20 May 1953
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1953
Page
1
Two Democratic senators said they would fight cuts to President Eisenhower's foreign aid program for next year. They argued the program supports security and defense and warned that deep reductions could hinder allied relationships and the U.S. stance abroad.
Louisiana's coastal lowlands face a new flood crisis as rising rivers push 15,000 from homes in a 100 million dollar scare. Evacuations spread from Mermentau to Crowley as bayous overflow and tides threaten coastal communities along a 200 mile by 100 mile belt from near the Texas line to east of Mississippi. Air Force cargo planes fly to aid flood victims while officials estimate broad damage to highways and private property reaching into millions.
In a garbled OCR segment, mentions Washington School exercises and a list of unclear names and terms. The readable core notes an event at the Washington School with scheduled activities and references to individuals connected to the program. No clear dates or outcomes are discernible.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss air power funding as a dominant government expenditure. It references policy, figures, and debates about military aviation costs, with unclear names and locations due to garbled input. The readable portions hint at a focus on defense budgeting and fiscal priorities.
Hospital admissions list includes Charles B. Sulley, Odin Banville, Mrs. Margaret Roark, Mane Sta, Miss Betty Fiehholz, with Chawla Cars and Clark address details. Supports local notice of patients and related entities. no dates provided.
A wartime damage report notes unidentified planes strafed an Allied bridge today near Osage Whine Catchge and Osage Whine. Local observers report limited structural impact with no confirmed casualties as crews assess the area around St Mary’s Blyde Clark Therntin and nearby gates.
The U S Prisoner of War Command reports incidents at Koje Island and Ponga where a POW was killed and two civilian prisoners were wounded. North Koreans reportedly failed to show IDs while guards fired in response. An anti Communist work detail clash involved a rock throwing incident.
Horse show preparations are underway with ducats issued for tickets. Event details mention a two evenings schedule, dates to be announced, and a list of notable participants including Chaves Johnson and Glen Davered among others.
A Grandview student earned high marks on a state test, with teachers noting strong performance across multiple subjects. The student’s achievement was celebrated at school assemblies and noted by the principal.
A stolen vehicle case from Columbia ended with the car being recovered in St Louis. Details remain unclear as OCR text is garbled and incomplete. No suspects named or dates clearly stated in the readable portion.
A fragmentary birth notice mentions new arrivals with several garbled names and unclear details. The readable parts reference individuals and possible family relations, but essential facts such as dates or places are not recoverable from the OCR.
Fragmentary notice describes a magistrate proceeding related to Ray Hoch and a referenced amount of 4040 in some monetary claim. Details are unclear. The text mentions Delhi and United Nations context but lacks coherent event structure or definitive outcomes.
Sparky Stulcup, March of Dimes chairman, notes Missouri counties spent 614000 on direct polio patient care in 1952 with 2384 patients aided. Chapters received 109419 from the national fund after local resources were depleted, while expenses covered hospital, doctor, and related costs.
New York radio commentator Raymond Swing resigns as political analyst for the Voice of America charging the agency is crippled by slanderous attacks on its integrity. He accuses the State Department of treachery and says budget cuts have reduced the Voice to relative impotence.
A fragment notes at Oye end that a chapter owed 8,308.73 dollars in excess of their combined balance. It mentions white shirts causing glare on TV screens and pastel enlays typically worn before cameras.
Police reports describe three late yesterday and today collisions totaling about 212 in damages. Judith Koemer, 18, of Ingi Jackson St., collided with William Ritter, 32, at Jackson and McCarty, causing 375 damage to Koemer’s auto. Ritter’s car sustained 82 damage. A second crash at 4216 p m yesterday on Adams St involved Lonie Scheuler, 18, and Fred Meister, causing 860 and 30 damage respectively. A third incident in the 800 block of Wwy St at 9 43 p m caused 25 damages to each of two vehicles.
Senator Taft of Ohio, Senate Republican leader, was taken to a Washington hospital for an X ray and treatment of a hip injury. The visit drew comment on American moral leadership and concerns over security, tolerance, and international affairs.
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