11 Jun 1957
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1957
Page
1
The American coal sector rebounded after heavy labor and transportation costs, due to mergers, closures of inefficient mines, and mechanization. Larger producers funded research, cutting costs while stabilizing mine prices near 1948 levels. Exports expanded and domestic positions improved, though future threats from oil, gas, and ongoing competition remain.
Washington column examines how 32,059 U S service members on duty overseas faced civilian trials for off duty crimes. Most cases were handled by foreign courts or authorities, with 9,354 tried abroad and 305 sentenced in foreign prison terms. The Reynolds and Girard cases intensified calls to repeal or modify treaties, though repeal seems unlikely amid ongoing Japan considerations.
Case V-307 contrasts six and four year old brothers Jimmy and Bobby. Dr. Crane notes personality differences arise more from birth position than genetics. Oldest is reserved, cautious, budget-minded and duty driven. younger is affectionate, gregarious, carefree, and socially agile. Mentions request for Dr. Crane booklet via the Hopkins Syndicate.
The column delivers quick notes on power brakes for active neighborhood kids hints at summertime, onion sets returning as a seasonal sign, job hunting tips for June graduates, and wildflowers that look beautiful until woods are trampled.
An Indiana man faces a nuisance claim as neighbors cite barking that allegedly sounds like rock music. The notice hints at how disputes arise from noisy dogs and conflicting uses of property.
In a New York interview Marilyn Monroe says recent years haven’t changed her view of life. She discusses her dual role as actress and producer on The Prince and the Showgirl, her ambitions, humor about Grushenka, and what she’d miss if fame faded, including a comfortable bed.
A themed puzzle lists clues for memorial day related terms across and down. Entries include instruments of remembrance, adjectives of tone, and common nouns like substances and objects used in daily life. The puzzle challenges readers with wordplay and crossing letters.
A list of crossword clues with numbers and hints covering topics from Russian storehouse to maple genus and leaping amphibians. Includes entries such as Norse god, crucifix, experts, and angels, suggesting a mixed difficulty puzzle row.
Editor's Note from The Daily Capital News invites general interest reader letters under 250 words. The policy reminds that statements in letters are subject to assumed consequences and proper civic discourse.
Letter to the Daily Capital News argues Cooper County residents fear highway 40 will bypass Boonville. It notes a 4 lane interstate planned with potential 6 lanes, a Missouri River bridge at Rocheport, and calls for keeping the road on the Red Line to protect farm land valued at over 9 million dollars. It cites farm turnout at a June 7 hearing and alleges attempts to suppress farmer input.
The proposal moves the hearing south of Boonville to Jefferson City, with Morton Tuttle of Prairie Home, Missouri, involved in the discussions.
Sedalia youth Bob Shaw topped 49 entrants in a Missouri Junior Chamber of Commerce driving skills contest, winning a plaque and 100 dollars. He will represent Missouri at the national event in Washington. Wayne Lawson of St Louis finished second and Jesse Ray Lee of Richmond finished third.
Dr and Mrs Sherman Savage of 925 E Dunklin Sr return from Washington DC where their daughter Hloise Savage, 21, graduated from Howard University with a B A in English and will enter the library science program at Western Reserve.
Eisenhower illness revives debate on presidential disability and succession. A House subcommittee studied the issue after the 1955 heart attack, with Atty. Gen. Brownell proposing a constitutional amendment to empower the Cabinet to decide when the vice president takes over. Rep. Keating introduced a bill creating a commission to judge disability and recovery, but no action is expected soon.
The text notes a power struggle that collapsed after President Wilson fell ill for over a year as his wife and associates faced accusations of concealing his condition. With World War I ended, public urgency faded and a trend toward laissez faire in handling such crises emerged, assuming events would be manageable as they occurred.
New York June 10 United Press AP and Commercial Telegraphers Union extended their contract to midnight June 12 after federal mediator Walter Maggiolo convened a wage dispute meeting. The CTU had demanded 37 dollars weekly, later cut to seven dollars. AP offered three. Arbitrator Knowlton awarded 4.35 weekly plus 27 cents delayed benefits, which the union rejected.
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