TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD THE STATE FINANCE PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FROM WHAT SOURCES?
I feel very strongly that the state should finance at least fifty percent for public schools; increase corporate tax, pari-mutual betting, sale of alcholic beverage on Sundays, a tax on our natural resources such as lead and copper. At present there is no tax derived from this source.
SHOULD THE STATE FINANCE PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS? IF SO TO WHAT EXTENT?
It is my feeling that the state should give a limited amount to aid to non-public schools, to teach non-religious subjects. I think that it is a must if non-public schools are going to remain a very viable force in education. If non-public schools closed in the state of Missouri, I think it would create an educational crisis for at least ten years; the state does not have the money at present to educate the children now in public schools.
TO WHAT EXTENT SHOULD THE STATE SHARE REVENUES WITH THE CITY?
The state of Missouri should return a greater share of the tax dollar to the large urban areas. I supported the revenue sharing bill and shall continue to do so.
WOULD YOU SUPPORT THE CITY—COUNTY CULTURAL DISTRICT?
Yes, I supported it in the 75th General Assembly, also Home Rule for St. Louis County.
WHAT TYPE OF LEGISLATION WOULD YOU SUPPORT TO IMPROVE HOUSING IN THE CITY?
Strict enforcement of the newly enacted slum receivership bill, stronger demolition of delapidated buildings, and strict enforcement of the minimum housing code.
Originally published in The Paper, August 1970.
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