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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1932
Page
3
The public shows little reaction to convention orations yet Hoover’s standing grows. The piece argues Hoover’s re election is likely as critics offer no real plan, Democratic opposition falters, and Hoover’s handling of the crisis earns broad confidence.
The Florida representative Mrs Ruth Bryan Owen may resign after congress adjourns to allow a successor to serve the remainder of her term. The piece surveys motives, noting a mix of pique and political calculation, and comments on lame duck politics, taxes, and current Washington dynamics. It discusses prior examples and hints at potential motives behind the threat and timing.
Jefferson City school board backs an addition to West End School to meet growing needs in all ward schools. It cites insufficient funds for full development, junior college costs, salary cuts, and levy increases while criticizing preferential treatment for 100 students over 4,000 in grades.
The Akron area forms the base for the Guggenheim Airship Research Institute. It will scientifically study lighter-than-air flight and compile established facts and theories about dirigible flying. The institute aims to speed travel by dirigible to become as common as air travel.
A prominent London economist advises English investors to buy American securities, calling this moment an amazing opportunity with potential security value gains of 300 percent in years ahead. London papers foresee a capital shift to the United States, though the view remains debatable.
A collection of quotes warns against daydreaming at the wheel as traffic officers note rising accidents. Opinion excerpts from Neville Chamberlain and Charles G. Dawes discuss European unity and postwar prosperity. A New York Welfare Council report estimates at least 50 million dollars will be needed for next year’s relief efforts. Senator William E Borah counters fears of the American republic’s fall.
Oklahoma's oil delegation parades on the Republican convention floor to hail a Tariff plank for petroleum and minerals. Ardmore leader Witt Franklin sparks the protest with support from Secretary Hurley as delegates from oil producing states unite in backing the proposed tariff measure.
Dr Morris Fisheein outlines how heart disease patients can gain compensation through rest, diet, and careful use of digitalis. Among 100 chronic heart disease cases, 43 were decompensated from rheumatic fever, 44 elderly with arteriosclerosis, with many improved by rest, diet, and digitalis. Oxygen therapy and fluid removal aided some acute decompensations, extending life expectancy for several patients.
New York report notes that except possibly Germany, major nations hold ample gold bullion for renewed global trade. Since September 1931 the United States repatriated about 1.1 billion dollars of Europe’s gold, while 11 leading European nations boosted holdings by a similar amount. With minor adjustments, each central bank vaults hold its full gold supply, leaving only a small pool of foreign balances in Britain and elsewhere.
Lou Henry Hoover, wife of Herbert Hoover, led an eventful life from Stanford romance to global travel. She aided city defense during the Boxers, organized first aid and hospital work, and supported Girl Scout activities. The Hoover family traveled widely before settling in California and later moving to Washington and finally the White House in 1929.
Webb V. Long, 45, identified as an informer for both local police and federal narcotics agents, was fatally shot in Kansas City and thrown from a moving car by gangsters as punishment for informing. Detectives believe he was targeted for his cooperation with authorities. Next month Peru will open the final link of its motor highway from Lima on the Pacific coast to the Amazon forest regions.
At the Chicago convention, women split over whether the prohibition plank will widen or shrink the woman’s vote for Herbert Hoover. Wets and dries argued both sides while Hoover supporters claimed unity, and the role of women remains unsettled as Agnes Giffort and Sarah Butler spoke on the platform.
Cherry escapes the Dixon household after learning Dan Phillips has tried contacting her. She travels with a maid Sarah to rendezvous with Dan, who reassures her and explains his concern over the missed messages. Their reunion ends with a drive toward Jefferson Park as they seek privacy away from the home.
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