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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1955

Page

7

Final Agreement Near on 1956-57 Defense Funds

President Eisenhower and top military and budget advisers near a final accord on the 1956 57 defense budget, with figures around 34 billion dollars a year. Officials caution no final figure yet and indicate remaining details, including radar programs and divisions, await the President’s approval.

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Large Industrial Expansions Seen at Missouri Workshop

Large industrial expansions were forecast at a development workshop in Missouri led by the Missouri Division of Resources and Development and the Missouri State Chamber of Commerce. Merril E. Skinner of Union Electric urged communities to use expansion to boost local prospects as about 250 attendees from 46 Missouri cities heard experts on payroll impact and community assets.

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Dystrophy Drive Fund Tops Target Despite Hurdles

The Dystrophy Drive Fund reached 2445 dollars with a large local push led by the Women’s Auxiliary of the Order of Engigs in Jefferson City area. Campaign chair Paul J. Smith and Dale O. Tivner joined community leaders to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association as volunteers reported by Frank Baggerty. The drive’s breakdown showed house to house 1316.35, canisters 191 dollars, and street collections 60.80, with overall participation from Lions, Eagles, and local civic groups.

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Utility Gains Authority For Expansion Funds

The Green Hill Telephone Corp of Breckenridge Missouri has state authority to borrow 289000 dollars to fund expansion in Caldwell Carroll Davies and Livingston counties. The State Public Service Commission granted the financing and approved other PSC actions including purchasing Breckenridge and Cowgill telephone companies and building a dial system in Knoxville. Weather notes forecast generally fair and warmer tonight and Wednesday with lows in the mid 20s and highs near the 40s.

Utility Gains Authority Green Hill Telephone Corp Breckenridge Pla Caldwell Carroll, Daviess Livingston County State Public Set Commission PSC Cowgill Knoxville Jefferson City Missouri Kanaus Titania Moonville Hernanon Orage River Ozarks

Trucker Delivers Colorful Tale Amid Highway Pig Story

A garbled report describes a trucker with a comically chaotic highway scene. The text mentions pigs on a road and a crash involving a vehicle, with damaged costs and several unclear names. The readable core notes a highway incident and humorous confusion rather than a definitive event.

Victory in Air Symington Tells Callaway Group

Senator Symington addressed the Callaway Group in New Bloomfield as Democrats rallied behind his warning on farm price impacts and corporate powers. He attacked ASC suspensions and pressed for a full review, citing Missouri cases and urging impartial hearings for affected workers. The New Bloomfield high school auditorium was packed for the event.

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Hospital Campaign Opens Wednesday

Five speakers led by Roe Wards mockillas announce a hospital fundraising campaign in Kyutsae City to support the ShHOU project. The event includes a public banquet at the Mizvouri Hotel with introductions by local leaders and a benediction.

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Dulles Attacks Red Leaders on Far East Talks

Washington reports Secretary of State Dulles sharply assailed Soviet and Chinese leaders over Far East negotiations. He warned against coercive tactics and said peace depended on restraint, with emphasis on goa peaceful settlement in Goa and broader Asia policy. The remarks framed a tense U.S. stance amid Western and Soviet strains as talks continued.

Dulles Far East

State Limestone Producers to Meet in New Assembly

State limestone producers gather for wartime offering and policy talks. The gathering includes attendees from Mexico and the United States, with plans to discuss living tempo and regional development. Key speakers include FL MM Kock executive secretary and Charles Thompson from Kane aay Cly.

Daan Wiglington FL MM. Kock Nomnal Tistitute Charles Thompsoon Kane Deila Willevelopment Co Richardson Fore 5 Paul Doiotdeffer Ghty Nena

City firemen seek toys for Christmas project efforts

The Nest End station firefighters appeal for toys to repair for Salvation Army distribution. This year supplies are smaller than in prior seasons, with few wheels and dolls available. Firemen urge Jefferson City residents to bring repairable toys to the station and support the annual mission, noting limited time and resources.

Nest Raymond Behellen Five Department Schaller Seraleh Jefferson City West Ends Schatten Lester Fie Peent Salvation Army Frank Bs Fund Sehallen Seholen

Two Hartsburg Youths Injured in Highway Accident

Two Hartshure youths, Donald Quinn and Jackie Quinn, aged 17 and 12, were rushed to St Marys Hospital after a noon on U S 63 near Oktham about 15 miles north of Jeffersnson City. Officials reported non life threatening injuries while probing the crash details. The accident reportedly left the youths cousins per hospital records. In a separate incident, Miss Dorothy Larimere, 19, lost four fingers at McGraw Electric Co. when her left hand was caught in a factory machine and severed at the knuckles, she is in good condition at St Marys Hospital.

Hartsburg Hartshure Donald Quinn Jackie Quinn St. Mary's Hospital U.S. 63 Oktham Jeffers ‘Nson City Silay State Highway Patrol Dorothy Larimere Rt. 3

Opinions Sought On School Vacancy

Reading the article shows the school board seeks opinions on a vacancy for a superintendent position. A secretary notes the delay in selecting a successor as A. J. Crow departs Kirkwood. Nichols is among the 251 considered, with patrons urging frank cooperation between patrons and directors to assure a successful education system.

Paleens Fiat Serioul Teenie Kuewie A. J. Crow Kirkwoert Serioul Cireetors Nichols

Sewer Pipe Missing, City Planning Repairs

A disrupted utility scene emerges as a sewer pipe goes missing. City crews plan repairs and coordinate with street workers while residents await a fix. The incident prompts caution around nearby sidewalks and pausing regular traffic until the pipe is located and reconnected.

Last Point of Civilization Reaches Port After 6000 Miles

The icebreaker Glaciar, flagship of the U S Antarctic expedition, reached its port after a voyage of over 6000 miles. Six thousand miles of rough seas, storms, and near 872 crew hungry for solid ground concluded with a first landfall at New Zealand. The voyage included heavy seas, winds up to 56 miles per hour, and waves towering over 1 foot as the ship towed a tanker amid demanding conditions. The crew, led by Dr A B Blades of Baltimore, faced long delays but pressed on toward the last civilized point before the continent’s edge.

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Warmer Weather To Cover Missouri

Weather bureau reports a rise in temperatures across Missouri with southwesterly winds increasing. Expect three to four degrees above normal and little to no precipitation. Western and northern areas warm today, statewide by tomorrow, with last night’s readings showing Farmington 17 Kirksville 14 West Plains 7 Springfield and Columbia.

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