Stevenson to Deliver School Plan in Person
Governor Stevenson will present his 112 million dollar plan for public grade and high schools to the Illinois legislature in a 9 30 a m joint session of the Senate and House. The plan raises local tax minimums and increases state equalization grants to 120 dollars per pupil this year and 160 dollars in 1950.
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Associated Press
Springfield
Stevenson
Senate
House
Best Stevenson
Reublican
Colorful Light Through Crystal Edges
The light that enters a crystal surface appears white but the cut edges break it into separate colors. The phenomenon shows how crystal facets disperse light into a spectrum.
Has Meaty Problem For Congress Over Pig Surplus
Washington Column notes a pork surplus from 1948 farm plans leading to potential Congressional action this summer. It recalls 1930s buyouts that raised hog prices, cut surplus by millions, and fed the needy, while warning of public uproar if vast pork is dumped or mismanaged amid high prices.
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Congress
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Charles F. Brannan
Brannan
Henry Wallace
Famn
Europe
China
Puerto Rico
Ilands
Wonder Salve touted as wartime skin remedy
An advertisement touts Wonder Salve as a wartime skin treatment for psoriasis eczema infections and athlete's foot. It promises no acids no alcohol painless application greaseless relief and antiseptic action. Sold in Mt Vernon and Leansboro through local druggists Rogers Walgreen Lockwood and others.
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Mt Vernop
Rogers
Walgreen
Roawell, Davis, Porter and Hand Drug Stores
Mee Leansboro
Lockwood
Investment Firm seeks aggressive businessman in Missouri
An established investment firm seeks a high-type business man with talent in Mt. Vernon and nearby trade territory to learn the investment business. Exceptional income possibilities exist with no investment required, but you must be financially responsible. Investigate immediately by writing Cliff Anton, Associate Mgr, 415 Locust Street, St. Louis 2, Missouri. Personal interview will be arranged.
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Mt. Vernon
Cliff Anton
Mgr
Locust Street
St. Louis 2
C F Moss Resigns as Nashville High Principal
Chester F. Moss, principal at Christopher High School for six years in Nashville, announced yesterday his resignation. The announcement, dated June 1, cites personal reasons and ends Moss tenure after a stable period guiding the school.
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Christopher
Chester F. Moss
Christopher High School
Nashville School District Seeks New Superintendent
A candidate aims to become superintendent of the Nashville school district after teaching at Zeigler and in Franklin County schools, highlighting classroom experience and district leadership potential.
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Nashville
Zeigler
Franklin County
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Alt Awd
Oakland
Salem Road
Charles E. Webb
Oakland and
Griffin Allwite
Griffin
Westinghouse
Featherston
Ted Malone
KXOK
C. F. Moss
St.Joseph
Aonarsh
Monarch
Briggs and Stratton
Briggs & Stratton
TUL
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