Wrong Approach To A Worthy Aim In Sikeston Funding Debate
The Herald opposes using 1140 of Sikeston city funds to underwrite the Missouri Delta Development Corporation. It questions the legal right and taxpayer support for city funding of quasi public groups and suggests alternative private contributions. The piece warns that city funds could set a precedent for funding the Sikeston Chamber of Commerce and Chest campaigns.
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What They Fear Eisenhower’s program gains grip on Democrats
The piece argues that Democratic fear grows as Eisenhower quietly advances his program through a resistant Congress. It notes many long-time Democrats increasingly approve of his policies, fearing he may become a successful two-term president if he gains re election.
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Democratic Party
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Butterworth Sets Pace For Republican Ticket
Montgomery City Aug 11 Harold L Butterfield the Republican nominee for State Auditor won the nomination last week over two rivals in a bid that united Missouri Republicans under Eisenhower. The 37 year old Sumner mayor and former American Legion commander vows to audit departments impartially and publish findings promptly. The slate emphasizes support for the Eisenhower administration and a statewide campaign led by Dewey Short in Congress.
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Harold L. Butterfield
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Galena
Noel Cox
Congress
Missouri voters urged to back Republican legislature
A Missouri front page editorial calls voters to elect a Republican House and Senate in 1955 to pass a forward program. It criticizes Governor Donnelly for vetoing 9 million dollars in school appropriations and argues a larger Republican majority is needed to override that veto and sustain public school funding.
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Attendance at Streston Sunday Schools August Report
Attendance figures for Streston Sunday Schools in August show Nazarene and General Protestant congregations with varied turnout. Data appears fragmented but indicates church engagement across multiple local parishes.
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Streston
Sikeston Records 3 Inches Of Moisture In Week
Ol Man Weather notes heavy rain from scattered thundershowers through Aug 5 totaling 4.63 inches for the first five days of the month, with a violent electrical storm causing minor damage including a fire at 707 West Gladys Street and temporary power outages across several communities.
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Benton
Repore
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Goetz’ Store
Highway 55
Base Line Road
Warren Place
Oran
Raymond Biattel
Fornfelt
Tilmo
Philip Urhahn
Fernfelt
Teddy Horn
Unemployment Insurance Totals for Sikeston Office Revealed
Unemployment insurance payments across Missouri show Sikeston at 1,446 dollars in July with Cane Girardeau at 78,972 and Keenett at 2,279. The statewide sum reached 30,446,371 dollars. Director Gordon P. Weir notes a substantial drop from prior periods, with 131 percent decrease in some categories and 157 percent increase in others. Data covers July claims, payment totals, and regional distributions.
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Missouri Dinus
Cane Girardeau
Keenett
Mis V.rianseo
Gordon P. Weir
Sols Sot
Sikeston Board Names Five School Principals
The Sikeston A-6 Board assigns principals to Airport Bailey Lee Hunter Lincoln and South Grade Schools. Melvin Gateley becomes Airport principal. Helen Jones goes to Bailey. Margaret Cain to Lee Hunter. Robert Miller to South Grade. Russell Ford remains at Lincoln. Noah Gray continues as high school principal. Four new teachers are hired: Rosemary Callahan Harriett Jones Virginia Wilson Maurice D Welch. Bus drivers Oda Masters and Walter Crowell added. Audit report reviewed. attendance areas and pre enrollment dates to be announced.
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Airport
Peabody College
Nashville
Margaret Cain
South Grade
New
Lee Hunter School
Robert Miller
Wyatt
Peabody
Russell Ford
University of Indiana
Lincoln School
Noah Gray
Rosemary Callahan
Walnut Ridge
Ark
Harriett Jones
A. J. Day
Berry, Palmer and
Easy to Finance Your Home Now in Sikeston
Families in the Sikeston community can now obtain favorable FHA insured loans following a new federal housing act. Home Materials Company notes lower down payments and longer repayment terms, with loans up to 20 000 for new homes and 2 500 repairs with safeguards against fraud.
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Home Materials Company
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Sears
MDDC Executive Group Meets Monday Night
The Franklin ITSson dr Weston president of the group announces a pending meeting of the MDDC executive committee at Pel-Nac telooin Cemobell on Monday night. Two committee remittee members from the seven ipttes are to serve a Px the Kyppfenry a Fr Sete, Pest st W Madrid St card.
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Kiwanians Hold 15th Annual Family Picnic
A hungry crowd of about 150 attended the Kiwanian Kiel family picnic on Tuesday evening at Kiwanian George Kirk’s back lawn. Delegates from Division 6 of the Mo Ark District gathered to select a Quil Reed successor as lieutenant governor, choosing Riley Knight of Steele for confirmation at the district meeting. Delegates came from Sikeston Cane Tri-City Morehouse Lilbourn Portageville Caruthersville Steele. Risco and Charleston were not represented.
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Venetian Blind Factory Planned Here By Clayton Group
R D Clayton and W L Clayton announce sale of land in Crowe Addition for a Venetian blind plant to be built by J W and Grace Bowers of St Louis. Over 50 workers anticipated at full capacity. Site spans 18 Crowe Addition lots with 300 ft frontage on Crowe Avenue near Indiana and Center Streets. Foundation trenching begun. building will be brick entered with steel frame and concrete floor.
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City Council Meet Sets Heavy Agenda in 1900s Notes
City Council addresses a damaged property issue with owners given 30 days to abate. Missouri Delta Development Commission plans an 10 cent revenue contribution for MDOC. A paving proposal risks blocking routes to Park Board areas. Discussion also covers Venetian blind plant occupancy and city secretary notes council business.
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Duizht Crider Menarey
Fraenk L Sisson
Missouri Delta Development Commission
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MDOC
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Brerd Tt
Gere Potahnick
Srkestun
City Eyes Raze Order After Property Damage Complaints
The council declared a property a nuisance due to unauthorized yard work and improper sewer repairs causing damage. Owners have 30 days to abate. failure could trigger demolition with costs charged to the property. Mayor Butler outlined MDNC funding and street paving actions while addressing curfew and police staffing concerns.
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Legionnaires To Hold Cotton Maid Of Cotton Contest
The American Legion plans a Cotton Carnival Maid of Cotton contest in Southeast Missouri. Contestants aged 19 to 25 must be unmarried, with entry blanks to be mailed soon via MCPA Portageville or Fred Jones Sikeston. Last year Povlar Bluff’s Dorothy Matthews won but was ineligible after marriage. Martha Goirner of Por tar Bluff was the alternate who represented Missouri in Memphis.
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Handy Moore
Dorothy Matthews
Sikeston
Martha Goirner
Porlar Bluff
Missouri
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