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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
4
The Sikeston Herald lists CLINT HL. DENMAN as Publisher and Ward Denman as Associate Publisher with publication every Thursday at 119 West Malone Sikeston Missouri. The paper provides a contact telephone and standard newsroom bylines for staff roles.
Governor Stark’s Southeast Missouri farm labor committee drew praise for Coleman Sikeston and Unter New Madrid but drew fire for naming Owen H Whitfield a Negro preacher. Critics say Whitfield lacks district support and his roadside labor leadership has eroded his influence. Whitfield's recent movements and employment in St Louis are noted as developments to monitor.
The Herald, president of the Missouri Press Association, urged Governor Stark to invite John W. Wolpers editor of American Republic to the St. Louis farm labor conference. Stark did not extend the invitation, drawing sharp criticism from Southeast Missouri newspaper editors and AP members.
A commentary on how sensationalism and freelancing degrade truthful reporting. It reflects on past Sikeston district experiences with roadside demonstrations and media bias, urging adherence to facts and responsible coverage over eye catching sensationalism.
A recap of historical items from the Sikes ton Herald notes 1920 census focus and pool room policy, 1930 ice storm impacts on Sikeston lines, school teams honoring coaches, 1935 coal dealer rules and auto tag sales, and 1939 labor unrest plus a prowler incident on Sikes avenue.
Lynn A Ancell of Sikeston in Scott county announces re election bid to succeed himself as assessor. He is serving his first term and the Herald reports no complaints about his performance.
Southeast Missouri police report a two youth gang confessed to Sikeston area robberies, naming seven Charleston accomplices. The pair described breaking into homes on Highway 61 East Acres and North Kingshighway, with loot including watches jewelry and rings later recovered by investigators.
A permanent committee of landowners, tenants, and sharecroppers was named to guide relief efforts. The group urged keeping existing tenants for the 1940 crop, avoiding evictions before February 1, 1940, and having the State Employment Service register unattached workers. It called for expanded Farm Security Administration programs, including labor rehabilitation, small loan refinancing, and plans for about 500 labor homes on small land units.
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