Negro to Take Fire Department Exams Tonight
Earl Logan, a Jefferson City Negro, faces the remaining fire department exams tonight after tentative approval by Fire Chief John Sullivan and the City Council Fire Board. If he passes, full council action is required. The unusual move followed a delegation urging his appointment amid the threat of a mass demonstration. Logan would be the first Black member if approved. The board also approved white candidates Edmond Hunter and Jerry Payne to fill upcoming vacancies. Examinations proceed before official council action, per mayoral suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson City
Third Ward
Paul Hogg
Fire Board
Logan
Sullivan
Edmond Hunter
Jerry Payne
White
Raymond Scholten
Arthur Hohenahees
Hohenstreet
Brooks Receives Life Imprisonment
Brooks, 21, was sentenced to life imprisonment after a Warren County Circuit Court jury found him guilty of first degree murder in the slaying of Kenneth Dean, 40, a Mexico, Missouri druggist. The jury deliberated 1.5 hours and recommended the sentence despite the state's request for the death penalty. defense said they would not appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warrenton
Forrest
Brooks
Fife
Warren County
Jary
Atttorneys
Kenneth Dean
Mexico
Dean
House of Commons censures Profumo in grave contempt
London AP reports the House of Commons convicted John Profumo of grave contempt for lying to Parliament about his affair with Christine Keeler. The motion, adopted without opposition, ends Profumo’s public career and ties him to a police inquiry into vice and possible blackmail. Scotland Yard assigns an emergency guard to Christine Keeler amid death threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
John A. Profumo
Christine Keeler
Iain Mcleod
John Profumo
Profuo
Scotland Yard
High Fife
Miss Keeler
Weather Summary for Jefferson City and Regions
Cloudy and cooler tonight with fair and pleasant conditions Friday. Low tonight 55 to 60, high Friday 7 to 84. National weather notes list noon readings, precipitation totals, barometer 29.9, humidity high, and wind peak at Memorial Airport. Sun up at 4:43 and sunset at 7:38. Missouri River basins include Missouri, Osage, and Osage Lake areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Cly
Mid-Missouri
Weathet
Memorial Airport
Missouri
Kallans City
Boonville
Jeffreran
Osage
Lake of the Osarks
ZIP Code System Expands Through Jefferson City Area
July 1 marks the national ZIP Code rollout with mid Missouri offices adopting five digit codes. Jefferson City Postmaster William Blair urges residents to use ZIP Codes in all returns and illustrates with examples like Richard Roe at 1100 Oakwood Dr. 65101 and PO Box 4 65102. The Jefferson City Sectional Center lists ZIP Codes for many towns from Argyle 65001 to Westphalia 65084 and beyond, underscoring faster mail routing and reduced mis-sent letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-Missouri
De-Jefferson Cilians
Jefferson City
Konal Center
Jerson City
William C
Blair
Ryle
United States
Richard E. Roe
Oakwood Dr
Richard IE. Roe
Argyle
Ashland
Barnett
Bay
Belle
Bland
Bluffton
Bennets Mill
Brumley
California, Mo
Camdenton
Cedar City
Centertown
Chamois
Clarksburg
Eldon
Elston
Enon
Etterville
Eugene
Folk
Fortuna
Freeburg
Gasconade
Gravois Mills
Laurie Rural Station
Hartsburg
Henley
Hermann
Mt. High Point
Harts
Summit
Hope
Iberia
Jamestown
Riiser
Koeltztown
Take Quirk
Latham
Montreal
Morrison
Mount Sterling
New Bloomfield
Olean
Osage Beach
Owensville
Portland
Prairie Home
Rhinelane
Rich Pountain
BANTO
Touch
Rocky Mount
Rosebud
PF St
Kennedy Boosts West Virginia Statehood Day Amid Rain
President Kennedy told a soaked 10,000 strong crowd in Charleston that no state has greater pride in itself its state and country as West Virginia marked 100 years of statehood. He spoke at the capitol north plaza before greeting locals and departing with his party for Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W.va
Kennedy
West Virginia
Capitol
State Hood
toWashington
Hot Line Agreement Signed Between U S and Soviet Union
In Geneva the United States and Soviet Union formally signed a hot line pact to prevent accidental war. The direct Teletype link between Washington and Moscow will be used by President Kennedy and Premier Khrushchev, with Ambassador Charles C. Stelle and Semyon K. Tsarapkin signing for the two sides at the Palace of Nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Washington
Moscow
Kennedy
Khrushchev
U.S
Charles C. Stelle
Semyon K. Tsarapkin
Palace of Nations
Italian political crisis spurs cabinet search
President Segni and Roms report a deepening Italian crisis as Leone begins a new bid to form a government. Leaders from Communists to fascists are being consulted while the Neapolitan urged a path to a solution. Unclear if a full cabinet emerges by June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ROMS
API
Giovanni Leone
Italy
Chamber of Deputies
Antonio Segni
Tax Cut Delayed By Resentment On Civil Rights
Southern resentment over Kennedy civil rights program endangers a $10 billion tax cut. House delays and Senate hearings risk derailment this year. Byrd Mills and Smith wield key control. If civil rights debate delays tax reform, chances of passage shrink. If Senate action slips to next year, retroactive tax cuts to Jan 1, 1964 may still be sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kennedy
House
Senate
Congress
Harry Flood Byrd
Dva
Byrd
Southern Committee
Wilbur D. Mills
Ways and Means Committee
Howard W. Smith
D-Va
House Rules Committee
Mills
Engine Room Flood Likely Sank Atomic Sub Thresher
A Navy board said the Thresher sank after a sudden engine room flood, with 129 aboard. Secretary Fred Korth released a court of inquiry summary based on 120 witnesses and 4,700 pages of testimonies, most classified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
APS
Thresher
Navy
Secretary of the Navy
Fred Korth
County Eyes 1963 Blood Quota With Bloodmobile Stop
Cole County Red Cross and Blair announce a blood drive during a two day Bloodmobile visit next Tuesday and Wednesday. The goal is 270 pints toward a yearly 1 485 pint quota. 1 194 pints have been donated so far. Donations take place noon to 5 pm at First Christ Church with residence and apartment pickup options and a license fee for trash pickups also noted. Call 636 2332 to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Country Blood
William Blair
Ee Eae Erere Mobile
Christ
Jan
Capital Avenue
Adams Street
Blair
Cole County
Red Cross
City Council Hikes Garbage Fee to 2 Monthly
The city adopts a new garbage rate effective October 1 raising residential charges to 2 dollars per month per 30 gallon can. Any can over 30 gallons incurs double the rate. apartment units are set at 1.10 per month, amid talks of further increases as costs rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
Robinson
John Rabhour
J. George
Taxes rise as states push levies higher nationwide
Chicago area beat report notes taxes up or added in many states as legislatures seek faster revenue growth. Indiana bans a 4 percent retail tax while Nevada raises from 2 to 3 percent. Wisconsin vetoes general sales tax shift. New York City, Colorado, and others boost or expand taxes on sales, tobacco, alcohol, and corporate rates amid fiscal pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Indiana
Nevada
Richard J. Dales
Commerce Clearing House
Iprivate
Uitness
California
New York
Billien
Michigan
Pennsylvania
Alaskan
Missouri
New Mexico
North Dakota
Utah
New York City
Colorado
Tennessee
Alabama
Idaho
Cardinals Fail To Elect Pope In First Four Ballots
Vatican City AP reports four ballots failed to elect a new pope as black smoke signaled from the Sistine Chapel twice. Cardinals will vote again Friday as thousands in St. Peter’s Square watched the smoke signals. The process followed conclave rules, with no result yet and a white smoke signal to come only after a pope is chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican City
Sistine Chapel
St. Peter's Square
John XXIII
Vatican Radio
St. Peter’s Square
St. Peter’s Basilica
Display of the American Flag Urged for Independence Day
Gene Schenewerk, captain of the Cole County Sheriffs Auxiliary, appeals to Cole Countians to display the American Flag on Independence Day and other occasions. He warns against communism and socialism near the borders and urges national pride. flags and mounting accessories are sold at the News-Tribune counter for 3 to 3.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canmutisny
Gene Schenewerk
Cole County
Central Missouri Marine Corp League
Cole
Schenewerk
News - Tribune Boeast
Hyomyay
News-Tribune
Exiles Claim Raiders Landed in Cuba
Miami reports exiled groups claim the raid on Cuba succeeded with some hostages and casualties, while U.S. officials say information is unclear. A State Department spokesman notes the deportation division has no confirmation and emphasizes avoiding publicity as the raid’s outcome remains disputed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Miami
Fla
Iap
Ats
State Department
Washimton
Avile
Also Mentioned on This Page
John G. Christy
the Weather Report
Tribune Weather
Tan
Cambridge
National Guard
Philip Savage
OPT Telenhute
Russia
Wuen. Robinson
Cal
United Nations
Sie
U.N
Monterey
Calif
U. N
Dawn
U. S
UPI
Wisconsin
John W. Joynt
D-St. Louis
Senate Economics Committee
Saviem
Kansas City
St. Louis
John M. Dalton
Alfred A. Speer
St. Louis County
Jack C.jones
Carrollton
Huse
Montini
Giovanni Battista Cardinal Montini
Milan
Stephen Jennings
Cardinal Montini
Francis Cardinal Spellman
Turin
la Stampa
Spellman
Neobraska
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!