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State Trucks Held by Government for Road Work
Complaint alleges Illinois highway department diverted army trucks from counties to contractors at 8 to 10 dollars daily. Adams county sought trucks last summer after Congressman King exposed the plan to assign trucks to counties for road work. State officials say trucks are reserved for state aid roads. other states have counties using them, with Marion County already obtaining four. King has pressed for details. Chairman Brandt claims no law requires turnover to counties. Adams county seeks continued pressure to win county access.
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