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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1972
Page
12
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie signs a two part tax relief package exempting most individuals from the personal property tax, promising to replace lost revenues dollar for dollar. Attorneys warn of likely legal challenges and questions of constitutionality as the measures move toward potential court tests.
LeRoy Schantz of Springfield, a Democratic candidate for Missouri governor, announced receipts of 13,921 in contributions and 30,000 of his own funds. He plans no more than 25,000 more to reach an estimated total of 88,921, relying on Missourians to provide the final 25,000. Major donors include Emma Walker and George Schantz with 2,000 each, while most gifts are under 100.
Washington AP reports the smallest draft callup since April, 4,800 men, announced for September by the Selective Service. The ceiling remains 75 with numbers through 75 to be inducted, those through 100 to undergo pre induction medicals, and 1A and 1AO categories affected by deferment changes. The year total is projected at 35,900 while Defense Dept. needs are 50,000. Army Recruiting Command in Hampton, Va., notes June’s strong enlistment 18,175 with a $1,500 bonus for four-year combat unit commitments.
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