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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1949
Page
6
A senate committee approved a plan to convert Camp Crowder facilities for an adult occupational training center while preserving a 27,700 bed hospital for custodial care. The proposal, already through the House, moves to the Senate floor for action.
Milton Bathich, 19, found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Patricia Birmingham. He received a life sentence with hard labor in Wisconsin State Prison at Waupun, parole possible after 20 years, or after 12 years and three months with good behavior. Kathleen Birmingham, pregnant, testified and reacted emotionally as verdicts and testimony unfolded.
Al Hoemeke showed a miniature device explaining fluid drive and power transmission for cars at the weekly Toastmasters gathering last night. Six speakers presented topics including inmate handicrafts from Missouri prison, aging hair restoration efforts, orphanage care, merchandising, and light table topics featuring political humor and a saying about money. Guests included Charles Yeh of Nanking and Jack Guinnee from the State Highway department.
St Louis announces a new policy allowing Negroes to use all nine public swimming pools and 35 playgrounds for the summer. Director John J. O Toole said there is no lawful right to deny them access and stressed Negroes pay taxes and are citizens with rights to public property. Pools and playgrounds opened for the season yesterday, ending past segregated arrangements in the area.
FAIRMONT CITY Newfoundland June N AP Police Chief Arthur resigned at a city council meeting as Local 2 CIO Mine Mil and Smelter workers pushed for his ouster. The riot between smelter workers and CIO Progressive Metal Workers left two wounded after a 10 month strike at American Zinc plant. Mayor Anthony Thomas accepted the resignation and Jack Vickery named to succeed him. Local 82 accused Water of propagandist activity to divide union ranks.
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