17 Feb 1972
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1972
Page
1
Bill would bar compensation for about 800 signs worth $7.5 million erected under the 1968 bill, with amendments to limit funds for sign removal, preserve tourism signs, and expire by Jan 1, 1975 to meet federal highway aid rules. Senator Waters’ amendment passed 17-12 amid confusion and opposition.
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The Senate approved a bill to issue the first 20 million in water pollution control bonds, sending it to the House 26 to 1. It would raise 85 million for sewage facilities, with 20 million from locals and 45 million in federal matching funds, maturing in 25 years at under 6 percent. The plan, authorized by voters last fall, could cost about 1.5 million in general revenue funds for administration in 1972-73.
Senate approves 248 vote to form an advisory committee to obtain professional staffing for the Missouri Senate. Senator Richard M. Webster proposes the panel with representatives from Missouri Associated Industries, Missouri State Chamber of Commerce, Missouri Public Expenditure Survey, state Labor Council AFL-CIO, and four news media members including metropolitan and outstate papers, the Missouri Broadcasters' Association, and a news wire service. Opponents claim it won’t help, but Webster argues outside help is best to aid major committees between sessions. The Legislature faces criticism for lacking professional research support.
Thirteen individuals join President Nixon on the China visit, including William Rogers as secretary of state adviser, Henry Kissinger as national security adviser, H R Haldeman as chief of staff, Ronald Ziegler as press secretary, and generals, ambassadors, and aides. The roster notes ages, birthplaces, marriages, and children for each member.
A Senate committee approved a bill to create a Division of Developmental Disabilities within the Missouri Department of Health and Welfare to better serve mental retardation cerebral palsy autism epilepsy and other handicapping conditions. The plan would be overseen by a State Advisory Council including parents and professionals and a companion bill would fund a regional center in St Louis to aid state clinics. Also noted Rep Morris Westfall seeks the GOP nomination for the 133rd district as his mother files for the same seat.
The Jefferson City Board of Education approved changes to its candidate petition policy and upheld authority to set rules for selecting school board candidates. Attorney Hawkins said the board can govern this process despite a prior AG opinion. Martha Nolte announced she will not seek reelection. JoNina Erwin earned a master’s in communications at Purdue and will join the Cincinnati Herald. Amendments cut petition signatures to four percent and extend filing to 15 days before the April 4 election. The policy historically uses party mass meetings to nominate two candidates, one from each major party, with no party label on ballots.
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