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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1956
Page
1
Police say 32 year old Amely Gukiesm admitted being the mother of a newborn boy found alive in a trash can in St. Louis. They seek a warrant for concealment of birth and to establish the father’s identity. The infant appeared in good shape, life saved by the umbilical cord. The mother, found near her apartment, was treated. a six year old neighbor reported the discovery.
The article reviews Khrushchev's Moscow line calling for united fronts with socialists in non communist countries and the varying reactions of Communist parties in the United States, Italy, France, and Belgium as they struggle to interpret and apply the new strategy amid internal criticism and political shifts. The piece notes key figures like Eugene Dennis, John Gates, Palmira Taglioli, and mentions timing around Khrushchev’s February speech and related European party responses.
Circuit Attorney Velwood Dowd says a grand jury inquiry in St Louis will hear teens who have been in trouble and those who haven’t. Leaders of youth groups are invited as jurors seek plans for venues, recreation workers, and church leaders to implement youth programs.
In Kansas City five Nazarene general superintendents stood for reelection during the denomination's general assembly as a secretary notes the term limits. Dallas leader G Forbes chairs with Vanderpool of San Jose Gil Willincton, Samuel Young and Hugh Benn er from Kansas City among candidates. A mammoth lyri sing followed as the assembly neared its third day with impromptu singing. In Concord North Carolina, Mrs. Alice Porty of Wiggate, a nurse from the Spanish American War era, was installed as part of the United Spanish War Veterans this year.
An unveiling ceremony for Tito in Denial Unveiled in Washington as a portrait of Short (R-Mo) was shown in the committee room with remarks by Eisenhower officials and representatives. The United States received an informal Tito denial from Moscow via Bohlen noting he had not stated future alliance plans.
Senators Kerr of Oklahoma Pastore Hubert Humphrey and Tennessee Governor Clement emerge as possible national convention keynoters amid Democratic discussions. The committee on the Platform Draft will meet August 6 in Chicago to map out peace negotiations and future strategy ahead of the nominating convention.
A flurry of discussion among governors and senior party leaders centers on peaceful negotiations over Formosa. Speaker of the House Lans indicates Tess will likely chair the convention. Kerr declines public charge, while the arranging committee and party officials push to avoid signaling presidential preferences.
Chattanooga paper reports Kefauver could be willing to run as No 2 on a Stevenson Kefauver ticket. Associates expect his popularity in the Farm Belt would bolster the ticket while Stevenson is weaker there. A Stevenso n Kefauver pairing could emerge if Kefauver appeals to Lyndon delegates for vice presidential preference.
A rapid 14 degree drop in a half hour swept St Louis from 85 to 71 as a storm hit Lambert airport with wind gusts to 55 mph. Rain stretched 30 to 40 miles west into eastern Illinois, triggering power outages for about 1000 customers and sending four people to hospitals with heat exhaustion.
In Eureka, a $208 000 bond issue to fund waterworks failed to reach the two thirds approval threshold. The incomplete returns show voters did not support the proposed project, with local officials detailing next steps for possible reconsideration or revisions.
Indonesia President Sukirny toured Berlin sightseeing today while avoiding the Communist East zone. He inspected a large electrical works and visited the Technical University to receive an honorary degree as part of his neutralist stance in the Cold War.
Centay News criticized Ye People's Congress for its June 15 session move as part of a campaign by Soviet masters of Red China to delude the world about peace. The agency rejected the offer, calling it too ridiculous to comment.
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