Economy shows 4.5 percent first quarter growth
Washington reports the nation’s economy likely expanded at a 4.5 percent annual rate in the first quarter, nearly doubling the prior period’s gain. Growth hinges on consumer spending boosted by $50 rebates, with officials noting possible impact if Congress withholds rebates.
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Washington
Carter
Congress
Commerce Department
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Labor
Ray Marshall
Kreps
Price tag rise eyed on imported color TVs from Japan
A U S customs court orders higher duties on electronics from Japan by 15 to 25 percent to offset government aid. The ruling covers televisions tape recorders radios and stereo units and stems from Zeniths suit seeking protection from Japanese export incentives. Carter has 60 days to act. if no action, the tariff hike could take effect automatically.
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New York
Japan
Justice Department
Zenith Corp
U.S. Treasury Department
U.S
U.S. International Trade Commission
Carter
Congress
Tokyo
Senate Delays Decision On Small Loan Proposal
Missouri Senate, returning from Easter recess, tabled a plan to lift the small loan cap from 500 to 5,000 dollars while keeping higher rates. Supporters say Missouri losing loan firms. opponents warn of buyer consolidation and higher costs. Provisions set tiered rate limits up to 30 percent for small loans and raise overall borrower payments, with impact shown by examples. Also tentatively approved a bill to roll back levies when county assessed values rise more than 10 percent in a year.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Senate
Missouri
Kansas
Ilinois
Oklahoma
Joe Frappier
R-St. Charles
Benton
Frappier
Births Twin Daughters Born to Deering Family
Births announced for twin daughters to Mr. and Mrs. Steve Deering of Columbia born April 6 at Boone County Hospital. Melanie Ann 6 lb, Sara Nicole 6 lb 7 oz. grandparents Harold Grave Bellflower and Bill Deering Montgomery City. great grandparents Paul Moody Pleasant Plains Ark and Gladys Deering St John. Faith Suzanne Duncan born to Mr. and Mrs Allen Don Duncan Paris, Tuesday 6:59 p.m. at Audrain Medical Center. weight 7 lb 8 oz. Mr Duncan works for A B Chance Co Centralia.
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Steve Deering
Columbia
Boone County Hospital
Melanie Ann Deering
Sara Nicole Deering
Harold Grave
Bellflower
Bill Deering
Montgomery City
Paul Moody
Pleasant Plains
Ark
Gladys Deering
St. John
Faith Suzanne Duncan
Allen Don Duncan
Paris
Faith
Suzanne Duncan
Audrain Medical Center
Mr. Duncan
A.B. Chance Co
Centralia
Missouri Senate Focuses On Tax Rolls And Small Loans
Legislative Highlights from AP note Senate activity on Tuesday. House remains on Easter recess. First round approval given to a measure requiring taxing districts to roll back rates when county assessed valuation rises 10 percent or more. Also considered a bill to raise rates and limits on small loans while committees heard testimony on a House-passed elections law revision.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
House
Senate Apportionment, Elections, Military and Veterans Affairs Committee
Judy Carter Miscarriage At Camp David
Judy Carter wife of Jack Carter miscarried early in pregnancy Tuesday night at Camp David Maryland. She was transported by ambulance to Bethesda Naval Hospital in excellent condition with no complications. Jack Carter rushed from Georgia to be with his wife. Rosalynn Carter accompanied the convoy.
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Washington
Judy Carter
Carter
Jack
Seer Pnt
Camp David
Bethesda Naval Hospital
Mary Hoyt
Rosalynn Carter
Georgia
Catoctin Mountains
Maryland
Amy
Jason
Chip Carter Talks To Hua
In Tokyo AP reports Chip Carter and 10 members of a U.S. congressional delegation spoke in Peking with Vice Premier Li Hsien-nien and Foreign Minister Huang Hua. The Chinese news agency Hsinhua offered no details of Tuesday’s meeting and noted Thomas S. Gates Jr. was present as head of the U.S. Liaison Office in Peking.
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Tokyo
Carter
Chip
U.S
Peking
Li Hsien-nien
Huang Hua
Hsinhua
Thomas S. Gates Jr
Teasdale Delays Shroud Commission In Uncertainty
Governor Teasdale has delayed filling two Missouri Elections Commission terms for three months, leaving commissioners Murphy of Kirkwood and Blanton of Sikeston without successors. Chairman Ed Bohl says work continues with four voting members, while legality and future appointments loom as the Legislature weighs a reform that could shift nomination power to the Supreme Court or keep Senate consent.
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Jefferson City
Joseph Teasdale
Missouri Elections Commission
Commission
Ed Bohl
Sam Murphy
Kirkwood
David Blanton
Sikeston
Bohl
Brendan Ryan
Teasdale
Senate
Murphy
Blanton
Lame Duck
State Supreme Court
Cole County Circuit Court
Byron Kinder
High Court
House
Supreme Court
FDA rules require ice cream and cosmetics labeling
The FDA announced labeling regulations for ice cream and cosmetics after lengthy reviews. Ice cream products must use accurate names and declare artificial flavoring, with dates for compliance and bulk container labeling. Cosmetics must list ingredients in descending order by prominence, reflecting a major industry change.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Court Of Honor For Troop 35 At St Brendan’s
A Court of Honor was held for Troop 35 of St Brendan’s parish sponsored by the Knights of Columbus at St Brendan’s School. Scoutmaster Jim Faughn and assistant Bob Bertels led the ceremony. Awards went to Dan Farnen Chris Shrameck David Steinmetz Chris Wilbers Pat McCarty Tom Reddin and Brad Broemmel.
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St. Brendan's Parish
Knights of Columbus
St. Brendan's School
Jim Faughn
Bob Bertels
Dan Farnen
Chris Shhrameck
David Steinmetz
Chris Wilbers
Pat McCarty
Tom Reddin
Brad Broemmel
John Hagan
Pat Farnen
Steve Frazier
The
Great Rivers Council
Camp Thunderbird
Moberly Votes On City Sales Tax Measure
Moberly voters will decide June 7 on a one-cent city sales tax with a simple majority needed. The tax follows a prior rejected proposal while many Missouri cities have approved similar measures.
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Moberly
Missouri
Saccharin May Be Sold Like Aspirin
FDA plans to allow saccharin as an over the counter drug while banning its use as a food additive. The agency faces protests from diabetics and dieters and awaits details on warnings and cosmetic use.
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Washington
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Associated Press
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Jack Walden
Wayne Pines
CBS News
Paris Girl Reappears After Brief Missing Spree
Peggy O Neal Johnston fourteen from Paris returned home Tuesday evening to her grandparents Mr and Mrs Vester Gilbert in Montgomery City after being missing since Tuesday April 5. She was last seen walking west on business highway 24 west of Paris and had reportedly hitchhiked while traveling. Her parents are deceased and officers feared foul play during her disappearance.
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Paris
Peggy O'Neal Johnston
Miss Johnston
Vester Gilbert
Montgomery City
J.B. Johnston
Moroccan Troops Dig In Around Kolwezi in Zaire
Moroccan forces, 1500 strong, dig in around the Kolwezi copper center consolidating supply lines as a lull in southern Zaire continues. Diplomats say the troops are settling in, with food and ammunition being organized. The United States announces a second aid package totaling 13 million dollars including a C130 transport aircraft and radio and vehicle spare parts.
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Kinshasa
Zaire
Kolwezi
U.S
Mobutu
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