Inflation's toll on costs, pensions, and savings in seven years
William Springer illustrates rising living costs from 1960 to 1968 with figures on home prices, college costs, Social Security pensions, and purchasing power. He cites Senator Miller's claim that inflation added over $100 billion to living costs and eroded trillions in savings, bonds, and pension reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Jack Miller
Iowa
Senate
Miller
U. S
Courtesy Behind the Wheel Promotes Safe Driving
A message urges drivers to maintain manners and patience on the road. It stresses giving right of way and waiting for others, warning that courtesy can prevent crashes and save lives. The piece links polite driving to overall well being and a longer, safer life on the road.
Costs of inflation hit 188 billion in seven years
The inflation costs total over 188 billion in seven years, equating to nearly 1,000 dollars per person. Senator Miller calls this a glaring indictment of Administration and Congress, blaming unstable dollar policy and multi billion dollar deficits for the fiscal mess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Congress
Scott proposes three new programs to curb violence
Wm. J. Scott, Republican candidate for Illinois Attorney General, unveils three programs to fight organized crime. He calls for school based education on rights and responsibilities, closer state local law enforcement cooperation with state aid, and a statewide Criminal Bureau of Investigation. He outlines a centralized approach modeled on the FBI to coordinate efforts across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Scott
Illinois
Scott
Ilinois
Donald A. Henss
Friendship Farm
East Moline
Henss
Mott Republican
Illinois House
G.O.P
Ray Page
Attorney General's Office
Hasson
Criminal Bureau of Investigation
F.B.I
U. S. Attorney General's Office
U. S
Chicago Motor Club opposes highway fund transfer plan
Gerald Cavanagh, president of the Chicago Motor Club, criticizes Illinois lawmakers for proposed $60 million shifts from the motor fuel tax to the General Revenue Fund. He warns such moves threaten highway construction, maintenance, and traffic safety efforts, noting past diversions and calls for alternative funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Motor Club
Illinois
Gerald Cavanagh
Club
General Revenue Fund
Cavanagh
Cook County
Induction orders and deferment policy guidance
An excerpt explains how to handle a change in eligibility for military classification. If reclassified to I-S, reported induction is canceled. otherwise report as ordered. It also notes NSC advisory role under the 1967 act and Illinois history notes marking July historic events.
Illinois Motor Club Pushes 800 Miles of Expressways Pact
The Chicago Motor Club proposes a constitutional amendment to bar highway user funds from nonhighway use and to authorize a new gasoline tax of one cent and diesel tax of two cents to fund a 1.2 billion revenue bond for 30 years to build 800 miles of new expressways in Illinois within five years.
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Chicago Motor Club
Ilinois
Motor Club
Illinois Emergency Highway Authority
Club
Burgoon says gun registration repeal bill killed in committee
Lawrenceville AL representative Garrel Burgoon notes that a repeal measure for the gun owner registration law, effective July 1, died in committee on June 15. He recalls his sheriff years, cites only 30 no votes on June 24, and urges future amendments to ease penalties on gun owners.
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Garrel Burgoon
Lawrenceville
Burgoon
Lawrence County
Journal of the House
General Assembly
Selective Service Rules for Local Board Appearance
The registrant after classification may request in writing to appear before the local board within 30 days after mailing of the notice (SSS Form 110). An appearance is required only if the classification was not already determined at the local board. The request must be filed within the 30 day period.
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Lockyear
National Security Council
Council
Director of Selective Service System
Twinois
Chicago
Great Lakes
New York
Lincoln
General Scott
Cleveland
Germany
Harding
Franklin D. Roosevelt
General Telephone complex rises on Sixth Pine corner
General Telephone Company reports progress on a two story beige brick building at Sixth and Pine. Orion Cheng Paris District Manager says construction is ahead of schedule with walls completed and roof deck to be laid soon. Completion expected by August 1 with August set for interior painting and finishing touches. Felmley Dickerson is the general contractor.
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General Telephone Company
Paris
Orion Cheng
Brock
Sixth
Pine
Felmley-Dickerson
Local dialing upgrade targets June 1969 service
The project aims for September 1 completion with installation of new local dialing equipment starting after building clearance by Cheney. Equipment ready for service by June 1969, after which old gear will be retired. The building will be razed for parking and Marshall customers will join Direct Distance Dialing.
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Cheney
Marshall
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WM. Springer
Paul Powell
WM. J. Scott
Janis Plunkett
Floyd Plunkett
Robinson
Lockyear College of Business
Evansville
Robinson High School
Miss Plunkett
Future Secretaries Association
Nu Tau Sigma Sorority
Fred Plunkett
Carroll Spittler
John W. Allen
George Rogers Clark
Virginia
Kaskaskia
Washington
Fort Necessity
Indiana Territory
John Whistler
Fort Dearborn
Selective Service
General Phone Company
Clark County
Marshall Co-Op
South Fifth St
Marshall, DL
USDA
Clark Service Company
Marshall, Ill
Marshall, Ilinois
John H. Hudson
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