Missouri racing bills spark push and repeal tax proposal
A set of racing bills seeks to legalize dog and horse racing in Missouri with wagering authorized by state agencies. Separate proposals would repeal the state personal property tax on household goods and raise school tax levies, while allocating revenues to public schools and state universities. The measures face committee action and are debated by lawmakers including Rep Donald J. Gra, Rep Earle Schlef, and Rep Harold Volkmer, with votes split among party lines.
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Earle Schlef
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Harold Volkmer
D-Han
State Department
Gralke
Voters League Opens City Registration Drive
The Cole County League of Women Voters starts its Voter Registration Drive at the Cole County Courthouse today and ends at noon Saturday. City residents must register by Monday to vote in the March 11 city primary. Missouri residency for one year and city residency for 60 days required. Newly annexed areas eligible upon annexation. Call 636-7070 for questions. League members will be at the courthouse serving coffee and doughnuts to registrants.
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Cole County League of Women Voters
Cole County
Missouri
City
League of Women Voters
City Street Committee Puts Name Change to City View Drive
The Street Committee recommended renaming a three block McCarty Street segment to City View Drive after residents requested the change. A $58,000 improvement plan and a supplemental $13,500 street maintenance appropriation were approved, including paving Chestnut Street to Winston Street and vehicle upkeep.
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Perry Hawes
McCarty Street
City View Drive
Eam
John E.i
Downs
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Carty Street
Chance For
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Richard Spections
M. Webster
Carthage
Warren E. Hearnes
Senate Committee
Garrison outlines case in broader Kennedy plot trial
In New Orleans, District Attorney Jim Garrison said the trial will not be limited to a narrow conspiracy issue. He pledged to present evidence and witnesses supporting claims that Shaw, Oswald, and others conspired to kill President Kennedy, with a broader case beyond the specific assassination act.
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Raymond Russo
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Jim Garrison
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Shaw
Lee Harvey Oswald
David Ferrie
Garrison
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Haggerty Jr
F. Irvin Jentson
Harold Mof
Essett McMaines
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Maines
Iowa
Perry
Oswald
Kennedy
Dallas
Warren Commission
Tribute Established In Jefferson City Post Tribune
The notice lists editorial staff and publishing details of the Jefferson City Post-Tribune, including publishers and officers. It states publication frequency as weekday evenings except Saturday, and provides subscription rates for local and outlying areas, plus a contact line for the circulation department.
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Con Goshorn
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Eranican
Joseph G. Majersky
Kenneth M. Johnson
News Tribune Company
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Saegas
Associated Press
All News
Ally
Harein Ari
Cerri Dalivery
Safterson City
Missouri
USC
Dalivery
United States
Burglary Targeting Thrifty Finance Company in California
Thieves entered the Thrifty Finance Company in California, stealing an undetermined amount of cash between 5 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. today. Entry was gained through a nearby cleaning establishment. A tanker truck incident near Dairy Queen Brazier caused damage, gas was ruptured, and a safe was broken open with cash removed. Fire responders attended as gas was shut off.
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Dairy Queen
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Dairy
Army recreation bill moved through Missouri House
The Missouri House advanced a bill allowing the state Park Board to lease land in Lake of the Ozarks State Park to Fort Leonard Wood for recreation. Rep. James Arnold of Waynesville said the Army plans barrack type buildings for use by enlisted men. A similar bill died in the Senate at the 1967 session end.
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Lake of the Quarks State Park
Ft. Leonard Wood
James Arnold
Waynesville
U. S. Army
Senate
General Assembly
Lohman’s Landing Resolutions Committee Meeting Hurdles
Rep Richard DeCoster of Canton reports difficulty securing a room for a Resolutions Committee meeting set for Tuesday The plan to discuss Lohman’s Landing demolition remains under consideration with DeCoster vowing to hold the meeting even on the Capitol steps. He even weighs use of the Home Press Gallery or curtain the House chamber corner.
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Dcanton
Resolutions Committee
Capitol
DeCoster
Home Preas
Rivers Bill Filed in House to Protect Missouri Scenic Rivers
Rep Robert H Frost and others introduced a bill creating a Missouri scenic rivers system. The measure would empower the State Conservation Commission to preserve rivers while allowing access points and managed public use. It designates a scenic rivers fund for gifts, federal grants, and appropriations. Protected river segments include Eleven Point Gasconade Big Piney Osage Fork North Fork Bryant Creek Niangua St Francis Big Creek Little St Francis Big Sugar Indian Creeks Beaver Creek Upper Meramec Huzzah Courtois Black Bull Swan Creek James.
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Robert H. Frost
D-Plattsburg
State Conservation Commission
Eleven Point
Gasconade-Big Piney-Osage Fork
St.Francis - Big Creek
Little St. Francis
Beaver Creek
James
Soul singer James Brown aids Paine College fire relief
Soul legend James Brown performed a benefit in Augusta Georgia to raise funds for Paine College after a year fire damage. A sellout crowd filled the venue as Brown led a parade down the main street earlier in the day with ticket prices at four dollars.
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College
Oil leak chaos slows Santa Barbara cleanup efforts
Strong winds and heavy rain hampered attempts to seal a leaking undersea oil well off Santa Barbara. Crews pumped drilling mud in hopes of halting a flow of 21,000 gallons daily, while miles of coast faced oil slicks, wildlife deaths, and evacuations as barges and portable rigs battled the spill for days.
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Calif
Fred Hartley
Senate
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Hartley
Los Angeles
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Pacific Ocean
Mine safety program backed
The Missouri House was urged to adopt a six point mine safety and reclamation program after a joint interim committee on mine safety reported on mining practices. It called for reclamation of strip minings hand marred areas, stricter inspections, broader mine operation rules, and annual safety programs for inspectors.
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Lincoln U Student Reports Burglary
Lincoln University student Terry Dickerson reported a burglary at his Tull Hall room on Wednesday afternoon. Police were told a radio, several books, and two sweaters were stolen while he was at dinner, with the bed overturned indicating a break in.
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Terry Dickerson
Tull Hall
Highways Patrol
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