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Newspaper

Jefferson City Post Tribune

Location

Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1955

Page

5

Eisenhower to Deliver Key Policy Speech in U S Meet

President Eisenhower prepared to open the United States conference marking the 10th anniversary with a major policy declaration. Big Four foreign ministers planned a private dinner to map the Geneva summit set for July 18. Diplomatic circles expected the speech to carry significance ahead of the top meetings and a possible UN peace resolution. Molotov’s dinner contact with Western leaders signaled active diplomacy as Soviet officials pressed for a formal stand at the anniversary gathering.

San Francisco Eisenhower USN Geneva V. M. Molotov Eduardo Zuleta Angel Mountay U.N Piles General Assembly Dulles International Airport Diane Colintine II Henry Cabot Lodge Jr Hll Place Harold MieMian Antoine Pinay Loc Washington Dalles Molaley Vicolay David Czechoslovakia Stanislaw Skrzeszewsk Poland U.N. Lary Dan Hawuskjold

House Passes Bill To Increase Wages

The House approved a bill by 370 to 3 to raise pay for over three million workers by 74 percent, costing about 325 million dollars annually. Three Republicans voted no. The measure moves to a House Senate conference to reconcile differences, with a likely outcome near 8 percent after cuts. President Eisenhower’s stance remains uncertain.

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Traffic Accidents Claim 14 More Lives In Missouri

Patrol reports 14 more deaths from recent crashes raising the year total to 398 with the month still unsettled. Authorities search for two men linked to a car shooting near East St. Louis after a plane connected to the case was found at St. Charles airport. Weather forecast calls for generally fair conditions in Jefferson City and Central Missouri with mild temperatures.

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Open House At Two Local Dairies In June Dairy Month

Jefferson City hosts open houses at Central Dairy on Madison Street and Lamdiwebes Dairy on Ash Street from 1 to 2 PM as part of June Dairy Month. Robert Maddox chairs the Junior Chamber of Commerce tours committee announcing the program. Dairying is a major Cole County industry supported by local dairy interests and plants.

Open Notre Jefferson City Central Madison St Lamdiwebes Ash St Robert Maddox Chahrauns Junior Chambers of Commerce

Maid of Milk Contest Deadline Set for June 24

Cole County urges entries for the Maid of Milk contest with a June 24 deadline. Organizer Tom Smith notes applications are already in, with judging set for June 29 at the Dairy Festival. Eligible single girls 16 to 24 must submit at the Cole County Agricultural Extension Office at the Courthouse.

Cole County Tom Smith Jayeve Aries Dairy Manth Stith Priday Cole County Agricultural Extension Office Court Rouse Hackgrouth Coutesr

Transit strike leaves 900000 riders stranded in Los Angeles

A predawn AFL Transportation Workers Union strike shuts 260 LA transit lines crippling locomotion for 900000 riders. Negotiators offered small pay rises but walkout proceeded to press for higher wages, with top operators seeking 2.11 dollars hourly while company proposals lagged at 2.08 in staged raises over two years.

Los Angeles AFL Transportation Workers Union Negotiating Committee

Affirms PSC Rule On City Bus Lines

Circuit Judge Sam C Blair affirmed the Public Service Commission ruling in a case involving University City Kirkwood Webster Groves Glen Echo Richmond Heights Brentwood Overland and Maplewood and St Louis County. The PSC approved changes to several streetcar and bus routes despite objections. A hearing is set for July 8 at 2 pm on certiorari action against Orscheln Brothers Truck Lines. The court also settled statutory penalties with Orscheln Brothers Truck Lines for lease costs and awarded others.

Sam C Blair Flnduivs Public Service Commission Shee Judy Sas Atut. c Osu PSC Find Wien S of University City Kirkwood Webster Groves Glenash Richmond Lights Brestwood Overland Maplewood St. Louis County Jway Bus Routes Commission Met Orscheln Brothers Truck Lines, Inc Tven Crewit Orsuhehs Brothers Udell Blakemore George Wo Troiglas Shine County Treks Co Abalhier

Two Local Men Fined For Peace Disturbance

Jefferson County men Eddie Knachel age 25 of 907 Broadway Street and Guy Harrelson age 26 of 408 East Miller Street were fined for peace disturbance. Knachel paid 10 dollars and 1.50 and received 90 days probation after arrest at Chalterbox 1009 West Danklin Street at 1 20 a m Sunday. Harrelson paid 5 dollars plus 50 cents in costs and 30 days probation after arrest on Lafayette Street around midnight Sunday.

Jefferson Cy Andrew Schwaller Eddie Knachel Broadway St Chalterbox W. Danklin St Guy E. Harrelson Lafayettes Street

Bell Workers Seek 35 Hour Week in Talks

CIO communications workers union head A Beirne in St. Louis outlined a 35 hour week plan for Bell Telephone switchboard operators. Proposal would cut 175000 operators to seven hours daily. 15000 independent line workers included. Beirne called it a short term fix amid modernization, warning only 60 to 63 percent of current 340000 members may remain by 1965 as mechanization rises.

ST. Louise CIO Communications Workers Union Bell Telephone System Stor Dosepn A. Beirne St. Louis Beirne Ife Meiner Wnien Phe Peron Ast Thurstas Associated Presecurerc Fer Buenos Aires Telphone

Church Farm Escapees Still at Large

Two men escaped from Church Farm penitentiary and remained at large Saturday as state police investigated a possibly stolen car linked to the flight. Raymond Lee Robb, 24, of Columbia and Charles Cletus Hampton of St. Louis are serving long sentences. They were reported missing at 3:15 p.m. Saturday. The stolen car, owned by Ike rson of Madison Street, was taken from a Main Street parking spot with a full tank of gas.

Jaree State Highway Patrol Westerdaw v Raymond Lee Robb Columbia Charles Cletus Hampton St. Louis Ickerson Madison St W. Main Street

McDaniel in Critical Condition After Car Crash

Avengants at Charles E. Stitl Hospital said Davidl Louis McDaniel, 28, of 301 Roli var SL, is in very critical condition from injuries in a late Saturday auto accident. He drove off a curve and down a steep embankment eight miles south of Eldon at 1:35 p.m. Saturday. Avalon Man Drowns After Fishing Incident at Lake Altug.

Charles E. Stitl Hospital Davidl Louis McDaniel Salarcesy McDaniel Ventcal

Revenue Director Pay Hike Signed

Gov. Phil M. Dannetly signed and filed measures boosting Revenue Director M. E. Morels salary from 7,500 to 12,000 a year with effect set for Aug. 29. Other bills signed include landfill and library funding provisions and an increase in the St. Louis circuit attorney salary and staff.

Phil M. Dannetly M. E. Morels Lcense Sedalia Water Co St. Louis

Night flying logged in daylight during Philippines eclipse

Three U S Air Force officers officially logged 15 minutes of night flying time in daylight. In T33 jet trainers they followed the noon eclipse over the Philippines. Maj C G MacPermott of Douglas Wyoming and air force officers Lt Clarence L Shivers of St Louis and Capt Frank D Hurbul of Glendale California logged the time.

Manila Imh Philippines C. G. MacPermott Douglas Wyo Airc Forge Clarence L. Shivers St. Louis Frank D. Hurbul Glendale Calif

Eleven Accidents Occur in Troop F

Rain and high speed cause list of eleven crashes reported to the State Highway Patrol in Troop F. Incidents include a Columbia area wreck on Highway 43 due to downpour and skidding, injuries to Gladys H. Neiswender and Charles A. Neiswender, and damage estimates. A second collision occurred when Ina Vern Stiesmeyer failed to signal. A truck overturned on Highway 4 near Boonville after an attempted pass. Other crashes involved Route 133 in Morgan County and a three vehicle melee on Highway 32 near Eldon caused by mechanical failure. Continued on page 2.

State Highway Patrol Highway 43 Columbia Gladys H. Neiswender Charles A. Neiswender Boone County Hospital Henry Ibee Heber K. Alion Ina Vern Stiesneyer Lion Stiesmeyer’s Gasconalle-Osage Charles Roe Boonville Morgan County J. E.J. Fry Stover Fred V. Pace Slater Fry Pace Highway 32 Eldon Ray Parsons Quey Tig Agnes Adeline Burett Kaiser

Three-Man Junta Set to Rule Argentina Rumor

Refugees in Montevideo said Buenos Aires sources report the army plans a three-man junta to govern Argentina including President Peron. Report cites talks with Peron, Gen Franklin Lucero, Rear Adm Clifford Oje, and Alberto Tessaire. confirmation uncertain. Jefferson City notes cover unrelated correctional work and a governor interview over a director post.

Montevideo Uruguay Buenos Aires Washington Peron Argentina Allsantsen Frectoy Sori Pylsony Franklin Lucero Clifford Oje Alberto Tessaire Air Force Jefferson City

Lutheran Leader Welcomes Graham in Germany

In Frankfurt, Evangelist Billy Graham was greeted by Lutheran leaders who warned against certain American evangelization methods. Karl Goebels stressed caution about mass appeals while affirming support for Graham to fulfill his mission. The report notes regional religious revival rumors and Graham’s focus on Bible teaching.

Frankfurt Germany Dilly Graham Graham Europe Iron Curtain Karl Gebels Hest Goebels

One Poison Victim Stays in Hospital

About 80 people struck by food poisoning at the Mississippi State Ushers Association convention at the Second Baptist Church. Only Mrs. Valeria Cooper of Fulton remained hospitalized at Still Hospital, in improved condition and may be released soon. Others were treated and released. potato salad likely caused the illness. Meat dishes were not linked to poisonings.

Jefferson City Missewi State Second Baptist Church Valeria Cooper Fulton Charles E. Stil St. Mars's Irs

Labor Racketeer Gets 16-Year Term in Federal Case

Evan Dale, a labor racketeer, was sentenced in Springfield Al to 16 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to income tax evasion covering 1948 to 1952 and failure to file a 1953 return. Judge Charles Briggle ordered five years for tax evasion plus a $3,000 fine and an additional five-year term for the 1953 return failure to run consecutively, mirroring a prior 15-year racketeering sentence.

Springfield Evan Dale Dale Charles G. Briggle Briggle

Moon Eclipses Sun Across South Asia Amid Clouds

A total lunar eclipse darkened the sky over South Asia as heavy clouds blocked view from Colombo to Ceylon observers. Harvard and British-Ceylonese teams attempted infrared and corona observations but cloud cover hindered data collection. The eclipse began at sunrise and tracked a 7200 mile path through Asia, with longer totality in certain zones. observers noted the event's rarity and historical context.

South Asia Colombo Ceylon Harvard University Alder Einstein Patsdim University Einstein Harvard Philippines Air Force Africa T Arabia Aniles India China Indochinese Malayan Indonesi Australia Siam Central Indochina South China Sea New York Hayden Planetarium United States Canada Atte New England

Ruling Limits Jail Break Charges for Escapes

Judge John M. Dalton ruled that the law against breaking jail is not broad enough to cover escapes from Potosi city jail and other city jails. The decision, in Washington County, affects a man jailed for violating a city ordinance and notes a separate opinion on the state tax commission's authority to investigate railroad property within a fire district.

Auy John M. Dalton Larry J. Castu Washington County Dalton Potosi State Tax Commission

Stauffer Publications Buys York Daily News-Times

Stauffer Publications announced it has purchased Albert C Huber's eight year stake in York Nebraska Daily News-Times. O S Stauffer said William A Stauffer will take over management and partial ownership July 1. Stauffer is son of publisher M W Stauffer of Versailles Missouri.

Stauffer Publications Topeka Kan Staufffer Publications Albert C Huber York Neb Daily News-Times University of Missouri Mlw. Stauffer Restville Stautter Publications

Fair Cool Weather Forecast for State Kansas City

The forecast predicts generally fair and cooler conditions across the state with a northward drop in daytime highs. Tuesday highs range from near 80 in the north to the 70s in the south. Rain totals in the past 24 hours include Columbia 0.92, Springfield 0.54, Kirksville 0.54, Farmington 0.3, and Butler and Malden 0.2 inches. A van was reported stolen from 700 block Madison Street. missing since around 12:30 p.m. Sunday and found missing about 6:45 p.m. with no keys left in the vehicle.

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Wekamp Injured As Car Hits Pole In Weekend Crash

Police report two accidents over the weekend left one driver injured and two cars damaged. Anthony Wekamp, 89, drove into a telephone pole at Madison and Dunk Hin streets, suffering a severe chin laceration and was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital. He faces a driving charge and will appear in police court Tuesday. The other collision in the 400 block of West Main involved Milton Gene and Richard Talken, causing minor damage to both vehicles as Gene backed from a parking space.

Cillan Anthony Wekamp Madison Dunk Hin Giltman Wekamper St. Mary's Hospital Police Cour Ato Ed Luts Russell St Milton J Gene I, Linn Wichard A. Talken Rt. A W. Main Street

U S Steel to Offer A Wage Increase

Pittsburgh. United States Steel Corp will make a wage offer later this week aimed at a speedy mutual settlement. Vice president John Stephens said negotiations resumed for two hours today before a further meeting is scheduled with the United Steelworkers President David J. McDonald to set a date after talks with other steel firms.

Pittsburgh United Blsles Steel Corp United Steelworkers John Stephens Big Steel Stephens David J. McDonald McDonald Morrow

Two People Pay Fines for Speeding in Macon

Two motorists appeared before Judge Andrew Schwaller this morning for speeding fines. Mrs Bertha Pimpell of Marshall Street and Martin Ly Walker of Route 3 paid their penalties as police efforts against speeding show results. The crackdown on speeders has reduced arrests since the new radar speed device began operation, with motorists appearing more compliant.

Andrew Schwaller Bertha Pimpell Marshall St Martin Ly Walker Rt 3 Pimpeli Macon Im — Howelli Gaines Maconivadar Walker Atlanta State Bank

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