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Newspaper
Brookfield Magnet
Location
Brookfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
2
A mother Greta Engst and her daughter Emmar take a bike trip through Wisconsin calling it a perfect vacation. They pedal along with a casual pace, enjoying the scenery and the sense of accomplishment from their low mile ride.
A Taxpayers Federation of Illinois report titled Hidden Salaries A Study of Public Employee Pensions in Kane County Illinois estimates pensions for state and regional workers cost taxpayers over 41 million dollars in 1951, more than double 1945. It notes state and local government pension shares are largely funded by state taxes and retailer occupation tax receipts, with ongoing high costs affecting teachers college staff and judges across counties. The study by Robert St. Verre highlights rising pension expenses without giving specific policy recommendations.
The Independent Offices Appropriation Act for fiscal year 1955 extends the period for veterans with service connected noncompensable dental conditions to apply for outpatient dental care. The new delimiting date is December 31, 1954 or one year after discharge, whichever is later, replacing July 27, 1954. Public Law 428 sets the date, with the act expiring June 30, 1955, and applies only to veterans with service connected dental disabilities existing at discharge.
An all star amateur boxing and wrestling show is planned for Friday night, Aug. 29, at Lenzi Park on Route 66 and Bastav. under the promotion of Cole Lenzi, a former fighter. Six boxing matches and two wrestling bouts fill the program, starting at 8 30 p m.
Votes pour in for LaGrange Jubilee Queen contest with Aug 27 deadline. Leading contenders include Margaret Barton and Mary Jane Livermore, with Linda Heppes in third and many locals vying for top spots. Advance tickets cut 50 cents and boost votes.
A 12 year old boy named Charles Chappel chased the offender after a window in his Long Beach residence was smashed. He rode his motor scooter downtown to file a police complaint with officers, seeking action on the incident.
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