135th Division Opens Two-Week Camp at Pt Leonard
The 135th Division from Missouri and Kansas begins a two week camp at Pt Leonard, with Maj. Gen. John C. G. McLaughlin of Sedalia commanding. It follows the 34th Division from Iowa and Nebraska winding up its week camp. Missouri and Kansas governors have been invited to inspect the unit on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Wuud
Missouri
Kansas
Jonn CG. McLaughin
Sedalia
Iowa
Nebraska
Mosquitoes and Rats Among Foes of U S Troops in Korea
Army surgeon general experts warn mosquitoes lice and rats along with fleas and flies threaten troops in Korea. Troops have received vaccines and cautions about contaminated water and food hazards as field reports on disease progress toward the front are awaited. Malaria and dysentery are the most noted illnesses so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City Post-Tribune
U.S
Washington
Korea
Army
Fleet Reports Major Damage Toll in Two Day Strikes
U S Navy and Marine planes damaged North Korean targets across Inchon and surrounding areas in two days of heavy bombing. Struble said factories, warehouses, and transport hubs near Inchon, Seoul port bore the brunt with large bombs. Ground support missions aided Marines near Chinju and Waegwan as pilots reported heavy Communist infantry losses and damaged railways and bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokyo
U.S
Navy
Plahes
Waegwan
Central Front
Yosu
Seoul
Chinju
No Serious Economic Blow From Rearmament, Says Board
Washington, Aug. 11 AP The munitions board reports the military’s steel share of national production will stay at 5 to 6 percent under the new rearmament program. It argues the military can be supplied with planes ships tanks and guns without harming the civilian economy and without depleting strategic materials stockpiles. The board notes current steel capacity is about 160 percent and that much of the needed items can be produced from existing facilities while continuing efforts in the Korean war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Congress
5 Board
Munitions Board
Tne Board
Wonderful HADACOL Claims Relief for Indigestion and Deficiencies
An advertisement features testimonials from S. Ladd Jr. of Nashville and others about HADACOL, praising relief from digestive issues, neuritis pains, and poor appetite. It touts vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and iron, urges readers to buy the genuine product, and lists trial and large sizes with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ie S. Ladd, Jr
Cleve Avenue
Nashvill
Tron
Lada
Bo Niccia
Linle Leslie
Kid
Father
Babacol
Hadacol
LeBians Corporation
11-Year-Old Becomes Army Mascot for Marine Unit
In Cincinnati on August 12 AP reports Jimmy Bailey, age 11, was alerted for temporary active duty as an honorary mascot sergeant of a Marine Corps signal company. He previously served as a Marine mascot in 1942 at age four. His orders require radio care for Captain Jinx the bulldog and to keep the dog groomed and informed of latest orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Jimmy Bailey
Marine Corps Reserve
Jimmy
Jinx
Marine Corps
World War III loom prompts stockpile survey notes
The munitions board lists 71 items kept in stockpile, including basic metals, asbestos, rubber, oils, and drugs. Hubert Howard, chair, recently toured Europe and Canada reporting talks with officials in Ottawa about procuring parts rather than large weapon purchases. Board warns businessmen that full mobilization is unlikely despite rearmament pressure and Korea war fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Howvard
Munitions Board
Europe
Canada
Ottawa
Ipleas
Muinitions Board
Deaths Mrs Mathilda Haas Dies at St Mary's
Mrs Mathilda Haas aged 81 of 912 St Marys Boulevard died at St Marys hospital after a three week illness. Born July 18 1869 in Arrow Rock Missouri she was the daughter of Gustav and Anna Moehre. She lived with daughter Mrs Champ Emmel and was married Dec 45 1393 to Emil Baas who died in 1926. Survived by another daughter Mrs H Gri of Knoxville two brothers Louis Mevenle and William two sisters Mrs B F Wallace and Mrs Herschel Haley five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at the Evangelical and Reformed church in Boonville.
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Mathilda Hazes
St. Mary's Boulevard
St. Mary's Hospital
Arrow Rock
Gustav
Anna Moehre
Champ Emmel
Emil Baas
Emmel
Knoxville
Tenn
Louis Mevenle
Boonville
William
St. Charles
B. F. Wallace
Marshall
Herschel Haley
Slater
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Louis Seeberger Dies in Capital City
Louis Seeberger, 85, died yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. Maryuisur, 107 Fulkerson. Born August 30, 1885 in Wisconsin, he came to Cole county as a child and farmed until retirement six years ago. Survived by Mrs. Kaiser and several nieces. member of St Peter's Catholic church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Seeberger
Maryuisur
Fulkerson
Wisconsin
John Seeberger
Cole County
Beverly Clark 2 Dies at Home
Beverly Clark two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Lafe Clark of 303 Havana died at home at 430 am after a brief illness. Survived by her parents a brother Dale of the home paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Forrest Clark and her great grandmother MHOV all of Jefferson City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Clark
Bevery Clark
Lafe Clark
Havana
Dale
Forrest Clark
MHOV
Jefferson City
Scouts to Visit City From St Louis and Fairfax
The Capital City will host 40 to 50 Girl and Boy Scouts next week. A Girl Scout leader in St Louis will arrive by train Tuesday noon and asks local members to meet and guide them. Also on Aug 20 2022 Fairfax Boy Scouts may camp at McChing Park after Park Board approval.
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Chamber of Commerce
Jom R. Thompson
Chamber
St. Louis
Num
Thompson
Fairfax
McChing Park
Park Board
Ben Porter
Board to Inquire in Rail Strike Threat
President Truman created an emergency board to probe differences between 26 short line railroads and 16 non operating unions. The move blocks a strike for 60 days to protect essential transportation services. The board will independently review each party’s complaints under the executive order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Missing Cat Mystery Baffles Capital City Couple
A Capital City couple returned from a four day trip to St Louis to find their cat missing from a locked home. Police investigated but found no signs of entry or evidence of the cat being released, leaving the mystery unsolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital City
St. Louis
Wallace Blames Russia for Korea War
New York August 11 AP Henry Wallace charges Russia as aggressor in Korea and says the United States is at war with the Soviets. He claims peace chances remain but US initiative is lost and Russia is not interested. Wallace states Russia wants to continue the cold war for its own reasons and declares we are actually at war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Henry Wallace
Russia
Korea
United States
Ito
Mutual Broadcasting System
Wallace
Progressive Party
U.S
Power Plant Work At Chamois Delayed To Fall Start
Central Electric cooperative spokesman Tra mar Green said construction of the 15 000 kilowatt three million dollar Rural Electrification Administration plant at Chamois will likely begin in the fall after bids are let on completed specifications by a Philadelphia engineering firm. Up to 100 bids may be opened for parts, equipment, and machinery to serve Southwestern Power administration lines. The plant aims to stabilize power flow, reduce rural costs, and require about 200 workers during construction with about 35 during operation and eventual expansion to roughly 30 workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Electrification Administration
Chamois
Tramar Green
Central Electric Co-Operative
Philadelphia
Green
Steve Schauwecker
Co-Operative
Southwestern Power Administration
Migsguri
State Counterfeiters Enter Guilty Pleas
Melvin Godfrey Parson and two partners pleaded guilty to federal charges of possessing and passing counterfeit money. Sentencing was deferred by U.S. District Judge W. Harner until August 25. High Twelve luncheon notes feature Ralph J. Turner criticizing state employees and new members Theo Schmidt John E. Mills Melvin Gardner introduced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Melvin Godfrey Parson
U.S
W. Harner
Ralph J. Turner
High Twelve
Lucheon
Theo Schmidt
John E. Mills
Melvin Gardner
Divorce Suits Filed Against John G Gibson and Juliet Gibson
Juliet Ada Gibson filed for divorce from Jom Guy Gibson in the circuit clerk office. The petition cites general indignities as grounds. The couple, married about 25 years ago in Jefferson City, recently separated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Gibson
Juliet Ada Gibson
Circuit Clerk
Guy Gibson
Centertown Man Fined After Backing Out Of Driveway
Conrad Centertown was fined $5 by Police Judge A J Schwaller after pleading guilty to backing from a driveway on Cardinal street when it was clear of traffic causing a collision with W Haskell Holman. Estimated damage to the truck was 25 dollars and to Holman’s car about 70 dollars. Another evening crash on Bald Hill road near East Capitol involved Omar Hagner and Leonard Stesman with car damage about 20 and truck damage about 75 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad
Centertown
A. J. Schwaller
Cardinal Street
W. Haskell Holman
Bald Hill Road
Omar Hagner
East Capitol
Leonard Stesman
Clark Street
Coffee as Antidote to Opium and Alcohol Poisoning
A historical note states that coffee served as an antidote to opium and alcohol poisoning, reflecting early medicinal beliefs. It describes coffee’s stimulant effects aiding recovery and contrasts it with sedatives. The item notes public use in domestic or medical settings without asserting modern medical consensus.
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Foster S. Wheatly
Wheatly
Mir Nile Hale
Henfies
Clifford Eldis Clark
Cole Country Dash
Hale
Clark
Highway Patrol
Charles Howard
Pleas Hill
Ate
Alex Vel
J. Ward
Ralph
Tth
Hawes Coal CO
Dui A
Dallmeyer
Optemetrist
Ladies of the
American Legion Auxiliary
Ennie
Jefferson Barracks
Capital City Water Co
Tolsgn Drug CO
Senate
Bob and
Babe Calvert
Janston
Newberry
Yano Tleevay
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