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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1943
Page
1
Fragmentary New York note says the OPA ordered a vessel to be laid up for a month after a report of extreme heat and high temperatures on a distant island. The text references a rising temperature reading and federal action but lacks clear names or dates.
Senate battle over 1941 relief funding for Missouri amid pressure to aid the needy. Sen. Caldwell urged cutting relief funds. others argued for a broader social security package. House and Senate concessions left total allocations near 18 million for elective officials and eleemosynary expenses, with shifts in hospital salaries and state aid.
The article notes that the United States paid France about 13 million dollars for nearly 1 million square miles in the Louisiana Purchase. It also states the Virgin Islands cost 25 million dollars, totaling 123 square miles across the 30 islands.
The United Mine Workers ended the third general wartime mine strike by ordering UMW members to dig coal for the government until October 31. The conditional back-to-work plan, led by John L. Lewis, signals a postponed dispute and hints at court action over underground travel pay. Operators condemn the move as a violation of the War Labor Board directive, while WLB leaders stress resumed production under board terms.
Reports indicate tension as Washington weighs government direction of coal mines after a back to work order. WLB and Interior Secretary Ickes emphasize production for war, while Rep. Wadsworth warns of a dangerous precedent. Miners begin returning, though full output may lag awaiting UMW notice.
Doniphan Missouri June 23 A coroner jury ruled Hollis Rock 48 died from unjustifiable homicide Prosecuting Attorney Mayce Maness charged Herman Doherty 36 with murder Doherty admitted shooting Rock claiming self defense after Rock fired at fish in a creek on Doherty farm He testified he acted quickly when he cocked his rifle and fired one shot
Washington June 23 AP report says House Military Committee Chairman May and colleagues demand clear plans on drafting fathers. They urge fixing uncertainty as officials dispute timing for fathers with children. May seeks info from McNutt and Hershey, noting public release unclear. Wheeler pushes to bar induction of pre Pearl Harbor others before next Jan 1.
Mr and Mrs Edgar McElwain of a northwest turkey farm discover a ground nest hidden under grass with three turkey eggs, eight avail eggs and two pheasant eggs awaiting hatching.
A brief note records hummingbirds named Frailty Satiny as prone to entanglement in spider webs and injuries on thistles, with instances of being stuck or impaled on thorny plants.
Doniphan directed an undertaker to fetch a body then surrendered to Sheriff J C Green. The sheriff noted a months long feud described as bad blood stemming from forest fires that had endangered the Doherty farm property.
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