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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1968
Page
3
A bar quarrel led to a brutal fight with Brantley and Wilson, followed by a street chase. Wilson ditched a motorcycle, fled toward Chestnut Street, then hid in a car before officers cornered him on Capitol Avenue and wrestled him to the ground after a violent struggle.
A powerful twister struck Tracy Minnesota causing ten known deaths and extensive destruction. Dozens of homes wrecked and the town left without power, water, or phone service as responders search for missing residents and recover bodies. Nine hospital admissions and numerous injuries reported. emergency operations under way.
Water was brought by tank trucks from Mason and Slayton. a warning by two farm workers likely limited fatalities as a twister neared. Accused violence and a six hour autopsy followed the shooting of Wilson, with testimony about wounds and police restraint. Judge fined Wilson for reckless driving and assault, with jail time suspended.
Di Pietro testified about the Kennedy assassination scene detailing Sirhan Sirhan gripping a gun, a nearby girl in a white dress with polka dots, and the immediate moments before Kennedy fell. Witness Lind Leeker described the killer’s posture and the victim’s reaction as shots rang out.
Obituary details for Ben fr. Hays of Versailles noting his death at age 73, his birth in Morgan Holm, family ties to Tracy and Marshall, and surviving relatives including a son Wayne McKenna and daughter Mrs. Ait Murphy. Also mentions his past work, church and Masonic memberships, and funeral arrangements at Boonville with services Sunday at First Baptist Church and graveside at Walnut Grove Cemetery.
A cautionary tale recounts John and Mary Anderson’s experience with a questionable food freezer plan. A pushy salesman pressured signing a long contract and hefty fees, with promises of wholesale prices and deliveries that never fully materialized. The couple faced ongoing payments and warned others to compare prices, avoid rushed decisions, and check local stores before joining such programs.
Mrs. Irene Braswell McKay of Detroit Michigan died at a Detroit nursing home on Thursday evening. Born June 12 1912 in Greenville she was daughter of William A and Mary Goodman Braswell. She moved to Detroit in 1961 and is survived by a son Bryce and a granddaughter. Also survivors include four sisters and three brothers. Funeral services by DeSantos Funeral Home Detroit with burial at Forest Lawn Cemetery Detroit.
Dennis Forck 17 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Forck Route 3 will attend the 1968 session of Boys State beginning Sunday and ending June 22. Boys State will be held on the campus of Central Missouri State College in Warrensburg. The Lions Club of Wardsville sponsors Forck who will be a Blair Oaks High School senior.
Arnold J. McKenna, 98, of Boonville, died Thursday at St Joseph Hospital in Boonville. He was a longtime resident and known local figure. Funeral arrangements pending with local mortuary.
Workers in Missouri will resume highway projects idled since May 15 after a Thursday night agreement between contractors and the International Union of Operating Engineers Locals 1, 313 and 14. The strike ended and projects will restart Monday.
Dodd claimed Pearson is a liar and monster whose attacks aim to ruin reputations. He said he will reveal more about Pearson and associates, declaring his patience broken and promising a full public disclosure. Funeral services are set for Sunday at Voll Funeral Home with burial at Newkirk Cemetery.
Congress signals changing mood among rural constituents with growing support for firearm registration. Sen. Vance Hartke cites letters from Marengo Indiana and similar rural reactions in South Carolina Alabama Louisiana Missouri and Arkansas showing broad approval of registering every type of firearm and severe penalties for noncompliance as the central sentiment shifts westward.
The Rev Robert Morrison of a Major Dr appointed minister of the Emmanuel Methodist Church in Canton Missouri New Mexico and Nevada members of Congress report an even split on the issue among letter writers The appointment includes Mrs Morrinan who has resided in firearm controls for about two free years three to one Other new ministerial appointments Include George Burgin Festus Fulton James Alphonse Maxwell Wings Fulton Paul Mut Carrollton Menico Jeff Marsh West Bele-Byron Charles Baker Breshear Lincoln University campus minister Donald Frank Sedalla and others judge by Ed Millar Fulton Circuit
New York stock activity was mixed with the Dow Jones industrial average down late in the session. Early losses outpaced gains by nearly 2 to 1 as volume neared 10.45 million shares. traders cited a buy the dip mood with hopes the spring rally had more room to run.
The article details Senator Dodd’s continued attack during a Thursday Senate speech and references a November 9, 1964 column by Pearl Atlas Col. alleging praise for exposing the report’s findings. It notes an ethics probe and a 92-3 Senate vote censuring Dodd for political spending and for bringing disrepute to the Senate. The report mentions connections to executives including Beech Aircraft, Boeing, and Chrysler amid a broad list of company names.
The Community Center Association will hold a meeting at TV pantadas to discuss final funding for pered gaidele income housing.
The Missouri Highway Department will begin a preliminary survey on U S 54 in Miller County next week. District 5 engineer Ray Lahmeyer announced the plan to study the Hodon bypass, a 4.6 mile stretch from Route 52 to near supplementary Route FF. Survey expected to finish by August 1, with Yerman Smith heading the survey party.
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