Typhoon closes in on eastern coast of Japan
Typhoon moved toward Japan's eastern coast after two days of disaster that left at least 100 dead and 200 missing. Tokyo and Yokohama suffered record floods and earthquake damage, with 297,379 houses damaged nationwide and 104 bridges down. Inland towns faced landslides and rising rivers as more heavy rain fell.
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Tokyo
Japan
Central Meteorological Institute
China Sea
Yokohama
Takakimi Matsu
maries fatal willard millan
Willard McMillan died at the hospital shortly before noon today after a diving accident at shallow Becks creek on June 4. He was 16. Survived by his parents Mr and Mrs S McMillan of 807 Washington street, five sisters and three brothers. Funeral Saturday from the family home with burial in the city cemetery.
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Willard McMillan
Beck's Creek
5. S. McMillan
Washington Street
City
Unsettled Weather With Warmer Friday Forecast
Cloudy skies and unsettled conditions expected Friday with warmer temperatures. Jefferson City area forecasts show highs near 63 and lows around 63 to 63. River stage readings vary with Keokuk at 8.5 and other sites showing declines. Lake of the Ozarks sits 1.7 feet below full.
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Jefferson City
Keokuk
Kansas City
Waverly
St. Thomas
A. Hermann
Lake of the
Central site for field endorsed by Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club unanimously endorsed a centrally located athletic field and a bond issue to finance it in a formal resolution. Chamber of Commerce president Richard R. Nacy urged the need for central location, following Hawthorn Garden Club’s earlier action. more clubs plan similar resolutions.
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Kiwanis Club
Richard R. Nacy
Chamber of Commerce
Hawthorn Garden Club
VW Files Used in Court Scrap
Campaign tension rises in Jefferson City as Billings and Douglas forces clash over VFW files for campaigning. Campaign managers accuse state employees of mailing Douglas literature. Mueller denies it while noting VFW naming confusion. The dispute intensifies with primary election day nearing in Cole County.
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Jefferson
Billings
Douglas
F. W
State Department
Judge Douglas
Wesley H. Mueller
Veterans’ Organization
Lloyd L. Sperry
Mueller
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cole County
Governor’s Office
Columbian Squires Circle Organizes in Jefferson City
The Columbian Squires Circle of Jefferson City adopted the name Father Marquette Circle 2544 and elected officers Wiliam Bret Chief Squire Edward Holtschneider Deputy Squire George Lucken hoff Notary Richard Schwadler Burser Ed Decken Marshal Jerome Vogel Sentry Harry Finney Bud Dunn Paul Kolb Auditors Jack Westhues Chuck O Down Captain. Gov Lloyd C Stark reappointed Eugene L McGee to the Southeast State Teachers College board of regents Cape Girardeau term to expire January 1 1943.
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Columbian Squires Circle
Jefferson City
Father Marquette
Wiliam Bret
Edward Holtschneider
George Luckenhoff
Richard Schwadler
Burser
Ed Decken
Jerome Vogel
Harry Finney
Bud Dunn
Paul Kolb
Jack Westhues
Chuck 'O'Dowd
Lloyd C. Stark
Eugene L. McGee
Poplar Bluff
Southeast State Teachers College
Cape Girardeau
Powers agree on 45000 ton battleship limit with 16 inch guns
London reports Britain and France join the United States to set 45000 ton battleship limits with 16 inch guns, abandoning the 35000 ton cap. Alfred Duff Cooper announced the accord in the House of Commons, noting Britain aims to cap new ships at 40000 tons and 16 inch guns, while France backs 35000 tons unless others raise limits. The escalator clause allows changes if non signatories exceed limits. Japan declined to disclose naval plans.
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London
United State
Britain
France
House of Commons
Alfred Duff Cooper
Admiralty
Japan
Cooper
United States
Washington
Traly
Six 35,060-Ton Ships To Be Built Under 45,000-Ton Rule
Administration officials say four battleships of 33,000 tons each will be built in addition to two under construction, before the 45,000 ton limit takes effect. The agreement was reached at a Roosevelt Leahy meeting and announced from London.
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Washington
Administration
United States
Roosevelt
William J. Leahy
Naval Operations
London
Governor Releases Funds for Maryville Library Project
Governor Stark released 50000 dollars to Maryville State Teachers College to enable library construction and to qualify for a Public Works Administration grant. He cited favorable revenue trends and noted the action as justified in releasing these funds.
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Stark
Maryville State Teachers College
Public Works Administration
Tj Fect
Uel W. Lamkin
College
Boys Pedal 113 Miles to See Fireworks Festival
Jefferson City youths Billy Marshall and David Hoke rode 113 miles to Phillipsburg to attend the Fireworks Festival, starting at 4 AM with six stops for food and drinks. They averaged about 13 mph, completed the journey in ten hours, and plan a two day return trip stopping at Bagnell. Their hosts are Mr. and Mrs. George Bordeaux.
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Jefferson City
Phillipsburg
Billy Marshall
David Hoke
Canital City
David
Lebanon
Robert Wadlow
Bagnell Data
George Bordeaux
Bera
Negro Slayer Batson Dies in Missouri Gas Chamber
Raymond Batson, 32, former St. Louis minister, was executed in Missouri’s gas chamber for killing Justice of the Peace Philip Rathenau. He entered the chamber quietly, prayed briefly, and died 24 minutes after inhaling poison gas. Poole, a Kirkwood dentist, was also killed in the same shooting. the supreme court upheld Batson’s conviction for Rathenau. Batson remained stoical, ate a hearty last meal, and was baptized yesterday by the penitentiary chaplain.
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Raymond Batson
St. Louis
Justice of the Peace
Philip R. Rathenau
Kirkwood
William E. Poole
Batson
Poole
Supreme Court
Rathenau
Justice Court
Leroy Munyon
Lions Fireworks Festival Draws Seven Thousand Soon after opening
A crowd estimated at over 7000 filled High Street for the Lions Club Fireworks Festival opening. The day featured contests including milking and a fire drill, with cows causing brief delays and some breakaway incidents but no injuries. Attendees dispersed at noon, and a larger crowd was expected for tonight's fireworks display. Judges named for hog calling and Mittmuds contests awarded cash prizes, while police warned against firecrackers as the day’s events continued.
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Lions Club
Patrol Ready for July Fourth Traffic Enforcement
Col. B M Casteel head of the state highway patrol orders troop commanders to enforce traffic laws during Independence Day weekend. He warns to watch for tired and sleepy drivers as many travelers hit the roads. All patrolmen will be on duty and stationed at high-traffic spots to ensure uniform enforcement. The highway department has issued its safe driving warning.
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B. M. Casteel
State Highway Patrol
Casteel
Highway Department
Missouri Old Age Grants Approved For Quarter End
AP dispatch from Kansas City reports Ed McDonald of the Social Security Board announced that Missouri will receive 1,726,764 for old age assistance for the quarter ending September 30 and 169,229 for aid to dependent children. Lon T. Waller of Hannibal was named public administrator of Marion County by Gov. Lloyd C. Stark, succeeding the late Frank Brown.
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Kansas City
Ed McDonald
Social Security Board
Missouri
Lon T. Waller
Hannibal
Marion County
Lloyd C. Stark
Frank Brown
New Zealand man collects U.S. school data visit
J Q Kudser of Christchurch New Zealand visited Jefferson City to gather information for the Vocational Agricultural Department during a year long leave from Christchurch Technical School. He plans to return home after touring the west coast. Mrs Fowler Mitza Amos Fowler mother of City Engineer R D Fowler is seriously ill at her home.
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J. QO. Kudser
Christchurch
New Zealand
Jefferson City
State Department of Education
Vorational Agricultural Department
Kudsen
United States
Fowler
Mitza Amos Fowler
R. D. Fowler
Capitol Worker Injured In Off Duty Accident
Herschell Malone, a Capitol worker and watchman, was injured when a pistol he was handling discharged. The bullet struck his right calf, shattering several bones. He was promptly taken to the hospital with non life threatening injuries. Malone had lived in the city for several years.
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Herschell Malone
Capitol
Malone
Maloney
Campaign for Bigger State Pensions Gains Forefront
In rural Missouri counties a surge in candidates for the general assembly signals support for higher and broader old age pensions. Led by T. E. Shockley of Pulaski County, backers press for pension expansion, with many hopefuls pledging to aid the elderly if elected. The issue, tied to social security disputes, has drawn unprecedented candidate interest as counties seek clear positions from contenders.
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T. E. Shockley
Pulaski County
Qgbservers
Pension
General Assembly
Social Security Commission
Missouri
Commission
Stark
Roosevelt Defends Free Press and Democracy at Fair
President Roosevelt denounced government by dictatorship while addressing the National Education Association at the World Fair. He warned that censored press and eroded civil liberties threaten democracy and urged continued investment in education and long range planning to sustain natural resources and human capital.
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New York
Rooosevel
National Education Association
Anc
Germany
Joost
Jay
Roosevelt
Fair Grounds
White House
Tyde
Horses Bolt Drag Man Under Binder At Farm Incident
Theodore Kremer a bookbinder at Midland Printing Co. is hospitalized after being dragged under a binder by horses while hitching a team at a relative’s farm near Elston. He sustained a fractured pelvis and severe head and body wounds.
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Theodore Kremer
The
Midland Printing Co
St. Mary's Hospital
Elston
Kremer
City Officials to Confer with PWA on Water Plant Aid
City Engineer R D Fowler and City Attorney John O Bondwall plan talks with PWA officials in Omaha about a municipal water plant for Jefferson City. Fowler said he has contacted PWA by telephone and letter and was advised to confer further in person.
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PWA
R. D. Fowler
John O. Bondwall
Rave
Omaha
Jefferson City
Fowler
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