05 Dec 1967
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1967
Page
1
Mayor John G. Christy said Monday he may name members of the Citizens Salary Study Committee this week. The panel is formed on recommendations from Donald D. Scriven, director of Administrative Services for the State.
A city task force examines civil service pay scales as Mayor Christy Scriven considers a citizen committee. The discussion recalls past White House moves on defense and state posts with Dulles Namara and Rusk, noting high salaries and the need for an independent background study for local personnel policy.
Associated Press reports nine highway deaths across Missouri over the weekend and into Monday. Snow and slick roads were blamed as patrols noted pedestrian fatalities and multiple crashes in St Louis and surrounding counties.
A High Street business was suspended after a theft incident reported by officer Short. The manager stated butter was unprotected during the night of November 22 23, and ties were broken before police arrived.
The United States Navy and Marine Corps received eviction notices from the General Services Administration after 49 years in the Jefferson City Post Office. Offices must vacate by Sept 30 or within 60 days for Civil Service Board space needs. Marine recruiter Gunnery Lt. Stewart Temelcoff said location is unknown and relocation is up to the GSA.
Police investigate vandalism after more than 70 tires punctured across Jefferson Citys east end. Neighbors report eggings and property damage on Miller and Tigh streets as officers seek suspects and patrol support. Local residents quoted describe a spike in tire slashing and calls for additional patrolmen.
Reported events describe a reception for an art exhibition and a weekend incident with multiple deaths. The text mentions a Rabbi, a council president, and a council invitation, with Troop F and an annual dinner noted. It also references attorneys appointed for two Missouri State Penitentiary inmates involved in an October escape attempt named Virgil Rutley and Albert Peterson.
About 200 people attended a reception at the Farmers Home Administration office as artists from Missouri Painters and the U S Fish and Wildlife Service opened a 29 painting show in the Capitol. The event included brief remarks by officials and police presence. Trials for four men and a pre sentencing investigation were noted amid broader civic plans.
Gov. Warren B. Hearnes faces budget appeals from major state agencies including Agriculture Mental Diseases Revenue and Community Affairs as Lincoln University and Central Missouri State College are also involved. H. K. Hancock outlines steps to update emergency plans while the University of Missouri Extension Service explains university contracts with Civil Defense and Disaster Planning. Short notes cite court actions with guilty pleas and probation revocations.
A 10 year old boy, Carl Gilbert of 327 12 Café St, was rescued by Jefferson City firefighters after a root collapsed at St Peter’s grade school. He was taken to a hospital with injuries described as good after surgery on his legs. The accident occurred when a car driven by Joseph D. Scott slid on ice and struck an entrance, causing bricks to fall. Scott and his wife were not injured.
Television guide lists If a Man Answers (1962) starring Sandra Dee and Bobby Darin with Miss Presle, plus other programs including Garrison's Gorilla Daktari and The Invaders. Evening schedule shows 8:00 movie, 9:00 drivers test, 10:10 weather, 10:30 Tonight Show and late news.
Weekend death toll in Missouri shows an increase with 3 on Saturday and 2 on Sunday. Year to date suicides and related fatalities are noted, with counts and prior period comparisons included in official figures.
A garbled OCR record references the Daily Capital Review with mentions of publishers 1992 12 and 1953 1 and individuals Mr and Mrs William W Weeds. It notes Associated Press and Jefferson Citys MD and city names, with scattered pricing and mailing rate hints. The text is heavily corrupted but indicates a newspaper publication and distribution details.
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