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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
1
In St Louis, retiring Farragut school teachers Miss Grace Tivy and Miss Margaret Sullivan argue schools overload students. They say too much knowledge overwhelms children and that eightieth grade lessons should focus on essential learning. They urge future teachers to love children and seek value in each student.
ELSAH Illinois Principia College board chairman Dr Frederic E Morgan says he has written Secretary of the Air Harold Talbott objecting to the Chautauqua site for the new Air Force Academy. He notes talks with inspection teams offer no assurance that part or all of the campus won’t be included in the site. The 2,500 acre campus near Jersey County could gain a buffer from the installation. Other considered sites include Lake Geneva Wisconsin and Colorado Springs Colorado.
Circuit Judge Sam C. Blair ordered writs of habeas corpus for George Morris serving 10 years for first degree robbery in Shannon County and Henry C. Bartiner serving three years for second degree burglary three years for larceny in Butler County and two years for escape three for theft of a motor vehicle in Cole County. A writ was denied for Marlon Lisher, serving four years for burglary in Johnson County.
Earl D. Scott, 17, enlisted in the Navy as announced by Chief Carl M. Carson. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Scott of the Missouri Hotel and recently graduated from Junior College. He will report for recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
A two car crash on US 61 in south St Louis County at night killed 2 year old Vivian Ashlock of Arnold and injured two men. Elis Ashlock, 63, father of the dead child, was in critical condition at St Louis County Hospital. Bernard Albair, 31, of Webster Groves, was in critical condition at St Anthony's Hospital. Patrolmen said Ashlock lost control on a curve. Albair drove the other car.
President Eisenhower met with four first term House Republicans to discuss Indochina and the administration’s legislative program. Rep Hillerson of Missouri said the talk covered foreign policy and alarm legislation but declined to detail specifics. He acknowledged Indochina was discussed and noted the group sought an appointment with the president.
Eddie Smith of 120 Westmore Drive received early approval for his Soap Box Derby car after inspectors confirmed it met weight rules. The plane crash mention appears erroneous. 16 or more drivers seek registration before June 25 with July 19 car completion deadline. Derby director Bill Edwards urged youths aged 11 to 18 to register at Riley Chevrolet Co for rule books and licenses. Sponsors remain available for wheel hubs and steering gear.
Miss Joach received Zonta International President pin at a St. Louis Missouri event as Ophelia M. Perkins resigns from the Missouri State Board of Nursing. Governor Donnelly noted a letter about Perkins resignation and planned future appointments. The meeting discussed dental health programs and voluntary service plans amid Missouri and national Zonta activities.
Hospital admissions record lists individuals including Charles B Still Henry Bossaler Linn Seitert 1203 Dunkin St St Marys Walton Norfleet Route 2 Mrs Ellen Schwartze 316 State St Mrs Clara Pauck Pershing Richard Otto Linn Kemp Asel Jefferson Heights Gerald.
Chicago man Paul Greenfield reports a scam involving three men who promised a wholesale air conditioner at a bargain. He paid 680 dollars for the unit, met the trio at a tavern, and was directed to a Northwest Side garage to pick up the machine, only to find the deal unsafe and unclear.
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