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Illinois State Fair Opens With Record Prizes and Star Lineup
The 1966 Illinois State Fair begins Friday in Springfield with a prize total of 900500, the highest ever. Promoters aim to outdo 1965’s 977798 attendance and 890775 awards as Franklin Rust spots activities for youths, thousands of musicians and livestock entries, racing purses, and big-name grandstand shows including Red Skelton Homer and Jethro and Robert Goulet.
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Springfield
Red Skelton
Homer and
Jethro
Jimmy Dean
Jack Jones
Robert Goulet
Carole Lawrence
George Kirby
Frankie Masters