Robinson Cleared in State Funds Case Not Guilty Verdict
State Treasurer William E. Robinson was found not guilty by a Cole County Circuit Court jury after about seven hours of deliberation. The unanimous verdict came at 11:03 pm amid applause as Robinson shed tears and thanked the jury.
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Industrial promotion urged at Missouri conference
Governor Warren E Hearnes urged statewide leadership to promote industrial growth in Missouri during the Missouri Industrial Development Conference. He warned of national financial difficulties, urged support for measures aiding growth, and advocated laws backing schools roads and public services to attract major industries. He stressed selecting quality industry over sheer quantity and confidence in Missouri’s competitiveness.
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Day care and community center projects approved in Jefferson City
HUD approves a 320000 grant to build two day care centers and a new community center in Jefferson City. The Morris Edmunds project will relocate from two housing units to free space for new facilities. Elm Street project also planned with Lincoln University aid and support from the Human Development Corporation and United Community Fund. Plans ready in about three months before construction begins.
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Striking transit leaders jailed over Philadelphia walkout
Philadelphia transit strike leaders Dominic DiClerico and Joseph Donato refused a court injunction and went to jail as the four day walkout halted services for nearly a million riders. Fines could bankrupt the union. the scene unfolded amid tense negotiations with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. In other updates, curfew eased in Colombo amid unrest, Kingston Penitentiary prisoners seized guards, and Pope Paul VI urged discerning church music for liturgy.
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Income gains in March fall short of targets
Washington AP reports March personal income rose by 6 billion to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 836.3 billion, more than doubling February gains but below Nixon administration expectations of about 868 billion for the year. Payrolls and wages rose with hours worked and earnings up, while transfer payments increased.
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Plan to avert hospital layoffs in state facilities
State mental health director Dr. George A. Alett outlined an emergency economy plan to prevent mass layoffs at state mental hospitals. About 2,160 employees volunteered to take up to 10 days of leave without pay, with administrators also considering immediate leaves. The plan cuts purchases, avoids filling vacancies, and suspends salary increases while aiming to preserve full pay for those on approved leave.
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Congress fights to curb domestic surveillance power
Senate Democrats push to create oversight bodies for federal domestic intelligence. Senator Muskie proposes a Domestic Intelligence Review Board to supervise operations, while Senator Nelson seeks a commission to catalog authority and methods of surveillance. Both cite FBI actions and antiwar protests as prompting tighter limits.
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Inside Today Highlights and Comics on Page 15
A brief page note lists sections including Inside Today, Opinion, Hogwood festival, Sworls, and Men Comics on page 15. The fragment suggests a mixed features index with arts and opinion items.
Weather outlook with mild nights and showers
The forecast calls for cloudy and mild conditions tonight with a low near 30. Friday remains cloudy and mild with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, highs in the mid to upper range.
Louisville Seen As Leading 1972 Democratic Convention Host
Washington AP reports Louisville Kentucky emerged as a leading contender to host the 1972 Democratic National Convention. Party Treasurer Robert Strauss said Louisville is being seriously considered as officials inspect hotels and motel capacity for 36,000 to 40,000 rooms. Miami Beach Chicago Houston and San Francisco are also bidding. Louisville touts central location lower travel costs and potential to attract up to 48,000 attendees with favorable dormitory space and an estimated delegate cost around 700 dollars. The decision may hinge on hotel room availability and facilities.
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