MU plan to move advanced programs faces protest rally
A plan by MU President Ratchford to consolidate advanced graduate programs across the system prompts a large protest in Jesse Auditorium with 1300 students and faculty denouncing the move as politically motivated. Critics say the timing precedes exams and the Christmas recess as the board may consider the plan in January.
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Missouri officials condemn baseless waterfowl claims
Missouri conservation officials blasted claims about goose numbers as baseless. Biologist Ken Babcock cited Texas and Louisiana hunters while Carl Noren urged patience after noting half a million blue and mallard geese in the region.
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Kerner Indictment Ties Racetrack Probe to Stock Deals
Federal Judge Otto Kerner, former Illinois governor, is indicted on 17 counts including perjury tax evasion false income tax return and false statements. Co defendants include Theodore Isaacs William Miller Faith McIntorf and Joseph Knight connected to Chicago Thoroughbred Enterprises and Chicago Harness Racing stock schemes. Indictment alleges profits from stock purchases valued at 350000 for 70000 were shared to gain favorable racing dates. The case spans 1960s Illinois officials and involves mail fraud and use of interstate facilities to promote bribery and conspiracy.
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Restaurant group opposes state bottle tax proposal
The Missouri Restaurant Association and Conservation Federation clash over a proposed state bottle tax to fund conservation. Opponents cite inflationary costs for consumers, collection uncertainties, and precedent concerns while supporting broader conservation funding.
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Vote to end aid debate set Friday
Washington AP reports the Senate agreed to vote at 11 am Friday to end debate on foreign aid legislation, the final issue before adjournment. Fulbright leverages absenteeism to push reductions while House approved a 370 billion Defense and DC appropriations bill. The House has finished its business but cannot adjourn until the Senate acts.
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McGovern Sees Four-State Primaries Decide Nominee
Kansas City AP notes George McGovern, one of the three leading Democratic contenders, telling the National Farmers Organization convention that primaries in four states will largely determine the party’s nominee. He planned to address the convention with a surprise addition to the speakers list.
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Gas tax changes propose new county share
Hibler's bill would require counties to obtain Highway Department approval for each project and would set up a milk-grade board to centralize inspection, while a state cabinet aide would handle public employe disputes and related matters. The proposal seeks a 15 percent county revenue share from the gasoline tax and calls for expunging some state bills from the record.
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US plane crash near Phnom Penh in Indochina war
A US Air Force F4 Phantom crashed near Phnom Penh four miles from the city after the crew parachuted to safety. Cambodian helicopter rescued the two crewmen who suffered no serious injuries. Military spokesmen said air operations against enemy lines continued as a 6000 man task force moved toward the Mekong edge. Saigon troops remained east of the river, about 35 miles from the Vietnamese border. Weekly Allied casualty totals reported two Americans killed in action, 56 wounded, 38 dead from nonhostile causes, 243 South Vietnamese and allied wounded, and 1,066 North Vietnamese and Viet Cong casualties.
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Missouri budget chief raises revenue estimate by six million
Missouri budget director and comptroller John C. Vaughn boosted the anticipated revenue for the next fiscal year from 744.7 million to 750.7 million citing an economic upswing driven by policies of President Nixon. He noted November sales tax collections of 39.2 million versus 24 million a year earlier as evidence.
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Danforth Rules Board Watches Reorganization Plan
The Danforth rules board says school boards must await election of directors for a restructured district. The prior district approved a bond issue on Sept 21 and voters backed a reorganization plan on May 30 adding a Tolan school. Danforth meanwhile notes that state officials must consider a separate matter involving beer restrictions.
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State projects get Ozark funds
Three grants totaling 694100 were approved by the Ozarks Regional Commission at Little Rock. The largest funds an emergency runway repair to maintain jet service, with rehabilitation costing over 43 million, while the emergency project adds 30080 to reach 1.5 million. A second grant of 296005 finances occupational training in Missouri.
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Corn and Wheat Put Under Price Support Loans
Washington AP report says lower grain prices this fall pushed farmers to place more corn and wheat under government price support loan programs. By December 1 the 1971 crop corn loan totaled 13.1 million bushels, up from 1.6 million a year earlier, signaling expanded loan participation across growers.
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