30 Aug 1958
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1958
Page
1
An editorial urges expanding anti litter efforts in Missouri with a new litter bag drive inspired by Minneapolis teen led campaigns. It cites higher street cleanliness from bag use, notes school groups raise funds through sales, and urges student led action to keep roads clean statewide.
Washington column explains the Automobiles Information Disclosure Act backed by the National Automobile Dealers Association and manufacturers. It requires new 1959 car price labels showing make model and serial number, final assembly point, dealer name, delivery methods, and a detailed price breakdown including accessories, transport, taxes, and licenses. Penalties include fines and possible imprisonment for label falsification or removal. Used car sales remain largely unregulated.
A fragmented column reflects on money misplaced during a vacation and odd remarks about a man named Ed. The piece weaves humor about gumming up a story with mixed quotes and a digressive stream of thoughts.
A newspaper feature reviews marriage timing from a 18 year old college freshman, arguing modern brides must be versatile beyond 1776 roles. It promotes Dr Cranes Tests for Sweethearts and urges schooling before marriage, warning against romantic impulse and urging practical parental readiness.
Britannica Jr. Encyclopedia notes that George Washington faced no rival for the office of president of the United States. It says the people were unanimously supportive even before the Constitution was adopted if they alone elected the president.
New York veteran Gary Cooper cites two bouts with illness, 1931 and 1949, as the lessons that kept him ageless in film. He says learning when to stop, taking time off, and relaxing preserved his career and happiness in a business that has evolved toward more independence and fewer demands to double cross colleagues.
Dr Edwin P Jordan answers reader questions about medical fears and common conditions. He warns against casual hospital horror stories influencing patients before surgery, explains night blindness as often vitamin related, notes diabetes can cause mucous membrane dryness and infections, and suggests evaluation for elderly patients with night-time leg and arm tremors to rule out arterial disease or Parkinsonism.
Frankfurt AP dispatch surveys five months across 11 nations from Manila to Athens, concluding the Western alliance led by the United States is losing the Cold War battle. It cites weak mobilization of independent leaders, Moscow-Peking pressure, targeted harassment of Americans, and doubts about how foreign aid is managed. Greece’s 24 percent Communist vote illustrates tactics. calls for reassessment of policy and aid.
The article notes that Chinese threats against Nationalist offshore islands near Amoy have briefly loosened tensions following recent shelling. It discusses Washington’s cautious stance on committing to a direct defense and the broader aim of pressuring for diplomatic recognition while highlighting strategic pressures around Quemoy and Formosa.
The text cites Chiang Kai-shek asserting that the islands and frontier territories like Mongolia are natural parts of China. It warns that if the Reds continue only to talk, they risk provoking a serious break, as they are aware of this risk.
Gov James Blair proclaims September October and November as United Campaign Months in Missouri. The three month drive aims to raise over 14 million dollars for health and welfare groups statewide. Jefferson City Cole County drive starts Sept 24 with a goal of 111 826 across 27 cities towns or counties. Eighteen agencies participate in the effort urging full state government cooperation.
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