07 Dec 1968
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1968
Page
1
A Missouri public survey urges funding capital needs through yearly taxes rather than a $300 million bond issue. It argues current revenues and a state capital improvement fund can support planned construction, with bonds costing more due to high interest and weakening building need incentives.
Frederick J. Doyle, Chief Scientist, Autd, presents surveying the Moon for landing sites at a Missouri land surveyors meeting in Jefferson City. The article also touches on proposed across the board pay raises for Congress, the judiciary, and executive branch officials, with timelines and constitutional constraints noted.
Lincoln University faces a flu like illness described as not yet epidemic. Dr Charles Cooper and J Pugh report crowded infirmary and potential student dismissals not imminent. The Hong Kong flu variant is cited with symptoms including aches fever and nausea.
Gov. Hearnes told educators at a Missouri conference that state funds for school aid face limits and that large-scale improvements will not be funded without new revenue. The Morphet Johns study urged realistic goals, with proposed measures including a 50-50 state local matching plan and a panel to appoint state education leaders. The report also suggests eliminating elementary-only districts and expanding teacher salaries, while pressuring the legislature to consider tax changes and constitutional revisions to empower local school boards to raise funds.
AP dispatch notes White House statements on proposed raises for members and the commission, while key figures such as Robert C Goshorn and Williams are cited in the budget discussion. The piece outlines how a new Congress will act, with speculation on timing and presidential thresholds.
No injuries were reported after a bullet pierced a Scottish Rite temple during a meeting in East St. Louis Illinois. Five cars in the SE lot sustained gunfire damage with attendees unable to offer an explanation. Police continued investigation into the Thursday night incident.
A large plate glass window at Scruggs Gibléman Lumber Co on Main Street was broken Thursday night. Police theorize a .22 caliber pistol caused the damage but found no bullets or shell casings. Estimated damage is unclear due to partial report.
Gov Hearnes announced Joplin and Neosho as demonstration cities for a human resource training program sponsored by the Ozarks Regional Commission. United Dynamics Inc. will set up the program in Missouri and other states. A Wade Martin, president of United Dynamics, urged both cities, though the contract called for one. The plan aims to train workers for specific jobs, expand industry, and attract new firms.
The Missouri Highway Patrol reports 5 traffic deaths in the last 24 hours ending at midnight. This year total 142 deaths, vs 1,217 at the same point last year. Three deaths are newly reported.
Four Catholic school superintendents say the Governor's education conference in Columbia barred nonpublic schools from meaningful input. Rev Gerald Poelker of Jefferson City warned about potential Catholic school closures without state aid consideration. opponents includ Rt Rev James Sur Beys and Rev Peter Cole, who urge taxpayer benefits and urban solutions.
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