Pendergast Era Ends Yet Smoking Remains In Missouri
Jefferson City AP report notes lingering smoke filled rooms in Missouri politics after the Pendergast machine. Mentions lawmakers including Kenneth Rothman Bob Griffin and A Clifford Jones as the new smoking majority. Describes their use of pipes and cigars in sessions and the rituals around lighting and relighting, with quotes on contemplation and habit.
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Jefferson City
Thomas J. Pen
Missouri
Kenneth Rothman
House
Bob Griffin
Senate
A. Clifford Jones
State General Assembly
Jones
St. Louis
Cameron
Griffin
Sen. Jones
Mary Lou Kroeger
Pendergast
Tom
Kroeger
Water Storages Cut Power From Dams
Kansas City AP says drought has reduced hydroelectric output at Missouri Arkansas and tri state Army Corps dams. President Carter asks Congress for 6.4 million emergency funds for Southwestern Power Administration to buy more power as reservoirs generate only 20 percent of normal output.
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Kansas City
Missouri
Arkansas
Army Corps of Engineers
Carter
Congress
Southwestern Power Administration
SPA
Army Engineers
Tri-State
Harrisonville Drops Prison Site Bid After Resident Opposition
Harrisonville officials voted unanimously to withdraw from consideration as a state medium security prison site. The move followed Cass County residents’ January 18 meeting voicing opposition to the $2 million project amid concerns over community impact and limited rainfall affecting local water resources. Authorities noted low lake levels at Bull Shoals Table Rock Norfolk Beaver and Greers Ferry along with continued power demands from hydroelectric facilities in the region.
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Harrisonville
Chamber of Commerce of
Cass County
Chamber
White River
Missouri
Arkansas
Bull Shoals
Table Rock
Norfolk
Beaver
Greers Ferry
Little Rock
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Tulsa
Kansas
Bagnell Dam
Union Electric Co
St. Louis
Lake of the Ozarks
Chess Champ To Stay Active In 1977 World Chase
Anatoly Karpov remains active awaiting the world championship challenger. The Tass report outlines his schedule an open championship in West Germany in March followed by the European team cup in Moscow in April and a Soviet tournament in Leningrad.
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Anatoly Kar
Tass
Karpov
Germany
Moscow
Ater
Leningrad
Missouri House backs personalized plates amid revenue talk
The Missouri House Motor Vehicles Committee backs two personalized license plate bills despite earlier vetoes. A fiscal note says $250000 extra revenue could flow if extra tag fees rise by $12. Sponsors cite 33 states already offering plates and Gov. Bond’s support. Committee action advances amid expected joint talks on technical differences with Senate counterparts.
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Jefferson City
Mueller
Joseph P.teasdale
House Civil and Criminal Justice Committee
House Insurance Committee
Senate
Bud Fendler
House
Speaker At Rotary Dr John Walker D V M
Dr John Walker D V M was the featured speaker at the Rotary Club meeting. The event highlighted veterinary science topics and community health outreach led by local professionals.
Reversal Sought In Libel Judgment Against Globe
AP report outlines Missouri Supreme Court appeal over a libel verdict against the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. Lawyers argue misreported remarks and misattribution harmed Mrs. Glover, with questions of malice and freedom of press standards. The case cites corrections and constitutional protections as key issues.
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Globe
Jefferson City
Missouri Sup
St. Globe-Democrat
Qare
Harte
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