28 Dec 1972
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1972
Page
1
In Managua looters ransack rubble as fires burn across the shattered capital. Officials report 3,000 to 6,000 dead and up to 20,000 injured with rescue workers burning unclaimed bodies. Surviving crowds clash over food while U.S. relief teams stage aid amid truck shortages and water risks.
Christy announced Wednesday the appointment of Israel J. Collier to Jefferson City’s fifth ward council seat. Collier, 68, long served Lincoln University grounds supervisor and held multiple city posts. He will be sworn in Monday at city hall, with Christy withholding further comment until oath.
The President's Council of Economic Advisers forecasts rapid expansion and lower inflation in 1973. It warns that cutting the wage price spiral will require strict budget curbs and congressional restraint. Chairman Herbert Stein says Phase 2 changes may be ready within a month as talks continue. The current control law expires April 30.
Two inmates Terry Cobb and Michael J. Schubbert attempted to escape from the Missouri State Penitentiary late Tuesday night. Donald Wyrick and tower guards detected the plan, firing warning shots. Cobb was wounded in the leg and treated in the prison hospital. Schubbert remained in custody.
Missouri school enrollment for 1972-73 is projected at 1,084,928, down slightly from 1,087,866 in 1971-72, a record. Birth rate declines since 1957, with a rise after 1969, linked to kindergarten and upper grades enrollments. Growth centers include St Louis, St Charles, and Jefferson counties, while Kansas City area trends down.
Edward Dowd, Missouri gubernatorial nominee, says he will not seek the St. Louis mayoralty next spring despite encouragement from supporters. The 54 year old lawyer will stay active politically statewide and plans to propose measures to the General Assembly next month. Dowd formerly led the St. Louis police board and served as circuit attorney.
Missouri officials announce a day of mourning for Harry S Truman with state offices closed Thursday and flags flown at half staff for 30 days. Essential services continue. Jefferson City and Cole County offices close. Truman body departs Independence and lies in state at Truman Library.
Jefferson City report notes The Citizen Lob by spent about 40000 dollars in the last year trying to push a strong Open Meetings Law. The Columbia group failed to gather enough signatures to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot. Carl Wilson challenged other lobby groups to disclose expenses. Raymond Appleton said his firm lent 5450 dollars and locals lent 13000 dollars to repay debts.
Washington AP notes President Nixon may back natural gas price increases to spur new reserves and ease fuel shortages. Interior energy chief Kenneth Lay says higher gas costs could push industry to switch to other fuels while protecting homeowners. FPC could deregulate gas prices. Nixon to fill two panel vacancies. Oil prices remain unregulated.
A meeting to elect officers for the Helias High School 1963 class will be held at 7 30 p m tonight at the Central Motor Bank. All class members are invited to attend the preliminary gathering to start plans for the ten year reunion in summer 1973.
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