Congressional actions pace adjournment before Republican convention
Rep Paul C Jones notes leaders push for adjournment before the July 7 GOP gathering, hinging on appropriations including foreign aid. Senate backs Civil Functions bill restoring most of a $176 million cut, boosts Lower Mississippi and Cape Girardeau. House advances Social Security bill to raise benefits despite earlier fears of socialized medicine, while defenses acts face edits and conference. Gathings named to probe offensive material. Poage flood control and parity support bills advance in Congress.
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Bureau of the Budget
Cape Girardeau
House
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R.N. Y
Oscar Ewing
Wage Stabilization Board
Smith
Virginia
Cooley
House Committee On Agriculure
Javitts
N. Y
Russell and Young
Poage
Dow
Soil Conservation Administration
Senate Rejects Civil Service Plan for Postmasters Marshals
The Senate refused the President's reorganization plan to place postmasters U S Marshals and customs inspectors under Civil Service eliminating Senate confirmation of such appointments.
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U. S
Civil Service
Bloomfield Men Fined for Telephoning Fish
In Judge George Munger's Magistrate Court, Clarence Malone of Clarkton and Melvin Mitchell near Malden were fined 50 dollars each for telephoning fish. Aince Poe of Powe and Chas Graham of Malden were fined 25 dollars each on the same charge, and a 15 year old youth was remanded to his father’s custody as a ward until adulthood. The method involved magneto use and electrical wires to stun fish temporarily.
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Clarence Malone
Clarkton
Melvin Mitchell
Near Malden
Fish
Aince Poe
Powe
Chas
Graham
Malden
Admiral America's Finest Inland Cruiser Promises Luxury
The ad touts a million dollar air conditioned inland cruiser with lavish comforts for all ages, claiming a wonderful time aboard this luxury vessel as the premier transportation option.
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America
Sikeston businesses observe Independence Day holiday
Sikeston Chamber of Commerce announces July 4th holiday closures for businesses and urges customers and merchants to cooperate in the observance. July 4th falls on Friday this year, one week from tomorrow.
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Sikeston
Wallace Announces His Candidacy for Representative
J S Wallace veteran state representative from Scott county announces his Democratic nomination bid. He cites his record in supporting Southeast Missouri cotton growers and leading efforts on cotton experiments, wheat corn and pasture funding, highway commission reform, school funding, and social security legislation.
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Jim) Wallace
Scott County
Wallace
Missouri
Washington
Southeast Missouri
State Highway Commission
State Senate
House
Senate
Area Wheat Harvest Opens in Sikeston Area
Harvest of one of the finest early wheat crops in the area began this week around Sikeston. Earl Allen of Southeast Missouri Elevator Co and Ben Bowman of Scott County Milling Co say the crop quality is high. Wheat arrivals are from south of town in Arkansas Portageville and New Madrid. Growth is in early stage north of the city with peak expected late this week and winding down within about ten days. Weather rain may affect ripening but growers anticipate a strong yield, with reports of 60 pound bushel loads and No 1 grade.
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Sikeston
Earl Allen
Southeast Missouri Elevator Co
Ben Bowman
Scott County Milling Co
Bowman
Malone Avenue
Arkansas
Portageville
New Madrid
Oran
Grover Baker
Allen
Crowder
Soldier husband in Korea earns corporal rank for Pride
Mrs Thomas M Pride of St Louis, weekend guest of her parents Mr and Mrs Wallace Embry of Sikeston, reports word from her husband Thomas M Pride serving in the 40th Infantry Division in Korea that he has been promoted to corporal. The Prides are formerly of Sikeston.
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St. Louis
Wallace Embry
Sikeston
Thomas M. Pride
Inf
Korea
Cpl
Notice of Administration for Elizie B Nelson estate
Letters of Administration granted June 19 1952 by the Probate Court of Scott County Missouri to Georgia Nelson Administratrix. All claims must be shown within six months for allowance or be barred. If not exhibited within one year from letters they’re forever barred. Witnessed by Probate Judge L Svoencer. 26.310 17-705
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Elizie B. Nelson
Probate Court
Scott County
Missouri
Watch Out Missouri Drivers Friendly Pedestrians Warned
School is out and Missouri streets face a flood of children pedestrians. Authorities urge motorists to slow down, watch for kids, and exercise caution in residential and school zones as summer breaks begin.
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Sea of Missouri
Missouri group urges strict speed limits near homes
George Powell, president of the Missouri Bus and Truck Association, calls for rigid observance of ideal speed limits near residential areas parks and playgrounds. He adds drivers should slow further when weather road conditions or vehicle circumstances are poor and recalls how a stray ball often leads to nearby accidents.
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George Powell
Missouri Bus and Truck Association
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