Capitol Facelift Delicate Job Carries $5 Million Plan
Architect Lynn and Congress broker a compromise to modernize the Capitol while preserving antique features. The project funds a reinforced roof and new ceilings with steel girders and stainless steel panels, plus lighting improvements and seating changes. The total cost nears $5 million, with work split between this summer and next.
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Nocturnal rabbit stealing bill advances in House
Rep Gene Nickle McDonald County authorizes a bill approving at 76 to 39 to make stealing rabbits at night a felony. The measure would punish rabbit thieves with up to five years in prison and a $200 fine, plus possible two months in the county jail.
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Gene Nickle
Board reshuffles as OFlaherty faces censure in private session
In a closed session Winans criticized OFlaherty for being high handed during his tenure as an appointee for former Gov. Phil M. Donnell. Two other members were appointed to the ren?exiate commission along with OFlaherty raising questions about leadership and future direction.
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O'Flaherty
Phil M. Donnell
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Missouri Senate Confirms Local Officials Amid Debate
The Senate confirmed appointments from St. Louis and Joplin, including Relia E. Stephens and Ray R. Dolan, with weeks of prior argument. B. Marvin Casteel from St. Joseph and Columbia was also approved as head of a state agency.
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Relia E. Stephens
Joplin
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Library of Congress vast holdings tally at end of 1947
The record notes over eight million volumes and pamphlets in the Library of Congress when the year 1947 closed, with Cowell R. Hewitt of Maysville cited as supervisor of query control in the state's penal system.
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Cowell R. Hewitt
Maysville
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