Missouri considers sales tax hike for state revenue
Editorial argues Missouri should raise the sales tax from two to three cents to fund education welfare and health services. Governor Dalton and Senator Spradling advocate realism on revenue needs while stressing Missouri remains a low tax state. The piece condemns limiting reporters and urges focus on fiscal issues in the General Assembly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
General Assembly
Albert M. Spradling
Senate
John M. Dalton
Union
Dalton
Spradling
House of Representatives
Senate Eye On Big Contract Award To General Dynamics
Washington column outlines McClellan’s probe into a $62 million Navy Air Force supersonic fighter contract with General Dynamics. It details political influence by Henry Crown, White House ties, and the fallback to a potential $5 billion stream of future contracts, amid questions of mismanagement and rushed decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington — Senate
John McClellan
General Dynamics
Defense Department
Navy
Air Force
McClellan
Defense
McNamara
Earth
Zuckert
Card No. 2
Financial Rocks
Card No. 3
Chicago
Henry Crown
Washington
Crown
Lyndon Johnson
Johnson
Pentagon
Eisenhower
Nixon
Kennedy
Democratic National Committee
Robert
Great Corporation
Uncle Sam
Defense McNamara
Charles Gayle
Boeing
Air Council
Adm
F. L. Ashworth
Robert Pirie
Joint Evaluation Board
Military Board
Selection Board
Britain Holds Left Driving Despite 1967 Change Elsewhere
The Swedish government plans to switch to driving on the right in 1967, leaving Britain alone on the left. The piece notes tradition, sword use in old days, and UK barriers to joining the Common Market with mention of a possible Channel Tunnel. It suggests British habits may change if broader European integration occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Britain
France
West Germany
Channel Tunnel
Kennedy Faces a Moderate Congress in State of the Union
President Kennedy arrives with a cautious outlook as Congress, seen as comfortable and conservative, likely slows progress. The economy remains solid, taxes are debated, and compromises loom on spending, medical care, and education aid amid a year of measured expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press News
Washington
Congress
Kennedy
Pursuing Independence From a Controlling Mother
A 26 year old living with his mother and aunt seeks to marry but resists leaving home. The advisor explains independence means developing self trust to disagree with maternal certainties and suggests using money for professional help to navigate the battle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lawrence
Landslide Buries 60 Homes in Mikrohorio Greece
A massive landslide struck Mikrohorio on Sunday night, burying or wrecking 60 of 100 homes. One body recovered, at least 12 people missing, and five injured in the village of 625 residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikrochorio
Greece
Smog Is Not a London Particular
The Guest Editorial argues smog is man made and not romantic like London fog. It notes smog worsens in industrial cities due to geography and urges demand for scientific solutions to curb polluted air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
London
Charles Dickens
James Obermiller chosen for Smith-Cotton Industrial Arts vacancy
Board of Education selects James Obermiller to fill the Smith-Cotton High School industrial arts vacancy. He will also assist in physical education with Coaches Davenport and Benson. Obermiller played halfback for the Cape Girardeau team that won the conference championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Obermiller
Board of Education
Smith-Cotton High School
Davenport
Benson
Cape Girardeau
Sedalia
Sarah E. Cotton
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Massachusetts
Washington Avenues
Missouri Legislature Moves Toward Simpler Bills and New Licenses
Missouri lawmakers push clearer bill language replacing archaic terms and reveal 500 bill requests. Sen. Basey Vanlandingham seeks licenses for marriage counselors amid nationwide gaps. Public juvenile code changes aim to publicize delinquency records and deter crime. Safety belt bills await action. veteran bonus, emergency aid liability, and road system expansion are under consideration. Old age assistance proposals would broaden eligibility for those living with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
William R. Nelson
Committee On Legislative Research
Nelson
Sen
Basey Vanlandingham
Columbia
Vanlandingham
Baker
Rous
House Judiciary Committee
We the Women Oh Those Feet of Clay
Ruth Millett observes couples changing after marriage with husbands often drifting toward old habits. She notes both sides may evolve in ways that upset early fantasies of a perfect union.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jefferson City
Missouri General Assembly
Senate Eye
Drew Pearson
The
Congo
By James Marlow
Bers
Muriel Lawrence
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Runner
Virginia
U.S
United States
House
Thomas D. Graham
State Board For the Healing Arts
Noah Weinstein
St. Louis
West Central
Missouri Association For Social Welfare
Thomas Baker
Stoddard
Rowing
Godfrey
State
Hughes
Betts
Ruth Millett
Asea
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!