21 Jun 1968
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1968
Page
1
Mayor John G. Christy announced Ed J. Kliegel will succeed Anthony Hiesberger as Finance Committee chairman. Christy defended past decisions as partisan but praised Kliegel, who accepted the post and will work with Hiesberger until budget hearings conclude. Melvin Branson discussed salaries for lower brackets with Kliegel.
Prosecutor Byron Christy disputes a court backlog, noting the area’s shift to professional judges and the potential use of experts to handle union related matters. He cites changes since June 1967, with 71 cases pending and 126 felony cases filed by 1967.
Canton Missouri AP reports that Missouri faces about 4 million dollars in revenue loss if a proposed 10 percent federal income tax surcharge is enacted. The fiscal year ending June 30 1969 would see roughly 4 million lost, with potential 10 more cases in 1968 and 1969, amid added federal tax deductions and Social Security base rate changes. Governor Warren E Hearnes position and local committee remarks are noted.
Washington AP reports Secretary of Defense Clifford extends a ban on renting to service members' housing nationwide, building on a 1866 law and Supreme Court ruling. He says the move ends discrimination by owners and aims to simplify lease practices across the United States. A Long for Senator campaign office in Columbus reports scarce campaign materials and bumper stickers.
Missouri Conservation Commission urges sober drafting of gun legislation, warning lawmakers to consider social justice in gun ownership rules. The piece links gun policy to broader political battles surrounding Senator Long, his campaign aides, and allegations about ties to labor and a Hartford ethics inquiry.
In Paducah Kentucky, Kentucky Bend is described as a 27000 acre Western Kentucky area cut off by a MississippiRiver horseshoe curve. St Louis parks chief Buckowitz reportedly urged Long supporters to raise 10600 dollars for primary campaign expenses, but the sum was not provided. Buckowitz now leans to Davis who already holds ward endorsements in St Louis.
Missouri mayors from St Louis Kansas City and St Joseph formed an urban coalition to curb municipal financial strain and ensure funding for wildlife refuges and preserves through permit revenues. The group argues gun legislation must balance public safety with access for hunters fishermen and outdoor recreation.
Associated Press report notes liquor control supervisor Harry Wiggins revokes nine licenses for law violations. Included is the beer license of Sandy's Place at Rushville, Missouri, for violation of license conditions.
TV listings note a looping schedule with post time at 4:00 4:30 and 5:00 5:30, featuring Timmie and Lassie segments. Walter Cronkite seen at 6:00 with regional weather and news blocks, followed by sports today and late evening programs.
The Daily Capital News publishes in Jefferson City Missouri with publishers Rand Mrs Robert C Goshorn Ard Mrs William H Welbon and staff including Rose board chairman Robert Glosser president Frank Holt vice president and gen mgr Joseph Majersky editor Kenneth M Johnson. It lists subscription rates for carrier and mail service across Missouri and the United States and notes Associated Press affiliation and circulation bureau membership.
Carolyn Ann Bond a 24 year old resident of Jefferson City has been charged with car theft. She allegedly operated a vehicle belonging to Leon Alber on the night of June 15 without permission. After waiving preliminary hearing Wednesday the case was bound over for trial in Cole County Circuit Court on June 28.
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