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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1963

Page

9

Wirtz Warns Population Rise Splits Labor Force

Secretary of Labor W Willard Wirtz says rapid population growth and technology are dividing the workforce into millions of “haves” and “have-nots.” He cites a 69 million job base and unemployment near 5.1 percent, urging 1964 measures to spread prosperity, especially for youth, minorities, and distressed areas. He warns against a separate underclass amid overall prosperity.

Chicago Tribune Press Service Washington W. Willard Wirtz Wirtz United States Wirt America

Rescuers Find Youths in Cave Near High Ridge

Seven youths spent about ten hours in a cave near High Ridge before rescuers found them early Saturday. Five boys and two girls, six students from Kirkwood High School and one on Air Force leave, ventured into the cave Friday afternoon and got lost, using rocks and roots to descend. A parent alerted authorities when they didn’t return by 10 p.m. Ropes and lights guided rescuers to surface about a quarter mile from the entrance.

High Ridge Kirkwood High School St. Louis Air Force Leslie Nelson Jefferson County Elmer Jones Jones

Hoffa Trial Site Ordered Changed

U S District Judge Frank W Wilson ordered the jury tampering trial of Teamsters President James R Hoffa and six codefendants moved from Nashville to Chattanooga. He cited prejudicial publicity affecting the defendants and noted the trial date remains Jan 20 despite the site change.

Nashville, Tenn US. Dist Frank W. Wilson Teamsters Union Janes R. Hoffa Nashville Chattanooga Wilson U.S. District Court Yoffa

Sunday News and Tribune masthead and rates

The item lists publishers MR and MRS ROBERT C GOSHORN and MR AND MRS WILLIAM A WELDON, staff roles for WILLIAM H WELDON and JOSEPH G MASEHSKY, published weekly by News Tribune Co. at 210 Monroe Street Jefferson City, with subscription and mail rates for Cole and adjoining counties, other Missouri counties, and outside Missouri, and notes ABc audit member and telephone line.

The Sunday News and Tribune Robert C. Goshorn William A. Weldon William H. Weldon R.L. Rose Joseph G. Masehsky the News Tribune Co Monroe Street Gece Jefferson Chey Associated Press Associated Proms USA Niews Jefferson City Missouri Carrie Cole United States Audit Bureau of Circulations

Goldwater Says AP Poll Shift Not Surprising

Phoenix AP report quotes Senator Barry Goldwater saying he is not surprised by an Associated Press poll showing a decline in his presidential stock. He notes his own polling backs the AP analysis and frames the change as the same old ball game with a different pitcher as Nixon rises while Kennedy’s death dates impact prior leader totals.

Phoenix Ariz Barry Goldwater R-Ariz Associated Press Goldwater Richard M. Nixon Kennedy

Secretary Sees World Facing Large Dangerous Questions

In October 1962 Secretary Rusk warned the world would continue to face large dangerous questions, citing Berlin Germany Cuba and South Vietnam. He criticized China’s aggressive push for world revolution and noted Laos Latin America and Africa as areas of interference. He cautioned no early summit is likely and Khrushchev agrees a summit should occur only with real progress toward major changes.

Rusk Berlin Germany Cuba South Vietnam China Moscow Peking Poland United States Red China Formosa Nikita ’. Khrushchev

Youngster Held In Girl's Death

A 15 year old boy was booked on a homicide charge after signing a confession that he stabbed and burned 11 year old Maureen Drummy. The body was found in a 50 gallon drum behind the Garfield Avenue home of her girlfriend Helen Rucy. Police say Thomas Busby Jr. confessed during questioning by Burlington County detectives. No motive was given.

Palmyra Maureen Drum ‘My Garfield Avenue Helen Rucy Payton Flournoy Thomas Busby Jr Helen Burlington County Flournoy Michael Drummy

Accidental Shooting Injures Area Hunter Near Gravois Mills

Richard N. Hutton, 47, was loading a shotgun in his car about one mile north of Gravois Mills when the gun discharged into his right foot. He was treated at a Versailles clinic where two toes were amputated. Wife Mary Hutton witnessed the accident which occurred around 11 a.m. Saturday.

Gravois Mills Richard N. Hutton Hutton Versailles Highway Patrol Mary Hutton

Red China to stay in spotlight in 1964

AP notes Red China will keep headlines in 1964 with a harsher tone, intensified East-West quarrel, and outreach to non‑Communist nations while rebuilding its image. Premier Chou En-lai tours Africa as Beijing leans on non Soviet partners and seeks to boost influence in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.

Red China Tokyo Asia Soviet Union Red Laos Vietminh Viet Nam Cambodia India Moscow Khrushchev United States Johnson Peking Europe Canada Australia China Africa South America Japan

Goldwater Supporters Weigh Nomination Prospects

Nixon and Rockefeller backers say Goldwater loses South support after Kennedy death. Several state he cannot be nominated or faces a middle of the road bloc. Others predict Nixon strength will rise in months and that Goldwater’s outbursts drive a wait and see stance. Some shift to preferring a more conservative candidate to win key eastern states.

Goldwater Nixon John F. Kennedy Dbuniity Rockefeller South Sen Johnson

Pope Paul and Athenagoras Meet in Vatican Unity Effort

Vatican officials described a landmark meeting between Pope Paul VI and Patriarch Athenagoras I of Constantinople as a milestone in Christian unity. The talks extended past noon and may have included the Angelus prayer by Pope Paul, who always says it at noon.

Athenagoras Holy Land Pope Paul Vatican

Gasconade County Truck Crash Sparks Careless Driving Charge

Hase Tetrick 32 of Springfield escaped with minor injuries after his tractor-trailer left Route 50 near Route 28, overturned, and crossed the road in Gasconade County. He was treated for bruises and a sprained shoulder. Truck damage estimated at 4000 dollars. Patrol issued a summons for careless and imprudent driving.

Gasconade State Highway Patrol Hase Tetrick Springfield Highway Patrol Tetrick

Johnson Erhard discuss NATO and Berlin amid Christmas talks

In Austin the two leaders spoke of strengthening NATO and peace while Erhard praised Europe’s progress and freedom for Berlin. They plan further economic discussions as Johnson seeks fair market access and US poultry access amid EU tariff concerns.

Salinger Johnson Erhard von Hase Germany Berlin Brussels Erherd NATO Austin Tex Freedom Forces of West Berlin Johnson Ranch Schroeder U.S Dean Rusk United States

Missouri hospital probes inmorality reports stir state shock

State Rep. J T Campbell chairs a 10 member interim committee investigating Missouri mental institutions. He condemns immorality rumors as a disgrace and backs supervised mixed gender ground privileges only. Committee has visited three hospitals and cites fear among sources to testify. Dr Manson Pettit of St Joseph State Hospital says he seeks specifics and notes ground privileges would be restricted for misbehaving patients. He adds few pregnancies occurred at St Joseph and most were admitted as minors or were pregnant prior to admission.

St, Joseph J. T. Campbell St. Joseph State Hospital Farmington State Hospital Campbell Nevada State Hospital Manson B. Pettit

Six Meals a Day Diet Aims at Body Biochemistry

Madison AP reports a new reducing program for obesity uses six meals daily and drugs to shift enzyme pathways. Developed by Dr. Gordon, Dr. Goldberg, and Grace Chosby at University of Wisconsin Medical School, the regimen combines a 48 hour fast with a 1320 calorie daily diet high in protein and limited carbs.

Madison, Wis Edgar S. Gordon Marshall Goldberg Grace J. Chosby Research Dietitian University of Wisconsin Medical School Gordon University Hospital Madison Jess Isab

Invasion Tensions Rise as Turkish Ships Near Cyprus

Turkish vessels moved on Cyprus from two directions but did not breach territorial waters, described as a war of nerves. Duncan Sandys arrived in Cyprus to assess fighting between Greek and Turkish communities as British troops enforce a cease-fire. Seven people died in a twin-engine plane crash near Mar del Plata, Argentina, including two men, their wives, and three children.

Cyprus Duncan Sandys London Buenos Aires Argentina Reuters Mar del Plats

Johnson taps budget drill as Cabinet meet ends

President Johnson slammed the table during a December 1 Cabinet session and sent Kermit Gordon to all agency heads with a demand for written budget replies by 6 p.m. two days later. Agencies must review and trim their plans, detailing specific reductions and amounts.

Johnson Kermit Gordon Gordon

Kansas Turnpike collision kills four in Topeka area

A head on crash on the Kansas Turnpike 15 miles southwest of Topeka killed four people and injured five others in the worst Turnpike accident in its seven year history. Victims from Blackwell Oklahoma included James S Terrill 59 and Bertha Terrill with infant Janet Inmon. Elva Inmon 22 died later at a Topeka hospital. Virgil Inmon 25 and others from Leavenworth suffered serious injuries. Authorities noted snow and a passing maneuver contributed to the crash near the snow rimmed stretch.

Topeka Blackwell Okla Highway Patrol Leavenworth, Kan James S Terrill Bertha Gir Janet Inmon Elva Inmon Virgil Inmon Albert D. LaVoie Andre Craig Leavenworth Luther Hughes Jackson Truck Lines St. Joseph Mo Oklahoma Louis Stroup Kansas Turnpike Authority Kansas City Lawrence

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