Senators Try For Energy Plan Using Gasoline Tax
Senate Democrats push a start on a Democratic energy program led by Sen. John O. Pastore, aiming for a tax on gasoline to fund energy efforts. The plan, needing House origin, seeks caucus support and House action, while parallel steps in the Senate and House respond to Ford’s energy proposals.
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Washington
Senate
Congress
Ford
John O. Pastore
D-R.1
Democratic Policy Committee
Senate Democrats
Move To Ease Law On Candidates Fails
In Jefferson City a bill to exempt candidates spending under 500 dollars from the new state campaign finance law failed in the House Elections Committee by a tie vote. Committee chair Vic Downing plans another vote next week with Rep. James Baker expected to support the bill.
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House
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Jefferson City
House Elections Committee
Vic Downing
Bragg City
James Baker
Kansas City
Cigarette tax boost to fund Missouri mass transit plan
Jefferson City Missouri AP A third major tax proposal to finance mass transportation was introduced in the Legislature by House Speaker Richard Rabbitt The bill would raise the state cigarette tax by 34 percent with about half the revenue slated for mass transit and the rest for bridges riverport facilities and air transport Rabbitt estimated the hike would raise roughly 22 million dollars Other measures would boost sales tax gasoline tax and transportation funding with portions directed to mass transit and highways, railroads, and local projects
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Richard Rabbitt
Rabbitt
House
James Baker
Kansas City
Senate
St. Louis
St. Louis County
St Louis GM Plant To Shut Monday
The General Motors auto assembly plant in St Louis will join seven GM plants in a temporary Monday shutdown. About 2,000 local auto workers faced definite layoffs, affecting the Chevrolet passenger car line while 4,700 employees on truck and Corvette lines were not impacted. Other plants listed included Doraville Georgia Fremont Southgate Van Nuys North Tarrytown and Wilmington. About 5,045 workers were to be laid off overall.
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General Motors Auto Assembly
GM Auto
Doraville
Fremont
Southgate
van Nuys
Cal
Algoa Boxer Walks Away From Kansas City Meet
A search was underway for Bob Brown, 20, of the Missouri Correctional Institution at Algoa who disappeared from a Kansas City hotel where he was to box in the Golden Gloves. Brown, a Springfield team member, faced the 178 pound class as an inmate serving a five year term for assault with intent to rape and eligible for parole in 30 days.
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Kansas City
Missouri Correctional Institution At
Algoa
Bob Brown
Springfield
Algga
River Dragged For 2nd Woman
Granite City Illinois AP sheriff officials say a second woman believed stabbed and dumped into the Mississippi River near Granite City was sought. The frozen body of Donna Bartels 21 was recovered near Chouteau Island and autopsy results were pending. The two women had been picked up hitchhiking in Granite City by a man who drove them to the island.
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Granite City
Ill
Mississippi River
Donna Bartels
Chouteau Island
Madison County
Mexico Junior High set to move in March
Hardin Junior High students will relocate to the new 1.7 million Mexico Junior High School on March 10 after a Wednesday inspection by architect Robert Moss and Irvinbilt Construction. A punch list of fixes, mainly carpet seams and signs, could be finished by Feb. 28 with final inspection that day. Move plans push classroom use to begin March 1 with equipment moved the weekend of March 8. the building will house sixth to eighth grades now at Garfield and Hardin.
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Mexico
Don Palmer
Robert Moss
Shaver & Co
Salina
Kan
Palmer
Moss
Joe Hodgin
J.R. Houchins
Frank Sutton
Howard Copeland
Garfield School
HUD renews FHA insurance for Chevy Chase Apartments
HUD spokesman announced renewed and extended FHA insurance for Mexico's Chevy Chase Apartments, with a May 22 completion date. Lomas and Nettleton plans to complete the long-delayed project. Dallas loan firm seeks extension of insurance. The original loan was 839600 dollars, with delays increasing completion costs. Construction resumed January 28 on the 62-unit complex after renewed backing. work halted December 17, 1973, when backing was withdrawn due to contractor failure. Liens and court actions dominated the dispute, with seven of 15 liens dropped.
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FHA Insurance of
Mexico
Chevy Chase
HUD
Lomas and
Nettleton
W. Breckenridge Street
Fairground Avenue
FHA
Chevy Chase Investment Co
Edwardsville, Ill
Circuit Court
GM Tests Own LaForce Engine at Warren Technical Center
GM has begun its own testing of the LaForce engine at its Warren Michigan technical center after engineers evaluated the design in Vermont. The move follows prior EPA criticism and centers on claimed fuel efficiency and reduced pollution.
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Washington
Environmental Protection Agency
General Motors
Warren
Mich
Vermont
Friends Aid Family Whose Home Burned
AUXVASSE A clothing drive is under way in Auxvasse for the Arthur Christian family who lost most belongings when their two story home burned Wednesday night. Neighbors can drop clothes at Marilyns Cafe in Auxvasse or at The Ledger office in Mexico. The couple has five children aged 16 15 8 12 and 2. Firefighters saved some furnishings from the first floor. cause believed chimney. Mrs Christian worked at Gaspers in Kingdom City. Uninjured: the parents and three children at home.
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Auxvasse
Arthur Christian
Marilyn
Mexico
Christian
Fulton
Gasper’s
Kingdom City
Hike in Phone Rates Moves Toward Next Month Start
Southwestern Bell Missouri customers may see about a 10 percent rate increase under a tentative settlement that trims the requested hike from 52.3 million to 30.5 million. The deal would still raise installation to 24 dollars and local pay calls to 20 cents while a cost of service study is ordered. Intervenors include St. Louis and Kansas City, Utilities Consumers Council, and Missouri public counsel. If accepted, the increase could take effect next month.
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Southwestern Bell
Missouri
State Public Service Commission
Bell
Commission
PSC
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Kansas City
Utilities Consumers Council of Missouri, Inc
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Clark
Texas
Dixie Grey Band Formal Concert Friday at Presser Hall
Mexico High School's Dixie Grey Band directed by John Willer presents its annual formal concert at 7 30 p m Friday in Presser Hall. Free and open to the public with a sweetheart dance to follow at the Empire Club. Guest conductor Anthony Carosello leads Boieldieu and Mozart selections. Mark Burchfield soloist in a Mozart horn concerto. crownings for band queen and king to cap the evening.
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Mexico
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Mark Burchfield
Mozart
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Boieldieu
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Jack Snavely
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