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Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1955

Page

9

Kell holds AL All Star lead in baseball voting tally

Chicago’s George Kell, with three hits and four runs in the White Sox win over Baltimore, remains atop the American League All Star balloting by 1,227 votes over Kim Binigan. Kell has 20,838 ballots. Binigan 19,611. Voting runs until midnight July 1, with 8 players chosen for each league to play at Milwaukee County Stadium on July 12.

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Submarine Sidon Raised After Portland Harbor Disaster

In Portland England Sal I wage crewe began raising the British submarine Sidon which exploded and sank in harbor with 33 men entombed aboard One hundred sixty six crew and trainees were aboard when a practice torpedo exploded injuring seven none seriously A medical officer Lt Rhodes saved others before perishing heroically reflecting on his actions by witnesses

Portland England Wi — Sal Iwage Crewe Sidon Navy Uhr B. Rhodes Rhodes Maidstone Sidan

Mock Raid Tests Civil Defense Across Nation

The operation alert 1933 exercise simulated a major attack, claiming 14,000 casualties and 24 million homeless, while revealing a sprawling mobilization for industrial and civilian relief. Officials warned the economy and defense systems would face stress but remain capable of rebuilding amid simulated martial law and rationing decisions. The Northeast suffered the most simulated plant losses, with efforts focusing on distribution, mobilization, and restoring key industries.

FCDA Wali C. Peterson Continental United States Eisenhower Washington Pelsilan Aturat Pentagon New York Connecticut Cuty Massachusetts Rhodes- Tait Filly Knoxville Tena Houston Providence Humphrey D. Morse Congress Agricultive Department

Brooklyn juvenile gunfight ends in a death

In Brooklyn two youths were shot during a rooftop gun battle between rival gangs. Walt died from a back wound while 16 year old Charles Faison escaped. Three suspects, Joseph vs, Bob Ivy Foger, and Akin Edmonds, 15, were charged with homicide as police tied the incident to an earlier killing.

New York Brooklyn Fred Warren Walt Charles Faison Trin Hiooting Joseph Vs Akin Edmonds Bob Ivy Foger Jesse Lipscomb Raymond Holley

Minor League Results From Assorted Games

Fragmented scores show several minor league results across associations. Key outcomes include Denver over Charleston, San Antonio defeating Fort Worth, Birmingham beating Rock, and Shreveport edging Southern Association rivals. Other listed matchups include Mobile, New Orleans, and Des Moines in various Western League contests.

Denver Charleston Ginahe Minorapitie Eodiazapaite San’ Aniano Fort Worth & City Birmingham A Liste Rock Chattanaoea Mobile New Orienne Verhvale Auisnta

Friday and Saturday Specials at Hone Tressed Sryers

Local ad lists Friday and Saturday specials including fresh ground hamburger at 29 cents, white or red potatoes 10 pounds for 49 cents, minced ham at 29 cents per pound, Wilson’s cheese food 59 cents, franks or wieners three pounds for a dollar, and Sure Good oleo 35 cents.

Hone Tressed Sryers Wilson's

District Department Store Sales Slip in Fed District Fight

St Louis district department store sales fell percent year over year, with Little Rock up six percent while Louisville and Memphis each declined about three percent and eight percent respectively. The Federal Reserve Bank blamed timing of seasonal promotions for the drop.

St. Louis Feders Reserve District St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank Little Hack Ark St. Leine Louisville Memphis

St Louis Countian Stricken With Polio

Diane Wyatt and another Wellston resident reported as first polio case in St Louis County. Patient at St Louis Children's Hospital showing paralysis in one leg after exposure to Salk vaccine. Fire units responded to Vestigh Street call at 9 43 a.m. no damage reported.

St. Louis ST. Louis A Diane Wyatt Wellston St. Louie St Louis Children’s Hospital Vestigh Street Tiverton Hunde Central

Play Safe Alert: Chew Gum to Stay Alert While Driving

A safety message advises drivers to avoid drowsiness and driving jitters by chewing gum while behind the wheel. Chewing helps relieve strain and tension and keeps drivers fresh and alert, using any brand.

Wrigley Spearmint Gum Ad Teaser Promotes Fresh Chewing

A vintage style ad copy urges chewing Wrigley Spearmint Gum while driving safety, praising full bodied flavor and smooth chewing for a refreshing, enjoyable experience.

Pope Receives Prelates Expelled by Peron in Argentina

Pope Pius XII met with Auxiliary Bishop Manuel Nato of Buenos Aires and Msgr. Ramon Pablo Novon, expelled by Juan Perón's government, who arrived in Rome amid cheers. Vatican officials described the exchange as a sign of strained church state ties, with excommunication effectively suspending Vatican-Argentina relations.

Vatican City III Pius XII Juan Peron Argenta Manuel ‘NATO Buenos Aires Msgr Remon Pablo Novon Rome Valleas Aulninobie Argentina Tuto Church of Peron Vatican Giuseppe Cardinal Sivi Gonds Jiles Ferty Wilhin Siri Ecclesiaatical Peran Hinl Peron Carlo Maria Oliva Velez Ambessador Marta Za+ Tan

Wave of Anti Soviet Banners Front Omaha Protest

A small Omaha crowd of Latvian and Wilbynian descent paraded at an unian depot today opposing the Soviet delegation led by V. M. Molotov bound for San Francisco. About 50 protesters carried signs demanding Molotov go to hell and denouncing communism as bloodstained. The march marked the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Latvia.

Unian Jan Daremors San Francisco V. M. Molotov Molotov Hell Russia Latvia

Approve Plan to Get Lakes for Communities

The State Conservation Commission approved a program to help communities obtain small lakes by providing sites. A $10,000 fund will build 30 lakes in areas lacking fishing spots, with the commission constructing, stocking, and monitoring them. The plan also aims to bring staff to an even 100 by adding eight hires.

State Conservation Commission Nes Lt Shuere Startma Daly 7 Qip Gommission Nien

Squaw Valley California to host 1960 Winter Games

The International Olympic Committee selected Squaw Valley California as the site for the 1960 Winter Games. It marks the second time the United States hosts the sister event, following the 1932 Lake Placid edition.

California Paris Squaw Valley Calif Uie International Omnic Committee Wll United States Los Angeles Lake Placid

Churchill Declines To Attend UN Anniversary Ceremony

London reports that Winston Churchill, age 80, will not attend the United Nations anniversary ceremonies in San Francisco next week. His private secretary disclosed the decision. Churchill is the last surviving leader of the Allied wartime Big Three with Roosevelt and Stalin having died.

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Race Driver Quits After Fiancee Killed in Dracut Speedway Crash

Aryver Bob Brophy, 22, a Dracut amateur racer, watched his fiancee die when a wheel snapped from a stock car striking her. The wheel crashed through a barrier and a child was injured as the crowd fled. Brophy then vowed to quit racing.

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