MoPac to lay off 32 from local shops next month
Union Pacific confirms Missouri Pacific Railroad will cut its local shops staff from 84 to 52, effective January 1, due to weak business conditions. Layoffs based on seniority. some officials fear permanent shutdown while others see possible rehire if revenues improve.
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Alcolac trial focus shifts to defendant's witnesses
In Jackson County Circuit Court, defense attorney Shapiro argued that 31 plaintiffs harmed by Alcolac emissions have not shown proof of injury. He challenged Dr. Bertram Carnow's testimony claiming all plaintiffs will develop cancer, noting Carnow's $560,000 payment.
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Family mourns medic Gary Straub in Valley of Silence
In Benton County Missouri, the Straub family grieves Army Pfc. Gary Straub Jr. killed in the Newfoundland DC-8 crash returning 101st Airborne troops for Christmas. They recall his service, faith, and hope for privacy at their Big Buffalo Cove home as they await his remains.
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County wage hikes unlikely this year
County commissioners say wage increases for county employees are unlikely in 1986 as a wage freeze is placed to review budget proposals. Rising costs and expected drops in sales tax and federal revenue sharing drive belt tightening while 24 departments submit requests for higher funding. Road Department employees seek clothing allowances and raises to match other county staff, with $350,000 budgeted last year and $378,728 requested for 1986.
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Red Morris
Chuck Wendt
County Road Department
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Davey Jones
City Council approves grant for Washington Avenue bridge
The City Council on Monday night approved applying for a federal community development block grant to replace the decaying Washington Avenue bridge. The request seeks $475,300 with at least $25,000 local funds and $20,000 in materials or labor. The city also applied for additional federal aid through the off system bridge program.
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Place's opening new store in Broadway Plaza hires 40
Place's plans a March opening for a 30,000 square foot store in the former TG & Y building at Broadway Plaza East Broad Street. Wayne Lee says about 40 people will be hired for full and part time clerks and student help starting January 2 with interviews through the local Job Service office. Bill Trek named manager. assistant managers Ron Church and Monty Doreman. The Bethany-based chain runs 32 stores in Missouri and Iowa.
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Greenfield, Iowa
Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jane Gray seeks re election
Fourth Ward Councilwoman Jane Gray 924 South Carr filed for re election Monday after a City Council meeting. Appointed 1982, elected 1983, ran unopposed in 1984. She aims to push ditch riprap and Police Public Safety work. Primary March 4. final April 1. Eastern District Commissioner Davey Jones and Western District Commissioner Red Morris also file for re election for fifth terms. Filing opens January 14.
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Bob Thompson
Sedalia
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Western District
Red Morris
East 13Th
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Dresden
County Commission ends first round on '86 budget
The County Commission finished the first round of 1986 budget deliberations with department heads and will pare requests to fit expected revenue. Officials expect revenue sharing cuts may push next year’s budget below the current 3.9 million dollar level, with final figures forthcoming. First Ward Councilman Ron Hardy filed for re election and faced no opposition as of this morning.
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