30 Nov 1973
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Newspaper
Jefferson City Post Tribune
Location
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1973
Page
1
The Jefferson City Post Tribune lists staff and publishers including Robert Coshorn and Mrs Palliam H. Weldon, with managers and editors named. It notes publishing schedule, carrier and mail rates, and Associated Press affiliation, covering Jefferson City Missouri and surrounding areas.
John Ellinger of the Association General Contractors of Missouri warned at Jefferson City that proposed federal air pollution standards could stall many projects in Missouri. He called the rules hasty and urged delay. EPA notices were criticized for late delivery while state officials noted legal uncertainties and potential state or local enforcement.
Gov. Christopher S. Bond urged Amtrak to change schedules between St. Louis and Kansas City to boost passenger rail use amid energy concerns. He argued current times hinder business travel and urged full utilization of rail service as a practical daily transport option for Missourians.
Service station operators facing dwindling supplies and price controls launched a nationwide petition campaign. About 40 representatives from 28 state dealers associations with 100,000 members want 25 million signatures calling for no gasoline excise tax increase, no coupon rationing, and relief from Phase 4 price rules. They plan a Capitol march after Congress reconvenes in January to urge action by decision makers in Washington.
Jefferson City bids crowned Prost Builders the low bidder at 66,200 for hospital additions repairs and replacements. Lamp Lighter Electric won lighting work at 49,137. Paragon Mechanical bid 58,700 for plumbing and heating upgrades. Trice Construction bid 2,697 for remodeling Room 306 C in the Capitol.
Cole County officials reviewed a state law requiring all Missouri counties and cities to adopt a solid waste management plan by June 30, 1974. The briefing outlined four core provisions including local disposal responsibility and required permits, with the county and cities urged to coordinate with private haulers or form a regional agency as a compliant approach.
The state's revolving fund account, once as high as $10 million with no interest, is discontinued says State Treasurer James I. Spainhower. The average balance during his tenure through Sept. 1 was about $4 million. Starting Monday, revenue from branches and fees will be transferred by computerized checks.
Forest Service data show six billion board feet of sawtimber in National Forests die annually from insects disease fire and wind about half the year s harvest and enough to build 400000 homes. Spainhower outlines a new state funding system transferring local bank collection to the treasurer via computer to speed deposits and eliminate local control.
Phillips Petroleum Co in Bartlesville Oklahoma reports more than 1 million dollars contributed over ten years through a matching gift plan. About 450 colleges and universities benefit as employees donate up to 2000 dollars annually, matching the amount with dollar for dollar gifts to U S colleges and technical schools.
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