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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1955
Page
9
Federal and state officials plan to establish highway check stations in Missouri to curb pink bollworm spread into cotton regions. The Legislature earmarked 75,000 dollars for a two year program, with entomologists and state line-area tours to determine station sites and methods to inspect migrant workers, trucks, and cotton pickers for infestation.
Republican National Committee chairman Sy. Louis A Leonard W Hall said the Globe-Democrat quoted him last night recognizing a special committee to handle disputed federal patronage in Missouri. He stressed the committee’s revocation would end a party slate division and aid the process.
The House considers a 3.285 billion dollar foreign aid authorization set as a spending ceiling. Critics press to cut the bill, while supporters say it mirrors administration plans and funds will be voted separately. A minority report urges careful reevaluation and targets aid to India and Yugoslavia. A separate section proposes a 200 million dollar Asia fund without immediate accounting.
In a Washington debate, Senate proponents push a 12 member commission to study the government's security program and remove it from election campaigns. Senator Humphrey says the study could depoliticize security policy, while Senator Aiken endorses the move though expects continued Republican discourse on the topic.
A major blaze destroyed two gambling clubs and three cafes in Ely Nevada last night. Officials estimate losses between 300000 and 750000 dollars with substantial cash taken from the Capitol and Alpine clubs. The Capitol Club building saved part of the business district by a brick wall of the Ely Theater. Fire officials suspect wiring or air conditioning equipment sparked the fire. The report notes a rise in US telephone numbers from 22 million in 1949 to 33 million today.
The piece reflects partisan arguments about anti communism and federal employee security actions. It mentions Senator Munvaney, D Oklahoma, and 1952 era disputes over a proposed commission. It cites Nixon and Eisenhower and hints at party balance in appointments.
New York reports stronger orders in women's and men's wear with high capacity use in May and rising sportswear demand. Industry executives anticipate a robust fall, early orders up to 40 percent for dresses, and a launch of a campaign to boost men’s appearance. Over 2,000 executives celebrate ahead at the Waldorf Astoria.
The Interstate Commerce Commission says a Midwest boxcar shortage hinders grain movement ahead of harvest. Chairman Richard F. Mitchell cites a three week truck strike, high West Coast lumber car demand, and delayed Commodity Credit Corp wheat moves as causes. He says there are not enough boxcars to meet demand.
A six hour blaze last night ripped through Oklahoma City's central business district, leaving two three story buildings leveled and the department store frontage burned. Insurance estimates reach up to half a million dollars as firemen fought flames by lantern light and two firefighters were overcome by smoke.
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