Rainfall Near Four Inches Destroys Parts of Jefferson City Area
Severe thunderstorms Sunday afternoon lashed Jefferson City and nearby areas with nearly 4 inches of rain, a 51st such storm in years. The Weir's Creek flood inundated basements, damaged cars, and disrupted electricity and telephones. Homes and gardens suffered, with the West End area hit hard and several ball fields flooded. the Pack Board canceled evening games.
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Two Inmates Escape Church Farm Here
Two short term convicts escaped from the State Penitentiary's Church Farm near here yesterday afternoon and may have fled the city in a car stolen from a downtown area. Identified by the State Highway Patrol are Charles A Welch 30 serving three years for burglary from St Charles County and Homer Weber 24 serving five years for robbery from Butler County. A gasoline tank owned by Vincent W Willmen located at a parking place was taken during the night. Welch formerly lived at Te bassco Mo and Weber's home is Corning Ark.
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St. Chareles County
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Butler County
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Weber
Corning
Ark
National Official Workshop Speaker Lyman Ford to Speak at Community Chest
Lyman Ford associate executive director of the United Community Funds and Causes of America New York will be luncheon speaker at a full day Community Chest and United Fund workshop in Jefferson City at the Missouri Motel He will discuss statewide associations of chests United Funds and social planning agencies Ford has served in national administration since 1942 and previously led community chests in Evanston Kansas City and Columbus Ohio The program includes six morning and three afternoon workshop sessions with local participants Clemens W Dulle Rev Robert G Herrmann and Perry W Hawes among others Co sponsors include the Missouri Association for Social Welfare and the School of Social Work at the University of Missouri Columbia.
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New York
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Missouri
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Council of Social Agencies
Kansas City, Kan
Community Chest Association
Columbus, Ohio
Community Fund and Council
Denison University
Granville
Ohio
Ohio State University School of Social Administration
Jefferson City
Clemens W. Dulle
New York Contract Award Total Tops 860 Million
Hit Paench Macina hian Recuru wurring muy NEW YORK im-Contractile award for future construction in t Missouri during May totaled more t han 860,092,000 a record high dolar volume the F. W. Dedgelé Corp. reported today. mM 'Tis Gave, the engineering news agency said.
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Missouri
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Cautious Motorists End Up in California Stolen Car Case
A California stolen car with three occupants was spotted near Jefferson City. Trooper Wayne Hanchey stopped the vehicle on Highway 50 after it failed to pass. James J. Romano, an ex convict wanted for grand theft, and passenger Leslie M. Bassett Jr., a parole violator, were jailed. Claude A. Beotl of Boyne City, Mich, was identified as a lookout with no prior record and held for California authorities.
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Jefferson City
California
Sanfrancisco
James J. Romano
Leslie M. Bassett Jr
Romano
Bassett
Claude A. ‘Beotl
Boyne City
Mich
Weather update for central Missouri area
Partly cloudy tonight and Tuesday with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures near to slightly above normal with a low around 65 tonight and highs near 95 on Tuesday. Readings from tonight through Tuesday show little variation, with typical July heat and humidity across Jefferson and surrounding towns including Jefferson City and Richmond.
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Chain Store Raises Own Brand Coffee Prices Again
The Great Maize and Pac ite Tea Co increased its own brand coffee to 85 cents a pound, up four cents from before. Wendall Koerner, manager of the Jefferson City brand, said the hike follows a previous 2 cent rise on May 29, with prices on other brands remaining unchanged.
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Admiral King Dies at 77 in New Hampshire Hospital
Fleet Admiral Ernest Joseph King, who directed the United States Navy to victory in World War II, died in Portsmouth naval hospital. He was 77, with death attributed to heart failure linked to high blood pressure after a brain hemorrhage in August 1997. He had been off active duty but remained in naval records.
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U S Not to Disarm Until Controls Set
Moscow reports say Gen. Twining and allied air chiefs warned the United States will not disarm until worldwide controls are in place. The Soviet Aviation Day showcased three delta-wing interceptors, two advanced day fighters codenamed Farmer, two improved all weather fighters nicknamed Flashlight, and a twin engine turboprop transport for short runways. Khrushchev said heavy bombers were omitted to emphasize defense.
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Uie
Eisenhower To Convalesce At Gettysburg Farm After Hospital Stay
President Eisenhower will convalesce at his Gettysburg farm home after leaving Walter Reed Army Hospital. Doctors report a comfortable night and continued satisfactory progress as plans to spend the weekend at the farm proceed amid ongoing questions about further travel and schedule.
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Frontier Jaycees Vanish En Route to Kansas City
A rugged Jaycee stagecoach crew, traveling a high-spirited frontier route to the Kansas City area for a national convention, reportedly endured harsh Trail conditions Highway 4 foul weather and dry gulches. After telephoning progress reports, no word has come. locals fear they have vanished into the city’s vast, perilous bustle.
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Kansas City
Jaycees Hear Business Blunders From Kansas City Leaders
Kansas City Jaycees hear J A Boulware of General Electric warn that businessmen fail to teach the economics of free markets and political economy, calling it the greatest sin of omission. The gathering, greeted by mayor Bartle, features parade chaos as delegates arrive and plan for Thursday’s national president election and new vice presidential structure.
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Debate Opens as Governors Meet with Harriman Statement Challenged
Atlantic City reports a clash over Harriman remarks as Maryland Governor and other Republicans attack the Democratic leader’s wartime posture. McKelvie defends policy while governors discuss education and regional issues, amid claims the administration misled the public.
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Mexico Airman Wounded In Shooting Near Lawrence
An airman from Mexico, Mo., was seriously wounded after a shooting at a private home near Lawrence early Sunday. Sheriff Amos Magghaday said the shooter fired twice as the men entered the Lawrence home during a party. The wounded airman, described as James Winters, underwent emergency surgery in Mobhrly and was moved to Scott Air Force Base, Belleville. The incident recalls a November 1954 shooting at the same Lawrence home.
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Capital City Woman Killed in Highway 54 Head-On Crash
Jefferson City woman Cora Salmons, 20, died in a head-on crash on Highway 54 two miles south of Jefferson City Sunday evening. Davis Hawkins, 21, driver of the other car, and Leona Wood were among the injured, with several others treated for minor hurts. Police say the wreck involved possible passing maneuvers. Hawkins was treated and released. Salmons was a St. Mary’s Hospital patient, a member of First Baptist Church and a Sunday School teacher. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
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Early Start Seen For GOP Unity
Bromwich, a Missouri GOP leader, says unity and a coordinated campaign program will unify the party for Missouri in November. He plans meetings with Missouri and national leaders to outline a state and local campaign strategy and to oppose any factional splits.
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26 Dead In Nigerian Airliner Crash
A four engine British airliner crashed in northern Nigeria killing at least 26 persons. Survivors include a captain and four crewmen with three of eight known survivors critically injured. The list of passengers and ages is incomplete and no Americans were reported aboard.
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Kano
Auto Damaged In Two-Car Crash At City Streets
Police report a two car collision at intert iMeCarty and Broadway involving Mrs Dorothy Parkhurst 36 of 1108 IManrog St and William F West 16 of 72 Edmund St. Parkhurst rear right fender and bumper damaged while no damage listed for West’s east bound pickup according to police.
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Edmund St
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Parkhurst
Usual Hectic Start For Girls State
Fulton Missouri Girls State opened amid a brisk enrollment and orientation schedule. Enrollment reached 409 but two girls withdrew after a family tragedy and an accident. Valerie Ann Lammeyer of St Louis died in a highway incident attended by Patrolman R L Usher. Norma Garrett will miss the program due to her mother’s death, Fulton’s former mayor.
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Fulton
14 Die In State Traffic Toll Rises In June
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 14 traffic deaths last week lifting June’s toll to 66 with a yearly total of 407. The patrol warns drivers to exercise extra care with the July holiday rush expected and urges safer driving on busy highways.
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