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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

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Warmer Than Usual Long Range Forecast in August

The Associated Press reports extreme heat across the nation with 80 to 100 degree temperatures and no near term relief. A 40 day Weather Bureau outlook indicates hotter than normal conditions through August, impacting crops and prompting drought discussions in central New York. Readings topped 109 in Paso Robles and reached 101 in Baltimore with New York at 100.

Associated Press Weather Bureau Washington New York Averell Harriman California Paso Robles Calif LaGuardia Baltimore Chicago Mississippi Vallldy Great Lakes Maine Northwest West Coast

Bicycle theft report in Jefferson City

Police were alerted to two bicycles stolen in Jefferson City overnight and this morning. One bike, a black and chrome model, was recovered in a creek at Washington Park shortly after being reported missing. A second bike, red white and blue with small learner wheels, was reported missing at 8:50 a.m. today.

Jefferson City Tommy Bremmerkamp Brooks St Washington Park Poice Lee Rackers Clark Ave

Bulgaria says Israeli airliner shot down by fighters

Bulgaria admitted two Bulgarian fighter planes shot down an Israeli airliner last Wednesday. All 58 aboard were killed, including 12 Americans. The plane crashed near the Bulgarian Greek border after deviating from course. Israel cited numerous bullet holes and machine-gun fire from the wreckage.

London Israel , Foreign Ministry Sofia Radio Yugoslavia airecraTf Petrich

Red China Third Power Proposal Shocks Geneva Talks

New York Times dispatch reports Communist China proposed naming a third power to judge if Chinese students in the United States wish to return home. Wang Ping-nan, China’s ambassador to Poland, discussed with U S Ambassador to Czechoslovakia and leaders in Geneva amid warnings over airspace violations and planned punishments.

New York New York Times China United States Times Geneva Wang Ping-nan Poland U. Mexis Tensor U.S Ilston Israel Wong Johnson Indochina Caneva Pttnenn Ctanannls

Housing Measure and Polio Vaccine Funds Pass in Last Day

Washington action in both chambers expedited a broad omnibus housing bill with White House objections. It authorizes 4 billion in new FHA lending, 30 million for a national polio vaccine program, and extends SBA and defense production measures. It also includes transit and congressional pay provisions, funding for public works and urban renewal, with final passage by voice vote in parts.

Washington Congress Senate Eisenhower House White House Surgeon General Small Business Administration Defense Senate House District of Columbia Struck Capital Transit Co Capital Transit Louis Wolfson

Buyer Paradise Threatened by Rising Prices

New York reports rising prices across industrial materials eroding consumer buying power. Rubber and tires cost more, steel freight rises add pressure, copper remains scarce with premiums, aluminum climbs, lead and zinc revived, while building materials and furniture are edged higher. The wholesale index nears wartime highs, signaling potential inflation in man made goods.

New York Brazil Interstate Commerce Commission

Washington County official threatens resignation over meeting room chaos

W Lee Elgin, 63, president of the Washington County Board of Commissioners, says he will resign unless the board moves its weekly all day meeting from the same room used for deeds, dog licenses, and fox bounty operations. He cites noise and uproar as intolerable factors in a room where dead foxes are processed.

Hagerstown Washington County Board of Commissioners W. Lee Elgin Elgin

May Face Second Trial Of Stealing Animal

Florida Supreme Court says two men acquitted of cow theft can be retried for stealing a bull the same animal. Judge William T. Harvey had freed James Bentley and Mathew Rivers March 1 after evidence showed the animal was male. The state appealed after a new information identified the animal as a bull, ruling the earlier acquittal did not bar a new trial.

Jacksonville Fin Florida Supreme Court William T. Harvey Duval County Criminal Court Harvey James Bentley Mathew Rivers Waldo Stockton

Capital City Motor Sports Club drives fund for teen safety

Jefferson City efforts launch Friday night with concrete block mementos on High and Madison streets to raise $5,000 for an 40 by 100 foot club building. Officials report $13,000 commitments with $5,000 still needed as the Optimist Club aids the project aimed at promoting safe driving among teenagers.

Capital City Motor Sports Club Jeffersonity Jaycee Cole County High and Madison Streets Campaolan K. C. Jones Optimists Chib Optimist Club

Plastics Destroyed In St Louis Fire

Fire raged through a National Cover and Maanufacturing Co warehouse in St Louis destroying over $200000 worth of plastics used for bindings and covers. One fireman treated for smoke inhalation and two others injured by flying glass. Fire Chief Hugh Lyon cited unknown cause and noted masks were worn due to fumes.

St, Louis Maanufacturing Co Hugh Lyon

Heat Wave Claims 12 Lives in St Louis Area

Twelve people died in six days in the St Louis area due to heat. Victims include Paul A Slutomski, a construction worker, and Herman Miller, a 61 year old custodian. Temperatures reached 90 plus for the ninth straight day with a high of 98.

An Louis St. Louis Paul A. Slutomski Herman Miller

Killer in Carlisle Courtroom Slaying Shocks Pennsylvania

Percy Haines, 60, of Newville, drew a pistol in Cumberland County Court and fired four times. He killed Carlisle attorney John D. Fuller and wounded three others, including Judge Mark E. Garber. Haines was charged with murder and held without bail. The ex-wife’s lawyer Lulu Haines was involved in the nonsupport action. Betty Robbing, 31, was named cantor at Oceanside Reform synagogue, believed first woman in post.

Carlisle Pennsylvania Percy Haines Newville R.D. 2 Cumberland County John D. Fuller Haines Lulu Carlisle Hospital Mark EK. Garber George Black Chambersburg Fuller

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