Audrain County Considers 2% Valuation Increase Plan
Clerk Glenn M. Barnes warned the Audrain County Court that the 60 cent tax levy and a $16,413.98 deficit require a $2 million valuation increase over two years to break even. With current $65 million valuation, an $80 million value is needed, prompting calls for real estate assessment equalization. The Board of Equalization may adjust valuations in July, affecting Mexico and other towns.
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Audrain
Glenn M. Barnes
Barnes
State Tax Commission
Wesley Wood
Holloway Neill
Caivie
Linn and
Loutre
Floyd Lewis
Russell Blackburn
Neill
Board of Equalization
Mexico
Audrain County to push state funding reforms and new levies
County officials call for state to assume obligation for care of state patients the aged in nursing homes foster homes and juvenile delinquents and to reduce county burden. The Audrain Magistrate and Probate court reports state fees and inheritance taxes totaling about 73 233.06 while the state pays 18 300 for the judge and clerks and leaves Audrain 13 991.48. In addition to a 50 cent general revenue levy residents pay a 35 cent road and bridge levy a 20 cent library levy and a 20 cent hospital maintenance tax.
Monday hearing on deficit county budget
The county court will consider a deficit budget Monday showing increases in most areas except elections. Courts of record and law enforcement rise from 122,889.12 to 137,636.48. administration and recording from 96,567.12 to 125,349.43. health and welfare from 54,211.15 to 62,744. Contingent expense rises to 67,401.93 including social security and jail upkeep.
Proposed Budget Shows 1970 Actuals and 1971 Estimates
The county budget lists each office with last year’s expenditures and the 1971 appropriations, including the special road and bridge fund at 221349.87 and a 1970 actual of 116615.94. Total 1971 requested expenditures amount to 165118.29.
Senators Fear Expansion of War in Cambodia
Washington sources report lawmakers worry about expanding U S involvement in Cambodia after Secretary Rogers testimony. President Nixon’s policies and potential easing of restrictions spark warnings from Mansfield McGovern and Stennis. Adm Moorer backs continued airpower to limit casualties and hasten orderly troop withdrawal.
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Washington
U.S
Cambodia
William P. Rogers
Mike Mansfield
Senate Foreign Relations
Nixon
Mansfield
Adm
Thomas H. Moorer
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Vietnam
Stennis
Stuart Symington
D-Mo
Laird
Symington
Moon Buggy Aboard Apollo 14 Preparations Near Launch
Cape Kennedy AP report details final mechanical buildup of Apollo 14 ships Kitty Hawk and Antares. Crew reships test gear, panels, and protection cover as Saturn V lift approaches at 3 23 p m EST Sunday. Shepard Mitchell and Roosa rehearse moon surface, lunar orbit maneuvers, and emergency procedures.
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Cape Kennedy
Fla
Antares
Alan B. Shepard Jr
Edgar D. Mitchell
Lunar
Stuart A. Roosa
Kitty Hawk
Shepard
Mitchell
Moon
Fra Mauro Highlands
Roosa
Earth
Patrick Air Force Base
Pennywise critique at church peels back family dynamics
After a church service a woman known for harsh judgment complains about pew comfort hymns and sermon. Her daughter responds with a candid quip about value for a dime, highlighting sharp mother daughter dynamics in a small moment.
Blood Donors Needed Tomorrow At Courthouse
The bloodmobile returns to Mexico for a second day aiming to collect 115 pints over two days. Beta Sigma Phi and Epsilon Sigma Alpha chapters urged donors, with Xi Phi Epsilon serving refreshments at the courthouse. Donors aged 18 to 65 are eligible.
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Bloodmobile
Mexico
Gene Howes
Nu Phi Mu
Beta Sigma Phi
Gamme Lambda
Alpha Sigma Chapter
Epsilon Sigma Alpha
Record Cold Storm Kills 5
Arctic storm sweeps across the Midwest and Northeast causing at least five deaths and over 50 injuries. Drifting snow, subzero temperatures, and 75 mph winds paralyze travel from New York to Vermont as crews clear routes and rescue climbers on Mount Washington. Voltage cuts in New York State amid increased electricity use.
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Associated Press
New York
Maine
New York State
Lake Ontario
New York State Thruway
Buffalo
Syracuse
National Weather Service
Midwest
New England
Plains
Atlantic Ocean
Albany
N.Y
Portland
Raleigh
N.C
Detroit Lakes
Minn
Fargo
Continental
Georgia
Mississippi
Alabama
New Orleans
Jacksonville
Fla
Washington
U.S. Forest Service
Weather Service
Long Island
Pennsylvania
Michigan
Indiana
Revenue Sharing Plans Bypass Mills Up for Debate
The White House plans to split a $16 billion revenue sharing package into several bills, bypassing House Ways and Means Chairman Wilbur Mills. Nixon aides defend the split as planned, while Mills promises thorough hearings and aims to kill the proposal. Veteran lawmakers question transparency and whether the plan truly constitutes revenue sharing.
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Washington
White House
Wilbur Mills
House
Ways and Means
Associated Press
Congress
Mills
Ronald L. Ziegler
Mills House
John D. Ehrlichman
Nixon
Mills Committee
Ehrlichman
Ziegler
Congressional
Ways and Means Committee
Congressional Committee
George H. Mahon
D-Tex
House Appropriations Committee
D-Ark
Mahon
Exit plan sizes up U S Air Force role in Vietnam
AP reports U S Air Force combat units to be gone from South Vietnam by end of 1972 leaving advisers and technicians as Vietnamized air war begins. U S bombings intensify in Laos and Cambodia to pressure North Vietnam while possible future air support may shift to bases in Thailand and aircraft carriers.
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U.S
Vietnam
United States
Indochina
Thailand
7Th Fleet
Air Force
Navy
Marine Corps
Laos
Cambodia
Ho Chi Minh Trail
North Vietnam
U.S. Air Force
South Vietnam
Draft Makes Moore Happy
Joe Moore of Missouri was a first round NFL pick by the Chicago Bears. He said he was flattered and surprised, noting his injury had kept him expecting to be drafted later. The Kansas City Chiefs chose Elmo Wright of Houston as their first college draft pick.
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Columbia
Joe Moore
University of Missouri
Moore
Chicago Bears
K.C. Chiefs
Elmo Wright
University of Houston
Emergency Funds Sought for Missouri Governor Hotel Purchase
Jefferson City AP reports the Senate Appropriations Committee was asked to provide 2.5 million dollars in emergency funds to buy the Governor Hotel for state office space. The plan aims to consolidate Capitol offices, with Paulus noting remodeling and possible land purchase as a longer term complex. The request lacks a cost breakdown.
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Jefferson City
Senate Appropriations Committee
Governor Hotel
John D. Paulus
Division of Planning and Construction
A. Clifford Jones
R Clayton
Paulus
C. Brice Ratchford
Columbia
University of Missouri
University of Missouri Medical School
Ratchford
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Armed Services Committee
Secretary of Defense
Melvin Bird
George McGovern
South Dakota
Adm. Moorer
Southeast Asia
Moon Buggy
Ohio Turnpike
Ohio
Vermont
New Hampshire
Great Lakes
Chairman Mills
U.S. Command
Nelson B. Tinnin
D-Hornersville
William Mayer
Mayer
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