missouri Pharmaceutical Association adopted a resolution urging repeal of the eighteenth amendment. Officials said the move aimed to bolster delegates at the Republican convention pushing for favorable action on a Tepe proposal. Resolutions were sent to Arthur M Curtis and Nicholas Murray Butler who attend the Chicago convention.
State Senator Rosesell G. Dearmont, Democratic governor candidate, said in St Louis that in Kansas City old friends refused to meet him publicly for fear of reprisal from Tom Pendergast. Dearmont spoke at a picnic after 106 neighborhood meetings in St Louis and St Louis County. The story also notes ongoing Congress activity on farm relief, federal expenditures, and a bonus payment bill.
New York June 15 AP The two billion dollar Standard Oil Company of New Jersey plans a five day week for its entire American organization. The move aims to keep 43,000 workers employed and create room for new hires. Salaried staff including executives face a one eleventh pay cut, applying to all except those earning $100 monthly or less.
Berlin June 15 AP President Hindenburg signed an emergency decree to lift the ban on the Nazi storm troops placed by the Bruening government. The text will be published tomorrow and becomes effective Friday. Earlier reports noted preparations of the decree and a foreunner broadcast by Gregor Strasser outlining the party's arms.
Tim o thy Shea of Cleveland, vice president of the Grand Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers, told about two hundred Missouri members at their convention that wage reductions worsen economic mood by cutting purchasing power and increasing uncertainty and fear as the gathering ends today.
New York reports the dollar rising as France converts its last dollar balances to gold, signaling full repayment of foreign short-term funds to 1929 levels. Bankers credit the exit of Europe from the gold market with restoring confidence, while Col. Lewis Ellis inspects State Highway Patrol troops in the southern state.
Manila dispatch reports Governor General Theodore Roosevelt says he is not a candidate for vice president despite Chicago rumors. He reiterates he favors Secretary of War Hurley for the post and notes his departure for the Philippines to assume Governor General duties.
Fox Lake authorities report Joe Becker, an escaped federal prisoner from Leavenworth, Kansas, captured yesterday at his Fox Lake cottage after his art career drew crowds and the self styled Count found fame. Sheriff Lester Tiffany led the arrest following a circulating mural image.
PLAN SPEED FLIGHT NEW YORK June 15 AP announced that Cyrus Peabody, a veteran military land commercial pilot, will fly a private mission soon. He plans a speed flight from New York to England, France and Germany via a sequence of legs within the next few years.
A death sentence was imposed on the Zelenaya station master and his assistant for causing a wreck near the station that killed several passengers. The officials were found guilty of signal interference while intoxicated. Thirteen other railroad employees received prison terms from one to ten years. one man was exonerated.
Mrs. Bilza Eilen Strain, 48, of Victory Junction Kansas, reports her savings vanished from a white handkerchief bundle pinned to her dress. The bundle held $4,000 in bills she withdrew days earlier to buy a house and filling station. She recalls carrying it Tuesday during shopping and losing it after an automobile outing with Bert Lawrence.
Cherry Dixon, eighteen, classed among Wellington society, becomes entangled with reporter Dan Phillips as a bank robber escapes. A shooting wounds Cherry arm and sparks family anger as tabloids publish her photo. Dan defends her, but father Walter Dixon bans him. Cherry retreats, aided by housekeeper Sarah, while a life changing decision looms.
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