Heat wave to endure across Missouri for another week
Long range forecast from the Kansas City Weather Bureau predicts continued scorching heat across Missouri with temperatures soaring above normal by up to 12 degrees and limited relief from possible rainfall. Central and northern areas may see a brief dip due to cold fronts from Canada, but most of the state remains in the grip of extreme heat with numerous heat related health cases reported.
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Trucker Fined On Traffic Charge In City Court
Two motorist pleas guilty to traffic violations and were fined a total of dollars this morning. Randles Randles, 33, was fined and costs for operating a commercial vehicle with improper licenses after arrest on Highway 4 South. Roy Neely, 21, of Wainwright, paid five dollars and costs for careless and reckless driving after passing another vehicle on a crest with obscured view on Highway 5 South.
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Weather forecast for Tefferson City and central Missouri
Partly cloudy hot and humid this afternoon. Generally fair tonight and tomorrow with rise in temperatures. Highs near 97 today and 95 to 100 tomorrow. Tonight lows around 70s. Temperatures in Ram and Tam near 83 at midnight. Missouri River readings and lake levels show slight fluctuation for the coming week with minimal rainfall expected.
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Odd Weather Tales From Heat Districts Across Michigan
Reader reports oddities as heat waves sweep Michigan and other regions. Incidents include workers sent home after heat and chemical concerns near a resort, a zoo monkey driving a car, and widespread heat related disruptions from Marquette to Seattle.
Police court fines set a new drought era record in Missouri
Southern Missouri faced the worst early drought on record as police reports show June fines totaling 4435 dollars, with 927 from traffic violations and 154 still unpaid. Six careless driving charges added 22 dollars, while the drought threatens hay crops, pastures, forests, and corn unless soaking rains arrive.
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Governor appoints St Joseph man to state training board
The governor named Joseph Gaddy of St Joseph to the State Training School board replacing John J Griffin of St Louis, who is leaving the board after serving as its president. The six year term begins immediately. Griffin’s departure ends a long tenure amid a year of varied board actions.
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Chaffeey
Edwis C. Selwnidtke
Columbia
State Board of Medical Examiners
Heat strikes St Louis as transformers fail and power drops
Dozens of transformer banks along with several thousand customers in St Louis lost power yesterday as heat waves pushed equipment beyond its cooling capacity. Utilities restored power within hours, while the statewide governor announced board appointments and budgetary changes. Elsewhere, steelworkers face layoffs in St Louis amid a long heat wave, with farms reporting drought conditions and record hot days across southern Missouri.
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Bus Fare Issue Comes Up Monday
A special City Council meeting to discuss bus fare changes is scheduled for Monday night with no indication of a settlement. The dry weather and drought conditions worry farmers and stockmen as pasture and bay land feel strain, affecting forage and livestock.
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Ioscape
Unwitting Hero Rescues 20 Girls From Elevator
Allen Keathley a young elevator operator at the Girls' State building earned praise as a reluctant hero after 20 girls crowded into a small elevator and became trapped. He crawled through the emergency exit, climbed to the top, and summoned help while others assisted. The incident prompted speculation about fines and franchise concerns for the state facility and drew attention to building safety practices.
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Vote on Two GOP Candidates Close Vote
Washington AP reports latest official popular vote figures in the Republican presidential final, listing Taft at 1,310,587 across three states where unopposed, Eisenhower leading in several states, with write-ins shaping totals in Wisconsin, Ohio, and other regions. Taft carried large delegate totals in some states while Tutt and Eisenhower split support in others, affecting overall delegate counts.
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Board votes clerk transfers to break up ward cliques
The city board announced transfers of clerks to different wards aimed at breaking up cliques and ensuring an accurate canvass of voting lists before the August 5 primary. The move was described as ensuring correct ballot counting and improving election integrity.
Second Mutiny Ends Abruptly In Kentucky Pen
ED DYVILLE Ky AP The second mutiny within 24 hours broke out at the state prison today but guards restored order within a half hour. Warden Jess Buchanan reported no injuries, contrasting yesterday’s uprising when eight prisoners were wounded and a guard hurt. About 39 young prisoners raided the commissary as guards with submachine guns forced them back to their cells. State police were recalled and kept at the pen for days. None of yesterday’s 300 participants aided today. Luther Coheen said things quieted and operations should run smoothly. Altogether 300 defiant prisoners, advised by a chaplain, surrendered unconditionally at 7:15 pm after threats to call the National Guard if needed.
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Immigrant Bill Becomes Law Over Truman Veto
Washington AP reports Congress overrode President Truman’s veto to enact the McCarran Walter immigration bill, revising and codifying U.S. laws on immigration. Senate 87 26 House 278 113 in support, last overridden in 1951. McCarran defended the measure amid sharp debate.
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Ballot Battalion Contest Arranged by Kiwanis Clubs
A city contest among service clubs led by Kiwanis aims to show which group retains the highest membership percentage in the upcoming election. The Optimist Club and Ed Loeffler are involved with Lions Rotary and others hearing a plan from L. Moody. Tracy E. Date of Kiwanis demands swift contact to set rules prizes and penalties.
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Wreckage of Airplane Located on Mt Wilson
A missing Air Force C A7 plane with six aboard was found at 4500 feet on the east side of Mt Wilson. Wreckage smouldering and partially buried were reported by two search planes from March Air Force Base Riverside California. The incident occurred Wednesday night near Sart Bernardin California.
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Smith to Attend National Governors Conference
Gov. Forrest. Smith said today he would leave Sunday for next week's National Governors' Conference in Houston Texas. He noted he would join a panel on bridge and highway construction.
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