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Newspaper

Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1956

Page

16

Mayor Ellis disputes sewer plan claims in Jefferson City

Mayor Arthur W. Ellis said the State Division of Public Health Engineering has not provided evidence of the need for a comprehensive sewage plan. He argued sanitary sewers and treatment are separate issues and reiterated readiness to provide facts showing require ment for primacy treatment before discharge to the Missouri River.

Arthur W. Ellis Stralth Senape Ellis Deffersan Cily Deltersan City Wess Oe Netier Mason Ellis Jefferson Missouri Jefferson City

Kolb Re-Elected to Knights of Columbus Office

Charles J Koll re-elected grand knight of Helias Council No 1034 Knights of Columbus at annual election meeting held at Knights of Columbus Hall. 136 to fill unexpired term. Other officers named include Robert Gilbreth chancellor John Skain Weasever James T Riley Joseph Boone Norval McDonald Delbert Lytech Charles Vannooker Victor Kampeter George Portis Howard Brutis. Phil H Luebbert re-elected president of the Knights of Columbus Tome Association. Weather forecast: Jefferson City area partly cloudy and warm tonight and Saturday. low around 65 high near 75.

Charles J, Koll Howgh Park Las Night Brand Knight Helias Council Knights of Columbus Knights of Coluumbus Koll Exchange National Bank Grand Fenghu Doe Kronger Sunset Lake Aputy Grand Knigh Nae i Home Association Charley J. Melb Ohn Graner Roderick Hauns Gree Porth Aid Tots Dulle Wea

A Little Christmas Arrives in June

A Kentucky couple welcomed a baby girl named Merry Gay Christmas in June. The child weighed eight pounds. Parents Mr and Mrs John Christmas celebrated the arrival with joy in Louisville.

Kentucky Louisville Boyy Gay Axel Merry Duce John

Senate Committee Boosts Aid Fund

Senate committee boosts foreign aid by about 4.9 billion dollars, adding 100 million to the President's discretionary fund for economic development. House actions, doubts from Bridges and Johnson warn a tougher Senate floor review ahead.

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Drought Survey Promise Is Made

Washington promised a drought survey to northern Missouri counties to assess federal emergency relief needs after the department rejected an oath plea by comics listing Daviess DeKalb Gentry Grundy Harrison Livingston Mercar Nogaway Putnam Sullivan and Worth. In Livingston County four degree heat curls corn leaves while wheat oats and gardens suffer and pastures and stock ponds fail. rainfall remains scant.

Washington Missouri Agriculture Department Department Daviess DeKalb Gentry Grundy Harrison Livingston Mercar Nogaway Putnam Sulvan Worth Livingston County Qaservers Suanl

Prisoners to See Outdoor Movies at Missouri Penitentiary

Warden B Vv WN announces outdoor films for inmates starting next week. Movies will be shown in the penitentiary upper yard with benches and greensword for spectators. Convicts at the prison farms will also be included in the screenings.

Missouri Cuntch Nash

State Highway Commission Authority Over Cities Declared

Alty Gen. John M Dalton ruled the State Highway Commission may build and maintain highways within Missouri cities and oversee parking and crossing privileges, but cannot regulate speeds, turns, or access inside city limits. Police power remains with the cities.

State Highway Commission Missouri John M Dalton Dallon Gary Tine Vadison Claylan St. Lewis Cainty

Military encampment interest stressed at VFW meeting

Gen. Wy Mr. Hoge 15, Army retired, spoke at the opening session of the January encampment at the governor Hotel. He called the national posture distressing and warned enemies are omnipresent while noting no nation is superior to its own. He described the progressive nature of our military.

Department of Gen Hoge

No Official Word On H Bomb Rumor

Noncommittal replies from the Air Force and Atomic Energy Commission followed rumors that a B52 dropped a thermonuclear bomb over Bikini Atoll last month missing the target. Officials said the incident remains classified and that the bomber’s capability was demonstrated. Rumors placed the explosion location near Namusland with an estimated airburst over three thousand feet. The report notes a large gathering in the area, with further details and evaluations withheld as classified.

Washington Air Force Bikini Atomic Energy Commission Paad Namusland

Samuel M Brownell Resigns Federal Post

President Eisenhower accepts the resignation of Samuel M. Brownell as commissioner of the Office of Education. Brownell leaves to become superintendent of schools in Dewot. He is the brother of Ally and Gen. Herbert Brownell.

Samuel M. Brownell Federal Post Washington Presidensteuhower Department of Health, Education and Welfare Brownell de Wot Brownel Ally Herbert Brownell

408 to Register For Girl State

Fulton reports the 156 Mixsou Girls State program will enroll 408 junior girls this year. The week long program opens June 1 at William Woods College with Mrs Gardner overseeing auxiliary activities and state leaders guiding the assembly. Official events conclude as the governor is elected on June 28.

Fulton Walter Gardner Jefferson City William Woods Caltoge Gardner American Legion Auxiliary Seareere Creation Sail John Tthe College Dextra Ann Michel Pris

Population Increase Slows in Missouri State

A Bank of St Louis report shows Missouri’s birth rate fell slightly while death rates rose, contributing to a slower population increase than the nation. Analysts cite farm mechanization and emigration in rural districts as key factors affecting growth in the 20th century.

Bt Louis Rinigeatiet Missourie Division of Miskouri Belion Vian Missouri Clinens

Medical Bulletin on Eisenhower Encouraging

Washington AP reports President Eisenhower’s condition after major surgery shows encouraging signs. Medical staff note restored digestive activity, stable temperature and respiration, with liquid feeding continued. No decision on political plans was disclosed, staff reiterating no discussion of campaigns unless the President asks.

White House Therion Preston Puro Imal Fay Tits Whitt House Hikerty Eisenhower Winerty Agin Hind Vedeh Hig Manuel Feranon Ptiais Dinspital Hs Connimatist Lagerty

Theft in Moniteau Leads to Sentence

A damaged text item from Moniteau reports a theft case leading to a sentence in the Missouri penitentiary. It mentions narcotics valued at $125, involvement of Ge Hecht Deus Stove, and arraignment details with Judge Saint Ble and Magistrate Reidbreder.

Moniteau Athe Nestle Missonnd St Cerelingy Teat County Ge Hecht Deus Stove Tan Art Yale California Cain Tove Ruil Saint Ble Jefferson City Smaude Coet Aaron Ihe Nell Eeidbreder Cal Ar Ovnia Spee Losevel Enol

Remembrance of Lyon Landing in Jefferson City

A Capital City man recalls Lyon's 1861 landing near the Missouri capital and a nearby cannon and fountain dedication. The piece ties family memories to Jefferson City's Civil War history, recounting boats on the Missouri River, local figures, and a 1889 incorporation act.

Lyon Cole Price Jefferson City Jefferson Farl Mexica Nathaniella Thomas Henton Tiree Thomas Lawtry Iaison Price Lailor Jefferson City Cauniry Missouri Ales T. L. Price Tle Busness Jeferson City Acti Cote Couns Cally Whit Callaway County Jake Pemmiges Neal Hurt Hurt

Doughnut Fundraiser for Opera Trip Teacher Involved

Fragments describe a group of girls raising money to see a teacher in an opera. Names and details are garbled but indicate a school event with a fundraiser and a staff member linked to planning or oversight.

Subways Slowed by Prolonged Strike and Peace Talks

Disrupted transit as workers strike over conditions, with the city’s transit system hampered and crews seeking resolution. Officials consider legal actions while negotiators seek a return to service to restore daily commuting. Economic effects ripple through daily life as timelines extend and repairs lag.

Rainfall Totals Reach Sixteen Inches Here

Weather notes show 0.16 inches of rain recorded at local stations with extra moisture over Jefferson Cay and nearby mines. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and continued cool conditions into Friday with highs around 80 and previous low near 48. A cold front impact expected Saturday with variable cloud cover and limited precipitation.

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Congressman Hull Tours Drought Area

Congressman Hull tours drought stricken Missouri counties with the Missouri Division of Resource Development. The trip started from Rose morning and included stops at Altany and Bethany, with plans to visit additional areas to assess peanut crop conditions and water supply impacts. A photographer from the OsU PSE accompanied the mission to document the visit.

Uss P CoOngter Mah Wildidin Missouri Division of Resouve Development Raste Altany Vrethany Chivener Canton Hult Plancel Meroe Routty Canon Eral Massie Tio Os PSE VTL PSON OSAE

Wheat allotment notices mailed to Cole County growers

Wheat allotment notices for 108? are mailed in Cole County. Growers report the 1987 rate is substantially the same as last year’s figures per Blackwell, Inca ASC supervisor, indicating little change in allocations.

Cole Blackwell Inca Asc Fier

Steelworkers Reject Contract Plan of 3 Firms

United Steelworkers president David J. McDonald announced that three major steel firms rejected a proposed wage and contract plan. He said industry talks stalled as unions stood firm against concessions while company negotiators blamed intractable issues and warned of potential strikes after current contracts expire.

NEW York Cap United Tiltler Pune McDonald Tall Iies US Steel Bethletienynd McDonald Decheing Ilustry Pittes Sopport Tarak Sotemott Buucny Vile Osteikyi Cma Wemane Donald Ith SH Wang

Engineers View Film on Bridge Failures Visited by City Club

Missouri State Highway Engineer Abney described in the Missoni City gathering how the new bridge’s failures were caused by faulty design and construction. Hoover, the contractor who dismantled the oil bridge, discussed the filming of the project and the pneumate techniques employed to simulate strain and weather conditions.

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Jaycee Invitation To Chamber Heads

Jaycee leaders from 2080 chapters are invited to attend the dune rior Chamber of Commerce convention in Kansas City Missouri. The Missouri Chamber of Commerce announced the invitation today via letters signed by Jotur R Thompson executive vice president. The notice included a backlot on Missouri prepared by the State Highway Department. The convention runs June 25 to 28.

Apevittion Dunerior Comerce Ceeventen Kansas City Missouri Missouri Chamber of Commerce Ralph Kalberloh State Junior Chamber Jotur R. Thompson Missouri State Chamber Ue Division of Resources and Development State Highway Department

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