Senate approves welfare law changes sent to governor
Missouri Senate cleared federally mandated welfare revisions, sending them to Gov. Teasdale amid threats of losing about 80 million dollars in funds. The measure, a Teasdale priority, shifts to an income-based benefit with a maximum subsidy and annual spending cap, aiming to aid needy families and secure support from absent parents.
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Jefferson City
Missouri Senate
Joseph P. Teasdale
Senate
Teasdale
House
State Division of Family Services
Missouri
Nelson B. Tinnin
Homeraville
Tinnin
A. Clifford Jones
R-Ladue
Fired General Says He Would Follow Orders
Maj. Gen. John K. Singlaub testified to a House Armed Services subcommittee that he would enthusiastically execute any final decision by superiors on Korea despite opposing views. He warned withdrawal could provoke war, noting senior Korean officers would likely say yes. Carter recalled him after an interview where he spoke on the plan. Rep. Stratton said many generals oppose pulling ground troops from South Korea.
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Washington
Carter
Korea
U.S
John K. Singlaub
House Armed Services Subcommittee
South
Kim Ilsung
Washington Post
Post
Singlaub
Rep
Samuels. Stratton
Dn.y
South Korea
Stratton
Iowan raises 700 crop varieties at Farm Progress Show
An Iowa supervisor oversees 700 varieties of corn soybeans sorghum and alfalfa planted in field plots for the 25th Farm Progress Show set for Sept 27 29 in central Washington County. Organizers expect about 350 exhibitors and 1000 acres of activity with tents demos machinery and a working display emphasizing a water moisture cautious climate and FAA sanctioned airstrip operations. Local farms Maurice Crawford Robert Jones and Keith and Edgar Stewart host the event drawing Midwest visitors and travelers by bus and air.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Washington County
Scott McKinnie
Indianapolis
Wallaces Farmer Magazine
Farm Progress
Illinois Prairie Farmer
Indiana Prairie Farmer
Monte Lesker
Wallaces Farmer
Maurice Crawford
Robert Jones
Keith
Edgar Stewart
Lesker
Midwest
Merico Kiwanis elects new officers and board
George Irion was elected Kiwanis Club president at the Merico Kiwanis regular noon meeting. New officers include President-elect Dr. Richard Schmidtke, vice-president Denny Whisler, secretary Harold Enslen, and treasurer Jim Danser. Two-year board members are Dr. Michael Briggs, Don Bristow, Bob Moore. One-year board members are Alan Atkins, Bryan Gruber, Buckner Neate, Nate Phillips. Duties begin October 1.
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George Irion
Merico Kiwanis Club
Richard Schmidtke
Denny Whisler
Harold Enslen
dJim Danser
Michael Briggs
Don Bristow
Bob Moore
Alan Atkins
Bryan Gruber
Buckner Neate
Nate Phillips
Births Adria M. Bolle and Mike Lee Born at Audrain Medical Center
Adria Michelle Bolle is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roger D Bolle of Centralia born Tuesday at 6 30 p m weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Elmer Leroy Stuart and Mrs Stuart of Wellsville announce a son born Tuesday at 12 06 p m at Audrain Medical Center weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces named Mike Lee.
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Adria Michelle
Roger D. Bole
Centralia
Audrain Medical Center
Mr. Bolle
Keith Schwarre
Elmer Leroy Stuart
Wellsville
Mike Lee
Stuart
Kaiser Refractories
Mexico
Open House Friday at Senior Citizens Center
Open House will be held Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center, 606 Park. Officials invite all attendees to view programs and activities for older Americans as part of the center's community outreach.
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Senior Citizens Center
Park
Weekend Poppy Drive Supports Veterans in Mexico
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary and VFW Aerie will accept donations for buddy poppies this Friday and Saturday in Mexico. Funds go to disabled veterans, their dependents, and children at the VFW National Home. The program aids hospitalized veterans with therapy and income, a 55 year service.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Mexico
VFW Aerie
VFW
Army Plans To Move Reserve Center To Richards Gebaur
Kansas City AP The Army proposes a 800 member reserve center at Richards Gebaur Air Force Base after the Air Force shifts 3,700 personnel to Scott Air Force Base starting in August. The move to be administered by GSA by November could give armed services priority over civilians at the base. Marines and Navy officials eyeing relocations and a possible 700 reservists from Millington plus financing center shifts are discussed. Jackson County officials plan possible court action to halt the move.
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Kansas City, Mo
Army
Richards-Gebaur Air Force Base
Air Force
Scott Air Force Base
Belleville
General Services Administration
Navy
Kansas City
Memphis Naval Air Station
Millington
Tenn
Richards Gebaur
M. M
Slattery
Carter
Thomas Eagleton
D-Mo
John Danforth
R-Mo
Bob Dole
Bkan
Jackson County
Sales tax urged as best city finance option
Mexico councilman C T Loyd argues a 1 percent city sales tax is fairest funding method after considering earnings and property taxes and service costs. He outlines tax allocations for streets, sewers, parks, public safety, human services, and contingencies while noting exemptions for farm machinery and nonresident purchases. He urges a YES vote on June 7 for community improvement.
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C.T. Loyd
Missouri
Citizens Advisory
City of
Mexico
Sheriff's Office
Burlison Defends Marbles Title in Congress Contest
U S representative Bill Burlison of Missouri defeated Bill Alexander of Arkansas to retain the congressional marbles crown in the second annual contest. Burlison noted he practiced the night before with his son Jeff and claimed the skill returns like riding a bicycle.
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Washington
Bill D. Burlison
D-Mo
Bill Alexander
D-Ark
Burlison
Jeff
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