Missouri House Eyes 18YearOld Rights With Alcohol Debate
Missouri lawmakers debated lowering the age for rights to 18 with a plan to match privileges of those over 21. The measure, sponsored by Sen. A Clifford Jones, faced opposition over liquor buying and highway safety, while other bills on aid to dependent children and public assistance moved through the Legislature.
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Jefferson City
Missouri House
House
Clifford Jones
R Brentwood
Jones
Senate
C.F. Cline
D-Sikeston
David Reed
Kansas City
Key Questions Answers About New Price Freeze
This AP summary outlines Nixon’s price freeze details. It covers duration up to 60 days, universal retail and wholesale coverage with farm exemptions, potential effects on middlemen, supply-boost plans including export controls on feed grains, enforcement by the IRS, wage and profit review under Phase 3, and the transition to Phase 4 mandatory controls. It also notes consumer inquiries channels and store posting requirements.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Commerce Department
Internal Revenue Service
Treasury
George P. Shultz
IRS
Cost of Living Council
Craig Barnes To Attend Boy's State
Craig Barnes age 17 son of Mr and Mrs Robert Barnes of 1215 N Washington has been chosen to attend the American Legion Boys State of Missouri from June 16 to 23 at Central Missouri State University Warrensburg. Sponsored by the Mexico Jaycees the program trains in citizenship and governance by giving citizens voting rights and office eligibility.
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Craig Barnes
Robert Barnes
N. Washington
American Legion
HDC Gets 3 Months Reprieve From Funding Cut
COLUMBIA The Office of Economic Opportunity plans to fund the Central Missouri Counties Human Development Corporation for three more months starting August 1, totaling over 102000 dollars, about a quarter of its annual CEO funds. Executive director Bob Joplin said he will continue the phased exit if confirmation by June 15 is not received, as nine counties face staff layoffs and budget freezes. The agency froze about 16000 dollars in remaining county budgets to cover potential terminations, pending funds to sustain community programs.
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House
Lake of the Ozarks
Public Service Commission
St. Louis
Columbia
Central Missouri Counties’ Human Development Corporation
HDC
Office of Economic Opportunity
OHO
Versatile
Bob Joplin
Joplin
Blackburn Heads Solid Waste Study Map from Audrain County
Judge Russell Blackburn heads a task force formed to study Audrain County solid waste disposal needs. County representatives from the court, incorporated areas, and Mexico city manager will join with health, extension, and planning officials to plan a sanitary landfill by June 30. The group to meet June 21 at the courthouse to discuss costs and a countywide program.
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Russell Blackburn
Audrain County
Division of Health, Extension Division
State Division of Health
Ralph Frederickson
State Board of Health
John Harris
Mid- Missouri Extension Division
Frederickson
Darrell Danner
Jefferson City
Danner
Regional Planning Commission
Auxvasse
Laddonia
Vandiver Village
Mexico
Mexico City
Planning Commission
Division of Health
Nixon announces new economic controls in brief
Washington AP reports highlights of President Nixon's speech. A price freeze on all retail prices for up to 60 days, excluding raw agricultural prices. No wage freeze, aims for responsible settlements. Export controls sought, allowed tariff reductions for select items. Audits ordered for firms raising prices more than 1.5 percent above January ceilings. Prices rolled back if costs do not justify increases.
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Washington
Nixon
Congress
Milk Prices Rise in Eight States Across South and Southwest
A San Antonio dairy cooperative announced price increases to dairies in eight states, with at least two San Antonio firms saying they will pass the higher costs to consumers. Associated Milk Producers markets milk from about 9,000 farmers in Texas Louisiana Arkansas New Mexico Oklahoma Kansas Tennessee and Missouri.
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San Antonio, Tex
San Antonio
Lions Will Not Fireworks At Fourth Celebration
The Mexico Lions Club announced it will skip its July 4 fireworks after 20 years. A club spokesman cited loss of the fair grounds site due to new school construction and no alternative venue. Instead, a demolition derby will be held Saturday night at the fairgrounds.
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Mexico
MU Bus Overturns Injuring 18 At Central Missouri Intersection
A University of Missouri bus carrying 31 mainly out of state conference participants overturned at a busy intersection in Columbia. Eighteen people were hurt, six hospitalized but none seriously. Driver Francis Cathay, 54, said brake failure caused the wreck as the vehicle moved toward Business Loop 70. Witnesses reported the bus swerved at a red light, struck a telephone pole, and rolled onto its top.
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Columbia
University of Missouri
Francis Cathey
Tandy Street
Two Men Share Coward Estate After Will Publicized
Sir Noel Coward left the bulk of his fortune to his valet Cole Lesley and his close associate Graham Payn the leading man in many Coward works. The two will divide an undisclosed sum per the will made public Tuesday. Coward died last March at age 73 leaving behind a legacy as playwright actor director and composer.
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London
Noel Coward
Cole Lesley
Coward
Graham Payn
Right Step In The Right Direction Says Demo Chairman
ST LOUIS AP President Nixon announced a 60 day price freeze and Robert Strauss chairman of the Democratic National Committee called it a step in the right direction at a rally. He urged earlier action and said a full freeze on prices and wages may be needed. Strauss criticized prior moves and discussed Watergate records, noting they were intact through July 15, 1972.
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St, Louis
Nixon
Robert Strauss
Democratic National Committee
Thad
Strauss
National Committee
Howard H. Baker Jr
R-Tenn
Senate
Washington
Democrat committee treasurer disputes Cash on Hand claims
The Democratic chairman criticized Vice President Agnew's Watergate remarks and questioned whether large campaign checks were cashed to keep cash on hand. He argued Agnew failed to address justice during the Ellsberg burglary coverup and noted the Senate vote on the Watergate committee.
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National Committee
Spiro T. Agnew
St. Louis
Senate
Agnew
Daniel Ellsberg
Strauss
Beer Drinking At 18 In Illinois
Springfield reports Gov Daniel Walker signed a law lowering the beer and wine drinking age to 19, but it remains 21 for whisky. The change takes effect October 1, with the 19 year old provision applying thereafter.
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Illinois
Springfield
Ilinois
Daniel Walker
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