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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1950
Page
2
Senator MW 3 Tenn McKellar collapsed in the Senate chamber in June and was revived shortly after. He received medical attention and returned to duty, with officials saying he is in stable condition.
An 81-year-old Senate figure, Be Kell ar, appeared to suffer a spell while leaving the Senate chamber and was assisted to the Senate sergeant at arms office by Senators Maybank and Knowland and a Capital policeman. He previously spent time in a hospital after burns from a bathtub fall, and as chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee he had been working long hours on a $29.6 billion fiscal year measure funding most government agencies. He briefly presided from Vice President Barkley’s chair before tottering and falling.
Indiana Supreme Court finds Sullivan county Circuit Court Judge Norval K. Harris guilty of contempt for defying a March order to stop investigating Sullivan County Prosecutor John Knox Purcell. A bench warrant was issued for Harris and Sheriff Joe Adams sought to bring him before the court for sentence. The ruling notes a feud between Harris and Purcell, with writs and special prosecutors involved in attempting to halt the investigation. Also mentions prior indictments of Harris for embezzlement, fraudulent checks, and forgery.
Dorothy Judd, a public school teacher's wife, joins the League of Women Voters and later founds Citizen's Action to curb machine politics in Grand Rapids. Through recalls and campaigns, CA helps elect a new mayor and four of five city commissioners, with Judd serving as unpaid executive director and driving civics efforts since 1948.
Three wallets belonging to workers on the St Josephs Home for the Aged construction at 7309 West Main Street were found this morning on an electrical connection box after being missing since last Wednesday. The wallets contained papers and checks. $382 in cash remained missing. Investigations note wallets were taken from clothing removed for work, with RE Ker Jr, Rober Young and Francis Krigg reporting the loss.
New York city board of education begins steps to dismiss teacher David L. Friedman on charges of unbecoming conduct. Officials say the case provides sufficient grounds for removal as the board moves to enforce standards for educators.
Honey sold in stores is usually a mixture of nectar and catalysts brought to a uniform color and aroma. The note highlights that blending ensures consistency and quality control in everyday commerce.
Trenton coroner William A. Fuson says Stanley Streti former mayor shot himself at his home yesterday. Streti served as mayor from 1933 to 1937 and later worked as a dispatcher for the Rock Islands.
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