Study group backs new maximum security prison in Missouri
A legislative study committee urges rapid construction of a new maximum security prison near Jefferson City to separate hard core criminals from rehabilitable inmates. A $6 million appropriation awaits Senate action as part of a $57.5 million capital improvements program, with both projects tied to broader penal reforms.
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MoPac whistle noise sparks Jefferson City ban call
Jefferson City residents urge a city ordinance to ban Missouri Pacific Railroad whistle blasts at all hours. The council cites decades of minimal service and nuisance complaints, noting other municipalities have enacted similar bans to curb the rock of river bluff sleep.
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For the achiever the upper dog in society
Milton Upton of Beloit College argues in a speech that society improves when individuals take responsibility for their inheritable gifts, work to solve problems, and reject blaming others. He champions the achiever and the succeeder as the guiding ideal for building a better, even great, society.
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Milton Upton
Beloit College
Lawman mayor rises in Minneapolis amid crime fight talk
Voters demand a law-and-order mayor as Paul Barvet at dais 7 vows to swear in. Charles Stenvig, a former detective, ran as an independent and won by almost two to one. He pledges strong, fair law enforcement and to let police do their jobs. Garland Tex then shows crime declines with police dogs, fitness, and youth outreach.
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Mail Bag Appeals for Safer Streets and Civic Action
A reader warns drivers to obey speed limits as children play near roads. The letter urges parental traffic safety talks, urges action against speeding, and notes a personal accident with a three year old recovering. Also letters praise lawmakers, state patronage critiques, and commend veterans groups for community service.
Henry Taylor column laments Americans skip Europe on vacations
Henry J Taylor argues most Americans vacation in the U S A and omit Europe despite tourism booming globally. He cites Europe earning billions, Spain and Italy gaining from American visitors, and a shift in travel patterns with limited American presence abroad. He notes rising costs, OECD restrictions, and low air travel share for Americans.
Jefferson City Almanac highlights June 1959 events
A Jefferson City youth John Harrison qualified for a National Business Entrance honor certificate. Miss Nicki Nichols elected mayor of one of nine Missouri Girls State cities at Fulton. Red Cross Water Safety reports record enrollment per director John V Pete Adkins. Past items note American Legion Auxiliary plans for September convention in Jefferson City and a Veterans Hospital site search chaired by Don Riley. 1919 article states Missouri to award medals to all veterans of European war. Editorials urge hospital fund subscriptions and beans in season as local garden news.
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Jefferson City
John Harrison
Nicki Nichols
Joe Nichols Jr
Fulton
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