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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1950
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes show a local newspaper page with advertising and distribution details. It mentions Jefferson matter emergency service, Denver service, pricing like 25s per week and Sunday editions, and delivery terms across counties with references to Mussouri and Collett areas.
Dr Edwin P Jordan counsels reasonable caution about infantile paralysis. He notes polio's unpredictability, varying yearly impact, and relatively low death and permanent paralysis rates. He warns against hysteria and explains early reports often come from the south with later northern spread.
The speaker argues for freeing industry from government control to unleash creative energy and job growth. He warns against centralized planning and stresses private invention as the path to prosperity, insisting government dominance would hinder progress and new ideas.
A clipped report notes a tragic loss linked to an air operation, mentioning a prolonged period of service and highlighting safety concerns. It references U S aviation and mountainous transport routes with emphasis on risk, repair, and previous flight history, all framed as a somber acknowledgment.
Ralph J. Bunche, acting secretary general of the United Nations, argues there are no warlike peoples and no government bent on war. He asserts the United Nations will prevent world conflict, while U.S. representative to the United Nations, Austin, joins in the discussion with cautious optimism.
Washington June 18 A sweeping push for Ike to run risks undermining him as many boosters claim he represents liberal Republicans. Critics note Willkie echoes, with columnists and publishers backing the move while Eisenhower insists the office should choose the man. He may not campaign actively, but the pressure from diverse GOP factions could influence the nomination process.
New York AP reports the Dorset and Brassiere Association of America finds over 45 percent of U.S. women over 15 are overweight or uneven in bust, waist, or hips. The piece cites a 1950 corset market boom, with $400 million spent on foundation garments and bra production rising sharply.
Bloomington Indiana June 79 AP Dr Clyde Tombaugh says Mars canal like markings are fracture lines not evidence of intelligent life He cites collisions with smaller planets or asteroids leaving star like scars and notes red color may come from igneous rocks at the eightythird meeting of the American Astronomical Society Night Out June 19 AP.
Jefferson City resident Al Vanderfeltz announces his Democratic bid for Cole County Recorder. A 43 year resident, 47 year old Vanderfeltz is a lifelong Democrat with roots in Osage County, an automobile mechanic by trade, and father of one. He pledges efficient, courteous service in a strict business-like administration.
Arthur B. Lipkin conductor of the Birmingham Alabama symphony orchestra was re elected president of the American Symphony League at the league convention in Wichita Kansas. Regional vice presidents named included Lymen Wiltse Tampa and Helen Thompson of Charleston West Virginia was elected secretary treasurer.
In Tokyo on June 19 AP reports occupation troops staged one of their largest reviews in honor of Defense Secretary Johnson. Johnson received a 19 gun salute as he rode past General MacArthur and General Omar Bradley, chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, who witnessed the parade.
A Frisco freight derailment in Santha occurred after a journal on the fifteenth car behind the engine burned out. The fire caused the following car to derail and the subsequent cars to pile up. No injuries were reported.
MILWAUKEE June 19 AP The Lutheran Laymen's League formed in 1917 in a hardware dealer's home plans officer elections for 200 delegates. President Emil C Jacobs of Cleveland presiding. He urged Christian education against Communist teaching and highlighted League projects such as Lutheran Hour broadcasts Bible courses and Sunday school by mail and TV. The convention runs to tomorrow night before the Missouri Synod bicentennial opening.
A White House aide said President Truman will reappoint the four five seat AEC members as terms expire June 30. Incumbents Sumner Pike Henry Smyth Gordon Dean and Thomas Murray would remain, with Pike possibly continuing as acting chairman until a permanent chair is chosen after Lilienthal’s resignation.
In St Joseph on June 19 an eighteen year old, Jewel A Mayes, drowned in the Phutte river while his sixteen year old bride Getty Lee watched from the river bank. The swimmer and companions were attempting to cross when he went under amid flood conditions eight miles southeast of St Joseph.
Chinese air forces attacked Communist shipping along the mainland coast today. One steamer loaded with troops was hit at the Min river mouth near Foorkow, Fukion province, listing badly with troops in the water. Two other ships were set afire off Nanjin island, about 30 miles south of Fouche.
CHICAGO June 19 AP Karry G Wies St John has one of the 10 national vice presidents elected by the U S Junior Chamber of Commerce at the annual convention. Richard W Remier 35 an attorney of Marshalltown Ia was elected to head the organization for the year Floyd Stewart of Joneelle Mo withdrew after the first ballot in favor of Remier.
A pond tragedy near Clinton Louisiana results in five Black individuals drowning. Sheriff N L Palmer reports two of three children who attempted a rescue survived. Details remain incomplete as the incident unfolds.
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