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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1955

Page

5

Eisenhower Honors West Point Dead With Classmates

President Eisenhower joined 1915 classmates at West Point to honor fallen cadets. He toured the West Point Museum and Thayer Monument before a series of events including a wreath laying by Maj. Gen. Henry Hodges Jr. and an alumni luncheon. The visit precedes tomorrow's graduation address for 469 second lieutenants.

West Point Eisenhower U. S. Military Academy Thayer Monument Eisehhower Janes A. van Fieet Henry C. Hodges Jr Academy Hodges Washington Mall Dlssmites Old Stone Inn Benarrives Adic Natty

Rebels Surrender To Diem's Troops

In Saigon hundreds of Hou Hao rebels surrendered to Premier Ngo Dinh Diem's army as government sources report. An attack on Gen Tran Van Saal’s private force near the Rassac River ferries drew off many rebels, with Saal's strength estimated around five thousand. Reinforcements arrived when General Lam Thash Nenxen yielded 2,509 troops, aiding the nationwide push to absorb Hoa Hea units into national forces.

Saigon Viet Nam Ngo Dinh Dieu Tran van Saal West Viet Nam Rassac Saai Lam Thash Nenxen Hon Hag National Diem

Brazito Youth Pleads Guilty to Theft Charge

Brazito youth Cueney Graham, 17, pleaded guilty in Magistrate Court to stealing $17 from a Brazito service station and admitting taking $21 on two other occasions. Magistrate Foster Wheatley deferred sentence to June 1, with release on bond. Graham was caught by a station employee while allegedly taking money from a sale. The same day Judge Wheatley sentenced West Virginia men John B. Clay, 20, and Charles Leo Bennett, 24, to 10 days each in Cole County Jail for vagrancy.

Cueney Tee Graham Yavite Brazite State Highway Patrol Foster Wheatly Son Honor Apes Graham West Virginia John B. Clay Charles Leo Bennett Cole County

Weather in Jefferson City and Central Missouri Mostly Cloudy

Jefferson City and central Missouri expect mostly cloudy skies with scattered showers and thunder quickly. Temperatures dip to around 60 tonight with Tuesday highs in the upper sixties to low seventies. Rainfall amounts are light, with several forecasts indicating possible showers later in the week.

Jefferson City Missouri

Speed Is Main Cause of Five Auto Accidents

The State Highway Patrol reports five Sunday crashes on Central Missouri highways, four single car incidents linked to excessive speed. Injuries occurred to Paul Byrd and Georgia Byrd among others in a Cedar City area crash on Highway 40 1.8 miles west of Kingdom City.

State Highway Patrol Missouri Highway 40 Kingdom City Paul Byrd Georgia Byrd Birdie Hannah St. Louis Byrd Homer Lee Wright Mexico Audrain County Wrent Delphin Patrick Casey Normandy Columbia Paul William Smith Cedar City Mway Sim R Boone County U.S 40 Huebert Henry Forsee Centralia Talleville Callide Lake Rona Lake Rost Bag-1 Hell Dam Fred Earl Doty Sedalia Sydney E. Eakins Doty Eakins Judy Eakins Wellington Winghang Cheung Eyer Bumpaardner Fulton U. S. 40 Callaway County Cheung Bump Machner

Delinquent Youths in Soviet Press Spark Postwar Alarm

The Soviet press notes rising juvenile delinquency among children of respected citizens, with gangs terrorizing schools and neighborhoods in Leningrad and Moscow. Reports cite lenient parental control, Western influences, and incidents where youths imitate American figures, signaling concern among party elders for the future.

Communist Party United States Leningrad Komsomolsksya Pravda Comimunists Moscow iPublic School S. I. Khrysalov

Buffalo Judge in DeLapp Trial Opens in Missouri Court

A Cole County judge was removed from the DeLapp murder trial and Buffalo Judge James Hawkins was assigned to hear proceedings in Jackson County Circuit Court. Jury selection began but faced removal challenges and a call for more panelists as defense and prosecution argued about prejudice and the death penalty. Prosecutor Janis Riley is aided by John Ewing Jr. in this high‑profile case tied to the Missouri penitentiary riot.

Kansas City Cole County Sam Clair Don William DeLapp Jackson James P. Hawkins Buffalo Blair Godfrey Parkora Padberg St Lovie Fu Keyes Jefferson City Janis TV Riley John Ewing Jr Allarney Jackson County Dr Lopys Missouri State Penitentiary Convret Walker Lee Donnell Lin DeLapy Avite Wesses State Highway Patrol

City Council to Hold Routine Meeting Tonight

City officials say routine business will dominate the monthly council session. Two rezoning actions are on the agenda, including Cottage Lane and Beck Street between Highway 30 West and St Marys Boulevard. a public hearing will consider rezoning a lot in the Ticker subdivision from two family to multiple dwelling district.

Cottage Lane Gordon Houch- In Beck Street Highway 30 St. Mary's Boulevard

Speeding Fines Reach 825 in Jefferson City

Jefferson City police report 10 motorists paid speeding fines totaling 825 dollars since a mid May crackdown. radar checks led to most tickets with a list including Albert McGinty Betty Kinsel Aloysius Backes Robert Browner Johnson Ware Frank Branch William Wilson Ray Campbell John Erhart Ada Briton Garland Wisies and one more violator cited a 10 dollar fine before being nabbed in a cruiser on East Wearty Street.

Jefferson City Albert McGinty Wlailer Betty Kinsel Hart Aloysius Backes Robert Browner Centertown Johnson Ware E. Atchison Frank Branch Rt. A Willian Wilson Cedar City Ray Campbell John Erhart W. Duanklin Mes Ada Briton W. Wrigh Garland Wisies E. Atchison St E. Wearty St

Twelve Subjects for Stamps Announced by Postal Head

The Postmaster General announced a new stamp series to cap denominations at 38, removing 14 older values. The 12 additions include Theodore Roosevelt on the 4 cent stamp, Woodrow Wilson on the 6 cent, Mount Vernon on 10 cent, Ben Franklin 40 cent, Susan B. Anthony 50 cent, Patrick Henry and others up to $5 with portraits and historic sites. The existing issues show Washington 1 cent, Jefferson 2 cent, Lincoln 5 cent, and Liberty designs.

Washington Pew Sam.merfield Kimmerfield Summerfield Theodore Roosevelt Woodrow Wilson Trent Mount Vernon Iecent; ‘the Alamo, Oeent; Independence Tall, 10 Cent; Monticello Benjamin Franklin Robert E. Lee John Marshall Susan B. Anthony Patrick Henry Alexander Hamilton George Washington Thomas Jefferson Abraham Lincoln James Mon-roe Statue of Liberty

Early turnout for Red Cross Bloodmobile at Mas ante Temple

A blood drive at Mas ante Temple on 31a E. High St reported a strong start and a larger walk-in turnout needed to reach a 175 pint one day quota. By noon and 7:30 p.m. only a fraction of staffed donors had arrived, with 48 signed up and 19 walk-ins registered before the noon tally. The event runs alongside coverage of the Big Three ministers meeting in New York and scheduled two day talks.

Blood Mobile Masante Temple E. High St Red Cross Washington New York Russia State Department Onenth Dulles Blood Samtelime Antoine Pinay Renaint Dbultes

Historic Pact Seen On Wage With Ford And CIO

Atlantic City reports highlight a landmark agreement between Ford and the CIO over guaranteed wages that ends a strike. The accord follows major labor talks, with both sides claiming concessions while noting broader economic implications for workers and industry stability.

Ford and CIO

Waitress Card Contest Planned in Cole County

Cole County hosts a waitress card contest led by Richard Tremain. Forty two business leaders will issue cards to waitresses who promote dairy industry venues. Contest runs weekly June 15, June 16 22, and June 23 29 with $5 weekly prizes and a $10 final prize for the top collector.

Cole County Richard Tremain Carly Sr Cale Mer Inc 29 Tremain

Tanner Voter Status Decision Looms in Kansas City

Kansas City border disputes and a board inquiry center on Rep. Joseph M. Tanner. The Ulth Ward Republican unit filed a complaint alleging Tanner is not properly registered at 1001 East With St, or that he resides at 60M the Pa in the Seth Cxy. The board will decide Tanner’s voter status as election timing tests two measures about revenue and party alignment.

Kansas City Joseph M. Tanner Jackson Coun Ulth Ward Tanner East Rey Revenue

Heavy rainfall record in Missouri towns and forecast

A cold front brought 1.15 inches of rain to Jefferson City and heavier totals in Rolla and surrounding areas, part of statewide precipitation. More showers are forecast this afternoon and tonight with cooler temperatures, lows near 60, and scattered activity across northern and western Missouri.

Couteil Missouri Istate Jefferson City Ina Ind & Eas Vassels Rolla West Malden Jamesville St. Low Essi Misselonigal Missougi

Fire Destroys Big Iron at Sunlight

A fire destroyed a large iron structure at the Sim Night Launder, 420 Brooks St, early today. Firemen stayed on scene about an hour due to rekindling fears while smoke caused damage inside the building. A chemical smell was noted and responders checked adjacent properties. The cause remains under investigation with no injuries reported.

Sim Brooks St Avcording

Settlement May Set Pattern In Automotive Industry

Ford and the United Auto Workers reached a historic guaranteed wage plan and other terms. The deal could halt national walkouts involving about 68,000 Ford workers. It includes a maximum pension boost to 241 dollars monthly and extended hospital medical benefits. Reuther and Bugas touted the package as a major economic advance, while the agreement awaits ratification by Ford locals and industry-wide impact on General Motors talks continue.

Detroit Ford Mercy Go CLO United Auto Workers Ford UAW General Motors Rony Waller Reuther CTO United Auto Workers Union Renovators Reuther John Bugas Jpre Gal Bugas Fort Sneals Union newSoLkuling Committee WavaMtech Fume

Two Die In Moberly Area Gas Explosion

An early morning blast tore through a three room home on the outskirts of Moberly shedding debris across a wide area and injuring several. Mr and Mrs A F Bremer remained trapped in the ruins as investigators weighed gas line rupture versus other causes the blast also damaged a neighboring house and sparked a fire in East St Louis two victims identified as Frank Green and his wife Ellan were injured along with others as authorities investigated the cause and timing of the explosion.

Moberly Moters A. F. Bremer Charles Haswell Bremer Rest ST. Louis IRLA Polk Menoic Power Co Sas Frank Green Hig Etlun

Strike ends as APL team union accepts two year deal

BELLEVILLE M I today strike by an APL Teamers Union against boiling material firms ended when the union voted to accept a two year contract. Pay increases of 16 cents an hour now and 16 cents next year are included with the national contract.

Belleville M. Wea APL

Picket Lines Set At Ford Lincoln Mercury Plant

Picket lines formed at Ford Motor Lincoln Mercury Pant near Hazelwert after a walkout by about 3,900 workers. No violence reported as union Local 325 and company officials negotiated in Detroit past the midnight deadline amid overwhelming vote for potential strike.

ST. Louis R Ford Motor Company Detroit

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