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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1973
Page
5
The letter from Alicia R. argues a higher minimum wage will price out housekeepers and teens, raise taxes via federal and state revenue, reduce employment, and force small shops to close. She cites personal budgets, welfare costs, and political manipulation, requesting Dr. George W. Crane’s booklet.
Harold B. Steele of Princeton was reelected president at the 59th annual convention. John White Jr. of Elburn was elected vice president to replace retiree William Sauer of Murphysboro. Three new directors were named for two year terms: Leonard W. Schultz Glenview Lowell Knox Lorraine and Thomas R. Donnell Mattoon.
President Nixon orders the release of about 966 million dollars in HEW and education funds that had been impounded to curb spending. The money will flow into the current budget year with some programs extending into 1975, including 466 million for school projects and 334 million for health research and training. The move follows suits aimed at freeing the funds and signals potential budget pressures for 1975. The National Education Association welcomed the bill with reservations.
The University of Illinois board of trustees approved a 60 dollar annual tuition increase, about 12 percent for in state students, raising the current 496 to 556. The plan, 6 to 2, follows a 6 percent statewide BHE guideline, with 1 million more yearly revenue to fund new buildings programs and equipment.
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