Shotgun Fatality In Charleston Stirs Murder Charge
Willie Carter of Charleston was killed by Robert Lampkin in a shooting on Highway 55 near Diehlstadt. Lampkin, charged with murder, stated a Sunday dispute over cotton crops led to the fatal blast from behind the car. Carter’s death occurred minutes after the shot as Lampkin was arrested by Sheriff’s deputies. Carter was 22, survived by a wife Minnie and two sons, with multiple siblings and parents listed.
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Benton
Willie
Carter
Charleston
Robert Lampkin
Bertrand
Route 1
Lampkin
John Dennis
Aliie Smith
Diehlstadt
Sparks
Jim Foster
Dennis
Foster
First World Wide Peace in 23 Years
A July 21 press roundup notes a global ceasefire ending 23 years of fighting. The Indochina truce brings relief and questions. France’s concessions at Geneva, Communist gains, and U S reevaluation of policy shape a fragile peace. President Eisenhower warns the free world to reassess survival strategies.
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Indochina
Europe
Asia
France
Geneva
Korea
Mendes-France
Mr. High
White House
Eisenhower
United States
Britain
Prominent New Madrid County Farmer Dies
John Umphrey Dude Parker 76 of Sikeston Route 3 died at Missouri Delta Community Hospital after a heart condition. Born Jan 9 1878 in Dogwood he was survived by his wife Cora Mae Parker five sons Edward Parker Jim Parker Donald Parker John Parker William Parker. two daughters Russell Hatcheld Harmon and 15 grandchildren. Body in state at Tavior Funeral Home awaiting arrangements.
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John Umphrey
Dude” Parker
Sikeston
New Madrid County
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Dogwood
Mfr
James Harve Parker
Cora Mae Parker
William K
Bill Parker
Donald Vance Parker
St. Louis
Edward Parser
Near Blodgett
John C and
James Harve
Jim” Parker
Near Sikestrom
Russell Hatcheld
Morley
Demna Harmon
Fulton, Mac
Tavior Funeral Home
Mississippi County Ballot Results Show Tight Races
With all 12 precincts in by 8 30 p m Tuesday Mississippi County voters await absentee ballots Friday to decide close races. Prosecutor Ashby loses to Reeves by 26 votes while Paul C Jones leads Crider in Congress. Hearnes tops Russell for re nomination to the House. Other counts include Holman Goodin Moore and Williams. The Danube River flows through six European countries into the Black Sea.
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Charleston
Mississippi
Roderic R. Ashby
C. Frank Reeves
Ashby
Reeves
Paul C. Jones
C. L. Crider
Delmo
Warren E. Hearnes
East Prairie
House of Representatives
William D. Russell
Mississippi County
Haskell Holman
J. M. Haw
Miles T. Lee
W. H Rolwing
Wendell Choate
Oliver F. Goodin
Lon S. Moore
Arthur Lee Goodin
C. E Wyatt
Norma Hisey
Earl L. Williams
Election Judges Arrested for Marking Ballots in Missouri
In New Madrid County two Catron election judges are charged with fraudulently casting ballots for Harold Dee Jones against incumbent J V Conran. Rickman allegedly marked over 100 ballots as Jones at a voter request Bas kin. Other county results and officials listed with vote counts.
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New Madrid County
Catron
Harold Dee Jones
Lilbourn
J. V. Conran
New Madrid
Rickman
Conran
Jones
Baskin
Shoe Factory Workers Endorse No New Offer
Union workers at the International Shoe Factory discussed a rate slash on piece work but proposed no new offer for submission. CIO representative Dave Wilson remains in talks with company officials. Unless a compromise occurs, the plant may discontinue listing the shoes and close temporarily. Also, Tom J. Colbert of Memphis was arrested for drunkenness and fined $12.
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International Shoe Factory
Dave Wilson
International Cio
Absentees Elect Recorder Nominee In Stoddard County
In a light turnout of under five thousand, absentee ballots will determine the Democratic nominee for Recorder of Deeds in Stoddard County between Bloomfield residents Chiunt Edwards who led with 1,827 votes and Jess Perry close at 1,823. Incumbent results show Edwards and Perry as top contenders while other races select Winchester for state representative, Fulkerson for presiding county judge, and Garner for circuit clerk amid varied county results.
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Bloomfield
Chiunt Edwards
Jess Perry
Recorder of Deeds
Stoddard County
Edwards
Perry
Paul C. Jones
C. L. Crider
John F. Winchester
Bernie
General Assembly
James C. Henderson
Bell City
Claude Fulkerson
Rt. 1
Otto Richmond
Albert Long
T. M
Jake’’ Harper
H. D. Stroup
John M. Capps
Dexter
Ernest Miller
Puxico
Pres Hearn
M. P. Estes
Essex
Francis M. Walker
Gus Munger
Elmer J. Garner
Herb Crites
Clyde Henson
John F. Ed
Veteran County Campaigner Defeats Five Opponents
The county clerk miundson of Bloomfield led with 2 042 votes in renomination while Ben Vaughn of Dexter had 1 818. In recordership Robert L Brannock of Essex gathered 824, Dolph Mohrstadt of Advance 701, and Raymond Speck Stacy of Dexter 1 823. Prosecuting attorney Jim mie B Trammell of Dexter won 3 373 to 2 567 over James Q Donaldson of Dexter.
New Madrid County 4-H Fair This Week
New Madrid County 4-H Fair comes to Lilbourn High School Gym on Thursday and Friday August 5 and 6 starting at 1 p.m. Exhibits demonstrations dress revue tractor rodeo and public speaking showcase the year’s work with a Thursday chicken supper 5 30 to 7 30 p.m. Support the county’s young farmers and homemakers at this two day event.
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New Madrid
New Madrid County
Lilbourn
Lilbourn High School
City Tax Totals and Election Returns Reported
City collector Joe Mathis reported July tax collections of 8232.14 from all sources including polls, real estate, personal taxes, licenses and misc. Officials reported party primary results with Weber Gilmore leading Dwight Crader for prosecuting attorney, and C. E. Felker securing county collector nomination. Briggs won reappointment as circuit court clerk, Lankford retained county judge seat, Waldman led for county clerk, and Congressman Jones led Crider in the U S race.
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Joe Mathis
Weber Gilmore
D. W. Gilmore
Dwight Crader
Gilmore
Crader
C. E
Felker
Robert H
Bob’’ Capshaw
Herbert L. Bailey
Robert M. Harrison
L. B. Luber
Thurman Willett
Briggs
Lloyd G
Jerry’’ Briggs
Harry Daugherty
Les D. Lankford
T. F
Tom’ Rafferty
Alfred ‘‘Fritz’ Scherer
Charles M. Mitchell
Paul C. Jones
Rev. C. L. Crider
Crider
John J. Lingés
Ezs E
Haskell Holman
Congress
House of Representatives
J. S. Wallace
Les. D. Lankford
Thos. F. Rafferty
Ist
T. F. Henry i
L. Spencer Ae
Magistrate Court
M. E. Montgomery
Jerrx
Athe
S & Vwnn
Alfred “Fritz” Scherer
Phil
Pee Wee) Waldman, JR
Cline
John J - Bollinger
Robert H. Ob) Capshaw
Daddy Felker
Robert M
Bob” Harrison
L. E. Luber
Hess Porter
Paul H. Slinkerd
Richland
David E. Blanton
Elizabeth B. Fuchs
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Willie C. Carter
Minnie Ethel Carter
Willie C. Carter Jr
Charles Edward Carter
Clennie Carter
Juanita
Veasie
Rosie Mae
Martha Low
Mary Lowse
Annias
Edward
Charlie
Clennie Jr
First Baptist Church
Assembly of God Church
First Methodist Church
Church of the Nazarene
Tanner Street Church of God
Second General Baptist Church
First Presbyterian Church
John M. Hightower
The
Bill Sikes
Chamber of Commerce
Country Club
Legion Park
Jaycees
Max Graviett
Everett Farmer
Bill Bess
Kennett
Shad Old
Bootheel Council
Bess
Sikeston Club
Shad
Old
Black Sea
O. R. Rhodes
Gideon
Guy Calvin
Sikeston Rt
Albert Reis
Portageville
van H. Sharp Jr
George D. Boone
Bernard DeLisle
O. C. Ferguson
Oliver A. Cook
Eric Wright
Jesse H. Wilkins
Como Township
Bert Femmer
Raymond Ashley
Haskel Holman
Penman
Paul E. Mahar
Marston
T. A. Penman
Tom J. Colbert
Memphis
Ira Shuffit
F. H. Smith
Stoddard
Scott
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