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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1937
Page
3
A one chamber legislature emerges as a growing idea in Missouri amid concerns over wasteful spending, excessive sessions, and ineffective laws. Supporters argue a smaller body could reduce taxes, limit political spoils, and improve competency, while preserving a progressive, intelligent program for the state.
The piece marks the national playground anniversary as a landmark in civic responsibility. It argues society is a unit and that people are their brothers keepers, noting progress from past neglect of play spaces and welfare to shared duty, with a final jab at $22,495 in medicine and hospital costs being misattributed to politics.
A retrospective essay traces U S isolationism from 1892 to 1940, noting policy shifts under pressure from world events. It compares Admiral Perry and Admiral Perry Moto and reflects on neutrality acts, tariffs, and censorship shaping foreign policy and domestic economy.
Dr Tage Galdston discusses how citrus fruits and grapes act as mild laxatives through compounds like potassium citrate and Rochelle salt. He notes whole fruits aid digestion, while excess fats also influence bowel movement. Individual tolerance to roughage varies, with some experiencing pain or indigestion.
Tribute recalls Genevieve Clark wife of Champ Clark first district leader and mother of Senator Bennett Champ Clark. Born in Callaway County she helped her husband and guided their family as Northeast Missouri mourns at Bowling Green church. The Hannibal Courier Post notes her pioneer roots and local impact.
New York June 18 AP Senator Robert F Wagner D NY criticizes employers who refuse written collective bargaining agreements as anti social industrial policy. He says refusal to try in good faith may violate the National Labor Relations Act. writing is essential to enforceable terms and industrial peace.
John E. Bauer said the county grand jury dropped the investigation into Patricia Douglas's charge that she was attacked at a film salesman's party on May 5. The jury did not indict David Ross of Chicago, who denied the charge before the jury. Two attendants testified a man followed Douglas to a car but did not name Ross as the man.
In Gray Georgia seven year old Smith Mitchell, missing 26 hours, was found unconscious in an ant infested hole near Juliette by a search party of 250. The physician called his condition acutely painful but not dangerous as his flesh was covered by insects. rescuer R B Wynens described the scene as pitiful and said he could not have lived much longer under those conditions.
Floyd Burns, 49, of Excelsior Springs, was held in Clay county jail in Liberty on a charge of assault with attempted attack on an 11 year old. He was brought for safekeeping after the charge was filed in Excelsior Springs. Clay county attorney Conti-Withers said the same occurred June 14.
Outline of pending farm tenancy legislation questions and answers. Growth of tenancy, loan plans for tenants to buy farms, 30 year terms, 3 percent interest. Local county committees select eligible tenants with emphasis on married status, dependents, and down payments. Loans total 10 million in 1938 rising to 50 million annually, with eligibility for sharecroppers laborers and other farmers relying on farming income. Loans distributed equitably by state, and $10 million in 1938 to aid low income farmers on submarginal land to find better farms.
In El Dorado Kansas a three day sale of 643 Herefords from the Hazlett herd grossed $305,405. Will Condell said shipping to buyers in 30 states would take a week or ten days. A second auction June 29 will offer 12 horses and 83 non Hereford cattle plus trucks and farm implements.
In Suffolk County a 28 year old woman Helen Tiernan pleaded guilty to murder in the second degree for the death of her seven year old daughter. The defendant faced 20 years to life with possible parole after 13 years and four months for good behavior. She admitted planning to kill her daughter and son to later marry George Christodulus. Jimmy survived his injuries.
St Louis AP report states Dr R Emmett Kane, chairman of the old age assistance board, refuses possible reappointment claiming he would be a rubber stamp under the new social security act. He cites Charles Hartenstein similarly declining reinstatement. He says the new setup makes the board advisory with no control over offices or staff.
Governor Lloyd Stark signed bills abolishing the state tuberculosis sanitorium examiner office at Mount Vernon and replacing it with family physician recommendations for admissions. He also signed a bill creating Daniel Boone Memorial State Park in Montgomery and Warren counties, with no appropriation. Additional measures require written insanity notices before hearings and recreate the state entomologist position.
Paris region construction workers announced a general strike to press for higher wages and to show international solidarity with Spanish anti fascists. They said they will present demands to Premier Leon Blum. Hotel and restaurant workers threatened a general strike starting next Wednesday unless the labor ministry enforces a 40 hour week immediately.
John Birch, 114, died at his Nis Nipissing junction home in North Bay Ont on June 18. A native of Russia, he was believed to be the oldest man in Canada. Chinese buyers spent over a million dollars on cosmetics last year, with much imported from America.
Paris reports Gaston Doumergue, 70, former president and premier, died suddenly of heart disease after a garden stroll. He led France during the Stavisky scandal era and served 15 cabinet terms in seven years. He married Jeanne Graves near his birthplace, then retired to Provence.
A budget battle in 1934 toppled Doumergue with his final act on February 21. Marcel Hutin warned returning Germany colonies would equate to bearing World War guilt. In Missouri, cashier Mansur announced Hardin Trust would pay all claims as the 60 1000 capital bank liquidates after closure under federal insurance.
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