Through Colored Glasses in Drought Aid Omission Debate
The writer notes Missouri drought aid exclusion affects both parties with 11 Democratic counties left out and many Republican ones as well. Southeast Missouri, a grain and cotton area, contrasts with Ozarks pasture zones, and critics question why drought relief omits its foundation stock areas. A farmer’s journey north via Illinois cites Sikeston region as less drought impacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Ozarks
Prairie
Illinois
Sikeston
Compilation of Editorial Snippets on Economy and Labor
A set of brief quotes from various newspapers discusses the enterprise system and individual freedom, right to work, newsdealer distribution plans, and stand-by emergency controls. It contrasts growth, prosperity, and private property with calls for caution against government overreach and vague emergency definitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Gazette-Register
America
Rauch
Port Huron
Mich
Times Herald
New York
Newsdealers
Newsdealers Distributing Company Inc
Newsdealer
ST. John, Kans
Caesars
Baltimore, MD
Daily Record
Russia
Economic lessons urge Americans to value freedom
An essay urges citizens to recognize the economic advantages of the American system over Europe and Asia. It argues that Soviet propaganda seeks to erode confidence in American trade and mobilizes against socialism, warning readers about propaganda tools and the need to trust in capitalist prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Asia
Krowine
God Save the Flag in the Battle Line Poem
Poem extols the flag as emblem of justice and mercy defended by brave soldiers. It calls on divine blessing as the banner waves over battlefields, praising loyal defenders and the flag's enduring symbolism amid usurpations and national trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baal
Miss Phyllis Alexander Bride March 13 in Sikeston
Miss Phyllis Duane Alexander daughter of Z H Hester Alsander married Garland Paul Castleberry on March 13 at Sunando Miss. Ceremony conducted by the Rev MM Day VII. Bride wore powder blue dress and white Bible with orchid. he is in the U S Navy at Great Lakes Ill and she will join him after finishing high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. Hester Alsader
Ais Phyllis Duune
Garland Paul Castleberry
Dorring Demuaris
Sikeston
Tul Castleberry
Pontiac
Sunando
Miss
MM. Day- VII
Sike~on High School
New Peppers
I H. A
Malone Theater
CastleLberry
Sikeston High School
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Ill
Urhahn Burton Wedding Held at Guardian Angel Church
Miss Bernice Urhahn and Gene Burton wed at Guardian Angel Church on Saturday July 24 with Rev. A J Poensel performing the double ring ceremony. The Urhahn family from Oran and Burton family of Benton attend as couple’s parents, with attendants including sister matron of honor and bridesmaids from St Louis and Ancell. The bridal party wore baby blue gowns with halo hats and yellow rose bouquets. gown details include white lace and net over satin with long sleeves and pearl button back closure. Best man and ushers are named. music provided by organists and a vocalist for nuptial pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Bernice Urhahn
Gene B.ton
Guardian Angel Church
A. J Poensel
Mike Urhahn
Urhahn
Burton
Alvie Burton
Benton
Carol Jean Womack
Helen Heisserer
Patsy Am
George Urbehn
Mr. Burton
News in Brief: Sikeston Residents Take Vacations and Visits
Al Fowler leaves for a week in Michigan with relatives. Lt Col Allen Swaim of Manning and two sons visit Sikeston. Louis Kem hosts a Denver trip with daughter and family. Merritt Beck and family visit Leadwood, with Rev and Mrs Overby. Walton family returns from a five day vacation via Memphis and Little Rock. J S Wallace and wife take a Hot Springs trip. Local hospital dismissals and admissions noted for several residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Fowler
J. C. Penney Co
Michigan
Allen Swaim
Mansas
Allen Lee
Mike
Louis Kem
Denver
Colo
M. M. Beck
Merritt Beck
Merritt Iil
Leadwood
Sikeston
J. M. Overby
Cape Girardeau
Herbert Walton
Kay
Memphis
Tenn
Forer Sikeston
Jan Gilbert
Dervis Wilson
Johnny Barker
Nell
Little Rock
Ark
Kay Walton
J. S. Wallace
Harry Powers
Southeast Missouri Hospital
Eight Sikeston FFA Members Attend Ozark Camp
Eight Sikeston FFA members and advisor Dalton Goodrich attended a five day FFA Camp at Kaiser Missouri on Lake of the Ozarks. Award highlights include Lewis first in diving and outstanding swimmer and leadership roles. Hunter second in free state swimming and life saving recognition. Potashnick first in swimming and badminton. Cline best all around camper. Leigh leadership award. and the group earned water safety and Red Cross credentials. Goodrich is named new vocational agriculture instructor replacing Difford Walkour.
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Sikeston Ffa
Dalton Goodrich
FFA
Kaiser
Lake of the Ozarks
Lan Coots
C. D. Cline
Charles Heusser
Don Leigh
Jim Springs
Morty Potashnick
Abe Hunter
Bill Lewis
Lewis
Hunter
Red Cross
Potashnick
Cline
Leigh
Goodright
Difford
State Drivers' License Exam Rules Change
The new procedure announced by Deputy Collector of Revenue Frank Ferrell requires applicants for motor vehicle licenses to take the exam before applying. Effective Aug 1, exams will be posted in public places, with no mailed notices. If passed, the record is shown to the license bureau as a temporary certificate until the new license arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ferrell
Collector of Revenue
MI OE
Morris
Revenue
Hugh H H. Waggoner
State Highway Patrol
Department of Revenue
Jefferson City
Hospital Notes Admits and Discharges Patients
The Missouri Delta Community Hospital reports admissions on Tuesday for Corliss A. Still New Madrid Koy Dooley Lilbourn Willard McCain Sikeston George W Adams Matthews Hazel Johnson East Prairie Discharges include Mrs Barney Babb and baby girl Portageville Mrs Billy Conley and baby boy Sikeston Glenn Richardson Negro at thehews
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Corliss A. Still
New Madrid
Koy Dooley
Shoe Factory Announces Suspension of Sikeston Line
F L Rudd of International Shoe Company Sikeston Factory outlines discontinuance of manufacturing a lower priced shoe line. Union objections cited. letter to Messrs Wilson Bartholomew and Ivy details prior negotiations with Local 123A and 66 BX line trial terms extending to August 8, 1954.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L. Rudd
International Shoe Company
Sikeston
Messrs
Wilson
Bartholomew
Ivy
Repreour
Sikestan
T O
International Shoe to Stop 6BX Line at Sikeston Factory
The International Shoe Co announces it will discontinue listing and cutting the 6BX line at the Sikeston Factory after August 5 1954 due to Local 123A's refusal to accept higher labor costs. Other plants producing the lower priced line have requested the production if Sikeston declines.
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123A
Sikeston Factory
Sikeston
Two St Louis youths arrested for stolen auto
Officer Johnnie Taylor arrested Joe Treat 17 and Franklin Albrecht 16 of St Louis about 4 p.m. Tuesday as they drove a reportedly stolen 1950 Chevrolet toward Sikeston from Poplar Bluff on Highway 60. State Patrol had broadcast the alert around 3:30 p.m. after the car theft in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Treat
Franklin Albrecht
St. Louis
Johnnie Taylor
Sikeston
Poplar Bluff
State Patrol
Taylor
Jack Johnson
Missouri Plant Food Company
10th District Democrats Nomination Vote Report
In St Louis the tally shows Democratic nomination results for the 10th District with 274 of 296 precincts reporting. County totals reflect early vote distribution among candidates seeking the congressional seat.
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ST. Louis
County Pets
Rpd
Jones Crider
Bollinger Butler
C. Girda Dunklin
Miss’ Pi
W. Madrid
Pemiscot
Perry
Ripley
Scott
Stoddard
Community notices from Kewanee and Arcadia area
Local column lists kinfolk visiting, church youth trips, and transport helpers. Mentions Mr and Mrs Hetlage aiding MYF Camp travel for Arcadia week, Judy Cook's Madison visit, and multiple relatives visiting in Cape Girardeau Advance and New Madrid areas. Several households road trips, dinners, and family gatherings noted across weeks.
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Kenneth Bird
Risco
Eddie Schuerenberg
Methodist Church
Fred Hetlage
Arcadia
MYF
Mary
Jackie Millwood
Marlin Jones
A. Jones
Hetlage
G. H. Fairless
Holland
Paul Trout
Mildred Brotherton
J. H. Jenkins
Troy Tippett and Sons
A. Harris Towery
Anna Sims Wilson
Sherman Tipett
Two Emergencies Reported From Sikeston Yard Incident
Janet Schaffner, 2, of Sikeston, cut her right foot while playing in the yard Tuesday and received emergency treatment at Missouri Delta Community Hospital. Della Curtis, also of Sikeston, was treated for contusions and lacerations of the left wrist and forearm after a car accident at the corner of South Kings Highway and S Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Schaffner
Sikeston
Missouri Delta Community Hospital
Della Curtis
South Kingshighway
S.street
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Grass Roots Opinion
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Rangriy
GOD Save the Flag
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Felker
Cline Ables
Hess Porter
Paul H. Slinkerd
George Kirk
Board of Registrars
H. C. ‘“Buzzyv’' Watkins
Cyrus V. Anderson
Vicki, Elizabeth and
Cyxrus Jr
Pittsburgh
Anderson
L M. Stallcup
Ela. Lawrence
Phyllis Alexander Bride
Garland Castleberry
Urhahn - Burton
Utmot
Weber
Ozark Camp
Moussrai Conservation Comque
Bank of Sikeston
Mon
International Shoe CO
G. M. Abbott
Kewanee News
J. W. Hill
Cape Louis
Charlie Schuerenberg
Carol Jean Schuerenberg
Ahd
Cid Dade
St. Girardens
Alvis Jones
Migs
William Schuerenberg
Dexter
Walter Scherenberg
Roland Barry
Rock Island
Lil
J. H. Spradling
Mrs. D. C. Barry
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