Sikeston Faces Teacher Emigration Then Seeks Tax Boost
Editorial laments Sikeston school losses to Caruthersville and others as salaries rise elsewhere. It notes district can match pay, praises long‑time teachers Travelstead and Stewart, regrets Miss Tanners departure, and urges using $900,000 assessed value increase to raise local echoe taxes to fund competitive pay. It also urges a patriotic focus on a safe Fourth of July.
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Sikeston
Caruthersville
Travelstead
Stewart
Miss Tanner
Sikeston Board of Education
Sikeston power rate hike sought by city board of works
The Herald reports the Sikeston Municipal Electric System plans average rate increases of about 15 percent for residences and businesses, with no rise for contract industrial power. Industrial customers, Scott County Milling, Sikeston Cotton Oil Mill, and Scott New Madrid Mississippi Electric Co operative, show a 75 percent total rise since 1946 due to fuel price changes.
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Herald
Sikeston Municipal Electric System
Board of Public Works
Scott County Milling Company
Sikeston Cotton Oil] Mill
Scott-New Madrid-Mississippi Electric Cooperative
REA
New Arrivals at Sikeston Hospital
Mr and Mrs Rufus Elliott of Sikeston welcomed a son born June 25. Mr and Mrs Alvin Roberson announced a daughter born June 28. Mr and Mrs Willis White of Matthews reported a son born June 29. Mr and Mrs Robert Mason of Sikeston welcomed a daughter born June 30. Mr and Mrs Arlie Scott of East Prairie celebrated a son born June 28.
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Rufus Elliott
Sikeston
Alvin Roberson
Willis White
Matthews
Robert Mason
Arlie Scott
East Prairie
GOP Platform Shortest Ever Written By Parties
The Republican Party platform from the Philadelphia National Convention is presented as concise and clear. It outlines aims including cutting government spending, tax reductions, a long term agriculture program, and actions to curb prices while supporting foreign aid that benefits the nation. It covers prices taxes communism farm labor foreign policy national defense civil rights housing tidelands veterans selective service Palestine and reciprocal trade with firm stances and proposed measures.
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Republican Party
Philadelphia
Republican Congress
Lead Belt Miners Vote In Favor Of Striking
CIO union workers at St. Joseph Lead Company mines in St Francois and Madison counties voted 1958 to 350 to strike over a new contract. Company offers 39 percent to 39 cents daily wage increase amid broader benefit demands. Strike also hits International Harvester plants as CIO United Farm Equipment Workers walk out, leaving 35,000 employees idle across nine plants. Union and management reach wage talks as United Mine Workers head Joan L Lewis mediates a jump to a $1 day rise and a $100 million welfare fund with ALCOA and United Steel Workers agreeing 10 to 16 cent hourly increases for 18,000 employees at ALCOA.
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CIO
St. Joseph
St. Francois
Madison County
International Harvester
International Harvester Company
CIO United Farm Equipment
Joan L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Pittsburgh
Aluminum Company of America
United Steel Workers Union
Aluminum Company
Missouri unions back Smith in governor race amid labor split
The Missouri CIO Political Action Committee endorsed Forrest Smith for the Democratic nomination for governor, while three unions opposed the move. The AFL Labor Federation backed Roy McKittrick, and other Democratic candidates received endorsements from the CIO group. Observers noted a split in labor support as Truman and Eisenhower discussed the race and Democratic and Republican camps weighed strategy.
Nazarene General Assembly Plans Expansion and Leadership
The Church of the Nazarene outlined goals of 50,000 new members in four years and securing 5 million dollars for missions at its twelfth general assembly in St. Louis, which ran ten days and ended Monday. New general superintendents Dr. Orville J. Nease and Dr. Samuel Young were elected, with three others re-elected. Local attendees from Sikeston included Rev. J. W. Hoffert of Sikeston Church of the Nazarene, Mrs. Hoffert, Marvin Hoffert, Eula Hendley, Beulah Hendley, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Atkinson with children.
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Church of the Nazarene
St. Louis
Keil Auditorium
Orville J. Nease
Samuel Young
Sikeston
J. W. Hoffert
Aluminum price rise and wage boosts for electrical workers
An aluminum price increase of one cent a pound is announced, the first in 11 years. Westinghouse Electric Corp in Pittsburgh raises wages by 9 to 16 cents an hour for 1500 production and salaried workers in AFL unions, aligning with recent gains for 70,000 CIO union electrical workers.
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Westinghouse Electric Corporation
Pittsburgh
AFL
CIO
Dewey and Warren Head Strong GOP Ticket
The delegates at the Republican National Convention settle on Thomas E. Dewey for President and Earl Warren for Vice President in one of the party's strongest tickets. Dewey, New York governor, and Warren, California governor, are praised as liberal yet faithful to Republican standards, with records of tax cuts and debt reduction. Missouri's delegation shifts from first ballot support to unanimous backing for the ticket as other candidates withdraw.
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Thomas E. Dewey
New York
Earl Warren
California
Dewey
New York City
United States
Warren
Abraham Lincoln
Europe
Missouri
James P. Kem
Kem
Mussouri
Apply now for Smith Doxey cotton classification aid
Missouri cotton producers are urged to file Smith Doxey Act applications now for 1948. M L Garner says groups must organize select a variety file an application arrange sampling and meet requirements to receive services. Applications accepted until August 15 with priority to July 15 for group setup and sample arrangements.
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Missouri
M. L. Garner
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Malls
Garner
Hayti
Sikeston General Hospital News Highlights Local Patients
Patients receiving medical attention at Sikeston General Hospital in the past week include Ves ta Willis Patricia Ann Perry Vanclyser Mrs Cleora Sutton Mrs Lucy Bell Wyatt Mrs Nellie Bates Mrs Bill Smart Mrs Eldon Smith and Mrs Maggie Hopper Sikeston Dave Stephens Portageville Mrs J R Irby Dexter Mr and Mrs Eyal Heacox Calvin Ursery Gray Ridge Edna Helms Canalou and Mrs Royal McCalahan Bell City.
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Sikeston General Hospital
Vesta Willis
Patricia Ann Perry
Vanclyser
Cleora Sutton
Lucy Bell Wyatt
Nellie Bates
Bill Smart
Eldon Smith
Maggie Hopper
Sikeston
Dave Stephens
Portageville
J. R. Irby
Dexter
Eyal Heacox
Calvin Ursery
Gray Ridge
Edna Helms
Canalou
Royal McCalahan
Bell City
Defensive Driving in Traffic Promoted by National Safety Council
The National Safety Council urges use of Defensive Driving in Traffic known as D D T to reduce auto accidents. The campaign, running in August under the theme Don’t Rely on the Other Guy, emphasizes cautious driving and anticipation of others errors.
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National Safety Council
Truman planners approve 18000 tractors for France aid
The Truman planners approved shipping 18 000 heavy tractors to France for farms on tiny holdings but failed to include other equipment needed to use them. Critics blame David Lasser, adviser linked to Henry Wallace, for the flawed aid plan under President Truman.
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Truman
France
David Lasser
Henry Wallace
Henry Truman
Ralph Tucker Seeks Democratic Nomination for Associate Judge
The Herald announces Ralph Tucker as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Associate Judge of the First District in Scott County, subject to the general primary on August 3, 1948.
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Scott County
The Herald Authorizes L. H. Sexton Officials
The Herald states it is authorized to appoint or recognize L. H. Les Sexton in an official capacity. The notice identifies Sexton and outlines the authorization scope and issuing authority.
Early Malcolm Seeks Re nomination for Scott County Sheriff
Early Malcolm runs again on the Democratic ticket for Sheriff of Scott County subject to voter will in the general primary on August 3, 1948.
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Scott County
Joe Anderson Seeks Sheriff Nomination in Scott County
Joe Anderson announces his candidacy for Sheriff of Scott County subject to the August 3, 1948 primary election. He positions himself on law enforcement and public safety issues ahead of the party contest.
Nomination of Orville Taylor for Scott County Coroner
Orville Taylor seeks the coroner’s office in Scott County, subject to voter will in the general primary on August 3, 1948, with the election set to determine the county medical examiner.
Clyde Poe Voters in General Primary Election August 3 1949
Voters in Clyde will go to the polls on August 3 1949 for the general primary election. Ballot items and candidate names appear on local party tickets with polling places set by county election officials.
D W Gilmore Campaign for 27th Missouri Senate Seat
D W Gilmore seeks the Republican nomination for Missouri State Senator in the 27th district in the August 3 primary, urging voters to support his candidacy and outlining his platform and qualifications.
Joseph H Allen Nominated for Congress in Tenth District
Joseph H. Allen is nominated as a candidate for Representative in Congress in the Tenth District, subject to the general primary election on August 3, 1948. The nomination appears in the official primary filing records.
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Joseph H. Allen
Congress
Felker Seeks State Representative Seat in Scott County
C E Daddy Felker runs as a Democratic candidate for State Representative from Scott County subject to the voters at the primary election on August 3 1948. The notice signals Felker’s bid and participation in the August primary under the party banner.
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Scott County
Alfred A. Halter Nominated for Scott County Assessor
Alfred A. Halter has been nominated for the position of Assessor in Scott County. The announcement names Halter as the chosen candidate seeking the county’s tax assessment duties and property records oversight. He represents the party slate and faces upcoming campaign events and voter outreach in the region.
James S. Wallace Seeks Re-election in Scott County Demo Primary
James S. Wallace runs for State Representative from Scott County on the Democratic ticket subject to voter will at the primary election.
DDT Spraying Crew Offers Missed House Service
The State Health Division and U S Public Health Service with local health units announce that homes missed during the DDT spraying in 12 Southeast Missouri counties can still be sprayed. Contact county CDC supervisor to arrange treatment. supervisors listed for Bollinger Madison Stoddard Wayne Ripley Dunklin New Madrid and other counties.
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State Division of Health
U. S. Public Health Service
Missouri
CDC
Bollinger
Madison
Stoddard
Ivan E. Knotts
South Walnut
Dexter
Cape Girardeau
Mississippi
Scott
W. Hercell Newman
East Street
Sikeston
Butler
Ripley
Wayne
Robert L. Adams
Poplar Bluff
Dunklin
LeRoy Poe
8Th Street
Kennett
New Madrid
Everett U
Payroll Lasser and the WPA era Workers Alliance figure
An archival note recalls Lasser, the boy who organized the Workers Alliance during the WPA period, highlighting his role in labor activism and community organizing in that era.
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Lasser
Workers’ Alliance
WPA
Boyce Elected Red Cross Chairman in Scott County
At the Scott County American Red Cross annual meeting in the library auditorium Charles H. Boyce was elected chairman for the coming year. Rev Walter P Craig was re elected vice president and Mrs Maurice Stewart and G H Dover were named secretary and treasurer. The group reviewed activities, heard reports, and screened a Red Cross film. Margaret Donnell outlined last year’s program amid a financial report showing on hand 6731.35 and a total drive yield of 6905.90 with 3412.58 sent to the national organization.
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Scott County
The
American Red Cross
Charles H. Boyce
Walter P. Craig
Chaffee
Maurice Stewart
G. H. Dover
Red Cross
Margaret Donnell
Dover
Burt H. Rowe
Carl Elam
Thorold Brown
Bill Baker
Mosquito Spraying Appeal to Homeowners
Smith Box 727 New Madrid Pemiscot County Edsel E Daw son 208 N Jefferson Street Hayti When you write to your county supervisor it is necessary that you tel him the number of your house and address If the house has no number give the location so spray crews can find it Every effort will be made by the spray crews to spray these houses provided the householder writes to the county supervisor The State Division of Health intends that all householders be given every opportunity of having their homes sprayed and to receive protection from mosquitos flies and other insects Your cooperation in the fight against maturing and other insect borne diseases is for the good of the entire community.
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State Division of Health
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