08 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
1
Investigative report details alleged abuses in Missouri’s merit system. It cites cases where jobs bypassed eligible ranks, interviews were skipped, and favorites moved up the list. Officials acknowledge complaints while defending the system’s intent amid calls for scrutiny.
The Jefferson City council moved a bill to cut the property tax rate from 1.40 to 1.30 per 100 assessed valuation. The plan would shift funds from interest and sinking to retire bonds without touching general revenue. The measure awaits Board of Equalization hearings and faces questions about potential effects on federal aid and city finances.
A detailed look at Ellis-Porter and Memorial pools describes the sliding entry, lifeguard presence, and a crowd exceeding capacity. The system recycles up to 450 000 gallons at Ellis-Porter and 1 000 000 at Memorial through sand gravel and powder coated filters. Chlorination costs, backwashing, and regular testing keep chlorine levels and purity high. Maintenance costs run around 33 000 dollars, with 26 000 dollars in 1976 from tickets and concession commissions.
The American Museum of Natural History Hayden Planetarium notes that the sun has lost 113 times the mass of the earth since it began shining, a figure reflecting long term solar mass loss estimated from stellar models and observations.
Thirteen people were rushed to a Highland hospital after nitric acid leaked from a Conrail tank car. About 125 nearby residents were evacuated as a cloud of fumes formed near U.S. 40. By afternoon residents could return home while responders contained the leak from a damaged hatch on the 180,080-pound car.
Local notice from the Daily Capital News lists publication details, addresses, and carrier and mail subscription rates. It notes fair use by the Associated Press and states circulation and auditing bureau information for Missouri and other states. The item reads like a standard masthead and subscription notice.
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