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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1937
Page
2
Jefferson City recent celebrations marked a minister’s fifty year tenure and a congregation’s centennial of service. The article argues churches shape community life, noting the church’s role in opportunities, humility before God, and support in tough times.
The piece discusses Washington society and pink teas with 50 freshman wives admitting to 5000 calls at final meeting. It notes invitations feel like commands, but established socialites prove human and seldom boycott events.
The piece argues Congress must close tax loopholes enabling 400 million in dodging and calls for tax reform. It urges stronger police funding, criticizes tax spenders, praises the ice fund drive aiding sick people, and notes local budget contrasts between police and fire departments.
Preston Grover critiques U S diplomacy abroad noting ambassadors spend lavishly on American guests while neglecting local elites. He cites a South American example using the British club and argues for reduced American entertaining to build real foreign connections. He recalls funds once set aside for hospitality and the shift after prohibition controls.
American medicine is judged by practical standards not ideal ones. Frederick L Hoffman compares death rates in England and the United States, finding overall that American mortality is lower for 32 of 42 causes from 1930 to 1934, with room for improvement in distribution and utilization of medical knowledge and facilities.
A collage of remarks from H B Pearson Jesse H Jones Kathleen Norris Dr E Vincent Rev Raphael C McCarthy Dale Carnegie Justice McReynolds and others. The remarks touch on Africa safety economic credit philosophy and social progress, reflecting the era's public discourse and notable opinions.
A three-man Soviet crew led by Valeri Chekaloff completed a 63 hour polar flight from Moscow to Vancouver Washington, signaling new trans polar routes for commercial flying. They landed 592 miles from Oakland after 5,300 miles flown, weathering severe conditions and magnetic navigation challenges before a celebratory reception with Ambassador Troyanovsky and local cadets.
Nationalist forces seized Bilbao and set up an emergency government with martial law. General Davila named acting military governor and Valino civil governor as troops patrolled the streets. Refugees crowded toward Santander region while Loyalists retreated west, and food and water shortages pressed on the battered city.
Al Smith on his first European trip admits homesickness while in London on June 21 AP report. He cherishes New York sidewalks and plans to visit Irish Free State President de Valera before departing from Cobh aboard the Manhattan on August 3.
Police probe a strange case in the Wilshire district after a ten year old found a red haired woman’s body under a four family outbuilding. She appeared dead about two months from a head wound. two shallow graves were unearthed nearby. A wedding ring read Has to Alice August 1 1912. A nearby resident reported eerie cries and a fleeing car after a muffled murder scene.
Ozark county farmer brothers Ralph and Buoy Taylor were held without bond in West Plains for trial in November on murder charges in the slaying of neighbor Palmer Gilli land. Bound over after a 12 hour preliminary hearing in a crowded high school gym. Colin Clive, British actor, remained gravely ill in a Hollywood hospital with no improvement over the weekend.
Paris guards and troops moved into key areas as Camille Chautemps, named to form a new government after the fall of Leon Blum, met resistance in the Senate over decree powers. The crisis centers on finances, the bank, and a bid to stabilize currency amid a budget deficit and social unrest.
The Senate continues debate on a 1.5 billion relief measure as joint committees plan hearings on wage hour issues. An agriculture subcommittee opens hearings on Norris power flood control. In the House, lawmakers weigh a railway workers retirement bill while committees study the securities act, farm credit administration, and the Bonneville dam project.
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