Marshall Herald notices and tax figures prompt taxpayer worry
The Marshall Herald reports local fiscal data with state sales tax questions. It cites two editors Mark and Carlos Stewart and lists county revenue changes for the year, noting taxpayer frustration with Springfield policy and calls for local input.
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Wabash Valley Printing Co
5Th Street
Marshall
Illinois
Mark Stewart
Carlos Stewart
Mllinois
Ilinois
Herald
Taxpayers urged to lobby against a proposed tax limit bill
The Taxpayers Federation of Illinois urges residents in eight counties to contact legislators to stop a proposed bill affecting property tax rates. The note explains 1951 limits and 1960 valuations, outlines referendum paths to raise rates to 15.6 cents per $100, and previews topics for the October 10 special session including reapportionment and a revenue article amendment.
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White
Williamson
Clay
Greene
Macoupin
Madison
St. Clair
Taxpayers’ Federation of Ilinois
Springfield
Clark
White and Williamson
General Assembly
Maurice W. Scott
Taxpayers’ Federation of
Illinois
Illinois Supreme Court
Illinois General Assembly
Kerner
Tlinois
General’ Assembly
Chicago
Superior
Cook County
Taxpayer’s Federation of
Tlmois
School Bus Safety Rules Remain Vital for All Areas
Drivers must stop for stopped school buses and not pass from either direction while children are alighting or boarding. Crossing guards must be obeyed and children urged to avoid street play. A copy of the new Rules of the Road is available by request to Charles F. Carpentier Secretary of State Springfield Illinois.
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Charles Fr. Carpentier
Springfeld
Illinois
Illinois Veterans' Commission invites inquiries on death compensation
Administrator Ralph B. Johnson urges parents of deceased veterans from World War II and the Korean Conflict to inquire about U.S. Government death compensation. Eligible families with income changes may qualify for monthly payments. prior denials can be reconsidered if financial circumstances now meet criteria. The commission offers guidance at 150 E Court Street Paris and at the Clark County Courthouse Marshall, with a Springfield main office at 221 W Jefferson St.
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Ralph B. Johnson
Illinois
Veterans’ Commission
U.S
Johnson
Thellinois Veterans’ Commission
Edgar
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
E. Court Street
Paris
Clark
Marshall
Ill
Veterans’ Affairs
W. Jefferson Street
Springfield
Dinois
Sunday worship and Bible study schedule listed
Morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30. Robert Etcin son, superintendent, leads Bible study Thursday at 8 00 p m.
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Robert Etcinson
Illinois Farmers Outook Outlook for Corn Yields Rise
Illinois farmers report corn yields near record highs with 76.0 bushels per acre and a national average of 60.4. Weather aided production while farmers boosted yields by planting more, higher fertilizer use, and better fields. Government aims to dampen prices for the 1961 62 marketing year using these crop gains.
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Grouth
Great Plains
Illinois
Texas
Kansas
Nebraska
Washington
Economist Offers 1962 Wheat Growers Practical Plans
W. N. Thompson of the University of Illinois outlines steps for wheat producers planning the 1962 crop. He warns to evaluate government programs and avoid marketing quota penalties while choosing diverting land between wheat and feed grain. Farmers should check allotments, yield indexes, and payment rates with local ASCS offices.
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W. N. Thompson
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist
ASCS
Land Vetting Reduces Wheat Area by Various Amounts
Officials review parcels of wheat land to scale cultivation. numbers vary by farm and region as surveys assess acreage. The process aims to optimize yields and resource allocation amid changing markets.
Local Social Notes Highlight Town Visits and Birthdays
Mrs G B Wilhalt hosts a birthday dinner for Johnnie Hutchings with family guests including Mr and Mrs Robert Schwartz and Dianne and Dennis. Several relatives and friends visit across the area from Redmon to Paris as trips to New York and New Hampshire are noted.
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Robert Schwartz
Dianne and
Dennis
Joe Melton
Golda Morgan
Johnny Hutchings
Johnnie
Terry Wilholt
Glenn Wilholt
Harlie Brosman
Chester Higginbotham
Paris
Harold Hendrix
Lloyd Hendrix
Sharon
Mary
Jane Smith
West Union
Lee Smith
Willie
Betty
Sunday Guests Of Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker
Mr and Mrs Ted Long and Miss Ruth Baker were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Forrest Baker, sharing a quiet afternoon and conversation at their home.
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Ted‘‘Long
Ruth’ Baker
Forrest’ Baker
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