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Newspaper
Sikeston Herald
Location
Sikeston, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1954
Page
7
The Sikeston Herald lists Garry T. Barnett as publisher and notes weekly publication on Thursdays. It provides the Herald Publishing Co. address and a postal notice about post office accreditation and subscription information for surrounding counties.
In Scott County Democratic primary race the slate includes Dwight Crader for Prosecuting Attorney Jess Chapman for County Clerk and others. Meanwhile Little Rock officials quoted 23 truck lines paying only 447 a year in taxes seek an ordinance forcing trucks to use state highways only, keeping them off local streets.
The passage discusses how demand shifts push coal industry to create new markets amid dieselization and fuel changes, the costly but productive investments in mines and plants, and a key vitamin B-12 breakthrough reducing liver dependence. It also cites Harley L. Lutz on capital formation, investment incentives, and a dynamic tax policy to spur growth and employment.
An analysis of Napoleon’s fame and faults. The speaker mocks admiration for epaulets and war, noting Napoleon’s vast conquests and enduring crown of fame, yet condemning his moral failing and ultimate burial in a borrowed grave. The poem questions what true greatness entails.
Dr George Bens and the National Education Programs in Searcy Arkansas feature a discussion by Herbert Philbrick of the New York Herald Tribune. He warns that American apathy allows Communists to advance, citing his undercover experiences and claims of conspiratorial training. He argues Americans misjudge Communist aims and underestimate the danger of violent revolution. The piece highlights alleged tactics like propaganda and thought shaping to convert masses and mask true intentions.
Mrs. Vergil Sisson received a B S degree in Education at State College Cape Girardeau, with family from Union and area attending. Community members attend services, visits and outings at nearby towns and lakes. church groups hold meetings. 4 H Club plans and local hospitality feature through the weekend.
Thomas Heath 50 retired farmer died at his mother Susie Heaths home on Smith Street around 4 a.m. Saturday. Born January 24 1904 in Sikeston he lived in the area most of his life. Survived by wife Ida Heath of East St. Louis four daughters Doris Nichols Wood River IL June Blancett Jackie Blancett Sikeston NL one son Tommie Heath Sikeston his mother Susie Heath Sikeston two brothers James Sikeston Charles Hartford UL three sisters Clara Creahan Pasco Wash Pearl Wilhite St. Louis and LaRue Malcolm Monan Sikeston and four grandchildren.
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