Illinois House backs five percent income tax plan with sales tax cut
The Illinois house revenue committee approved a five percent income tax proposal linked to a sales tax cut from three to one cent. Sponsor Rep. Stuart Trynor predicts no guarantee against rate hikes and warns of a constitutional amendment giving lawmakers a blank tax authority. Critics urge trimming government spending instead of higher taxes.
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Illinois House Revenue Committee
Stuart Trynor
Taylorville
Daley
Kerner
4 H Keeping Fit Field Day Promotes Health at Rich Township
Dr Edward L Bortz endorses exercise as a life extender while the 4 H Keeping Fit Field Day is set for June 15 at 9 00 a m at Rich Township High School Park Forest South Suburban 4 H members are urged to attend The event features University of Illinois fitness specialists who will test strength flexibility endurance pulse recovery and breathing capacity Also noted is a weed control demonstration on Rich Biesboer farm east of Glenwood with pre emergent and post emergent herbicide applications and a twilight growers meeting on June 23
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William F. Whiteside
Cook County Assoc
Tinley Park - KE
Edward L. Bortz
Rich Township High School
Park Forest
Suburbia
University of Illinois
Rich Biesboer
Glenwood
Africa scene viewed through the lens of DeBeers and diamonds
A columnist notes reporters face danger in Africa while asking what DeBeers Consolidated thinks about the crisis. The piece recalls diamonds as a strategic resource, mentions German WW II attempts, and highlights diamond importance in modern industry and tools.
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Africa
DeBeers Consolidated
DeBeers
Industrial diamonds and global supply tensions described
The piece discusses Allied and German war trade, diamond as an industrial asset, and Congo and African sources. It notes Soviet and Russian aims for Africa, the role of industrial diamonds in production, and the claim that only diamonds cut diamonds. It ends with a line about diamonds being the hardest substance.
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Congo
Russia
Africa
Thank You and Conservation Bill Support Letter
A citizen committee thanks the paper for informing Frankfort voters. A record turnout of 573 supported a five room addition, improving community engagement for future issues. A second letter urges support for Rep Francis Je Loughran and Rep George F Statney in a bill to remove the conservation department from politics.
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Frankfort
Francis Je Loughran
Joliet
George F. Stas
Tney
Chicago
Conservation Department
Daylilies Offer Easy Charm For Home Gardens
Heterocallis or Daylilies are attractive easy care perennials with long lasting stalks. They grow best in medium heavy loam with organic matter and require good drainage and moderate moisture. Plant in full sun or partial shade, space about two feet, crown one inch below surface, and move after bloom for best results. A booklet on daylilies is available for 35 cents from the Arlington Heights office.
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James Fizzell
Ass’t
N. Dunton Avenue
Arlington Heights
Discount stores reshape retail as majors enter market
The piece notes a shift toward discount merchandising by Woolworth and other majors With Korvette and Voranado leading the push Analysts warn that starting discount stores may require small capital The article draws parallels with supermarket growth and its rapid but uneven expansion and questions a surge in government spending amid a recovering economy
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Maurice P
Angland
Woolworth
Korvette
Voranado
Harvard School of Business
Dillon
Treasury
Evolution Not Revolution in Negro Progress
Washington speech by N M Mason argues American Negroes have risen economically over the past century with a 20 billion annual income and median earnings of 3308 in 1958. He criticizes welfare spending, warns about foreign aid costs, and urges economic strength to combat Communism.
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Cong
N. M. Mason
Mason
West Germany
Europe
France
Germany
Great Britain
Speaker
Soviet Union
Kennedy
Treasury
United States
GATT
Congress
Wage price spiral fears and prayer for stewardship
The piece warns that higher wages may trigger price increases and dollar depreciation, harming exports and the balance of payments while noting hopes for lower interest rates to spur growth. It cautions against inflation and recalls scripture about responsible stewardship coupled with a prayer for guidance.
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Dillon
Faithful Stewardship and Devoted Service Talk
The piece recalls Luke 12 42 urging wise stewardship. It honors a crippled woman who swept church walks in dedication, illustrating sacrificial giving as God’s valued act. It concludes with the promise well done good and faithful servant upon faithfulness.
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Leslie
Melvin Yuneker
Orland Park
Ralph McCloy
Des Plaines
City Hall
Brazil
Holland
Belgium
Hitler
By Glenn F, Logan
America
Leonard Patterson
Business & Finance
Ford
F.D.A.F
Ervin D. Friant
Mokena
Washington News
Jesus
Lester Erdmann
Illinois
J. J. Cuelbar
Burkhardt's Carpenters
Mekene
Hones
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