27 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Daily Capital News
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1969
Page
1
Missouri lawmakers and state officials could gain large pension benefits under a new retirement bill. The plan would allow governors and legislators to retire earlier with benefits based on annual salaries, creating separate funds and shifting costs to a dedicated legislative retirement system.
Both sides muster forces over income tax increases with Senate and House reconciling plans. Senate backs a $34 million first year rise and a $31 million speedup, while House resists, delaying a conference. Leaders warn of a looming deficit and higher public school funding debates.
Washington approves construction of two 100-unit elderly housing complexes for low income seniors in Jefferson City. The project, backed by Eighth District Congressman Richard Ichord, will receive a federal guarantee of 31,635,271. Pallardy-Evans & Associates to design a nine story building per Housing Authority plan.
Washington report notes line between foreign aviation standards and U.S. enforcement. Housing Authority pursues a four acre Jackson Street site north of For the elderly housing project while HUD approval lingers. O’Connell cites rare crashes but raises concerns over airline safety and ICAO practices, including pilot beverage rules and international operator oversight.
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Missouri Senate defeat ends Thursday bid for broad election reform with a 17 to 10 vote. The measure would have tightened filing rules and altered ballot naming, with later efforts expected. Also noted: nearby county changes and a separate slot machine case in Liberty, Missouri resulting in a $500 fine on probation.
Missouri University archaeologists excavating Lohmans Landing report finds supporting a blacksmith shop theory. They recovered horseshoes nails a brick lined fireplace basement with brick walls and floors a porch window glass earthenware and metal pieces including an 1850s or 1860s bottle and an inkwell. The site will be documented then given to Cole County Historical Society after classification and photo work.
Missouri Geological Survey publishes new topographic maps covering Jefferson City and Osage City areas. Maps at one inch to 2000 feet span about 60 square miles with color variations and contour lines detailing landmarks such as fence lines radio towers pits quarries dirt roads churches and cemeteries. Prepaid orders 50 cents to Missouri Geological Survey Rolla Missouri 65401 for a free map index.
The Jefferson City Mid-Mo Amateur Radio Club will hold its annual Field Day starting at 1 p.m. Saturday at the United Sportsmen's Club off Henwick Lane. The 24 hour emergency exercise encourages contact with clubs across the United States and Canada. Field Day chairman Tom Hammond said last year a score over 2,200 points was logged and with better antennas and more operators they expect to top 3,000. The event is open to the public.
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