Missouri Two Thirds Rule Faces Legal Challenge
St Louis attorney Paul Preisler filed suits against the city and boards of education to overturn Missouri's two thirds requirement for school bonds and tax levies. He cites the Supreme Court ruling allowing a 60 percent threshold in West Virginia and weighs a possible appeal, noting a 62.3 percent gap between yes and no votes. Education leaders express disappointment but not surprise as possible statewide action is considered.
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ST. Louis
Supreme Court
Paul W. Preisler
Preisler
City of
High Court
West Virginia
Warren E. Burger
Supreme Court of Appeals
U.S
Burger
Stoddard
Cape Girardeau
Stoddard County
Missouri
General Assembly
Malcol W. Martin
Board of Education
Police bans hot pants at station in memo
St Louis police homicide commander Norman Jacobsmeyer orders female employees to stop wearing hot pants. He says the dress code is to avoid offending prisoners, grand jury members, and visitors who might frown on such attire, despite detectives agreeing the fashion is fine.
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ST. Louis
Norman Jacobsmeyer
Jacobsmeyer
Grand Jury
Nixon Busy In Wedding Festivities
Washington AP reports with two days until Tricia Nixon wedding the president shares nostalgia amid White House events including a bridal party and bachelor dinner Sequioa yacht cruise and private club dinners as family prepares for the ceremony Julie Eisenhower departs for Navy life and preparations fill the White House with decor and guests while groomsmen travel from Iran and relatives gather for a luncheon at Sulgrave Club
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Washington
Thcia
Nixon
White House
Tricia
Edward Cox
Julie Eisenhower
David
Mediterranean
Priscilla Kidder
Boston
Charles R. Horsburgh Jr
Peace Corp
Iran
Cox
Princeton
Eddie
Hugh McKean
Winter Park
Fla
Sulgrave Club
Howard
Julie
Mary Ann Cox
Amy
Beth Nixon
West Coast
Edward Nixon
Seattle
Wash
Miss Henderson Attends Missouri Library Scholarship Meeting
Miss Lillie Sue Henderson of 322 Johnson St attended a June 7 meeting at the Missouri State Library in Jefferson City for graduate library science scholarship recipients entering their programs in 1971. The one day event included tours of the state library and related facilities. nine scholars were named, with Henderson choosing the University of Missouri.
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Lillie Sue Henderson
Johnson St
Missouri State Library
Jefferson City
Susanna Alexander
Thomas Jefferson Library System
Library Services Center
Missouri
Miss Henderson
University of Missouri, Graduate School of Library and Informational Science
Columbia
Missouri Library Association
Cullom Plans Work or Tech College After Graduation
Rick Cullom, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Cullom of New Florence, graduates from Montgomery County R-2. He intends to work or attend Linn Technical College. His senior picture did not arrive with the Montgomery County seniors.
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Rick Cullom
Montgomery County
R-2
Gene Cullom
New Florence
Linn Technical College
Itch-Me-Not Drug Ad Promises Fast Relief
Local ad touts ITCH-ME-NOT as a fast acting antiseptic topical for eczema insect bites and surface rashes. It claims quick drying relief and a money back promise of 59 cents if not pleased within 15 minutes at Lawrence Drug.
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Lawrence Drug
Adv
Danforth Criticized Over Campaign Funding Practices
Jefferson City AP reports Republican Atty Gen John C Danforth faced charges from Sen John J Johnson D Affton who accused him of using loopholes to report campaign costs for last year’s U.S. Senate bid Johnson urged creation of a legislative study committee to modernize the corrupt practices act for 1973. He noted Danforth committees with Louis P Holst as treasurer filed in Madison County Illinois showing at least 63000 in funds while Danforth claimed minimal involvement and suggested pre election disclosure of expenditures.
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Jefferson City
John C. Danforth
John J. Johnson
D-Affton
Danforth
U.S
Johnson
Louis P. Holst
Madison County
Ill
Missouri
Holst
Stuart Symington
Oklahoma
West Point Lieutenant Seeks Prolonged Stay in Sweden
1st Lt. John R. Vequist, 24, a West Point graduate from Pittsburg Kansas, disappeared from a Germany based artillery unit after being ordered to Vietnam and arrived in Sweden three days before the end of last month. He has asked for permission to stay and the case has been referred to immigration authorities. He left Germany after orders to depart for Vietnam by October 31.
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Stockholm
Sweden
West Point
Vietnam
John R. Vequist
Pittsburg
Kan
Kaiserslautern
West Germany
Wequist
Vequist
Army Air Defense School
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Germany
Washington
Art and Drama Classes Begin Next Week
Mexico summer recreation offers art and drama classes for youth. Art sessions run Mondays and Wednesdays at Lawrence Shelter Plunkett Park from June 14 for six weeks, 9 30 to 11 30 a m, with Betty Fuemmeler as instructor and supplies provided by students. Drama classes for grades 1–8 meet Tuesdays and Fridays at Plunkett Park Band Shell starting June 15 at 9 30 a m with Debra Davis teaching.
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Mexico
Joe Bailey
Debra Davis
Plunkett Park Band Shell
Marshal Seizes Russian Ship in California Port
A Soviet freighter was seized by federal marshals at a San Francisco Bay port as security for a $377,000 damages suit filed by New England lobstermen. They allege Russian trawlers destroyed their gear, prompting the action in Alameda.
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Alameda, Calif
San Francisco Bay
New England
Classic Cars for Sale from 1967-69 Sedans and Thunderbirds
Listings show a 1967 Ford Galaxie 4 door with Selectaire, remaining warranty and extras for 1495 dollars, a 1966 Lincoln Continental 4 door fully equipped at 1695 dollars, a 1969 Thunderbird Landau 4 door in sharp condition priced 3995 dollars, and a 1967 Dodge Polara 4 door V8 with auto, factory A/C, power steering and brakes listed at 1095 dollars.
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L.T.D
Oldsmobile
Nap At Wheel Kills Florida Truck Driver in Callaway County
Florida truck driver Kenneth Robert Coombs aged 24 from Miramar died when his tractor trailer veered off Interstate 70, struck a pillar at the T 70 and Williamsburg junction, and overturned after apparently falling asleep. The body was taken to Maupin Funeral Home in Fulton.
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Falton
Florida
Callaway County
Kenneth Robert Coombs
Miramar
Fla
Coombs
T 70
Williamsburg Junction
Maupin Funeral Home
Fulton
Painters Settle Columbia Contract Ends 9 Week Strike
Painters Union Local No 1185 and the Columbia Contractors Association reached a new three year contract ending a nine week strike. Spokesman Robert Epple said some painters will return to work immediately though details were not released. Many construction projects in Columbia remain shut due to an ongoing laborers union local strike.
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Columbia — Painters Union
Columbia Contractors Association
Robert Epple
Contractors Association
Columbia
Park Playground Picnics Planned
Park and playground events outline Friday activities at Lakeview Hardin and Plunkett parks. Lakeview hosts a sack lunch picnic at noon supervised by Miss Becky Rodes with drinks provided. Hardin hosts a Friday morning picnic with drinks and sacks, overseen by Miss Elizabeth Carter. Plunkett features a treasure hunt at 1 30 p.m led by Miss Betty Fuemmeler. New baton twirling and cheerleading start at Hardin Park directed by Miss Martha Hawthorne on Wednesday 10 11 a.m. Open dance for boys and girls led by Miss Susan Cornett on Thursdays 10 10 30 a.m.
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Lakeview Park
Hardin Park
Becky Rodes
Lakeview
Kath Farnen
Elizabeth Carter
Plunkett Park
Betty Fuemmeler
Hardin Park Playground
Martha Hawthorne
Susan Cornett
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Lubec
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Westlake
Gerald D
Goff Agency
Mar. P.O
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Rock Blond
Beater
Eere
York
Howerton
Hectric Co. Inc
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FORD
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Chevrolet
Toby Smith
Ben Bryant
Dean Leverett
Ben Gentry
Bryant Ford
Vandalia
Powell, Gut
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Lyru
Genwess Elactrit
BYU
Friar S
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Emenar
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BTU
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