Illinois Still Ranks Fourth Among Industrial States
Illinois continues to lead among 48 states in industrial wealth mainly through expansion of existing plants rather than new factories. University of Illinois specialists say modest gains in Illinois industry will employ more people than total new industries in less industrialized states, with a steady rise in industrial payroll.
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University of Illinois
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Irwin Cochran
Bureau of Business Management
Weather: Cold snap dips to two above in Grundy county
Grundy county noon reading shows two above zero at Pyatt Weather station after a season’s coldest spell. Joliet and Rockford recorded near zero to two above while Chicago and Moline logged two to three above. Tonight’s low forecast near five above with a trend to mid twenties by Thursday. Friday outlook cloudy warmer with possible Sunday snow flurries. Local high Tuesday reached 38 with 9 am official reading six above.
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Peoria
Rounds Chart Paris Trip After Positive Medical Report
President Eisenhower plans to fly to Paris Friday to shore up the Western Alliance. Six doctors reported his general condition excellent with no brain hemorrhage and only mild speech difficulty remaining.
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First Big Cold Wave Grips Most of Nation
The first major cold spell of the season swept across the United States with temperatures dropping to as low as 25 below zero. Cold, snowy conditions extended from western Washington to upstate New York and reached as far south as New Mexico and Georgia. Notable lows included Fraser Colorado minus 25 and International Falls Minnesota minus 18. Snow accumulations appeared in Geauga County Ohio, South Bend Indiana, and Marquette Michigan.
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Illinois enacts first comprehensive law protecting installment buyers
Springfield reports a new Illinois law effective January 1 requires clear contract forms and full disclosure of cash price finance charges insurance and related terms for all installment purchases including cars furniture and appliances. It bans hidden charges and sets no rate ceilings but calls for further study. Johnson endorses stronger protections though noting widespread finance costs.
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Herbert M. Johnson
Chicago
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Frigerators
Benson seeks 60 to 90 percent parity for key crops
Secretary of Agriculture Benson urged creation of a bipartisan commission to help set discretionary price supports for corn wheat cotton rice and peanuts between 60 and 99 percent of parity. He said he seeks no new authority for himself and that Congress may empower a commission to assist in determining levels.
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School Bands To Present Yale Concert
Morris Public School bands plan their annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. in Morris Community High School auditorium. Wayne C. Phillips has prepared both grade and high school bands since fall. An intermission free will offering supports the program and a fund for a spring trip to the University of Illinois for the high school musicians.
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University of Illinois
Santa Claus to Arrive Here Friday in Morris
Santa Claus will arrive Friday at 4 p.m. to meet every boy and girl in Morris. He will visit shoppers each afternoon from 3 to 6 p.m. and host open houses 7 to 9 p.m. at 215 Liberty Street, former Bright Spot Cleaners, in his headquarters.
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Santa Claus
Morris
Liberty Street
Bright Spot Cleaners
Morrigg Business District
Local puffnik sparks Oslo rumors as boys admit prank
In central Norway a supposed Sputnik or foreign rocket sighting caused alarm but authorities traced it to a local puffnik. Two 19 year old farm boys confessed they launched an old German flare rocket Sunday for fun.
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Oslo
Norway
Grundy board approves 35000 for state aid road upkeep
Grundy county Board of Supervisors appropriated 35000 for maintenance of the state aid road system and considered plans to improve Pine Bluff road in Goose Lake township. The program includes eliminating two curves and building a new bridge over the Mazon River as part of a five year and one year plan. The court house and jail committee was authorized to seek bids for a new automobile for the sheriff. W G Penn Rev H C Montanus and Mrs HL Smith named to the County Welfare Service committee.
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Court House and Jail Committee
W. G. Penn
H. C. Montanus
Hl. B. Smith
County Welfare Service Committee
Das
American Youths Build Rockets Stirring Debate Nationwide
American youngsters set homemade rockets alight from Connecticut to Texas amid safety concerns. A Texan teacher died in a class accident, while Albuquerque and Minnesota clubs report both injuries and narrow successes. Youth groups plan improved ejection devices and supervised launches as officials study science benefits.
Eisenhower expected to ignore 3100-word Soviet letter
President Eisenhower was seen to brush aside a 3100-word letter from Soviet Premier Bulganin as propaganda. The note urged nuclear test halts and a high level East West conference. Officials left no comment, while NATO plans and U S responses awaited translation and analysis.
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White House
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Anne Wheaton
U. S
NATO
Yule Shopping Hours Begin Here Friday
Morris merchants announce extended hours starting Friday and running eight evenings until December 23 with stores open daily to 9 p m and closing at 5 30 p m on Christmas Eve. Clerks will assist male shoppers with selections as stocks remain plentiful and varied through the period.
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