Illinois Aid Commission trims relief funds amid public protest
The Illinois Public Aid Commission explains a 10 percent cut to General Relief and 5 percent to Aid to Dependent Children due to dwindling biennial funds. For the two year period ending June 30 1951 the General Assembly appropriated 43 million for General Relief and 56 million for ADC, with allocations already made for July and August.
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Illinois Public Aid Commission
Chicago
General Assembly
Taxpayers’ Federation of Illinois
James E. Foster
Illinois General Assembly
Commission
Relief aid cuts affect supplementary funds, not total income
The proposed 10 percent reduction targets supplemental assistance to General Relief and Aid to Dependent Children. Recipients typically have other income, so cuts reduce only the aid portion, leaving total income largely unchanged.
Air Command Expands Air Force ROTC Program
The Continental Air Command announces a near doubling of AF ROTC quotas for 1949 50 with an expected 17 500 students nationwide up from 9 496 this year. Students will choose seven specialized fields after one year of basic course as of July 1 1949 when AF assumes full ROTC administration.
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Air Force
Joint Air Force
Army
Lake Geneva Level Sinks But Eiffel Wouldn't Show
Europe drought lowers Lake Geneva near a century low as the Rhone's reduced flow limits refill. Despite a deep canyon and silt settling, the Rhone still supplies about two thirds of the lake, with the river remaining clear at Geneva's outlet.
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Lake Geneva
Eiffel
Europe
Rhone
National Geographic Society
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Swiss Alps
Geneva
Cities collect 8.4 million in refuse charges
The International City Managers Association reports 115 cities collected over 8.4 million for refuse collection last year. Average revenue was about 73 150 with Oklahoma City at 506 724 and Park Ridge Illinois at 1 700. The 1949 Municipal Year Book notes charges in at least 125 municipalities for single family dwellings and Atlanta as the largest city in residential collection.
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International City Managers Association
Oklahoma City
Park Ridge
Ill
Atlanta
Mason County 4-H Show and local visits noted in Topeka
The Mason County 4-H clubs held their show at CIMCO farm on Tuesday. Local families and visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Floyd LeSourd and Linda Rose returned from trips, while Mr. and Mrs. Herman Strube were called to Peoria for illness in the Wulfert family. Mr. Wulfert died Wednesday at St Francis hospital and funeral services were held in Peoria.
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Mason County
Cimco Farm
Floyd LeSourd
Linda Rose
South Dakota
Herman Strube
Peoria
John Wulfert
Local Residents Attend Supper and Short Trips
Linde Rose Mrs BE LeSourd and others hosted supper Tuesday for Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Armbrust. Herman Glick Jo Ann Walter Hahn planned a short Ozarks trip. Dorland Smith visited Indiana friends. Herey Atwater Kenneth attended the State Fair. Raymond Mowder and Havana children visited Herman Strube’s family.
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Herman Glick
Jo Ann
Fred Reich
Maxine Hahn
Havana
Floyd LeSourd
Linde Rose
BE. B. LeSourd
Franklin Armbrust
Walter Hahn
Ozarks
Herey Atwater
Kenneth
Raymond Mowder
Herman Strube
Variegated and Common Alfalfas Compared by Region
The article discusses alfalfas varieties for regional hay production. It notes northern sections favor variegated types and northern commons yield less hay, while common alfalfas outperform variegated in southern Illinois Kansas and Oklahoma. Central Missouri shows overlap with variegated varieties often producing more hay.
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Illinois
Kansas
Oklahoma
Minois
Two New Alfalfa Varieties Resist Wilt Across Illinois
Two alfalfa varieties Buffalo and Ranger show high resistance to bacterial wilt and can extend stands two to three years. Federal agronomist David Heusinkveld notes Buffalo and Ranger may cost more and have limited seed, but on rolling land or alfalfa grass mixtures the extra cost can be worthwhile. Buffalo favors southern Illinois while Ranger suits northern Illinois, reflecting climate differences and regional recommendations.
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Ranger
David Heusinkveld
Illinois College of Agriculture
Illinois
For Athletes Foot Use T-4-L For Relief
An ad promotes T-4-L for athletes foot foot odor and itchy feet with an undiluted alcohol base. It promises deep penetration to kill germs and offers a 40c back guarantee if not pleased after one hour. Available today at Manito Drug Co.
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Manito Drug Co
4-T
Wanted Clean Cotton Rage at Community Express Office
Classified note seeks clean cotton rags for sale at five cents per pound. Mentions Balborye as a desirable location for fall winter and early spring pasture.
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Community Express
Balborye
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Central Illinois Light Co
Theo
Pyn
Seelye
Manito
John Deere
Air Command
Illinos
Juanita DeVore
A. A. DeVore, Jr
Manko, Ill
Topeka
Veda
E. Strube
Adolph Budke
Ira Rakestraw
Pekin
Howard Carpenter
Henry Strube
Marvel Lee
Howard Bennett
Henrietta Trimpe
Agnes
Herman Gick
Ladies Aid
Chas E. Willard
Edna Alley
John Radwanski
Willard
Lynn Groves
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Emma Trent
Dorland Smith
Indiana
Frank Corbin
Mason City
Pekin, Illinois
Hudson
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