Students brave snow and icy roads in Jefferson City schools
Most Jefferson City public school students faced heavy snow and icy roads Friday while absences rose at larger schools. Superintendent Joe Nichols Jr. defended holding classes, noting days missed must be made up and cautioning about possible future closures due to fuel issues.
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Missouri Governor Proposes $20.8 Million Mental Retardation Program
Gov. Bond announces a $20.8 million plan to combat retardation through prenatal care with prenatal diagnosis and post birth services to aid pregnant mothers likely to have affected babies. The program targets about 5 000 Missouri mothers and uses federal revenue sharing funds.
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Highway body okays U.S. 63 four lane expansion near Jefferson City
Missouri State Highway Commission tentatively approves a 1.8 mile four lane divided upgrade of U.S. 63 east of Jefferson City with a new Osage River bridge and a directional interchange at U.S. 63 and 50. Plan spans areas to U.S. 62-50, includes a new bridge and half mile of U.S. 50, pending public hearings before final approval.
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Short paycheck dampens spirits at Capitol Secretaries
Missouri House part-time secretaries received only a week of December pay with the rest delayed until mid January. Francis Byrnes said hours must be certified by end of month, causing a one week payout to help Christmas expenses. Secretaries complained of oversight and wage policy, while Byrnes defended the procedure as taxpayer protection.
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Government offices to close for holidays in Capital City
Christmas Eve will see most state county and city offices shut for part of the day with only essential services remaining. Jefferson City police court will stay open for its session then close thereafter. State government will observe a four day holiday over Christmas and again over New Year as an energy conservation measure.
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Americans back energy regulations in Gallup poll
Gallup poll of 1,550 adults taken November 30 to December 3 shows 73 percent conserve energy by lowering thermostats and 62 percent drive slower to save fuel. About 49 percent support current government restrictions, 39 percent want stricter rules, and 6 percent have no opinion.
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