Missouri Signs Introduce Metric Kilometers on Interstates
Missouri highway officials place four signs on I 70 and I 44 showing miles and kilometers to educate drivers about metric units. Chief Engineer Robert Hunter says this is an educational step, not a full switch to metric signing, aiming to gauge public reaction as exposure to the 100 141 ratio continues.
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Springfield
Missouri
Missouri State Highway Department
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Robert N. Hunter
McBride Claims Nomination for United Steelworkers President
Lloyd McBride, director of St. Louis District 34, announced an unofficial tally from Pittsburgh showing 3,241 local nominations for him and 434 for challenger Ed Sadlowski, indicating an almost 8 to 1 margin in the race for president of the United Steelworkers of America.
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Lloyd McBride
United Steelworkers of America
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Tougher tax enforcement predicted and resignations
Kansas City AP reports that President elect Jimmy Carter will pursue tougher tax enforcement, with Mortimer Caplin noting reforms have already harmed tax shelters for high rollers. real estate may face changes. Washington AP notes Carl Bernstein resigning from the Washington Post to focus on books while Nora Ephron criticizes the feminist movement’s leadership and impact at Brown University.
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Disappearance of Dr Richard Jacks Baffles Officials
Fulton police and Missouri Highway Patrol search for Dr Richard Jacks former director of Fulton State Hospital entered its fourth day. Jacks vanished after being told of his dismissal by two hospital workers. Director C Duane Hensley said he fired Jacks and prepared a letter of dismissal. he did not know where to send it.
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Richard Jacks
Fulton State Hospital
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Missouri Highway Patrol
State Hospital
C. Duane Hensley
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Hensley
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