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Editor’s Poetry Curse Brings Political Fight and Kisses
The Amboy Journal editor is criticized for a rhymed piece about love and kisses that spread to Rochelle and Rockford papers. The Illinois drawing of the “drainage” bill advances in the legislature, pending gubernatorial signature and a public vote, with bitter budget implications if approved.
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Amboy
Lee County
Rochelle Register
Ogle County
Rockford Monitor
Lyman
House of Representatives
Springfield
Senate
Fifer