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Newspaper
Saint Charles Journal
Location
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
1
The St Charles I of Education Association backs an income tax to finance school costs amid rising operating expenses. Support ranges from full adoption to supplement plans, with legislators debating source taxation and home owners voicing concern over potential rate increases. Continued on Page WW
The R V School District will vote on an $850000 bond issue Saturday February 3. Polling places include Mile House Boschertown Kamp Farm City Hall Portage des Sioux and West Alton Fire Station West Alton. Eligible electors may vote at the convenient polling place. Voter registration not required. Absentee ballots may be continued on page 47. Also, Mr and Mrs Fred Willbrand Jr were honored with the Outstanding Farmers Award at the 44th annual Soils and Crop Conference in Memorial Hall Blanchette Park with about 300 attendees. Awards went to Mr and Mrs Francis Kessler of Augusta and Mr and Mrs Eugene Ehlmann of St Charles. The Willbrands own 220 acres and rent 460 more. 440 in corn 200 in wheat and 20 in soybeans. Corn yields ranged 110-170 bushels per acre in 1967. They market 156 hogs and 30 beef cattle yearly. Improvements include a 1966 CADeen home a machine shed and workshop added last year grain storage with 30,000 bushels capacity and unloading facilities. The Willbrands have steadily built equity and have purchased most land in six years. Active members of Trinity Lutheran Church at Orchard Farm Mrs Willbrand teaches Sun. Continued on page 17
Attorney Joseph Weather warned that a new charter could enable a strong mayor to build a political dynasty within two years by controlling high salaried departments. League of Women Voters hosted the talk at St Johns Halt with Mayor Vogt, Charter chairman William Mayfield Jr., and others weighing appointive powers.
The article notes plans to finish the First Capitol with a February 6 completion target and describes unresolved details of the northeast corner and a flagstoned sidewalk. Demolition of three adjacent buildings is underway. An Industrial Development Corporation stockholders meeting is set for Monday night at St Charles city hall to elect directors and increase capital stock. A $300 profit is reported.
The Riccar State Park Board accepted and dedicated the area to a local park honoring Edna McElhiney Olson. Mover was noted as the main advocate for the project, highlighting community support and the park’s future plans.
Local government members cite rising costs and added departments under the charter. Mayor Henry Vogt and seven of ten council members condemn the proposal while the Charter Commission argues costs could be reduced by streamlining. No concrete reductions shown to offset higher salaries and new positions. Additional litigation questions are raised about the charter's impact.
The St Charles Community Teachers Association part of the National Education Association, backed by Supt Roy Clemans, asks for a $5760 base salary for the 1968-69 school year. The Board supports the proposal and placed financing on the February 13 ballot. Last year’s minimum rose from $4700 to $5306.
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