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Newspaper
Sedalia Weekly Democrat
Location
Sedalia, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1962
Page
2
In Sedalia Chief Ralph Hamlin warns parents riders and pedestrians of night bicycle hazards and urges daytime caution. He cites a $500 fine in a recent case and calls for stricter enforcement to protect children and all road users.
Columnist Drew Pearson notes Jack Whitney plans to ship Art Buchwald to Washington to target the Kennedy administration. The piece sets South Carolina’s race between Olin Johnston and Ernest Hollings as a national bellwether for labor versus business influence, while George Hope earns an honorary degree and reflects on education and public service.
A Soviet master of folk dance links rock n roll and the Twist to youth rebellion against state mind control. He argues Western dances spark independence of thought, predicting it could undermine communism, while noting teachers’ lack of aspiration beyond exam requirements.
Readers seek guidance on marriage motives tied to wealth and status. A grandfather debates disinheritance to test a fiancé, a wife questions quitting work to please a husband, and a birthday wish recipient contemplates swapping a vacation for a television.
A patriotic verse by Hazel N Lang honors the American flag. It recalls the 13 red and white stripes and blue field with stars, the pledge to liberty, and June 14 1777 congressional adoption. It calls on readers to salute and cherish unity and faith in God.
Ralph W. Loew reflects on ethical integrity beyond safety as he cites a film and quotes Dr. Nolde and Jesus. The piece argues people must act as whole persons, resisting pressure to become merely a radish and choosing faith over expedience in daily life.
Sedalia residents Dr. M. E. Gouge and Henry C. Salveter attended the Missouri State Elks Association convention in Washington with roles as past president and vice president of the state group. In 1937, Sedalia’s Edward P. Mullaley was elected president of the Missouri chapter’s convention in Excelsior Springs, a former national director of the association.
After closing on January 19 the M E T shops reopened with 300 men from the passenger repair department. They resumed work where they left off, as if the shutdown had occurred only yesterday.
Missouri and Kansas senators supported an amendment to bar foreign aid to communist dominated countries. The Senate approved the foreign aid authorization amendment 57 to 24 despite President Kennedy's objections.
University of Rochester pediatrics reports a study of 781 children with virus origin respiratory illness. Half received placebo and half antibiotics. duration averaged 3.5 to 3.7 days and complications rose with antibiotic use. Authors warn against indiscriminate antimicrobial use and favor careful counseling and follow up.
Paraguay under Gen. Stroessner endures a state of siege for 13 years with brief lapses. Emigration runs high with 59,000 to 750,000 leaving for Argentina, many from political opposition. Government fights unrest while claiming 1963 elections will be free.
A columnist argues that being too busy to write is an excuse. She urges keeping stamps and paper handy and using spare moments in daily routines to compose letters, noting installments can still be engaging. The piece champions letter writing as a timely habit.
A woman serving Mexican food mixed dog food into a hamburger batter. Her husband, unaware, ate seconds and commented that it tasted good despite the reveal. The incident highlights cautious kitchen experimentation.
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