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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1950
Page
2
The text notes the first mule bred by George Washington in America and mentions the King of Spain presenting the first jack to the continent. It also references a US Department of Agriculture recommendation for lindene as a new insecticide, priced at 10 cents per roll in dairy barns.
Readable fragment notes that stripping work started at the Hibbing Minnesota open pit iron mine in 1895, indicating early mining activity and site development details.
Washington June 29 AP three Hollywood screen writers were convicted by Congress for refusing to answer questions in a probe into their activities. The verdicts mark a rare outcome in the inquiry into alleged disloyalty and labor tensions in the film industry.
Readers learn of a new venacoL treatment claimed to address the root cause of rheumatic neuritis pains by supplying vitamins Bi Bs, iron, niacin and minerals like calcium phosphorus and manganese. It promises relief beyond temporary fixes, emphasizing affordability and ongoing use to prevent return of aches with trial sizes and larger bottles advertised.
The message sells a strict money back guarantee for a product or program named HAnscot. It claims you will be refunded if you do not experience amazing results after a "reasonable" period. The pitch emphasizes no risk and urges you to pursue supposed wonderful benefits.
Eight Hollywood writers producers and directors were to hear contempt charges today. Algert Mantz and Alvah Bessie received one year in jail and $100 fines each. Samuel Ornitz had sentencing deferred. Mantz and Bessie argued they acted patriotically and that the House committee in 1947 violated the Constitution.
Paris has relied on the Regiment de Sapeurs Pompiers for 150 years. The volunteer force of about 3000 men runs 24 fortresses in greater Paris and operates 630 fire fighting vehicles, five fire boats, and 700 alarm boxes. They credit Napoleon for founding the unit and note tallies of rescues and reduced deaths since 1940.
In St Louis on June 29 1950 the Eighth Armored Division association announces a three day convention at Congress hotel beginning June 30 with nationwide representation. The event closes Sunday night at the Chicago Fair of 1950 where Eighth Armored Division day is observed. Guests include Judge John Gutknecht and Major Gen John M Devine.
The article notes that comet orbital periods vary widely from about three and a third years to longer, reflecting differing orbital paths. It discusses how gravitational influences and initial positions affect revolution times.
A reader asks to have the News Tribune mailed to a vacation address so they can enjoy Aller Oop, other favored comics, and hometown news while away, ensuring access to the pictures and features during time away. The notice emphasizes continued delivery of comics and local content.
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