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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1962
Page
2
Second class postage paid at Mar shall Illinois. Herald rates: Subscription 2.00 a year, local advertising 35c per column inch. 20c per line for reader ads.
Auditor Michael J. Howlett releases a statewide analysis ending 1960 comparing city and village finances. The study groups municipalities by population in three regions and highlights property tax as the leading revenue source at 34.88 percent, followed by sales tax and liquor licenses among others.
The article stresses careful study of expressway and tollway maps for correct entrances and exits. It advises recognizing landmarks, noting passable places before turns, watching warning signs, and keeping spares and emergency gear ready. It also invites reader questions on traffic safety.
The report shows revenue per parking meter by population class, with $14 for under 1,000 residents, about $74 for 1,000 to 5,000, around $66 for 5,000 to 10,000, and roughly $88 for over 10,000. Auditor Howlett receives praise for efficiency and cost reductions, returning an estimated $368,239 of a $2,003,170 payroll budget if current trends hold.
International Chiropractors Association launches a nationwide effort to expand and modernize colleges, fund student loans, and boost research. Dr. John Q. Thaxton and Dr. H. E. King of Marshall outline a national survey linking doctor-to-population needs and seek federal subsidies to support facilities and faculties by 1963.
Individual series for Taylor 548 and Dusty Spires 453 lead a mixed set of games for players including Don Smitley 213 and Grace Burger 467. Team totals show Lee's Propane 2012 and Louise's Beauty Stop 674 with Do-Quick Laundromat 1921.
On February 22 1962 the General Phone Company of Illinois eastern division installed its 50000th Starlite telephone at Mrs Michael W Lippitt home in Mt Carmel. Division totals rose from 27332 in 1952 to 43783 in 1957 and 47647 in 1960 with manager R A Reel optimistic about continued growth. University of Illinois scientists finalize 1962 Forage Facts Roundup programs for farmers in 11 state areas late Feb to early Mar.
Mrs Maude Elder Gaylord Green of Casey will preach at Mill Creek Church on Sunday morning and evening. Visitors include Ben Strohm of Paris Martha Booker of Marshall John Bud and Golda Blizzard with Mrs Maude Miller sister and many local families.
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