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Jefferson City Post Tribune

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Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1949

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Argentina Britain sign five year trade pact in Buenos Aires

The pact was signed in the white salon of government house with President Peron and his wife present. Britain and Argentina signed Spanish and English copies as US officials warn the deal violates free trade spirit. Britain would import from Argentina while Britain would take meat and cereals in return. The agreement faces US objections over potential market access and pound convertibility issues. A stray note mentions Shakespeare and Oldcastle from Henry IV with family objections.

Bursor Ames Suse Britain United Pres Juan D. Peron White Salon Government House John Barbour Argentina Argentine National Economic Council United States Will Sud Unitedates

Counterfeiters And Bogus Bills Seized in Raid

Washington secret service agents seized almost $360000 in counterfeit currency in a raid near the White House and secret service HQ. Four men and a woman were arrested, including Eugene Hannon Creighton and Walter Kidwell, who admitted manufacturing notes in a suite at 1607 H Street NW rented March 30 to operate a duplicating machine. Notes were produced in early April and circulated briefly on a national tour but were only modestly successful.

Washington Secret Service Todag White House Treasury H Street Northwest World Bank Eugene Hammon Creighton Walter Kidwell William F. Hughes Josephine Arthur M. Behar Alt Creighton St. Louis Kansas City Omaha Memphis Dallas Fort Worth Atlanta Richmond Baltimore

British Ambassador Honors General Patton

British envoy awards General Patton for service as commander of the 3rd U.S. Army in the Ardennes, honoring his role in the allied effort. AP Wirephoto accompanies the recognition.

General Patton British Empire U.S Ardennes

Congress to Proceed with Flogging Probe in Wake of Violence

A congressional probe into Alabama night-rider violence will begin this week despite Southern objections. Rep Brye says the inquiry will go forward with no plan to abandon it, though some committee members may resist. DOJ has opened a field investigation in Brookside, Alabama, after a June 10 hooded mob incident, with the FBI directed to examine Klan involvement and police response.

Washington Alabama Brye D-Ny Bryne House Congress Department of Justice Clark FBI Brookside Ala Ku Klux Klan

Rejected Suitor Kills 2 Then Ends Own Life

A 61-year-old bachelor, spurned as a suitor, killed Mrs. Florence Zumwalt, 32, and her escort Henry F. Grover, 20, near Hawk Point Missouri. He then poisoned himself, leaving a note saying he was in love and would settle the account. William Mordt, 31, was wounded. Sheriff Porter Course reported Hammonds had dated Mrs. Zumwalt about two years. Mordt had courted her since last month. Egypt allows digs only by museum or university representatives.

Hawk Point George Hammonds Florence Zumwalt Henry F. Grover High HH William David Mordt Bio Porter Hammonds

Berlin Railway Strike Ends as Western Pay Push Boosts West Marks

News of World in Brief reports Berlin rail workers win two of three major demands. East marks convert to West marks for 60 percent pay, 14,000 union members. no retaliation pledged. Western Berlin blockaded similar to wartime, church denounces Czech regime, Belgium Leopold vote tilts against referendum, Canada votes today, and Korea investigates the assassination of Kim Kon.

Associetes Press Berlin Anticommunist Union UGO Tie Railway Remar Catholic Church Czechoslovakia Church of Christ Josef Beran Prague Josef Matocha Olomouc Leopold Party Belgium Leopold Social Christian Party Canada George Drew Louis St. Laurent Liberal Party Syngman Rhee Kim Kon Sim Korean Independence Party Seoul

Florida Governor Marries Bride on Honeymoon Run

Florida Governor Warren and Barbara Manning wed in a Noontime ceremony in Los Angeles. The couple, after a reception, planned an unannounced Southern California honeymoon before returning to Tallahassee for state business. Irma Castle seeks passports for Japan. she plans to join Capt. Phillip Castle with occupation forces near Tokyo.

Los Angeles Fulier Warren Florida California Barbara Jeanne Manning Westwood A. J. Soldan K. Walton Fla Pensacola Tellahassee Ted Irma Caste Aloberty Japan Phillip A. Castle Tokyo

Second Victory for Iowan Gillette in Fight Over Judge Nomination

Senate debate centers on Gillette opposition to Carroll Switzer for a federal judgeship in Iowa. Gillette flags independence from the President, cites past political clashes, and notes Truman's Iowa win while Switzer trails in gubernatorial race. Switzer’s bid labeled lacking training and background for the federal bench.

Washington Gillette Truman Iown Carroll Switzer McCarran D-Nev Senate Judiciary Committee Switzer van Loser Switzer Des Moines Laws Gilkie Roosevelt Senate Roosevelt Supreme Court Hickenlooper Iowa Missouri Virginia

No Relief From Sticky Heat Seen

The nation sweltered in humid heat with little rain forecast east of the Rockies. The Weather Bureau reported few showers over the weekend, with hot, dry conditions dominating much of the region except west of the Rockies where cooler air prevailed. Northern Maine enjoyed a steady downpour easing drought and forest fire risk.

iBy Associated Press Rocky Mountains U. S. Weather Bureau Chicago Ovee Rockies Kansas Minnesota Minneapolis Maine New England

Rent Control Ends in Garland County Arkansas

Housing Expediter Tigher Woods announces removal of rent controls in Garland County including Hot Springs after surveys show demand for rental housing was reasonably met. Also reports on discussing disposal of remaining highway fund money at Chamber of Commerce meeting and transfer to the Highway in association.

Washington Tigher Woods Today Garland County Arkansas Hot Springs Woods Chamber of Commerce Chamber John R. Thompson Highway In

Jefferson City and Columbia Couples Apply for Marriage Licenses

Ask Marriage Permits Boyd R Griffith and Martha Pabor both of Jefferson City and Thomas W Geddell and Jane Davis both of Columbia made applications for marriage licenses Saturday at the county recorder office.

Boyd R. Griffith Martha Pabor Jefferson City Thomas W. Geddell Jane Davis Columbia County Recorder

Missouri Legion District Elects New Commander and Officers

Erman Taylor of Blackburn was elected commander of Missouri seventh district American Legion at the annual meeting along with Sedalia's Frank Fiper as vice commander and Marshall’s George Holt as chaplain Auxiliary picks included Miss Helen Hebider Slater as president and other officers across Sedalia Glasgow Odessa and Bigginsville. In St Joseph a 16 year old girl Marjorie Obermier remained in critical condition after being struck while trying to save her younger brother Craig also hit by the train. Lawrence Metzger 39 Amoret died after a combine accident on his farm. Kansas City News reports reward increases for informants tied to two cases including election board vault blasting and Rimann slayings.

Marshall Missouri Seventh District American Legion Erman Taylor Blackburn Taylor Alben Deberry Frank Fiper Sedalia George Holt Helen Hebider Slater E. Glenn Lewis Homer Riley Odessa Heorge Holt Marcella Hagedorn Glasgow Cecil McLain Bigginsville ST. Joseph Marjorie Obermier Craig Marjorie Kansas City Kansas City Star Election Board Wolf C. Rimann Chicago

Deaths Elizabeth Campbell and Karl Kinder

Elizabeth Campbell of Cedar City died last night at St Mar hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of Mr and Mrs Trey Campbell and survived by two sisters and maternal grandparents. Maj Karl Kinder died Friday in Los Angeles after a major operation. His sister Mrs Grace Wededking traveled from Marble Hill to attend the funeral and to accompany the body to Arlington National Cemetery.

Elizabeth Campbell Trey Campbell Cedar City St. Mar Hospital Ruby Esther Betty Jane Sir WN. Reynolds Jefferson Ity Grace Wedgeking East Miller Marble Hill Maj- Karl Kinder Los Angeles Calif Wedeking Washington, D. C Arlington National Cemetery

St Joseph golfer saves shot by landing in pocket

At a St Joseph club, Leslie Stites Kart Compton Charles Stockwell and Forrest R Mann watched a 120 iron shot arc toward a lake. Compton dropped to the ground to dodge it and felt a tug as the ball landed in his hip pocket, delivering an improbable splashless save.

ST. Joseph

March of Dimes Fund Hits Peak Amid Need

New York June 27 AP The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis reports a record 25 72 006 raised in the 1941 Match of Dimes up from 2600 last year Basil O Connor says need for funds remains critical Half goes to research and education programs the rest to local chapters for fighting polio outbreaks and patient care Snowplow Ready Lindenwold N J June 27 It was hot and cold over the weekend with a 92 degree reading and the town's snowplow back in service after repairs.

New York National Foundation For Foundation For Treasuries Lindenwold N. J

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