13 Dec 1949
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1949
Page
1
New York reports that shoppers may set a record total in Christmas spending this year but experts warn gains will fall short of last year. Analysts note price declines and a shift to normal buying patterns as merchants stock mid and lower priced goods.
Baylor University officials met three hours to discuss the school’s chaotic athletic situation. Coach Bob Woodruff and Athletic Director Ralph Wolf resigned amid tensions. a subcommittee was formed to seek an agreeable settlement that might keep both in place. Woodruff was set to begin a new five year contract at about $19,000 annually beginning January 1.
The article reports Thurston asserting a socialistic, government driven health program while critics label it propaganda. Dr Winfred Overholser of St Elizabeths rejects Thurston’s figures on child mental illness as not fair or fully accurate. Kansas State vs Baylor tickets remain scarce with about 700 on sale for Friday’s game.
In a New York AP report scientists reveal how electron microscopes, the latest eye in biology, magnify up to 200000 times to view viruses, bacteria, cancer cells, and gene particles. Researchers slice specimens into 250000 ultra-thin slices to build 3D pictures of cell interiors.
Two emaciated Economic Cooperation Administration aides, Alan Willis and Alfred Meschter, returned to the United States from North Korea after 91 days of confinement. They arrived with minimal injuries, were not physically mistreated, and described harsh but nonlethal conditions. Their release followed border negotiations amid Soviet-backed talks, as relatives and the public awaited full recovery and home cooking to restore strength.
F J Herigon aged 44 a retired St Thomas Missouri farmer died yesterday morning at St Josephs hospital Boonville from a heart condition. He lived in St Thomas all his life retired Sept 1 and is survived by four brothers Hubert Herman Joe and Henry along with Phillip his Boonville-based brother. He was a member of the St Thomas Catholic church.
Henry Joseph Knipp an 88 year old stockman living southeast of Tipton died at his home after a long life born in California Missouri on November 30 1861 He married Elizabeth Pickenbach in 1888 and the couple celebrated their sixty first wedding anniversary in November He survived by his wife five children two siblings eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren He belonged to St Andrews Catholic church and the Holy Name Society. J E Walker dies Parson Kas reports Jim Walker 83 retired Missouri Pacific railroad engineer died Saturday He lived at 1618 Washington and is survived by his wife and one sister in law
Hubert Victor Brumbach a 75 year old retired carpenter of 1216 St Marys boulevard died at St Marys hospital late Saturday night after a heart attack He had lived here since 1929 moving from Kansas City where he worked for a bridge company He was a Primitive Baptist church member Survived by his wife one son five daughters and three brothers with several grandchildren The children listed include Jack Brumbach and Mrs Opel Tambke Mrs Jesse Clark and Mrs Tena Easley all of Jefferson City and Mrs Helen Hunter St Louis and Mrs Lida Meyer Wichita Kas Brothers Walter McLean Va Robert Middletown Va and Frank Briveton Mo also survives four grandchildren
Washington AP report notes Difford K. Berryman died yesterday at 80. He drew Washington front pages for 53 years and was a Pulitzer prize winner and friend of presidents. He is credited with origins of the "Teddy Bear" cartoon. Cahokia, Illinois, founded in 1699 as an Indian mission station by French priests from Quebec.
Versailles December 12 The Versailles Order of the Eastern Star will install officers in Civic club rooms Wednesday led by installing officer Mrs. Jamison with help from Sarah Nelson P Jamison Gussie Meyer Oma Lambert and others Music by local women and guests including Mrs Binford White of Eldon. An extraction claim about goaters is noted.
An old newspaper ad warns that a three days cough can signal chronic bronchitis if untreated. It promotes Creomulsion as a potent non narcotic remedy that reaches the trouble, loosens phlegm, soothes inflamed membranes, aids rest, and promises a money back guarantee.
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