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Newspaper

Sikeston Herald

Location

Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1950

Page

2

Reelection Unopposed. Jones urges district input

Congressman Jones reports no opposition in his bid for reelection in Missouri's Tenth District and thanks constituents, outlining plans to visit communities and seek views. He notes House action on defense funding, veterans hospital beds, and the Rivers and Harbors bill, plus a Farm Bill shaping cotton bases and allotments for 1951.

Jones Tenth Congressional District Congress Missouri Washington House House Appropriations Committee Defense Johnson Truman Russia Senate Veterans Hospital Porgram

Increased World War II veterans home loan benefits outlined

The new law effective April 20 raises VA guaranty to 60 percent up to 7500, applies to loans up to 12500, with 7500 cap beyond. It extends loan term to 30 years and allows direct 4 percent government loans in eligible areas, up to 10900 per borrower, totaling 150 million through July 1, 1951. Restrictions for widows and farm dwellings included.

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Denman Attends Missouri Press Past Presidents Meet

C H Denman travels to Columbia Missouri to join the annual meeting of the Past Presidents of the Missouri Press Association at the Daniel Boone Tavern. Wendell Bouchard of Flat River hosts and Wm Southern Jr of Independence leads the group as president. Mrs Denman joins from Kansas City after attending the State Federation of Woman's Clubs. The couple plans to return home tomorrow.

C. H. Denman Columbia Missouri Press Association Daniel Boone Tavern Wm. Southern Jr Independence Wendell Bouchard Flat River Denman Kansas City State Federation of Woman's Clubs Sikeston Woman's Club Mrs. Denman

Social Security Rep to Visit Sikeston City Hall

Louis R. Stone of the Cape Girardeau SSA office will visit the Sikeston city hall on Wednesday May 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. Due to rising demand for personal interviews on Social Security payments to age 65 insured retirees and their families and survivors, the Cape Girardeau office will visit Sikeston twice monthly.

Louis R. Stone Cape Girardeau Social Security Administration Sikeston City Hall Sikeston

Missouri residents live longer than average

Columbia May 4 The average Missourian lives nine months longer than the average American per a bulletin titled The First Hundred Years Are the Hardest mailed to over 25 000 rural residents by the University of Missouri Adult Education and Extension Service Amos J Snider director says this is the first in a planned series to educate rural residents on vital health facts The bulletin uses drawings to show chances of reaching older ages listing figures 96 of 100 babies reach school age 93 reach high school age 92 become legal voters 60 live to 65 and 22 reach 80 but urges planning for education and future with prudent saving in U S Savings Bonds.

Columbia University of Missouri Adult Education and Extension Serviece Amos J. Snider Missouri

Suit Fishing Reel To Your Experience

Anglers debate tournament type reels with free spools and no level wind. Pro notes: light line casts light lures far with smooth, backlash resistant performance and slower line wear. con cites needing constant practice, automatic spooling, and risk of line jams. Conclusion depends on the individual. try if affordable, otherwise stick to level wind. Savings Bonds ad closes.

Sherman

County Collector seeks votes with assurances on taxes

A public appeal urges voters to back the County Collector on Tuesday August 1 1950. The speaker touts high tax collection rates avoiding lawsuits and promises government bond security in bank deposits while pledging personal accessibility to residents and neighbors.

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