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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1968
Page
1
The Jay C Cole County Fair hosted a watermelon eating contest on Tuesday. Contestants, including Randy Holliday who won, showed enthusiastic, sloppy effort while Jimmy Heard and Brent Burmeister tied for second.
Millin accuses Anderson's Missouri office of corruption and ethical breach. He charges violations of residency rules, Blue Book listings, and misused state funds for political purposes. Names, dates, and positions are cited as part of a broader critique of governance and integrity.
The piece details a heated, loosely staged confrontation between Dowd and Morris amid campaign tensions. It covers a Kansas City briefing, discussions of political support, and claims of North Side backing, with both sides asserting influence and denials of improper coordination.
The Senate backed a four year extension of the basic program but House moves failed 39 to 120. Conte’s limit drew 137 Republicans and 93 Democrats support. 130 Democrats and 30 Republicans opposed. The program has enabled payments over 8 billion dollars annually, with debates over idling land and dairy quotas. The bill lacks similar limits in the Senate version and awaits conference.
Mrs Paul Martin of 1311 EB Dunklin St reported to police that vandals used a sharp object to scratch her car twice on the left front fender while it was parked in front of her home during the night.
Fair Chairman Jim DeLong praised the county fair opening noting attendance up from last year despite clouds. Publicity chief Ralph Cole said first night crowds included families like the Lester and Veit households with events from a beer garden to song and dance routines.
Morris accused Missouri banks of holding about 10 million in intangible tax money without interest and questioned the system. He cited 95 banks and 61 counties with funds, named several banks and counties, and noted the Department of Revenue handles the funds while politics may influence outcomes.
Jefferson City residents report a caller claiming bank employment and prompting a savings account check. The resident verified figures, after which the caller ended the call. Bank denied making the contact, and police opened an investigation into a possible new twist on an old confidence scheme.
Victor Pasley of 402 E Elm St reports a radio was stolen from his kitchen table. The theft occurred between midnight Monday and 10 a.m. Tuesday, and the radio was valued at 50.
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