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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1947
Page
1
Government analysts hedged but welcomed the Census Bureau May report showing civilian employment at a record 58,836,000, with total Americans in paying jobs at 59,800,000 including 1,470,000 in the armed forces. May gains of about 1.5 million reflected a 1,000,000 farm-jobs upswing and 400,000 nonfarm gains. Strong retail sales and near-war era highs bolster the economy.
Donald Parsons aged 23 of Chillicothe escaped serious injury when his southbound car collided with a northbound truck driven by J W Kelley of Eldon on Highway 54 eight miles south of here. Three boards from the truck ripped through the windshield injuring Parsons and narrowly missing his arm and body. Parsons lost control and the car plunged over a bank into a wooded area but did not overturn. Parsons suffered arm and chest lacerations and contusions. His father Herbert Parsons and companion Guy Toyne, both of Chillicothe, sustained minor injuries while Kelley was uninjured. Parson was hospitalized at St Marys Hospital for treatment.
In Imlay City Ontario County Circuit Court the arraignment of 16 year old Oliver Ter pening Jr charged with the May 26 fatal shootings of Barbara Smith and siblings was adjourned to June 24 for further sanity tests. An advisory report from three psychiatrists showed divided views on his sanity and two more doctors were ordered to perform another mental examination ready to testify. If found insane he faces commitment. if not he stands trial for murdering Barbara Smith 16 and siblings Stanley 14 Gladys 13 Janet 2 while they played in a field.
Police rushed to the Missouri River after a caller claimed a man floated near the sand plant. Officers found a swimmer named Sid Linkenmeyer enjoying a regular swim, while Connell and Tucker took a walk.
Thousands of cheering Canadians greeted President Truman in Ottawa for a three day goodwill visit. A 12 mile parade route stretched from a rail yard to Government House as Truman prepared to address Parliament at 9 45 a m. Local schoolchildren joined the crowd and a 21 gun salute marked his arrival at Rideau Gate.
Osage County jurors convict Gus Frederick of driving under the influence. He is sentenced to one year in jail and fined $100 with a recommended parole. Frederick was arrested March 18 by state troopers on Highway 90 two miles east of Linn Linn county Missouri dispatch.
Secretary of State Marshall signaled conditional support for a United States of Europe while Churchill praised American backing. The pair spoke on Capitol Hill about resolutions in both chambers urging a record in favor of European integration within the United Nations framework. Marshall urged speed in European reconstruction and welfare gains, noting the letter was cleared by the Budget Bureau. Churchill praised the initiative and the bipartisan effort led by Boggs and Fulbright.
In St Joseph Missouri Stuart B Allen sixteen year old adopted son of a minister was acquitted by a circuit court jury on a murder charge. The jury found him not guilty by reason of insanity and judged him still insane. The case stemmed from the April first hammer slaying of John Frank the church sexton in the foster father s basement. The verdict followed lengthy deliberations with jurors initially favoring guilt and later shifting to insanity. Allen smiled on reading the verdict and suggested it was perfect. The defense said the verdict fair and no appeal planned.
Two divorce suits were filed in Circuit Clerk Guy Lane’s office yesterday. Betty Lee Chronister seeks a decree from Herbert Howard Chronister on grounds of indignities and asks to restore her maiden name Betty Lee Bolden. the couple married May 12, 1946 in Ottawa Kansas and separated June 2, 1947. Alberta Blackmore seeks divorce from Emmett A. Blackmore, married April 9, 1941 here and separated Jan 1, 1946. she seeks custody of their 5 year old son.
Gov. Phil M. Donnelly approved state matching funds for Albany, Maryville and Branson airports, with Albany and Maryville receiving the maximum 10000 each and Branson 7826 to match a local contribution. Earlier grants covered Joplin Jefferson City Marshall Columbia Tarkio Slater Sullivan Bolivar Marceline, totaling 117,826 from a 250000 postwar reserve. Federal funds around 1.4 million also accompany Missouri municipal airports.
Six couples applied for marriage licenses at County Recorder Henry Le Page's courthouse office. Notably two pairs involve siblings marrying siblings with Carl A. Stuecken to wed Evelyn Marie Streumph and Herman B. Stuecken to wed Irma Louise Struemph, all of Freeburg. Additional couples from Jefferson City and California also filed papers yesterday.
June 10 Britain and China sought to calm fears of small nations over a proposed world police force while aligning with the United States on core issues. Gromyko prepared proposals on atomic energy control as the UN atoms committee remains deadlocked. Brazil's Muniz opened debate on force use limited to aggression by small powers, Cadogan and Hsia weighing veto and self defense under Article II.
SAN FRANCISCO June 10 U S Attorney General Tom Clark said Kansas City could settle its current vote scandal without Washington. He noted about 4500 election complaints every two years and argued states can prosecute. If FBI evidence warrants it, the case will be presented to a Federal grand jury and involved parties prosecuted for conspiracy to violate civil rights.
Washington AP June 10 The House public works committee ready to approve an emergency 15 million dollar appropriation to repair levees flood walls and other protection works damaged by midwest floods. The measure introduced by Rep Simpson would authorize Army engineers to spend the funds to repair restore or strengthen damaged barriers and does not create new construction. Wilson says swift passage is needed and a special appropriation may follow if allowed.
In Hartsboro Alabama a mob of about 25 white men seized 19 year old Jimmy Harris and prepared to lynch him. Mayor Hart Vann and three others persuaded the crowd to release Harris and let law take its course. Harris was taken to Phenix City jail and then Montgomery for protection. Sheriff says he is held on an attempted incident charge. The mayor and associates reportedly recognized some crowd members but no charges are expected. CONTINUE SINNETT CASE. Hearing on careless driving charge for Curtis Sinnett continued to June 19. Bond set at 300 dollars signed by his mother. He was arrested after an accident on Highway 50 May 3.
Army district engineer Col. W. E. Potter said nearly one million acres of farm land were flooded in the Kansas City district from Rulo Nebraska to the river mouth. Most submerged in Missouri with 456000 on the Missouri River, 310000 on the Grand, 68000 on the Chariton, plus tributaries Platte 75000 Nodaway 30000 Kansas 14000 Black Water 13000 Nemaha 4000. Only six levees remained in Boonville to Jefferson City area, with most expected to fail tonight. levees named Franklin Island across from Scoenville Boone County Capitol Hartsburg Wainwright and Rieaux.
Flood waters engulf Missouri prison farm lands as Col. Thomas B. Whitecotton tallies crop losses near 250000 dollars. Widespread inundation threatens 670 acres of wheat and vast corn plantings, with vegetables and fruit crops largely destroyed across Church Farm and Boone County fields.
The Weather Bureau says Missouri should be free of rain Wednesday and Thursday as streams and rivers discharge flood waters. A few light showers were recorded yesterday with a chance of more by Friday or Saturday. Temperatures expect 74 to 85 degrees in Missouri today, dipping slightly from yesterday.
AP report from Guam details Navy charges against former Japanese fleet surgeon Capt. Hiroshi Iwanami and subordinates for using American prisoners as human guinea pigs. Investigators say four Americans died from bacterial injections and torture tests, others survived dynamiting and strangulation. Heads were sent to Japan for study, with motive cited as studying skull structure and racial “superiority.”
Flood waters on the Missouri River rose at about an inch per hour near Highway 63 by Prison Farm No 2 north of here with 11 pm readings at 19 inches in places between Cedar City and the MKT viaduct. The patrol warned of possible road closures before morning as crests push toward 30 feet east of Jefferson City. 6000 homeless reported in the region with 5700 total in Missouri and Illinois as Red Cross aids evacuees. new levee breaks and threatened towns extend the crisis.
Missouri forecasts show fair skies and cooler conditions on Wednesday with highs from 75 to 80 in the northwest and near 85 in the southeast. Thursday should stay fair with moderate temperatures. Notes mention Missouri River region and late afternoon into evening readings around 4 pm to 9 pm.
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