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Newspaper

Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 13, 1955

Page

5

Speeding Fines Continue to Be City Revenue Source

Franklin City police report ongoing speeding fines as a major revenue stream with 29 drivers cited on Saturday raising total fines to 1,575 dollars since mid May. The incident list cites several motorists by name and address, including Joseph Gibler and Lawrence Geyer, with fines for speeding or related offenses and multiple vehicle incidents noted.

Joseph H. Gibler Franklin St Jackson Street Oper i Clem BR. Temmen Russett St Hey Lawrence Geyer Rio J Gus Wyn Chestnut St Nedsol Leol Voss Perpuson Lafayette Cole County Insanto Geyer Fergusen Auto Madison Street Can'damapges

Salk Endorses Stricter Standards For Polio Vaccine

Dr. Jonas Salk says U S Public Health Service new manufacturing standards for his polio vaccine will prevent deviation from intended procedures. He notes earlier troubles arose partly from wording of minimum requirements leading to differing interpretations. Salk spoke via telegram to Surgeon General Scheele after health service issues and a related report.

Washington Jonas E. Salk U.S. Public Health Service Salk Leonard A. Scheele Prublic Pittsburgh Vie Aid Solk Health Service EIDE

Weather forecast for Jefferson City and Cape Girardeau area

Mon night clouds, possible showers late tonight or Tuesday. Warmer Tuesday with light snow possible in Cape Girardeau area. Low temperatures near freezing. Local government notes: Cape Girardeau County magistrate appointment to succeed Clyde Baugh after his death on May 23.

Jefferson City Central Missouri Phucker Turkana Cape Girar Eau Ty Dake Afte Teaverote Jeffersan

Slow Down and Live bumper stickers miss paste issue

Missouri Highway Patrol campaigns since late May promote the Slow Down and Live effort. Officers addressed service clubs and women’s groups to raise funds for bumper sticker costs. Clubs contributed to supply 5,000 stickers. Over 2,080 cars in Moberly were seen with the stickers last week before many were torn off due to water-prone surfaces.

Missouri

Hannibal Faces Private Power Fight Over City Plant

Hannibal residents debate public vs private power as the city board of public works favors expanding the municipal plant while the City Council leans toward contracting with Union Electric for standby power. Union Electric warns of overload and proposes 15 000 kilowatts monthly. a court decision may be required.

Hannibal Union Electric Co. of Missouri Board of Public Works Union Electric Kansas City Alvin Seckman

Cool Weather Pattern Persists Across Missouri

The weather pattern remains cool with stationary fronts in the south and a mass of cool air to the north. The Weather Bureau predicts warm southerly winds will override fronts to trigger showers in western Missouri late tonight, spreading north and west by Tuesday morning. Highs Tuesday reach the 70s after cool lows earlier.

Kansas Missouri Weather Bureau Werther Bureau Kirksville

Policy Game Earned Large Sums In St Louis Case

IRS report cites Harlem Association policy game near St Louis grossing millions over decades. Case involves 22 operators appealing $45 124 in back taxes for 1950. total alleged back taxes reach $189 08. Names include D C Watson Claus E Fietje John Aiken Tom Berry and others. Proceedings before U S tax court in Washington after July 1950 hearing.

ST. Louis Internal Revenue Service Washington U.S Globe-Democrat and Post- Dispatch Harlem Association Brooklyn Post-Dispatch D.C. Watson Claus E. Fietie Internal Revenue Revienue Clare Springfield Kefauver Committee Sperters Tietl Watson John Aiken Tom Berry Clarence Cange Vic Doyle Juli Fishinay Eugenears Sam Ma Jain William Po Methiken Cliff Bhayer Frank Hackenthal Phayer Wackerthal Globe-Democrat Watson Tietje

Speedometer stolen from bicycle near state capitol

A speedometer was stolen from a bicycle parked near the state capitol building yesterday at about 5 p.m. Kenneth Bernskoetter, 24 Clark Ave, reported the bicycle showed 860 miles. Police said the bike was undamaged. Westinghouse strike continues with over 2,000 workers demanding a 20 cent an hour raise.

State Capitol Pntice Kenneth Bernskoetter Clark Ave Young Bernskoetter Westinghouse Kansas City LP Westinghouse Electric Corp

CIO Wins GM Contract Benefits Details

The CIO United Auto Workers reports a new General Motors contract mirroring Ford gains. It lists wage and pension improvements, a 3 cent wage boost, 4.5 pension factor rise, 6.2 improvement factor, 1.3 wage equities, 244 week vacation step 0.2, 1.2 hospitalization, and 8.0 holidays pay, totaling over 20 cents per hour overall.

Detroit !H CIO United Auto Workers Ford General Motors Corp UAW

Jefferson City Family Fights Fate as Seamen Missing

A Jefferson City family awaits word on their son mis Pasquetank River near Elizabeth City New Jersey after a boat capsized on Friday. Seaman E Stackman 24 and Seaman Kenneth Lee Epps 23 Ava Missouri were missing presumed drowned from the General Motors river incident. Meanwhile Gov Gallop, 37 of Mexico Missouri, was named head of Missouri public health and welfare, with the cancer commission to guide health policy as the department expands.

Jefferson City Elizabeth City N. J Elmer Dunklin St Etroit Flint Enor T Fords Meperch Stockman Kenneth Lee Epps Ava Walter Rewher M. Donnelly Mexico Lay W. Ed Jameson West St. Peter's Schoal Navy Ici Odes Hhistmont Health and‘ Wellart Department Gallop A. P. Green Fire Brick Co

Missouri Citizens Urged to Observe Flag Day

Citizens urged to observe Flag Day Tuesday June 14 as officials and organizations promote display of the national flag. Governor Donnelly issued a proclamation and the Daughters of the American Revolution called for renewed allegiance with the pledge recited as one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all.

D. Ge Phil M. Donnelly Missouri Ste Daughters of the American America Republic

DAR Flag Program Marks Summer Closing in Jefferson City

Jefferson City DAR members gathered Saturday at Jefferson Community Club for a Flag Program conducted under Mrs. Henry Ells, saluted the flag led by Mrs. Jack Steppertan. Luncheon organized by several members followed with red, white and blue decorations and a tribute to Mrs. Oscar Williams, the chapter’s oldest member. The event closed the summer season as a luncheon program.

Jefferson City Jane Randolpn Daughters of the American Revolution Lineheon Jeferson Collmery Club Reutiun Henry Ells Regent Jack Steppertan Harold Holliway W. PR. Haigtt Beavard Hieselbeet Rosa Geary L. B. Adams Arthur Norman M Dale Turner Oscar Williams

Missouri VFW Names Officers at Final Session

The 35th annual Missouri VFW encampment ended in McGhee Mo with W. A. Tormstan elected state commander succeeding Primus F. Maida. Officers elected include Sam Callins Raytown senior vice commander J Memphis junior vice commander Monsignor Edward O'Toole St. Louis surgeon E M Atkinson Kansas City and James H. Willis Topl Hin as judge advocate. Additional picks included A W Hatberhout and Mary Lee Young for committees and Mrs Iga May Robinson for public affairs. A wartime veterans foundation program and scholarship plan were discussed amid debates on cigarette tax and program funding. Highway fatality totals for October 1953 and June 1954 were noted in a separate update.

W. A. Tormstan McGrene Department of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars McCredia Primus F Raytown Rayd T. Craley J. Memphis the Tifer O'Toole St. Louis E. M. Atkinson Kansas City Sur-Geon James H. Willis Hin Advagatin Rehablitation A. W. Hatberhout Julia Walt George A. Allen Iga May Robinson Louis Columbia Mary Lee Young Maewe Hneeh War Bona Foundation Pervik Willis St. Charles Starfyj Nore Iny W. Glenn Yost Gallatin Jones ES Settle Washington St VFW Edette Ledruness Venitr Mre Opallschnol Bonabuc Soplit Iwere

Eight Arrests After Five Area Vehicle Mishaps

Troop F of the State Highway Patrol reported eight arrests following fifteen accidents Saturday and Sunday. Sames P. Farris, 49, was sentenced to 60 days for failing to drive on the right side after a collision with John A. Morris on Highway 54 near Jefferson City. Grare Cunningham, 52, was jailed for leaving the scene of a three car crash on Highway 40 near Him. Alfatron Cranmer, 33, Mexico, was arrested for rear end collision on Highway 54 near Raguel. Virgil S. Nance, 48, Wilmington, Calif, and Mitchel Sroor, 23, Chicago, were involved in related crashes with injuries. Other arrests included Tebbetts for failing to yield right of way, and Cletus Charlie Sallin for careless driving after a Linn County sideswipe. Several drivers faced charges of reckless driving or related offenses amid property damages estimated from $63 to $300. The report details a chaotic weekend of crashes across counties with multiple injuries and substantial vehicle damage.

State Highway Patrol Sames P. Farris Rt. J Cole County John A. Mor Old St. Tous Toad Parris Morris Highway 54 Jefferson City Farris Er. Tig Tivoli Grare Cunningham David Hopkins Lees Summit Tural Sylvia Burkett Robertson Hopkins Cunningham Alfatron Cranmer Mexico Rbaguel] Dam Virgil S. Nance Wilmington Calif Mitchel Sroor Chicago Twe Vance Sroor Autos Sroor Nance Cranmer’s Jerry Dickson Tebbetts Callaway Hien Clarence Teachsel Betts

Adenauer vows close partnership with the Western Allies

West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer told President Eisenhower that Germany will maintain a close loyal partnership with the free world under the treaties in force. He rejected Moscow’s invitation and stressed reunification in freedom as essential. Postmaster nominations for Missouri were sent to the Senate: Georgety Pumateer McCrethie and Herald P Heidel Rowbad.

Washington Konrad Adenauer United States Moscow Adenauer Eisenhower Free World Germany Washington Ut Senate Missouri Georgety Pumateer McCrethie Herald P. Heidel Rowbad

Over 20 Missouri plants shut down by UAW strike

More than a score of General Motors plants halted operations today as 610 United Auto Workers walked out over unsettled local issues in a new contract. About 50,000 workers were idle amid shutdowns at GM facilities including Chevrolet assembly, stamping, Spark Plug Plant, and Fisher Body No 2, with lines set up before and after the contract talks. The walkout affected 375,000 hourly GM employees nationwide and disrupted production at several states, reflecting demands for higher pay in some job classifications.

Ford Pro Motor Co DAW Lew Golvaniar Reuther Corporation Reuthat Harlow J. Curtice GM Auto Curtice Flex IBY Associated Press General Motors Corp United Auto Plint Mich Chevrolet Fisher Body Siatarity Sisaie

Campaigns Against Strapless Gowns Gain Momentum Nationwide

Two Roman Catholic groups challenge strapless evening gowns and exposed midriffs in a national drive. Led by Rev Bernard A Kunkel, the Purity Crusade of Mary Immaculate says modest fashions are now available in a majority of states. Chicago Catholic students have taken over another campaign, continuing six years of the Supply The Demand for the Supply Crusade, with pledges to uphold modesty and right conduct.

Barteullo Chicago Cincinnati U's

Soviet Agrees To Meeting With Big Three

The Soviet government said it would join the Western powers in a top level Four power conference in Geneva starting July 18. Moscow asserted Washington’s preconditions would block progress while notes delivered to the United States Britain and France outlined the stance. Ambassador Bohlen headed to Washington for talks with President Eisenhower and Dulles, timed with Adenauer’s own planned discussions in the U.S.S.R. on normalization relations and linked to the Big Four summit.

Moscow Geneva Foreign Ministry U.S J Dulles United States Arcitain France Soviet Foreign Ministry Charles &. Bohlen Washington Eisenhower Dulles Konrad Adenauer Adenauer U.S.S

Palace of Priest Raided by Police

Federal police raided the Episcopal Palace in Buenos Aires early today arresting men who sheltered there after rioting between Catholics and President Perón supporters. Worshipers were trapped inside the adjacent cathedral as tear gas and foam were used to restore order. Cardinal Copello was absent, safeguards for prisoners were set, and police claimed pistols were found near the palace amid a government clampdown on church partisans.

Buenos Aires Episcopal Palace Argentina Fikry Juan D. Perga Plaza de Mayo Santiago Luis Cardinal Copello San Isidro Carlos A. Gentile Gentile Cpriral Pales Paleo Juan Beron

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