City ideas for fiscal controls proposed after audit
CPA P. Roger Hickey urged tighter city finances including a perpetual inventory of fixed assets, a prenumbered purchase order system, stronger budget and cash controls, improved payroll timekeeping, and enhanced investment practices. He recommended Park and Library Board reforms, better liability coverage, and two-signature checks for the firemen’s pension fund. A public Finance Committee review is planned.
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No action on HDC bid by Cole County board
The Human Development Corp area board took no action on granting delegate agency status to the Cole County HDC. If approved the local board would gain more authority but still not sever ties with the area board. Judge Maurice Markway noted area board lacks authority to approve, only bless, and local consent is required with potential new contract terms.
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HDC
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Maurice Markway
Federal drinking water standards take effect nationwide
The new rules under the Safe Drinking Water Act require routine testing by about 40,000 community systems and 200,000 public water systems. EPA aims for uniform nationwide sampling with state lead in ensuring safety, mandating action for noncompliant supplies and possible new treatment or sources. Contaminant limits include arsenic lead mercury nitrates and several pesticides.
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Ichord blasts Maryland in tax fight
Missouri Congressman Richard Ichord accuses Maryland of corruption as he refuses to pay Maryland income taxes while earning a DC salary. He claims to have lived in Maryland long enough to trigger tax duties, criticizes Maryland officials, and cites burglaries at his Prince Georges County home. Maryland officials say six months residency rules apply for state taxes.
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Laetrile Tests Begin at NIH Despite Skepticism
The National Cancer Institute will test Laetrile on cancer patients who have exhausted other options. Acting director Dr. Guy R. Newell cited public pressure and rising state interest, reiterating that the experiments do not prove Laetrile effective and that agency remains unconvinced of its value.
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Saul Shepartz
Treasury secretary Blumenthal and wife separate after 26 years
Washington AP reports Treasury Secretary W Michael Blumenthal and his wife Eileen have separated after 26 years of marriage. A Treasury spokesman said the decision was mutual private and no further comment will be provided. The couple have three grown daughters. Blumenthal, 51, previously chaired Bendix Corp. and was named to the Treasury by President Carter on December 14.
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Eileen
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Blumenthal
Bendix Corp
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Carter
Ellington Man Dies in Missouri Accident
Nevin C. Hampshire, 27, of Ellington, Missouri, was killed Friday when his car ran off a road about six miles west of Ellington in the southeast Missouri Ozarks.
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Nevin C. Hampshire
Ellington
Missouri Ozarks
Daily Capital News Public Notice Summary
Publication details for the Daily Capital News of Jefferson City Missouri include frequency, holiday exceptions, publisher address, and AP affiliation. It lists subscription rates for Cartier Delivery and Mail, with annual Missouri and other rates, noting ABM membership and publication number.
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