Heating bills bite as shutoffs loom for overdue accounts
Thousands face electric and gas shutoffs as winter’s deep chill lingers. Utilities report 600,000 of 4.7 million customers behind on payments with 40 percent delinquent at some providers. Moratoriums end by March 31, triggering notices and possible terminations in states including Pennsylvania Ohio Wisconsin and Washington DC area. Public officials seek loans and grants to aid households while bills rise by about $139 per household versus last year.
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Associated Press
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New Hampshire
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Rhode Island
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Missouri AG investigates unauthorized use of letterhead
The Missouri attorney general's office is probing fake letters using the AG's stationery to approve securities by Century Financial Systems of Springfield. The letters misrepresent approval and target prospective buyers statewide, with officials noting only the secretary of state can approve securities. One letter copy has been found. officials fear more circulating.
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Century Financial Systems
Springfield
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Ralph D. Harris
Harris
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Bond posted over stamp refusal by May Department Stores
Edwardsville Illinois AP reports May Department Stores posted a 15 million dollar bond after a Madison County Circuit Court order requiring repayment to customers denied Eagle Stamps for unpaid charge accounts within 30 days. Judge Day found the practice violated lending laws and the bond covers potential costs if the firm loses on appeal. The suit by a local Edwardsville man prompted the challenge.
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John W. Day
Madison County Circuit Court
Missouri
Tilinola
Day
May
Murderers Escape Iowa Penitentiary
Six inmates escaped from the Iowa State Penitentiary at Fort Madison after cutting through bars to reach an unfinished cellhouse and yard, with two murderers among those at large. Within hours two fugitives were recaptured, while authorities pursued the remaining four, including two men serving life for murder from Scott and Black Hawk counties. The escape stemmed from Cellhouse 19 housing about 300 prisoners, as bloodhounds tracked the remaining escapees amid a wide manhunt across southeastern Iowa.
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Iowa
Iowa State Penitentiary
Jim Hardin
John Grosnickel
Wever
Lee County
Floyd Conner
Grosnickel
Franklin County
Conner
Polk County
Kenneth Sheffey
Scott County
John Kyle
Black Hawk County
Nosh Sheffey
Kenneth
Michael Reese
Tony Butler
Delaware County
Donald Leach
Hardin
Want Ad Offer Promises Fat Wallets
A brief classified notice invites readers to try a want ad promising a fat wallet through simple sales or recruitment. The readable portion hints at financial gain but lacks specifics on product, method, or date. An unknown advertiser uses sensational language to attract hopeful bidders.
Army Navy May Move Personnel To KC Base
Army and Navy weigh relocating staff to Richards Gebaur Air Force Base in Kansas City amid denial from Marine Corps of moving its Finance Center from south Kansas City. Air Force environmental study cites Marine Corps interest. decision pending after Friday with Gov Teasdale meeting President Carter and Missouri lawmakers to discuss Defense Secretary Brown talks. Col. George G. Long, head of the Finance Center, and another Marine official commented.
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Army
Navy
Richards-Gebaur
Memphis
Naval Air Station
Millington
Eri
Donald J. Biere
Missouri
Christopher 5. Bond
Middleton
Dirt Daubers Planting Meets At Mexico Garden Club
The Dirt Daubers of Mexico's men's garden club met at the Production Credit Building with guests Ron Carter and Waldo Huderson. Four new members joined bringing total to 22: Russell Martin, Carl McCune, Gordon Aird, and Jack Winn. Ray Kimmell of the University of Missouri spoke on vegetable gardening, including planting times, weed and insect control, and harvesting. The group will meet again April 28 at 7 p.m. at the same location.
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Dirt Daubers
Mexico
Production Credit Building
Ron Carter
Waldo Huderson
Russell Martin
Carl McCune
Gordon Aird
Jack Winn
Ray Kimmell
University of Missouri
Cameron Voters Reject Bond Issue
In Cameron Missouri a sales tax increase and a 1.5 million bond for street repairs failed. The tax proposal drew 347 yes and 562 no votes while the bond needed two thirds but got 395 yes and 512 no. Merchants led a strong opposition per a city spokesman.
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Cameron, Mo
Cameron
Cameron Merchants
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