Wilson Denies Charges Of Skimping on Defense
Secretary of Defense Wilson testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee denying Democratic claims that budget balancing has reduced air power. He stressed strengthened striking power across Army Navy Marine Corps and Air Force with new weapons including nuclear gear and future intercontinental ballistic missiles. He rejected accusations that fiscal policy has harmed defense and emphasized deterrence over arms buildup. Congress passed the bill boosting Air Force funds by about one billion dollars and sent it to the President.
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Eisenhower to Leave Reed Hospital for Gettysburg Visit
President Eisenhower will depart Walter Reed Hospital at about 8:30 a.m. for a two week convalescence at his Pennsylvania farm, direct from the hospital with no White House stop. Hagerty said no press briefing is planned and a final medical bulletin is due tomorrow morning.
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Jefferson City in early bid run for federal lab site
Jefferson City joins 22 cities bidding for an 18 million dollar federal animal disease laboratory. A committee will inspect about 70 proposed sites with visits announced gradually. Local leaders and business figures advocated three Capital City locations near Industrial Avenue, Callaway County, and east of town.
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Kit Carson
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Callaway County
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Missouri Veterinary Medical Association
John McHenry
Capital City Telephone Co
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Meetings Set On Soil Bank Explain Program Details
County extension agent Hensley Hall says six meetings will explain the soil bank program to Cole County farmers. Sessions run 8 p.m. on Monday in Centertown Hickory Hill and Wardsville and on Tuesday in Taos Jefferson City and Lehman. Farmers should determine their farm gasoline usage for refund forms and must sign up before July 20. The plan aims to remove surplus crops and raise prices with a $760 million administrative appropriation.
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Weather outlook for Jefferson City and Central Missouri
Partly cloudy and warmer in Jefferson City and central Missouri with a high near 93. Sunday brings mostly cloudy skies with possible scattered thundershowers across the region.
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Ft Wood Commander Gen Bowman Retires
Maj. Gen. Frank O Bowman, commanding general at this engineer post, retired after 38 years in the service. In a final review he received his personal flags including the silk office flag a Sixth Armored Division banner replica and his two star rank flag. General and Mrs Bowman plan to visit their son Frank Bowman in Midland Texas tomorrow.
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Eisenhower outlines plan to open Iron Curtain
President Eisenhower approved a policy to tear down the Soviet Iron Curtain by promoting more cultural exchange and Western visits. The plan, discussed for six months, aims to open Soviet territories to western ideas and air travel, aligning with Geneva proposals.
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Steel wage talks falter as union head rejected by 12 majors
New York June 29 The nations steel crisis nears a climax as 12 major companies reject a personal conference with union president David J McDonald. Government says it will not intervene now. McDonald says the talks have gone nowhere with furnaces cooling and potential losses mounting.
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June Dairy Month finale draws big crowd in Jefferson City
A Friday night festival capped June Dairy Month with free milk and contests at High and Madison Streets. Gerry Bonnet won the milking contest earning ice cream. Roger Thomas won the milk drinking contest in 31 seconds. Winners also claimed ice cream, cards, and cash prizes in age based ice cream eating and slogan contests.
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Roger Thomas
Holts Summit
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Cardinal St
Joann Shikles
Marilyn Livingston
Meier Dr
Charlene Hearn
Dorothy Holder
Kenneth Moore
California
Dorothy Faber
Westphalia
Jimmy Hatch
Barnett
Bill Wallendorf
Missouri Income Tax Revenue Reaches New High
Missouri collected 35.39 million dollars in income taxes for the fiscal year ending tomorrow from about 750000 returns, a record total. State revenue director M E Morris cited gains from a six month program matching federal and state returns and noted growth aided by new industry and improved business conditions.
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M. E.morris
Morris
US Says Poles at Breaking Point Under Red Rule
The United States urged Russia to grant Poland political freedom after the Poznan workers uprising. The State Department expressed sympathy for families and noted Poles feel the regime serves Soviet interests while avoiding direct charges against Moscow. президент Eisenhower reiterated Eastern Europe must choose its form of government and regain sovereignty.
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Poznan Revolt Sparks Fierce Fighting and Martial Clampdown
Reports from Poznan describe heavy gunfire and martial law as Polish Red regime battles rebels amid claims of 100 dead. Telegraphic accounts from West Berlin say rebels are outmanned while Soviet satellite influence tightens. Premier Cyrankiewicz pledges improvements and warns rebels, as Moscow telecommunication cuts surface.
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Eisenhower Signs 3 Billion Highway Bill Into Law
President Eisenhower signed the 3 billion dollar highway construction bill and voiced optimism that safer roads will save lives and ease traffic. Secretary Weeks said up to 630000 jobs could be created in peak summer and that new businesses along routes would emerge while some existing businesses may be relocated. New taxes to fund the program include a one cent rise in the federal gasoline tax, with construction expected to begin within 60 to 90 days.
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Teenage Girl Fatally Stabbed in Springfield
A 14 year old girl, Carol Elaine Drennon, was found dead on the Brentwood District patio near U S 60 65 in Springfield. Police report no clear motive and no arrests. Witnesses reported a boy chasing a girl in the yard but were unsure of the events.
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Health Service Chief Resigns In White House Move
President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of D. Leonard A. Scheele as surgeon general of the U.S. Public Health Service to secure his family’s future. Scheele, sworn in April 16 for a third four year term, will become president of Warner-Chilcott Laboratories in New Jersey. The letter did not address future plans or the Salk polio program controversy.
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Ind
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Morris Plains
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City Auto Tags Due 2182 Sold
City Collector Nelson J. Vincent reports brisk auto license sales with 2,182 sold by yesterday, ahead of last year. The deadline is today with a 30 day grace period and no tickets issued until August 1. Office hours extend to 3 p m today and Saturdays through July for licenses and dog licenses.
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Crop removal dates extended by Agriculture Department
Washington June 29 The Agriculture Department extended deadlines for removing crops to qualify for soil bank acreage reserve payments. Telegrams directed state committees to set no earlier than July 15 as a removal deadline. June 30 was previously possible. State committees may extend beyond July 15 but not before.
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Coroner's jury finds driver negligent in fatal crash
A six man coroner's jury ruled that Miss Cora Salmons died due to the negligence of David Clark in operating his car on Sunday June 4. Clark, charged with manslaughter, is at St Mary's hospital with injuries and has a $7500 bond. Nine witnesses testified before a short inquest led by Sheriff Ben Markway and Prosecutor James T. Riley.
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Cole Counsty
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Joe Hawkins
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I. R. Chrisope
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Lake Ozark
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Democrat Club Elects Rose President in Cole County
Thomas P. Rose was elected president of the Cole County Democratic Club at a Jefferson Building meeting. The revived club named Mrs. Lou Robben as corresponding secretary Mrs. M. A. Rackers as recording secretary and Howard Gafke as treasurer. A committee will appoint one member from each township to serve as vice presidents. About 150 members agreed to stay neutral in primaries and support Democratic candidates. John Inglish served as temporary chair. A follow up meeting is set for July 29.
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Baseball scores from National and American leagues
National League games saw St. Louis defeat Cincinnati 4 to 1, Chicago beat Milwaukee 8 to 4, Brooklyn edged Philadelphia 6 to 5, and Pittsburgh won over New York 6 to 3. American League results had Detroit 5 Kansas City 0, Cleveland 5 Chicago 2, New York 3 Washington 1, and Boston 7 Baltimore 6.
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