Tax Facts Support Municipal Public Utilities Tax Shift
The Taxpayers' Federation of Illinois will not oppose a bill to let municipalities levy and collect the public utilities tax currently paid to the state within city limits. The change would not add cost to consumers or raise utility taxes, per A. L. Sargent of the Illinois Municipal League.
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Illinois General Assembly
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A. L. Sargent
Illinois Municipal League
Tax policy urges local control over municipal revenue use
The Illinois Taxpayers Federation favors transferring taxing power to municipalities without guaranteed tax increases unless voters authorize extra spending. It cites some cities need funds for police and fire services but argues many towns can improve nonessential services by cutting waste. A public meeting in Freeport on November 23 invites taxpayers to review municipal finance and press officials for efficiency.
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Taxpayers Federation to Held Mass Meeting Series in Illinois
The first in a series of more than 20 taxpayer mass meetings is planned across Illinois by the Taxpayers Federation of Illinois. The gatherings aim to gauge taxpayer views on major tax issues ahead of the 1949 Illinois General Assembly and Federal Congress, shaping an action program to support good laws and oppose bad ones.
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Taxpayers’ Federation of
Ilinois
Illinois
Illinois General Assembly
Federal Congress
Topeka Folks Busy With Visits And Local Events
Topeka residents and relatives share visits with Havana Peoria and Peoria area friends. The Glicks spent Wednesday in Peoria while Adolph Budke suffered leg injuries in a corn picker accident. A large crowd attended the Coon School Bakery Sale and program Thursday evening. Several families hosted dinner guests and traveled for social gatherings and hunting trips.
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Coon School
Children’s Colds May Be Serious Season
Late fall marks a peak period for colds in children and urges parents to guard youngsters against respiratory illness. Health guidance highlights warning signs, care steps, and when to seek medical attention for more serious symptoms.
Ear trouble seen in Will County children survey
A Will County study of 20 663 grade school children finds 1 646 with hearing loss. Miss Elizabeth Scofield of the University of Illinois cautions that colds can be more serious for youngsters and may lead to ear or lung complications. Bed rest warmth and isolation from others are advised and a doctor should be consulted if symptoms persist or an earache appears.
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Elizabeth Scofield
University of Ilinois College of Agriculture
Pekin Ladies Host Duck Supper At Ida Sibens Home
Mrs Louis Heckman and Mrs Etta Cox attended a duck supper Tuesday evening hosted by Mrs Ida Sibens in Pekin. Mrs Wallace Burks and family visited Mr and Mrs Robert Getz on Thursday afternoon. Theodore Bender hosted the boys Sunday School class Thursday evening with a weather roast.
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Robert Getz
Theodore Bender
For Rent Wallpaper Steamer at Runyon's Store
Advertisement notes wallpaper steamer for rent from Runyon's Paint and Wallpaper Store. Includes store branding and rental offer details.
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