Missouri lawmakers press for session items and reforms
Republican leaders Sen. Richard Webster and Rep. Bus King press for action before any new revenue legislation. They demand tighter conflict of interest rules around land deals near Babler Park, the King Webster banking proposal, a merit system for all state workers, and public voting records of house and senate committees. Hearnes has backed expanding merit aid and a study on universal adoption.
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Jefferson City
Missouri
Warren E. Hearnes
Richard M. Webster
Carthage
R. J
Edmund A. Babler
Tion
Hearnes
King and Webster
House
Senate
Highway Department Backs Bond Plan for Roads
Jefferson City AP reports State Highway Department chief engineer M. J. Snider reiterated support for a 10 year roadbuilding program funded by a bond issue. He urged raising the gasoline tax beyond 5 cents a gallon, with figures in dispute, as the 1969 plan was dropped amid a toll road amendment fight backed by Gov. Warren E. B. Continued on Page 5.
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Jefferson City
M. J. Snider
State Highway Department
Missouri Good Roads and Streets Association
Highway Department
Warren EB
Permanent Paying Wins State Award For Mexico City
Mexico city earns Missouri Good Roads and Streets Association state award for 1984 to 1969 streets improvements. Mayor Warner Williams and City Manager Neil Nielsen accepted in Jefferson City. The program included paving 87 blocks with portland cement and resurfacing 44 blocks with asphaltic concrete plus 173 blocks seal coated, with curbs and gutters on most blocks and expanded street lighting.
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City of Mexico
Missouri Good Roads and Streets Association
Ramada Inn
Jefferson City
Mexico
Warner Williams
Neil Nielsen
Bob Farrar
Association
Elmwood Dr
Nielsen
Muldrow
Abat
Jackon
Western Sts
Central St
Garfield Heights
Jefferson St
Liberty
Monroe, Clark, Jackson
Arcadia Sts
St. Louis
Creve Coeur
Campers Parade At 2 P.M. Saturday At Hardin Park
The Missouri Campers and Hikers Association parade starts at 2 p.m. Saturday from Hardin Park, circling the courthouse square and returning. Jim Melton of St. Louis leads floats bands and units including the 1970 National Campers and Hikers Assn grand champion float. Mr and Mrs Bob Adams co presidents of Little Dixie Campers host the state convention opening today and closing Sunday at Fairground Park. Roy Francis of St Louis state president arrived yesterday. Paul Burson chairs a traffic directing group of citizen band radio operators. Over 450 campers expected in Mexico for the convention.
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Missouri Campers and Hikers Association
Hardin Park
Courthouse Square
Jim Melton
St. Louis
Bob Adams
Little Dixie
Fairground
Roy Francis
St. Loes
Paul Burson
Little Dixie Club
Citizens Band
Mexico
Farmer Wins $400 for Hog Damage in Audrain Case
An Audrain Circuit Court jury awarded $400 to farmer Mr Bradley and his wife against Ed Busse for hog losses caused by a neighbor’s dog. The hogs were killed or injured at the Bradley farm west of Mexico on November 21 22 and 23. Jury foreman R W Ray signed the verdict.
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Audrain
Audrain County
Robert Brad
Ley
Ed Busse
Bradley
Mexico
Bradleys
R. W. Ray
Four Space Objects Believed Russian Origin
United Nations, N.Y. US Ambassador Charles W. Yost said four metal space objects recovered in the United States are believed to be of Soviet origin. The fragments, possibly from Cosmos 816, were found in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and the Middle West around Cosmos 816’s re entry window. The size and nature of the fragments were not reported.
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United Nations
N.Y
Charles W. Yost
United States
U Thant
Yost
Soviet Union
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Middle West
Millionaire Mystery as $3 Million Lottery Prize Unclaimed
Mexico City officials announced the national lottery winner but have not located the holder of the 38 million peso prize worth $3 million. The untold winner has sparked searches, with no public identification made. The bulletin notes the prize remains unclaimed as authorities investigate the case.
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Mexico City
Mexico
Policeman's Murder Triggers Toledo Siege at Panther HQ
In Toledo Ohio Patrolman William Miscannon was killed at point blank range in his car sparking a six hour siege by police against snipers in a Black Panther headquarters building. A teen wounded fled the scene and police arrested John Melvin McClellan 26 for Miscannon's murder.
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Toledo, Ohio
Black Panther
William Miscannon
Walter Shaw
Poe
Shaw
Troy Montgomery
John Melvin McClellan
Toledo
Sgt Roy Walton Wounded In Vietnam Action
Sgt. Roy Walton 22, of Montgomery County, seriously wounded in Vietnam. He lost both legs below the knee and suffered abdominal injuries, taken to a field hospital in serious but not critical condition. His family learns of the telegram on Wednesday. Walton’s younger son Laslie, 19, is at Fort Riley and may be sent to Vietnam in November. Other sons Bill, Jim, and Charles Joe have served. I W Walton Jr. served in Korea. Walton is a Montgomery County R-2 High School graduate and studied agriculture at the University of Missouri before enlisting in May 1969.
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Wellsville
Roy Walton
I. W. Walton
Montgomery County
Vietnam
Walton
Waltons
Pvt
Laslie Walton
Ft. Riley
Kan
Bill
Jim
Charles Joe
I. W. Walton Jr
Korea
Army
University of Missouri
Wrong Way Driving Foils Thief In Stolen Van Truck
A stolen van truck was driven the wrong way on a one way street. Police chased the suspect as he fled on E Monroe Street. The truck, owned by Oliver Hauling Co, was found and returned to Pete Oliver. An employee, Steven Douglas Sayers, reported the theft after seeing the vehicle missing. The suspect fled after being stopped, and police continued the search.
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Mexico
Robert Green
E. Monroe St
Oliver Hauling Co
Steven Douglas Sayers
N. Olive St
Oliver Co
Belle’s Pizza
Missouri
Illinois
Pete Oliver
Girl Scouts at Risk of Folding in Mexico
Between 76 and 8 registered Mexico Girl Scouts may lose their program this year. Neighborhood chairman Mrs. Jerome Seigfreid says junior and cadette troops need three leaders and two assistants to continue. Volunteers can be trained by the Heart of Missouri Council. calls go to Mrs. Neil Nielsen or Mrs. Paul Wilson. A leaders meeting is set at 1015 S Western St at 7:30 p.m. next Wednesday.
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Mexico
Jerome Seigfreid
Seigfreid
Heart of Missouri Girl Scout Council
Neil Nielsen
Paul Wilson
Seigfr
Nixon And Meir Talk At White House Meeting
Israeli Premier Golda Meir met with President Nixon at the White House to press for greater U S support in the Arab conflict and to discuss restarting peace talks with Egypt. Nixon signaled new economic and military aid and urged prompt talks, while Rogers and Meir focused on Jordan and the stalled talks in light of Soviet missiles in the Suez zone.
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Washington
Golda Meir
Nixon
Israel
U.S
Egypt
Meir
White House
William P. Rogers
State Department
Rogers
McCloskey
Suez Canal Zone
New York
Jordan
Suez Canal
United States
Middle East
Kansas
Chicago
UIS
Suez
Strong US forces move into Mediterranean amid Jordan crisis
The Pentagon ordered more ships and planes into the Mediterranean to bolster forces ready for a possible Jordan evacuation. About 400 Americans remain in Jordan, with 38 held hostage from the hijackings. The 6th Fleet, Atlantic Fleet, and Air Force transport units were positioned, while no military action is planned. The Guam helicopter carrier departed Norfolk with 1,000 Marines, heading toward the region. Nixon aides indicated no decision yet on action if Hussein’s regime falters.
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Washington
Pentagon
Mediterranean
Jordan
Jerry W. Friedheim
6Th Fleet
Atlantic
U.S
Saratoga
Independence
Guam
Norfolk
Morehead City
N.C
Nixon
Hussein
Panther McLucas Sentenced For Slaying Conspiracy Case
New Haven Connecticut Panther Lonnie McLucas was sentenced to 12 to 15 years for conspiracy to commit murder in the Rackley slaying. Judge Harold M Mulvey noted parole violation as a factor in setting bond at 39000. McLucas testified he drove the car and fired a second shot but claimed he did not know Rackley would be killed until orders were given.
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Panther McLucas
New Haven
Conn.ie
Lonnie McLucas
Harold M. Mulvey
McLucas
North Carolina
Pye
Mulvey
New York
Fanthers
Alex Rackley
Panthers
Reckley
Middlefield
Here
Ber
George Sams Jr
Panther
McLueas
Bobby Seal
Rackley
Sams
Warren Kimbro
Melanas
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Sgt
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