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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1932
Page
2
The piece argues past smoke control drives lacked scientific guidance and clear goals, though citizen cooperation yielded some gains. It notes renewed interest, city surveys by engineers, and hopes that data from major cities will aid smaller communities in pursuing practical, gradual improvements without dramatic programs.
An essay argues that belief is dangerous and many legends are false. It cites Locke, Billings, Pope, and others noting Santa Claus, Barbara Frietchie, Washington, Nero, Aesop, and fairy tales as myths or misremembrance, while debunking common misconceptions.
A fragmented 1920s style column describes elusive phantom slot machines in Jefferson City. It notes federal agents' futile efforts against speakeasies, police raids that reveal vanishings, and public frustration with Prohibition era controls. It mentions a Virginia merchant seeking Uncle Sam to buy leaf tobacco and a Texas pedestrian in trouble with Turkish jailers.
Opinion rails against Sharkey as undeserved title holder while Schmeling’s prior loss memory colors the verdict. The bout drew 70,000 fans to the bowl as radios and papers race to name who, when, and how in a sport seen as flawed yet thriving after years of unsettled conclusions.
The piece argues that parking rules will remain as cities grow and traffic lengthens. It urges extending curbside bans, creating more off street spaces, and offering free lots on public land where possible. It condemns drivers who convert streets into personal garages and notes the wider impact on traffic and parking access.
Critics deem the Republican prohibition plank vague yet insist it aims for faster, safer change than repeal. It endorses law enforcement, rejects nullification, cites constitutional change, respects nation wide differences, preserves gains, and sets steps for resubmission. Quotations from K C Star note scholarly adaptation and Hoover remarks accompany a jab at public statues for self neglect.
Cape Girardeau Mo June 22 AP The Republican district congressional committee endorsed G W Kirk of Charleston for the Republican nomination for congressman at large from this district The action follows a Caulfield redistricting plan and the state convention recommendation that each district name a candidate A statewide meeting of district committees will be held before July 15 to officially approve the candidates OC F Blaker presided
Morris Fishbein editor notes five main benefits of exercise across seasons. Increased blood circulation and oxygen delivery. enhanced elimination of wastes. accelerated chemical activity. improved digestion and nutrient assimilation. and nervous system stimulation. Exercise also promotes muscle growth and bone development while aiding brain function, provided it suits age and fitness and never reaches exhaustion.
Washington reports census figures showing deaths from alcoholism per 100000 people edged down between 1928 and 1930. The 1920 rate was 3.5, 1929 3.7, with 1910 at 5.4 and a peak of 5.9 in 1913. Data not based on the full method.
Nahthietle, a 109 year old Apache woman of Apache, Okla, is named the oldest mother in the United States by the National Federation of Women’s Clubs. She receives a gold medal and a certificate of honor, dislikes card playing and dancing, and enjoys singing Apache songs learned in girlhood. She has a son near Apache and is a cousin of Geronimo.
Population figures come from states with at least 90 percent death registration. For 1930 data, 47 states plus the District of Columbia contribute, while 1916 figures are based on 21 states and the District.
Tex Carleton and Dizzy Dean, Texas League recruits, who beat the Giants in strong games this week, will work for the Cardinals in a Sunday twin bill with Chicago in St Louis as announced by Manager Gabby Street in a telegram to club officials.
New York June 22 AP conferences held among Thurman Hill Kansas Public Service Commission chairman and oil marketers to discuss further restrictions on Kansas crude. Hill aims to assess storage withdrawals data for setting allowables to balance supply and demand. He warned against starvation prices for producers and urged conservation with fair compensation. He says a 10 percent further curtailment could tighten supply.
In Chicago on June 22 AP reports 11 year old boy and 12 year old girl testified about cruelty and starvation by their stepmother Jennie Pacer. The children said they were beaten with whips and fists for five years and fed only scraps from the table used by Mrs Pacer and her five children. Edward testified the stepmother burned his tongue with a red hot...
Arthur F. Mullen, Omaha attorney and Nebraska national committeeman, will direct the fight for Roosevelt on the convention floor in Chicago. The assignment follows Mullen's long involvement with Roosevelt's national campaign and party leadership.
Ira Kalderman former probate judge and early secretary of the Standard Poland China Record Association died this morning in Maryville Mo. He arrived in 1865 and practiced law sixty years serving three terms as city attorney.
Mayor George A. Hahn of South Chicago Heights fired on three bandits during a deserted highway confrontation. One man was killed, another fled, and a youth driver later brought a wounded man to St James hospital. Police arrested Herman Srazzia, who denied involvement.
William Atkinson, president, and John Sherman were named receivers in equity for Fox Theaters Corp in U S District Court. The appointment, consented to, follows Sullivan and Cromwell representing Chicago Title and Trust Co which holds a $410,190 claim. A joint bond of $100 000 secures the receivership.
Cherry, 18, rebels against her wealthy father to marry Dan Phillips, a newspaper reporter. They marry in a quiet ceremony and dine at Schroeder's, where Dan voices plans to advance his career. She fears debt from dress purchases and contemplates a fresh start as they settle into married life.
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