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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1956
Page
6
A commission planning a new security prison will study examples from other states before deciding. It set a tentative visit week of June 28 to look at a medium security facility in Maryland.
Jefferson City Junior Chamber of Commerce to hold a trial run of a stagecoach on Saturday afternoon as a precursor to a Kansas City run beginning June 22. The four horse team will start at Circle R Ranch near Holts Summit at 1 pm and travel to Jefferson City via Mokane and Highway 34, about a three hour trip. The stage will be displayed at West High and Madison for several hours, where sale envelopes will be launched.
Atty Gen John M Dalton files suit in Staley Supreme Court challenging the Legislature action authorizing a bond election for new buildings. The case targets the registration of the first 1 million bond and seeks a prompt ruling before the bonds are marketed. The Board of Fund Commissioners includes Gov Prim Donnelly and officials Morris Barry and others.
Osceola man Roy Barnes was elected president of the Osceola County Collectors Association at its two day convention held today with new officers named. Clen Blakemore from Paele Howard County was named vice president, Ray Campbell from Mille Pemiscott County secretary, and William Burke from Galena Stoneslites isa named treasurer.
The State Division of Health warns Jefferson City it cannot extend sewer works without a comprehensive plan. Letters dated May 1 threaten action if plans are not adopted, citing 1949 AG opinions on preventing public nuisance via injunctions. City officials resist a full mid section resurvey, focusing on East and West ends, with treatment plants not considered.
Blair of Jefferson moved into the Missouri state amateur golf semifinals with a 2 and 1 victory over Gene Spilker of St. Louis. Semi finals are set for tomorrow as Blair faces Switzer while Lanning and others from St. Louis played morning matches. Weather outlook warm with highs in upper 80s and possible continued sunshine in Jefferson City Central Missouri area.
Inmates at the Missouri State Penitentiary operate the first prison ice milk stand in the nation. Profits fund the recreation and welfare canteen, with eight daily hours on weekdays and six on Sundays. The stand, supervised by staff and run by inmate workers, is located in the southeast recreation yard and open to about 95 privileged inmates.
Secretary of Agriculture Benson announced a policy reversal stating that soil bank payments will be made this year for acreages damaged or destroyed by drought or wartime causes. The change aims to support affected farms and ease economic hardship nationwide.
President is reported ill with abdominal pains and admitted to a Washington hospital. The VEW convention runs June 15 to 17 with about 200 attending. Key events include a parade, opening session at the Chiverney Hotel, memorial services for Rev. Neal Cole and other clergy, and a drum pageant June 16 at the Public School Stadium. Major General A TD Sheppard and Brigadier General N A Costello are among reviewing officers.
Carter to speak at the 10th annual Marine Corps convention at the Governor Motel with an officers election dinner and dancing on Saturday. Notables include Kenneth Farrand and W D Aaron among attendees, Col James D Carter to headline as principal speaker.
Markets opened lower following President Eisenhower's health scare last September. Leading issues fell about $1 to around 82 a share, with early trading showing initial weakness before volume picked up on the New York exchanges.
Gov and PMY M Donnelly blocked a catchall fund bill of 122600 as the Legislature rejected his recommendations. Ak Uheill’s plan to divert funds from state revenue to cover collection costs faced opposition. Veto threats linger as lawmakers debate shifting costs from revenue to school funds to cover October cigarette tax collection expenses. Continued on Page 2.
A Kansas girl is killed in a Highway 31 crash near Buell as the car skidded off a rural road and overturned into a four foot deep creek. Father Jere miah Lockwood 35 and four other children survived injuries. the mother was away at the time. Mrs Anta Keith of Buell is noted as the grandmother.
Washington AP President Eisenhower was stricken early today and was taken to Walter Reed Army Medical Center. White House physicians said there is no indication of heart trouble, with tests planned to trace the attack’s cause. The hospital report noted possible inflammation of the lower esophagus, and a cautious path to recovery was outlined as a crowd formed outside the White House.
Missouri's Conservation Commission reports a generally favorable weekend fishing outlook despite heavy rains. Bass fishing improved with Bull Shoals and Clear Creek area impoundments in fair condition while Upper Current River near Mantank State Park shows stronger angling after two years of decline.
A Missouri drive urges a constitutional amendment to permit lotteries by civic, patriotic, religious, and fraternal groups to raise funds by any method of chance. Crusade for Civil Liberty leads the effort with Ernest Schneider as organizer. aims for 80,000 petition sig ners within a month.
The Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce endorses raising the Missouri River channel work funds from 2 million to 1 million, urging Senators Symington and Hennings to back a 2 million appropriation. They call for earlier completion of the project and cite federal officials’ support for increased river improvements. The dedication of the Hirst barge docking near the riverfront is noted as a context for the plea.
A Missouri legislative committee chaired by Mawkhisty of Bromley studied needs of mentally and physically disabled children. Witnesses urged cautious action, noting Missouri lacks data on the extent of the problem and funding. Rep Wallace H Penison urged shared costs, while Hawkins pressed for further study before a new session.
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad asked the state authority today to discontinue its caretaker at Rocheport, close the station, and remove the building. The Rocheport agent was already discontinued in 1954, but the Katy says the station still loses money.
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