Missouri Ag Director Boillot eyed as potential USDA secretary
Missouri Agriculture Director James B. Boillot is the White House’s preliminary candidate for former Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz’s post. Governor Bond’s office confirmed the inquiry, noting Boillot’s statewide ties, drought impact in Missouri, and his leadership since January 1973.
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Lemon Backs Change In Laws On Counties
Republican candidate Jim Lemon told the Audrain Pachyderms he favors a county option plan or raised assessed valuation to move Audrain from third to second class status. He warned stepping up could ruin finances, cited high collector pay under current fee-based system, and accused incumbent Ray Hamlett of political posturing while avoiding a debate. Lemon noted past office hours and lack of an Audrain office during his term.
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Deficient data cited in food drug tax exemption debate
Kansas City AP reports Robert M. White II says a Missouri Public Expenditure Survey questions the Acorn backed proposal to exempt food and drugs from sales tax. The survey criticizes Acorn's data use, questions revenue loss estimates, and calls plan to recapture funds unrealistic. It notes Missouri's tax system is viewed as less regressive than the Kentucky article cited by Acorn.
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Triple Fatal Near Hamilton
Three members of a Licking family were killed when their car was struck broadside by a truck near Hamilton Missouri as Norman Brandt 71 attempted a U turn on U S 36. Investigators said all three occupants died at the scene.
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HUD Says Test Mortgage Plan Aims To Lessen First Year Payments
HUD and FHA prepare a pilot program to insure up to 3000 loans over the next year with graduated monthly payments. Early years feature lower payments such as 223 dollars on a 36 000 mortgage, rising gradually to year ten before leveling off, to stimulate home construction amid rising prices and high interest rates.
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Missouri campaign spending limits struck down by court ruling
The Missouri Elections Commission said spending limits for the November election are unenforceable after a U.S. Supreme Court decision struck down federal spending caps. The panel noted it will not pursue action against over-spenders and will rely on disclosure provisions and contribution limits.
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Jack Ford Urges Younger VP Picks for Ford Ticket
Jack Ford said he advised his father to consider younger candidates for vice president before the national convention. He named Gov. Christopher Bond of Missouri Gov. Daniel Evans of Washington and Sen. Pete Domenici of Colorado, plus Pete Wilson of San Diego, as possible running mates.
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Humphrey’s Doctors Optimistic After Bladder Tumor Surgery
New York AP report saysSen. Hubert H Humphrey’s cancer confined to bladder base with superficial infiltration Doctors led a 6 hour operation to remove the organ A pathology test of surrounding lymph glands will indicate spread and take five to seven days Results will be shared after consultation Humphrey 65 seeks reelection and is favored to win
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