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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1971
Page
3
Gov. Warren E Hearnes supports the Little Hoover commission approach as a statewide program focus rather than agency reshuffles This blueprint aims to group programs logically across agencies to improve service delivery He hopes two constitutional amendments will pass in the upcoming session letting voters decide on the commission plan.
Holt and Doules reported in the Missouri House today on two bills. One creates a five member interim senate committee and the other gives the state finance commissioner board power over bank holding company formation and expansion. Provisions include banning control of more than one bank per municipality, limiting total deposits under control to 16 percent of state deposits, and restricting approvals to within 50 miles of the largest bank owned. Rep Robert C Snyder of Kirkwood and Rep Fred Williams of St. Louis led. Rep Snyder also backed a constitutional amendment on differing tax rates for land and improvements. Rep Williams sought to cap auto dealer license plates per person or company.
Kinder Cole County Prosecuting Attorney from 1982 to 1965 and again since 1985 will present a program on the causes and effects of harmful drugs. He will bring an exhibit and explain misuse. Kinder, a Seslie High graduate, holds a AB from the University of Missouri and a law degree from Georgetown. He is a major in the Army National Guard and has long served in local legal and civic roles.
In Mexico Missouri a mobile home fire killed four year old Billy Taylor and six year old Raymond Taylor Jr. The boys were sons of Raymond and his wife who escaped with two other Taylor children. The mother was hospitalized for shock and a fourth child remains ill in hospital. Fire Chief Tom Merritt said the blaze began around 6 33 am and the cause remains undetermined.
The dollar fell sharply in London and major exchanges as traders priced in potential fixed exchange rates to resolve the international monetary crisis. The yen and the West German mark hit record lows in Tokyo and Frankfurt, with the dollar dropping to 3.2360 marks in Frankfurt and 324.35 yen in Tokyo as expectations of revaluation grew.
The plan proposes rezoning East McCarty Street area between Isis Chemical Co and Small Engine Shop from A-1 to E local commercial. It also calls for a special permit for the Water District Mo 2 tower and rezone 1.2 acres on Southwest Boulevard about 175 feet south of Thompson Street from D multiple dwelling to E local commercial use, affecting Cole County Public Water Supply District No. 2.
A 19-year-old Lincoln University student from 51 Louis was held in Cole County jail this morning for investigation pending possible charges of tampering with a motor vehicle. Jefferson City police arrested him about 8 p.m. Monday at the 1000 block of Lafayette Street after he allegedly broke into a parked automobile.
The local Te Deum International chapter will discuss the Old St Louis Cathedral's 150th anniversary this Thursday. A dinner session at 6 30 pm at St Mary's Hospital cafeteria will feature Robert F Arteaga, official photographer for the St Louis Archdiocese, presenting the program. Arteaga gathered hundreds of images for the observance brochure from a helicopter.
Insurance Consultants of Clayton Mo won a rare drawing conducted in the office of state purchasing agent Robert L Norris after 10 of 18 bidders tied at 15157 009 for a three year policy covering boilers for most state institutions. Names were sealed in cards and drawn by an outside party. The 10 low bidders were publicly listed before the draw. State Rep R J King and Sidney Salomon hold major stakes in the winning firm.
Ratchford defends need for funds to sustain a quality state university. Governor Vaughn cuts the request from about 113 million to 7.6 million, with the total proposed budget at 1.5 billion including 9032.5 million in general revenue and over 1 billion from federal funds. The university, reappraising its program, aims to curtail or phase out items to reach the mutual goal of a comprehensive state university while seeking a 6 percent salary increase to stay competitive across campuses in Columbia Saint Louis Kansas City and Rolla.
The Indian high command asserted major gains in East Pakistan with the Pakistani army in retreat and called for surrender. In Kashmir, India admitted setbacks near Chamb and Jammu, while reporting heavy fighting and regrouping on the western front. An Indian spokesman said Pakistan forces countered near Punch and Jessore was being cleared of troops.
Financial news from New York reports moderate trading with profit taking pulling major indices lower. Dow Jones 30 fell 5.47 to 850.25 while the AP 60-issue average dropped 1.1 to 307.6 at noon. rail and utilities declines noted.
Ward Councilman Kén Wildhaber backs a centrally located Community Pool as the city weighs adding an indoor facility. School Superintendent Joe Vtickels Jr. and Nichols urge a new pool to serve Capital City students and public swimming needs, as the current Freshman High School pool limits nine grade classes and uses.
A small basement flash fire broke out at the News Tribune press while workers cleaned equipment with white gasoline at 9:45 p.m. Monday. Firefighters responded and quickly extinguished the blaze with no damage reported.
The Salvation Army reports 3 per cent progress toward a $7,008 goal and $2,532.15 raised by staff and volunteers. Seventy eight applications for Christmas baskets have been received, with a December 15 deadline for basket applicants.
Kansas City AP reports voters decide on a 54 cent property tax levy to raise 43 million dollars for maintaining services salary increases and library restorations. Frank Martin predicts light turnout about 30 000 of 135 000. Polls close at 7 p m with reductions if the levy fails and Dec 31 taxes payable.
A writ of habeas corpus hearing for George Ben Edmondson, imprisoned for robbery in the Missouri State Penitentiary, was scheduled this afternoon in Cole County Circuit Court.
Edmondson petitions release upon completing an 11 year robbery term in January 1972. He contends a two year sentence for escape has been served.
The House is poised to vote today or Wednesday on cutting 349 million dollars in aid to India and Pakistan until hostilities cease. The Appropriations Committee approved the move after the State Department halted 876 million in aid to India. The White House blamed India for the conflict, while senators Church and Saxbe urged neutrality and questioned administration bias.
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