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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1956
Page
5
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In a heated policy discussion the Defense Department requests funding for advanced surveillance and weapons research. Officials debate secretive programs, potential production delays, and the risks of accelerating a race with the Soviet Union.
Pre nuptial parties honor Miss Martha Mac Lathom bride elect of Roof Bacher of Norfolk Varr with events on Sunday and Monday in Norfolk. Attendees included Mrs John R Bud Lathom and many guests. gifts and refreshments featured summer flowers and cookies.
The fragment from The Crisis discusses anger at tyrannical principles and the call for peaceful days for one’s child. It touches on government, independence, and the belief that America will remain unhappy under foreign rule until liberty prevails, warning that wars without end threaten the continent.
The text argues that America’s scientific advance and defense strength grow rapidly, urging harnessing private ownership and individual freedom to expand progress. It links atomic energy research, cosmic energy, and global security to deter the Communist threat and piracy.
Miss Barbara Jean Schumacher and Donald R Webb become engaged as the families announce their forthcoming marriage Both graduates of Sikeston High School class of 1950 the couple plan a tentative wedding date of August 30 in the city location not specified by the notice
The Gleaners Class of the First Methodist Church met Tuesday evening at Mrs Fail Aen’s home. Miss Wilkison spoke on Girls State at Fulton, offering an enthusiastic account of the event and its educational aims. She closed by singing the state theme song.
The Women's Missionary Society at First Baptist Church marked the Golden Anniversary of the Royal Service magazine with a gold themed program. A covered dish luncheon preceded the session, with 195 attendees and decorations featuring gold daisies and candles. The program, led by Martha Knows Coucle, included poetry, prayers, and reports from officers, as members recalled Baptist camps and pledged continued work.
A weekend gathering was held at the home of Mi and Mrs Bill Ramsey with numerous relatives in attendance. Attendees included Mi and Mrs Jack Ramsey and Jacksonville, Florida families, Sonny Geeham of Sikeston, Bennie Moser and daughter Janice of Senath, Gene Ramsey and daughter Debbe of Anderson, Buck Raspberts and daughter Sue, LeRoy Price Jr of Sikeston, Dan Ramsey of El Paso, Texas, Onn Powers, Warren Moss and Rob Winderff of St Louis, Jimmy Powers and children of St Louis, Cecil Powers and children of Lutesville, Edna Daniels, Don Dogamels and daughter Debbie, Eva Thoman and daughter Lilian of Sikeston.
A long line of visits and travels is listed from Sikeston area residents. Mr and Mrs Basham welcomed friends near Piggot Arkansas, while numerous families from Anderson Indiana to East St. Louis and Cape Girardeau shared trips and cottage stays. Names include Gimlin Blanton Hogue Adams Lindsay Bell and others with travels spanning Ohio Washington DC Merrick New York Detroit and Denver, along with local hospital, lake retreats, and graveside services for Mrs Mary Ninold.
In Washington, the 84th Congress relies on the House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees to craft tax legislation. Lead actors include Chairman Jerry Cooper, Wilbur Mills, and Harry F Bryd, with deep public hearings and Treasury input guiding the revenue plan to fund the federal government.
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