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Marion County Receives Over Half Million Payroll From State Jobs
Illinois employed 326 Marion County residents in 1955 with a total payroll of 569 558 dollars. The auditor notes civil service workers and political appointees included. Pay ranged from 75 cents to 12 499 dollars per year, covering part time and student positions at Southern Illinois University and public works staff.
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Marion County
Illinois
Orville E. Hodge
Auditor of Public Accounts
Southern Illinois University
Department of Public Works and Buildings