Bond Will Review Bank Control Bill
Governor Bond expresses reservations about a bank holding company regulation bill, says he will review its provisions for public benefit and question its effectiveness. State Treasurer Spainhower warns it could spark costly banking controversy. Bond also backs campaign finance reform and awaits AG opinions on department director appointments.
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Jefferson City
Christopher 5
Bond
James Spainhower
Rocky Mountains
Seattle
Attorney General
Senate
Summer Youth Work Funds Are Increased
The four states in the Kansas City Labor region Missouri Kansas Iowa and Nebraska will get about 3.5 million more for summer youth programs this year increasing total to 18.15 million from 14.6 million. Allocations cover recreation and transportation with breakdowns for Missouri including Kansas City consortium Jefferson Franklin counties and St Louis areas plus rest of state. Neal B Hadsell of the Manpower Administration notes these figures cover the entire summer program and include prior allocations.
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Kansas City
Labor Department
Missouri
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Nebrasa
Neal B. Hadsell
Jefferson- Franklin
Springfield
St. Louis City
St. Louis County
Rest of State
Missouri approves sewage rules for subdivisions
The Missouri Clean Water Commission approved regulations governing septic systems in future subdivisions. Most 10 or more lot developments under 15,000 square feet will ban septic tanks, with several exemptions. Existing developments remain largely unaffected. Rules require notices, waste water plans, and permits. central systems preferred for smaller lots. interim septic use allowed in some cases. The aim is to prevent lake, river, and groundwater pollution. A separate note: Hank Aaron to receive New York City's Gold Medal.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Clean Water Commission
Missouri
Commission
Lake of the Ozarks
Two Lawsuits Challenge Dam In Meramec Basin
In Missouri, two federal suits target a proposed 3,000 foot Meramec Dam near Sullivan with a 12,600 acre lake extending 33 miles. Sierra Club Ozark Chapter seeks to halt the project citing inadequate environmental review and high cost. A second suit by Onondaga Cave owner Lester Dill argues the lake would submerge and damage the cave tourist site.
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Sierra Club
Ozark
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Sullivan West
Steelville
Meramec River
Corps of Engineers
Lester Dill
Leasburg
Corps
Water rising may seal cave as tourist site says Dill
Dill argues that ongoing water intrusion will eventually render the cave useless for tourism while experts note water levels affect accessibility and cave health, threatening the site’s attraction and local economy.
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Dill
Stolen Plants Reveal Marijuana Farm Tale
Joanna Williams, 78, learned police say her stolen plants were marijuana. The Lakeland resident tended the plants left by a former tenant and hoped they would bloom, only to discover they had been grown illegally.
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Lakeland
Fla
Joanna Williams
Flag Code Being Updated in Senate Hearing
Senate judiciary subcommittee heard bids to update the federal flag code. Senators Tower Pell and Gurney pressed bills to create commissions to study usage, customs, and laws, noting the current code is outdated after 32 years. Proposals allow night display when lit and all weather flags in bad weather.
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Washington
Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
John Tower
R-Tex
Claiborne Pell
Edward Gurney
Rfla
He Gurney
Tax rule may help students with summer jobs
IRS reminds high school and college students earning only from summer work that most can avoid federal income tax withholding by filing Form W-4E with employers. If income is under $2,060 for the year, a return is not needed. if withholding occurred, a refund requires filing. Social security tax still applies. Form W-4E must be filed annually.
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ST. Louis
Internal Revenue Service
Richard C. Voskuil
IRS
Voskull
Congress
Mr. Voskull
Voskuil
Time Table Slipping in Nixon Impeachment Analysis
AP analysis notes Congress and White House blame each other for delays in impeachment action. Talks of timing include July windup goals, possible post-election votes, and a Senate trial after Labor Day if House advances. Nixon seeks live witnesses and cross examination, while committees press for more tapes and documents.
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Walter 8. Mears
Associated Press
Washington
Congress
White House
Nixon
Senate
House Judiciary Committee
House
Judiciary Committee
World Champion Loudmouth Hits 110 Decibels
In London AP report Michael Featherstone and his wife run a Yorkshire coast pub and compete in the Second World Shouting Championships. Mrs Featherstone achieved a 109.7 decibel yell to defend the women’s title while her husband reached 110 decibels but failed to meet last year’s 111 decibel winner, a fisherman.
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London
England
Michael Featherstone
Yorkshire
Toll-free Calls For Park Sites
Washington AP reports 21 national parks will offer toll free campsite reservations through a computerized system by Park Reservation Service Inc. Starting July 1, reservations cost $2 plus standard campsite fees from $1 to $4.4 per night. Unreserved campsites remain first come, first served. Reservations: 800-553-8425 or 319-365-4348. Mail requests to Park Reservation System Cedar Rapids IA. No payment with request.
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Washington
National Park Service
Park Reservation Service Inc
National Parks
P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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J.H. Linder
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