Illinois road program delays prompt rebuke from Chicago Journal of Commerce
The Chicago Journal of Commerce notes delays in Illinois road funding and criticizes state plans to manufacture cement. It urges the house judiciary committee to fast track a resolution demanding action from Governor Horner and the highway department to aid unemployment relief and extend road funds.
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Illinois
House of Representatives
Horner
Highway Department
House Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Strawberry crop hit by heat and drought in Adams section
The heat and dry weather cut the strawberry crop in Adams. Wm Boyer of Ursa visited his nephew Lawrence Boyer. Emmett Hartrick, who trucks to St Louis, set a new weekly record with five straight trips. Local families and Willis Griggs group visited the Wells brothers. A large crowd attended the Pleasant Grove basket dinner. Newtown defeated Richfield 10 to 9 in a ten inning game after a long tie. Rain blessed the area Sunday night.
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Wm. Boyer
Ursa
Lawrence Boyer
Emmett Hartrick
St. Louis
Willis Griggs
Fred Danbane
May Lou Mitts
Payson
Wells Brothers
Pleasant Grove
Newtown
Richfield
Grubb Couple Help Clean Mercer Home in Quincy
Mr and Mrs E J Grubb of Quincy assisted by Miss Roberts Nof z and Mrs Stella Swisher cleaned house for Robert Mercer one day last week.
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E.J. Grubb
Quincy
Miss Roberts
Nof Z
Stella Swisher
Robert Mercer
Supervisors Transfer Right of Way for Route 105
At a Monday meeting the board of supervisors adopted a resolution placing the right of way for Route 105 in the state aid road committee with power to pay damages.
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Board of Supervisors
State Aid Road Committee
University procurement and auditing procedures outlined
The text details procurement by the Purchasing Agent under the Comptroller with department requisitions and Deans approval, and sometimes the President. It explains that state funds are paid by the State Treasurer on warrants audited by the State Auditor, with certifications by the Board’s President and Secretary. It covers quarterly fund reports to the Governor, quarterly external audits, annual audits, biennial board proceedings, and distributing copies to the Governor and General Assembly. It also notes itemized vouchers certified for proper goods receipt, prices, and approvals by the Comptroller, President, and Secretary, with State Auditor review under the State Finance Act.
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Board of Trustees
Certified Public Accountants
Comptroller
General Assembly
Low Costs for University Education in Illinois
The University of Illinois offers yearly tuition of 70 dollars with overall costs including living expenses much lower than many colleges. A State University year can run as low as 422 dollars covering tuition room board clothing texts and laundry. A moderate budget reaches about 556 dollars, plus fraternity dues or recreation. Registrar provides course information.
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University of Illinois
Illinois
State University
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Kodak Film
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Wisconsin
Siloam
Keller & Johnson
Phillips
Philler
C .E. Lierle
Phill
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