Illinois Plan for State Wide Road System Bond Proposal
The notice describes a proposed ballot measure in Park county Illinois for a $60,000,000 state wide system of durable hard surfaced roads funded by bonds. It outlines bond terms, repayment from a state bond fund, yearly direct taxes if needed, construction plans, routes from Chicago to Metropolis and other major connections, and oversight by the Department of Public Works and Buildings.
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Statewide highway routing plan outlines 60 million bond program
The document details routes across Illinois linking Chicago to towns like Freeport Rockford Joliet Peoria and Mattoon with intercity connections. It describes funding via a 60 million bond issue approved by the legislature and voter approval in November 1918, plus eminent domain and state oversight during construction.
Illinois highway bond issue topic on ballot in general election
A long Illinois ballot question proposes a State canting of bonds totaling 60 million dollars for a statewide road system. It details funding through motor vehicle revenues and potential payment sources, with public publication and voter submission requirements. The article also mentions a separate local anecdote about a guard and a parolee, Donn Roberts.
Pastor Displays: To Hell With Kaiser Sentiment Surges
In Seattle a large fire fighting funds plan appears, with one million dollars set aside by the forestry service to combat Northwest fires this year. The money comes from a defense fund. the state fire marshal oversees the effort as public concern rises over Kaiser sentiment.
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France and Belgium Receive American Aid in Early Year
Allied nations, including France and Belgium, received postwar aid from the United States during the first five months of the year. France obtained about 72 percent of its share totaling 88 million pounds while Belgium received nearly 11 million pounds. Strict rationing governed distribution as much of the aid was allocated in the period.
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