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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1960
Page
1
The Senate sent to President Eisenhower a bill extending four billion dollars of federal taxes for another year and raising the debt limit. The final roll call was 61 to 32 with passage needed before Thursday midnight to prevent revenue loss and preserve the Treasury’s obligation.
An explosion 1000 feet underground at the Six Bells coal mine in Abertillery, Wales, left 37 dead and 18 missing. Rescue teams battled rock debris sealing off the shaft as officials said recovery could take hours or days. The mine employs nearly 1,700 workers, and about 600 were at work on the morning shift when the blast occurred.
Circuit Judge Sam C. Blair ruled against the Missouri Association of Christian Churches in a tax suit filed July 23, 1959, by Cole County Collector Bert W. Koester. The decision holds that two minister residences and certain land near Lafayette and Dunklin Streets and St Mary’s Blvd are taxable, while other parcels used for church facilities may be exempt.
West Miller street between Broadway and Washington streets will close at 8 a.m. Wednesday due to trafficway construction. Reopening is tentatively planned for Friday depending on weather conditions, per State Highway Department resident engineer Eugene J. Westhues.
Jefferson City and vicinity report partly cloudy conditions through today and Wednesday. Scattered thunderstorms possible in northern sections tonight. High tomorrow in the 90s with a low near 65. Humidity, wind, and river stage readings are noted, with past 42 years’ records and precipitation totals included.
President Eisenhower appears inclined to veto a bill raising federal employee pay about 7 percent. GOP leaders said the White House conversation suggested a veto, with a midnight Friday deadline to act on the measure affecting roughly 1.67 million workers. Halleck noted the discussion pointed to a probable veto as Congress faces adjournment before conventions.
Five-year-old David Paul Gite of Johnson County Kansas was bitten by a neighbor's dog and then suffered a punctured eardrum from a firecracker explosion within hours. He was treated by a physician and later went outdoors. The incident involves one of eight Gite children.
Washington Congress members showed general satisfaction at the likely end of foreign tours by President Eisenhower and the waning era of personal diplomacy. The President, in a national address, said travel in the last seven months is unlikely but would not hesitate to tour again if needed to promote free world unity. He argued such trips strengthened ties and hindered Communist imperialism, while Republicans praised gains and Democrats hoped the assessment was true. He tied Tokyo riots and the aborted Japan trip to a separate note that Japan ratified a new security pact, calling it a victory for the free world and noting the riots were not America’s fault.
An official of the National Education Assn proposed upgrading driver education to the same status as other high school courses. Norman Key outlined standards for college faculty and preparation courses, advocating a bachelor’s degree with a driver and safety minor for teacher certification. Critics say driver education is a frill, though its life saving value is noted.
In Fargo North Dakota a surge of absentee ballots marked the start of the special senatorial election to replace the late William Langer. Gov. John E. Davis faces Rep. Quentin Burdick as Democrats allege campaign malpractice while Republicans push for a big turnout amid a tight contest. Observers view the race as a farm belt sentiment barometer for next year’s presidential vote. Anonymously distributed leaflets cited by Democrats prompted a U.S. Senate inquiry request.
Defense department authorized awarding of the construction contract and the Corps of Engineers completed the purchase of a five acre site in Jefferson City two days before the deadline. The action clears the last major steps to start the Army Reserve Center project.
Washington AP reports the Senate Finance Committee will hold two days of public hearings on the House measure providing limited medical care for the aged. The session aims to broaden social security medical benefits and integrate a medical plan for seniors, amid broader Senate debate and timing concerns before the Democratic National Convention.
Jefferson City motor vehicle owners receive a 30 day extension to buy city auto tags. City collector Nelson J. Vincent notes the new tag is due July 1 as the old license expires. Sales lag has prompted the grace period to avoid a rush. total licenses sold reach about 2,200. Last year the city issued over 8,000 stickers and dog licenses are also due with only 150 new dog licenses issued versus 1,000 last year.
President Eisenhower welcomes King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit on a five day state visit with full honors at Wallonial Airport aboard Columbine II. The Thai royal couple, arriving from Pittsburgh, will discuss SEATO security and Thailand’s role as ally amid Cold War tensions.
In Glacier National Park four Democratic governors favor an open convention to pick the nominee and deny efforts to block Kennedy. Brown and Meyner said no pre-convention deal, may back their own choice on first ballot. They consider a Stevenson draft remote and Humphrey remains a favorite son option for Minnesota.
Governor Nelson Rockefeller urged a three billion dollar hike in the defense budget at the governors conference. He warned of a decade of danger to national survival, criticized Eisenhower era policies, and pressed for faster missile production, greater SAC alert, broader dispersal, and increased Army Marine and air lift forces.
Weather looks good for the second Community Sing and Band Concert at Riverside Park Amphitheater. Rotary Club and City Park Board sponsor with L. E. Moody as master of ceremonies and Hector Gardner as song leader. Highlights include a sextet from Algoa Inter mediate Reformatory, band selections, and audience singalongs. A Rotary family picnic precedes the event.
Attorney General John M. Dalton ruled that children between 14 and 16 may be employed during summer vacations without a work permit, except in occupations forbidden by law. The 1957 school term permit requirement does not apply when school is not in session, preserving the law’s intent to avoid impeding limited youth work during vacations.
Mayor C Forrest Whaley and John G Christy chairman of the Chamber of Commerce answer questions on a special one half hour TV program at 7 pm today on KRCG Channel 13. The topic is Jefferson City Status Today and Tomorrow. Viewers may call 6 6180 with questions. Col Christy sparked the program citing over cautious attitudes delaying progress. Newsmen Glenn Davis and Joseph G Majersky will appear as panelists.
The National Safety Council predicts about 370 traffic deaths and around 1250 disabling injuries during the three day Fourth of July weekend starting Friday at 6 p m and ending Sunday midnight.
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