Illinois Debates Broadening Sales Tax to Include Services
The Illinois General Assembly faces a push to expand the sales tax beyond retail goods to services such as barbering, medical, and advertising. State Revenue Director Theodore Jones argues the broadened tax could raise $822 million per biennium, with $685 million next biennium due to setup delays, while other options fail to meet revenue needs.
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Illinois General Assembly
Revenue Division
Senate Public Finance Committee
Kerner
Senate
State Revenue
Theodore Jones
Jones
Lic
Illinois
William Harris
Pontiac
Paul E. Mathias
Illinois Agricultural Association
Mathias
IRA
Farm Bureau
Nitrogen Level Limiting Factor In Corn Yield
Nitrogen remains a key limiter of corn yields in the belt. For a 120 bushel goal, about 180 pounds of nitrogen per acre are needed, with soil sources plus legumes falling short. Side-dress nitrogen is favored for adjustment based on stand. contact Grundy Service Co specialists George Roeder or Bill Wolfe for guidance and equipment.
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George Roeder
Bill Wolfe
Grundy Service Co
Grundy County
Marketing Bill Gains Support in Congress
Federal measure called the Agricultural Producers Marketing Act of 1967 aims to shield farmers by banning unfair trade practices from processors and buyers due to farm marketing association membership. The Senate bill S. 109 and about 40 House companions drive bipartisan sponsorship from Illinois lawmakers Paul Findley William Springer Kenneth Gray and George Shipley.
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Congress
Agricultural Producers Marketing Act
Producers’ Marketing Association
Ilinois
Paul Findley
William Springer
Kenneth Gray
George Shipley
Grundy County Historical Society Meets Thursday
The Grundy County Historical Society invites Farm Bureau members and friends to a 7 30 p m meeting Thursday in the Morris courthouse. Topics include proposed projects and a slate of directors and officers. William Parkinson of Gardner will discuss a historic Grundy County disaster.
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Grundy County
Turkey Usage Shifts To Convenience Products
The article notes that most growth in turkey consumption in recent years comes from convenience products rather than traditional forms. It highlights a trend toward ready to eat and easy to prepare turkey items driven by consumer demand for speed and simplicity.
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Turkey
Piece of Cloth Symbolizes Freedom in Flag Week Message
Mrs. W. F. Neumann, state chairwoman, reminds readers during flag week June 11 to 17 that the flag is more than cloth. The piece lists dates to display the flag and honors liberty, with reminders about half mast on Memorial Day and peak at sunset.
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W. F. Neumann
Grundy County
IAA drafts measures before legislature in Illinois
The Illinois Agricultural Association authored bills on detachment of park and water district lands, and on bonding grain dealers. The park district detachment change was amended to keep current law. A water district detachment proposal mirrors 1965 rules, allowing landowners to seek detachment under specific size and boundary limits. A timber buyer licensing bill was approved by the House Appropriations Committee and awaits action.
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Springfield
Illinois Park District Association
IAA
Park District Association
House of Representatives
Senate Agriculture Committee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate Conservation Committee
House Appropriations Committee
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Illinois Agricultural Association
House
Ball Park Practice Set as Grundy County Plans Season
Rodger Bruyn invites county players to Verona ball park on June 14 for the first practice session at 6 30 p m to form teams for the season starting June 21. County interest is high with many signups and optimism for a strong year.
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Verona
Grundy County
Rodger Bruyn
Garden Seed Germination Requires Warm Soil
Garden seeds often fail to germinate in soils below 60 degrees. Sowing in cooler soil keeps seeds dormant and risks rot before germination.
IAA Plans Tours to Expo 67 and Beyond
The Illinois Agricultural Association travel program announces tours to Expo 67 in Montreal with two itineraries departing Bloomington on July 15 and September 23 for nine days. Stops include Niagara Falls Ottawa Detroit and more with an air conditioned motor coach journey and two Detroit overnights. A 22 day tour from Chicago January 5 1968 covers Australia New Zealand and South Pacific islands featuring major city visits and a bush country day. A six day Beach Club Hotel Florida package at Fort Lauderdale runs any time through December 20.
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Canada
Australia
New Zealand
South Sea Islands
Florida
Illinois Agricultural Association
Bloomington
Montreal
Niagara Falls
Ottawa
Detroit
Greenfield Village
South Pacific Islands
Chicago
Bush Ranch
Tasman Sea
IAA Travel Department
Beach Club
Ft. Lauderdale
Fla
Travel program details from Roy E Will
Additional information on tours can be obtained by writing Roy E Will, IAA Travel Program, P O Box 901, Bloomington Ill.
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Roy E. Will
IAA
P. O. Box
Bloomington, Ill
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Grundy Farm Bureau
Business Services, Inc
Morris, Illinois
James R. Purdue
Mgr
Washington Street
Grundy Service Company
Grundy County Farmers
Washington
Historical Society
Courthouse
E. Washington
Morris Bob Purdue
Country Capital Investment Fund, Inc
Country Capital
Country Capital Management Company
Keogh
Country Capital Management Co
P.O. Box
Country Capital Investment Fund
Ball Park
Federal Land Bank
Federal Land Bank System
America
Land Bank
Dua RL
Ottawa Production Credit Association Farm Bureau Building
Morris Bill Decker
John D. McNair
W. Main St
Morris
Grundy County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau Group
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