Flint Philanthropist gifts $128 million to local foundation
Charles Stewart Mott, age 88, quietly transferred 1,826,421 General Motors shares worth over 128 million dollars to a Flint nonprofit set up in 1935 with the Flint Board of Education as administrator. The gift, once the largest single GM stake, funds five programs: occupational training, interracial understanding, municipal awareness, school administration, and community development. distributions to be allocated by July end.
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Fire Chief Picks Noted Man for Fire Board Post
A Miami report notes the Fire Department has 22 men. The Negro delegation says the fire chief may select a man, but the mayor did not recommend anyone. The board, including Sullivan, is described as non-partisan and making no recommendations.
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Carol Street to Close for Derby Cleanup
A one block stretch of Carol Street between Hough Park Road and Rosewood Drive will be roped off today through Saturday for a pre derby cleanup. The area will be marked and cleaned for Saturday's Soap Box Derby and must be kept free of traffic to avoid sand and dirt on the road.
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Jefferson City Post Tribune Publisher and staff listing
Jefferson City Post Tribune details include publishers Robert Go Mes William Weldon and William Weldon president H L Rose exec vice pres gen mgr Joseph G Majers editor. Published daily except Saturday by News Tribune Company at 210 Monroe Street. Subscription rates listed for carrier and mail in Missouri and outside. Member of Associated Press and Audit Bureau of Circulations. Dial A26 2131.
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Conclave Rules and Ballot Rituals Described for Papal Election
Vatican observers note a five pope balance in the College of Cardinals and a drive by progressives to advance Christian unity. Cardinals live in isolation, attend mass in the Sistine Chapel, and perform secret ballots with Latin inscriptions. Ballots are mixed and counted, with sacks used for storage. Also announced: Carroll G Green admitted to the American Institute of Parliamentarians. Doneald H Sweet promotes parliamentary procedure and certification.
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Five Negroes Held After Death In Street Brawl
Washington authorities say five Arlington, Virginia men and a woman surrendered on homicide charges in the death of Pvt. Edward J. Betcher 19 of Brooklyn after a street brawl. Police later said the soldier died from chest injuries when his body was run over by the defendants’ car during the incident near Ft. Belvoir. Three other soldiers were drinking and uncertain about events.
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Alabama Guard To End Riot Duty
Washington AP Army to release about 3100 Alabama National Guard members from federal service Sunday and Monday. Roughly 300 remain on duty, mainly 1st Battalion 200th Infantry. about 100 near the University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa. Others may return to civilian life with four hours recall. Remaining active-duty troops are in Tuscaloosa area. about 500 more will leave by midnight Sunday. The rest of the force will depart from Ft McClellan Alabama and Camp Shelby Mississippi.
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Council weighs one year term for Wis councilman
The council plans a one year term with hope for a two year extension before Garvin takes over the franchise. Garvin will buy Rathour's J.C. Sanitation Service equipment and use Rathouz's land-fill dump. A dumping rate schedule will be provided for council approval next session. Current rates stay in effect until Rathouz ends his contract on Sept. 30.
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Man Sentenced to Two Years for 1954 Escape
Charles Carlyle, 23, formerly incarcerated for second degree burglary, received a two year sentence for an escape from the State Prison. Billy Wayne Carter, 17, waived preliminary hearing and is bound over to Circuit Court on a two year burglary sentence from Kansas City, with a $3,000 bond.
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Prison Inmate Bound Over On Thefts And Escape
Harry Perry Houston a 28 year old penitentiary inmate charged with rape and robbery was bound over to the September term of Circuit Court on two new charges of car theft and escape. He appeared before Magistrate Judge Jane R Rose who waived a preliminary hearing. Previously he faced $55,000 bonds on rape and robbery. He allegedly assaulted a Jefferson City woman May 5 in her home while employed as a trusty and houseboy, stole money, and fled in the family car before turning himself in by phone from Freeburg the next day. Announced birth and grandparents listed for a Fayetteville North Carolina infant.
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Missouri launches industrial survey to map state firms
The Missouri State Division of Commerce announces an industrial capabilities survey to assess more than 6,000 plants and shops. William McDonnell notes manufacturers ship parts out of state while John Le Brell leads the project. UM students Arnold Schwartz Norman Rudman and Hubert Stephens assist in metalworking sector. initial surveys show cooperation from local manufacturers.
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Conductor to Retire After 44 Year Career
Col J R Craig of Brentwood will retire after 44 years on the Missouri Pacific after his final run as conductor of the Colorado Eagle. He plans to move to Centertown after June 30 and said his first run will be through Jefferson City at 10 a.m. on No 12, June 36,7.
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Two U S Satellites Send Weather Data
CAPE CANAVERAL Fla AP Two TIROS weather satellites circled the globe on a joint mission to monitor hurricanes and typhoons. TIROS 7 joined TIROS 6 in orbit to deliver comprehensive annual hurricane season coverage with rapid relay of significant cloud photos to weather agencies worldwide.
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