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Newspaper
Patoka Register
Location
Patoka, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1947
Page
5
Congress leaders say the House over the past week cut federal outlays by more than 300 million dollars. The relief gift bill to European nations was pared from 350 million to 200 million, saving 150 million dollars. Senate approval is uncertain.
The House cut the Interior Appropriations Bill by 47 percent saving about 160 million dollars. Supporters say cuts reflect evidence shown to the committee and House. Critics cite the department as bloated with unnecessary staff and wasteful bureaucracy. Senate action on a 300 million dollar cut remains to be seen.
The House plans to reduce the federal payroll by about 20,000 people as part of the broader government efficiency push. The move targets staffing across agencies while aiming to maintain essential services.
The Stewart and Carrigan districts formed a 4 H club with officers elected at the Stewart school on April 22. Doris Gilley is president, Beverly Ann Leicht vice president, Joan Gidds secretary, Betty Graff treasurer, Sue Seidel reporter, and Jean Seidel recreation. Leaders are Mrs. Thelma Seidel and Mrs. Mabel Gilley. Next meeting is May 6 and all interested girls are invited.
Farm Adviser Blackburn announces a field meeting at Brownstown Experiment Station on May 14 at 1 30 p m. About 50 Marion County farmers attended last year and can inspect plots in the afternoon with optional morning viewing. The event will showcase soil treatment results and crop yields from last year’s plots, notably wheat and clover. Brownstown Station lies on Highway 185 between Farina and Vandalia, 8 miles east of Vandalia and 15 16 miles northwest of Farina.
Illinois completes the largest state bond issue in U S history a 300 million dollar veterans service recognition bond sale. Net cost 1.676 percent with 12 5 million dollars due annually May 1 1949 to May 1 1972. Bonds exempt from federal taxes and legal investments for Illinois savings banks. Governor Green to sign. Also 150 thousand forest seedlings planted in Mason state forest funded by Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs and state forestry division. Centralia mine disaster settlements total 530 120 to families across 111 claims averaging 4 775 each. Centralia Coal Company handling payments. Industrial Commission chair Kaiser notes record pace. Lumber demand remains strong says Osborne.
Osborne told Illinois farmers and land owners to practice selective cutting removing mature defective and undesirable trees to improve woodland conditions for rapid growth. The state division of forestry backs eight district foresters across the state to assist timber owners in approved forestry methods to keep woodlands productive.
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