State's Criminal Code Redrafted Missouri seeks overhaul of criminal laws
A four year effort culminates in a proposed Missouri Criminal Code to replace 491 sections with 238. The code, drafted by a 14 member panel led by Norwin D. Houser, aims to simplify laws, shorten penalties, shift sentencing to judges, and emphasize rehabilitation with automatic sentence review and supervised early release. Controversial areas include capital punishment abortion drugs and wiretapping with model statutes offered in an appendix.
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First woman sworn as assistant secretary of state for public affairs
Washington AP Carol C. Laise was sworn in as assistant secretary of state for public affairs becoming the first woman to hold the post. Secretary Henry A. Kissinger kissed her in congratulations, prompting his remark that there would be more of that from now on.
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Entertainers Raise Big Israel Pledge in Palm Springs
Sammy Davis Jr Ross Martin and Pat Henry headlined a Palm Springs benefit at Temple Isaiah to raise 500000 for Israel. A spokesman said the event drew a large crowd Tuesday night. Los Angeles area contributions for Israel total about 2 million since the Middle East conflict began.
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Missouri slippage in sales tax hits $239 million
Revenue Director James Spradling cited a six year study showing $230 million in state sales taxes and $9 million in city taxes not collected. The report blamed past administration gaps, urged stricter audits and liens, and noted losses by St. Louis and Kansas City among others.
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Center For Community and Metropolitan Studies
University of Missouri-St. Louis
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HEW Seeks Dad Support for Welfare Child Aid
Washington AP HEW says federal aid would reimburse 50 percent of state and court costs in paternity and child support cases to boost collection efforts. With 7.8 million welfare children and 76.2 percent lacking fathers, GAO urges stronger enforcement to cut welfare costs or boost aid to families.
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Israel Puts Women On Front Lines War supports reservists and frontline roles
Israel expands women roles in middle east conflict with nurses and reservists serving near Golan Heights and Suez Canal. Women handle switchboards, radar monitoring, and field hospital aid while armed service is noncombat. some casualties reported among women. In normal times, marital status affects service, and a 2.2 million bond election for a vocational high school is set in Jefferson City.
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