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Newspaper
Kansas City Star
Location
Kansas City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1948
Page
2
President Truman wraps up a 15 day tour in a buoyant mood. He is greeted by Washington officials and highlighted optimistic views on postwar policy. The trip showcased solid support from key government circles and reinforced confidence at the capital.
President Truman lands in Washington ending a 15 state cross country tour aimed at pressing for vetoes against Congress. He vows more vetoes and says the trip educated the country while signaling focus on his battle with Republicans over major legislation.
A detailed, period portrayal of Boeing's Stratocruiser development and testing near Wichita. The piece describes airliner trials, engine tests, and water injection, placing the project beside B-29 and B-50 programs while noting factory scale, crew, and the craft’s compact, well-equipped design. It frames the Stratocruiser as a bold challenge in the air age.
John L. McNay Jr., a Southwest high school senior and son of Mr. and Mrs. John L. McNay, was elected governor of the Missouri Boys' State at Boonville. He is an honor roll student, R.O.T.C. staff sergeant, debate team member, and literary society vice president. He ran on the Nationalist ticket to defeat Steve George of Clayton in a Legion-sponsored youth political meeting.
After adjournment Congress, the President plans a brief stay and will fly to Bolivar Missouri on July 5 to dedicate a statue of Simon Bolivar, the South American liberal, officials said.
The Senate could break a one man filibuster on the draft and adjourn by Saturday night. The House plan calls for a vigorous volunteer recruitment to reach full armed services strength, then a January 31 draft declaration if needed, followed by a second bill and a one year active duty induction for those aged 19 to 25.
A Washington dispatch outlines key reconciliations between House and Senate draft bills on military induction. Differences cover induction ages, registration ranges, training for 18 year olds, total armed strength, induction effective dates, veteran exemptions, other deferments, professional registrations, aliens enrollment, and reemployment guarantees. A joint conference committee must reconcile these points before final passage.
Western Allies report progress toward a three power approach and a potential single currency for Germany’s four occupation zones. General Sir Brian Robertson says monetary reform is needed to curb inflation and stagnation. Officials outline currency and tax steps, with June 26 deadline for unregistered money and a shift from ration coupons to a general points system to balance supply and demand.
Members of the Kansas City Women's Democratic club host a reception and style show at 8 p m tonight at the Ellison hotel 300 West Armour boulevard. Tomorrow at noon the club invites guests to a luncheon at the Hotel Phillips with John J Nangle and Mrs J V Billings among attendees. Also present tonight and tomorrow are Mrs Jessie F Coleman Frank W Hayes Mrs Hayes Julia Edman and Mrs Pp N Cook.
Mrs. Jean Bakeman, 41, of 2008 Lowell Drive Eastwood Hills, won 2500 damages today from Standard Oil in Judge Allen C. Southern's court after suing for 10000. The collision involved truck driver Thomas Hoare of 3824 Wayne Avenue on January 10, 1947 at U S Highway 50 and Sun-a-Bar road, leaving her severely injured.
William Miller aged 63 of 1416 Tracy Avenue signed a police confession today admitting he helped rob a John Schick Plumbing and Heating truck on East Fifteenth Street yesterday. Police saw him removing tools from the truck and later found more tools at his home.
Washington, June 18 AP Six Missouri Democrats Bell Cannon Karstein and Republicans Bakewell Ploeser Reeves voted for the draft bill while Republicans Arnold Banta Bennett Cole Schwabe and Short opposed. Kansas delegation divided four to two with Cole Hope Meyer Scrivner for and Rees Smith against. All six Kansas representatives are Republicans.
Members of the House agriculture committee met with Dr. Vagtborg and others to discuss keeping the three war plant facilities intact for potential use. A December letter from Representative Clifford Hope urged a temporary halt on sales, noting farmers want outlets for surpluses and normal production. Clinton Anderson favored keeping the sites, intended to aid in producing alcohol and fermentable chemicals from grain, in coordination with the Agricultural Research Foundation.
Episcopal conference at Park College Parkville Mo hears Rev Gene Wetherell urge unity among rural churches. Bible College of Missouri extension service promote cooperative pastorates and resident ministers to strengthen town and country church work. Rockwell Smith and Florence Pickard outline rural church administration and vacation Bible schools. David Beals and W A Cochel describe a farm training center near Parkville. Clifton Samuelson to discuss work of institute.
Independence city employees face a split after only three linemen remain at the light and power plant, down from nine. Veteran workers Guy Hunter and Joe Fain were discharged. Four others quit in sympathy including J M Wells and Walter Williams. Hunter alleges discharge by Superintendent Kenneth W. Simmons after a denied June vacation and a removal from duties. Mayor Roger T. Sermon also discharged Fain, with the remaining four leaving the job Tuesday.
Two Democratic candidates withdraw from the primaries. Robert A. Byrne of 938 West Thirty-Second Street pulls out as candidate for public administrator, and Harry B. Kies of 5422 Park Avenue withdraws as candidate for county treasurer. Ford Service advertised by Rudy Pick, downtown Ford dealer.
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