04 Jan 1971
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Newspaper
Saint Charles Journal
Location
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1971
Page
1
The article questions why Missouri officials and the state legislature would interfere with St Louis mayor Al Cervantes planning a future airport to serve the city and its environs, arguing the move would affect taxes and regional business.
The article argues Missouri must balance aviation needs with a growing tax revenue loss tied to airline activity at Lambert Field. It notes more than 4 million dollars yearly from sales tax on tickets meals and rentals and an additional potential 3 to 4 million from related purchases. It highlights state budget pressures including education health and infrastructure as drivers of the dispute.
The four banks First National First State Commerce and County show deposits up to 65.92 million and assets near 77.34 million at year end 1970 with gains from 1969. Final 1969 totals stood at 64.75 million in deposits and 74.22 million in assets.
Voters in the First Ward of St. Charles will elect a councilman for a three month unexpired term from four candidates Harold Webbink Angel es Stamelos Heetox Mahady and Gary Haegler to fill Rev. Robert Magee’s vacancy. Polling places include St Peters Church Hall Lincoln School Powell Terrace School and Jim Meagher Motors with 3866 registered voters.
A lighthearted column reflects on family trees and the quirks of kinship. The joke notes even strong lineages show sap and imperfections, inviting readers to smile at family myths.
A dramatic aerial view shows the Interstate 70 bridge spanning the Missouri River toward St. Charles. The darker waters at the river bend, the Three Flags sculpture, and the central cloverleaf exchange for I-70 and Fifth Street anchor the composition, photographed by John King.
Mayor submits 1970 year in review urging a new Elm Street City Hall and possible combined police use. He notes land cost $53 000 for 17 acres, prior bond defeats, parking shortages, and traffic concerns with Moose Hall as a potential historic site.
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