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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1952
Page
6
State Auditor William H. Holmes criticized sloppy accounting in Missouri’s Motor Vehicle Division and urged a full study to simplify the vehicle registration process. The audit cited tax shortages totaling 7,033.13 and related thefts for 1950 with $310,238 reimbursed by a bonding company.
Washington columnist Drew Pearson was punched in the face by Charles Patrick Clark a Washington lawyer in the Mayflower Hotel lobby. Witnesses said a single punch landed on Pearsons right eye before bystanders separated them. Clark called Pearson a liar and said he would step outside. Pearson declined and Clark delivered the punch according to witnesses.
The Senate voted 43 to ok to return the St Lawrence Seaway bill to Foreign Relations for further study, killing its chance this session. Canada warned it would build on its side if the U.S. rejected participation, with construction possibly starting next spring. The plan includes a 2,260,000 horsepower hydroelectric plant and aims to connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic for improved shipping and power.
Ohio Senator Taft, a Republican front runner, said he would back a straight 15 percent tax cut if he becomes president. He argued current tax levels fuel inflation and claimed spending could be trimmed to about 70 billion in year one from 85 billion. Taft critiqued permanent wage laws and unions, urged restraint on permanent arbitration and warned against permanent multilateral military commitments, while suggesting invoking the Taft-Hartley act in the steel strike.
The Soviet move seeks to accuse the United States of germ warfare in Korea and to press for UN admission of 14 applicant nations. Western delegates say the tactic is designed to exploit antiwar fears and test Geneva Protocol ratifications and UN membership, with U.S. ratification seen as a key divide.
Partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with thundershowers likely. Highs in the 80s Thursday, with tonight near 65. Mild evening temperatures are expected across the Osage River region and surrounding areas.
A Ashton truck overturned near Highway 51 East at noon when brakes and gears failed while climbing a hill from Jefferson City. Driver James A. Burd, 25, escaped by jumping clear before the vehicle settled in Chester Puckett’s yard. The Burd Construction Co. owned truck, operated by his father J R Burd. Sweden Rejects Charge.
Two boys ages 14 and 12 admitted stealing $16 from Bernadine Beauty Shop, 17a E High St, Tuesday afternoon. Police picked them up after shop operators notified authorities. City Attorney to decide on prosecution.
Joe Hoelscher of Orage Bend delivered the first wheat load of the season to the MEA cooperative on WW Main St. The two loads totaled about 200 bushels of very high quality wheat. Exchange Manager Lester Morrow said the hot sunny weather recently helped wheat crops.
Capital City Water Company filed a petition in circuit court asking for appraisal of damages and just compensation to obtain an easement on Gundelfinger estate property to lay an 8 inch main from Bald Hill Road to Green Berry Road. Residents report water shortages during hot weather. a public hearing, tentatively set for June 23, will involve Hattie Gundelfinger and the Jefferson Capital City Savings and Loan Association as defendants.
Washington AP report says Averell Harriman will no longer use the initial W in his name, announcing only Averell Harriman as a Democratic presidential candidate. The piece notes Symington previously dropped an initial for a Missouri Senate run, setting a precedent.
Parkview couple My Sherman Todd and Mrs Sherman Todd received 340 days in stayed jail terms in Police Court after two counts of disturbing the peace. The incidents dated June 12 and 17 involved a quarrel with Mrs Fannie Letterman and an alleged assault on Mrs Vera Buschman at her home. Each count carried 30 days stayed.
The steel strike could delay Missouri highway improvements by six months or more, with winter shutdowns and later spring completion for projects. Officials warn defense demands may slow steel supply further, affecting the 10 year, 557 million program. only the 6 million New State Office Building proceeds with steel already on site.
The second Community Sing will be held at Memorial Park Friday night at 8 p.m. The first program was on the Capitol steps two weeks ago. Sponsored by the Barber shop quartet groups and the Park Board recreation program, it features local and out-of-town barbershop organizations. Quartets from Fulton and Columbia are expected.
John L. Lewis announced the Mine Workers Union plans a 19 million dollar fund to support CIO Steelworkers in their wage strike. He urged unity against Taft Hartley act use and praised steelworkers for their resolve, noting labor solidarity and the fight against predatory interests.
President Truman asked Congress to appropriate three million dollars to begin construction of Table Rock dam and reservoir on the White River in Arkansas. The Senate killed a reorganization plan tied to postmaster funding, while House panels debated the broader fiscal plan. Sedalia Base bid goes to Serves Construction Co. for $90,721.18 as rehab work.
GIFFORD, Mo AP A tiny Shetland foal born at the Floyd Slaughter farm near Gifford weighs 105 pounds at birth and stands 27 inches tall. Horsemen say no colt lighter than 23.5 pounds has survived. the foal is now about the size of a large dog in Macon County.
The House prepared to ask President Truman to use the Taft Hartley Act to reopen the strike closed steel mills. Rep Howard W Smith said many Democrats and Republicans back the move as debate opens today and a vote is planned tomorrow. The CIO Steelworkers Union pledged cooperation to meet defense needs, while Mills gradually reopen and defense mobilizer Steelman reports progress in moving steel to production.
A new application for fare increases was filed today with City Clerk Henry Ells by Jefferson City Lines Inc amid a long running fare dispute. The filing includes a wage increase for employees tied to the fare hike, and cites rising material costs and a months long low operating profit as justification. City officials previously rejected the higher fares, with council warnings to revert to previous rates and possible franchise action if not lowered. The company also suspended a wage hike until July 1, strengthening claims of increased operating costs.
In Washington DC a campaign slogan dispute swayed black voters as Averell Harriman defeated Estes Kefauver in the precincts. Harriman claimed the district's six votes and praised by backers as a new Abe Lincoln while Kefauver lost most city precincts. Official returns showed Harriman leading Kefauver 14,077 to 3,977 with church leaders urging turnout and a march toward security.
The 44th annual Fraternal Order of the Eagles state convention begins tomorrow at the Governor Hotel and runs through Saturday. Gov. Forrest Smith will speak at the banquet Friday night at Selinger Centre as the group discusses youth guidance, child health, aid for the handicapped, and the Eagles Memorial Foundations. The Damon Runyon Cancer Fund will be considered, with four national leaders present to open the session.
Weatherman forecasts partly cloudy skies with a possible thundershower tonight and Thursday. Central Missouri expected rain, while heat returns in the Midwest with highs near 90s. June records show 14 straight days above 90. Temperatures cooled early but remained hot across the region.
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