Nader Urges Tax Reform On Corporate Property
Washington Ralph Nader argues big corporations such as U S Steel underpay property taxes and cites Gary Indiana and South Chicago plants underassessment by over 250 million dollars. Senator Muskie backs reform to curb departures and layoffs and testifies before a Senate subcommittee.
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Mexico man posted bond after weapon charge at Cavalier Club
Raymond Boles of Mexico posted 500 bond and a preliminary hearing was scheduled for May 23 in Callaway Magistrate Court on a charge of flourishing a dangerous and deadly weapon after an incident Saturday night at the Cavalier Club in Kingdom City.
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Rural Mail Boxes Upgraded in Inspection Drive
Rural mail routes will be inspected within 10 days said Postmaster R C Romdall. He urged rural mailbox owners to ensure boxes are well located weatherproof and labeled with resident names and house numbers where applicable.
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Alligator Alley at Cocoa School Blocked from Students
Alley the friendly alligator near Saturn Elementary School in Cocoa Florida is fenced in after repeated student antics. Assistant superintendent Gordon Crouch says children lure Alley with calls and banana or lunch items, and one pupil fell into the canal before rescue.
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Nixon mines North Vietnamese harbors touch off protests
President Nixon’s move to seal harbors with mines triggered civil unrest and Democratic criticism while Kissinger cautioned the effect on battlefield momentum may take weeks. Protests surged on streets and campuses as U S bombings near Hanoi and Haiphong escalated.
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Teen girls amid sex study shows high activity rates
Washington AP reports a study of 4 611 unmarried girls aged 15 to 19 for the Commission on Population Growth and the American Future. It finds 46 percent of 19 year olds have had intercourse, 29 percent of the group no longer virgins, and many fail to use birth control consistently. The Johns Hopkins researchers note racial differences with blacks at age 19 higher than whites and that many white nonvirgins are more sexually active.
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Commission On Population Growth and the American Future
United States
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Jeff City Hospital to Use Heliport
Jefferson City Missouri St Marys Hospital will inaugurate air emergency medical service with a helicopter arrival of a simulated accident victim The heliport installation was completed recently and the service is described as the first of its kind in central Missouri The Thursday drill will be part of an extensive training program for hospital personnel officials said.
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Survey Finds High Schoolers Trying Heroin Across Nation
A national survey for the National Commission on Marijuana and Drug Abuse reports three of every 50 high schoolers have tried heroin, with one in 10 having tried hashish and notable shares for LSD, mescaline, cocaine, and speed. The finding reflects 3,186 people surveyed, including 781 youths, and notes possible underestimation due to excluding homeless or institutionalized individuals.
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Man Held After Tavern Firebombed
Ken nett Mo AP Junklin County authorities held a man for questioning in connection with a tavern firebombing at Bob's Tavern in Malden Tuesday night. A can with gasoline and 15 shotgun shells was hurled through the front door, three shells exploded, no injuries reported, 12 people were inside, customers extinguished the blaze, and three other patrons chased the suspect and turned him over to police.
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Lamm Stays in Hospital for Back Surgery
Eugene Lamm remains hospitalized at Boone County Hospital in Columbia after entering Sunday evening for back surgery. He is in room 654 awaiting procedure and recovery.
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USDA Still Optimistic On Food Cost 1972 Rise Forecast
The Agriculture Department keeps its 1972 forecast of a 4 percent rise in grocery prices for housewives, with total food costs up 4 to 4.6 percent. First-quarter food prices rose about 5 percent from 1971, driven by meat and dairy costs. pork and beef to climb, poultry and eggs steadier, vegetables and fruit rising modestly. Total consumer food spending expected up 5.5 percent to about $124.8 billion for the year, population adjustments included.
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Agriculture Department
Soviet Press Cautions On Nixon Vietnam Move
London report notes Pravda avoided direct comment on Nixon’s order to mine North Vietnamese harbors. Notes cautious Soviet press coverage amid world reaction including India condemning escalation and Poland avoiding personal attacks on Nixon. Includes North Korea and Arab and Australian responses.
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Senators Will Tell Of Trip To China Report
Senators Mike Mansfield and Hugh Scott will report to the Senate on a 16 day China trip. They spoke at a White House breakfast with President Nixon about their itinerary actions and conclusions. Scott, Republican leader, praised Nixon for interest in the warm reception from the Chinese people.
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After Today Youre Not Working For Uncle Sam
Washington AP reports that through May 10 the average American wage earner has paid the equivalent of one months salary in federal taxes. The Chamber of Commerce notes that after today the tax payment is effectively to the federal government rather than personal earnings.
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Chamber of Commerce
Missouri Unemployment Drops Sharply In April
Unemployment in Missouri fell in April as claims declined 27.8 percent from March payments. Total program payments were 24.6 percent below last year. In Hardin Junior High, drama students present two works at Presser Hall under Christina Simmonds, with shows at 7 30 p.m. The plays are You The Jury and Wildcat Willy Gets the Woolies.
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Union Pickets Missouri Farm Bureau In protest at AFBF
About 60 United Farm Workers Union members picketed the Missouri Farm Bureau building in Jefferson City as part of a nationwide action aimed at pressuring the American Farm Bureau Federation. Walter Pearson, local president, said turnout fell short of the 400 expected. The protest, organized in 43 states, targets farm worker exploitation policies.
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Kissinger Meets Tho. North Vietnam Says No New Offer
Paris AP report says Le Duc Tho said Kissinger offered nothing new in the May 9 secret meeting. Thuy, Hanoi’s delegation leader, charged Nixon and Kissinger with violating secrecy accords and noted semi public talks had been suspended, while Tho claimed Hanoi seeks a coalition in Saigon and warned of escalating war. Tho planned to report to Hanoi before leaving Paris for Moscow and Peking.
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