Federal pay boost signed by Johnson
President Johnson signed a federal pay raise bill lifting salaries for about 1.7 million workers including Congress judges and officials. Raises range from 100 to 10,000 annually with Cabinet members gaining 10,000 and Supreme Court justices 4,500. Most workers see retroactive pay from July and postal workers average a 5.6 percent rise.
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McKinley Illinis House Speaker Dead at 80
Glenview August 14 AP funeral services set for William McKinley former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in 1913 and 1914. He died Wednesday in a Glenview convalescent home at age 80.
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Police Brief in Herrin Fines Herman E Lauderdale
Herman E Lauderdale of Herrin was fined $23 for an offense involving no operators’ license and corse standing in the matter.
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Kerner Criticized Percy Raps State Fair Politics Connection
Republican gubernatorial candidate Charles H. Percy accused a state fairgrounds employee of political influence under the Kerner administration. He cited Victor A. Erio, son of a Sangamon official, who runs a concession stand and serves as fire chief at $350 monthly. Fair grounds manager Rust said Erio works year round, on duty 24 hours, off 48, with no control over off days work. Percy questioned a government list promoting Erio's father’s firm, Erio Sales & Engineering Co., amid alleged favoritism.
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Senate blocks aid to Indonesia amid foreign aid bill
The U S Senate voted 62 to 28 to ban any assistance to Indonesia and suspend training of Indonesian military and police at U S bases. Senator Tower led the move citing Indonesia's recognition of Communist North Vietnam, while Dirksen backed him. Jakarta expected a sharp reaction though House action awaited.
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V J Anniversary Amid World War V D End With Surrender
New York August 14 AP reports today marks the 16th anniversary of Japan's surrender ending World War V D. In Carbondale John Lurie reports a guitar theft from his home at 319 East College Street after 11 30 p m Tuesday.
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Polio Victim Receives Groundbreaking Leg Stretch
In Ann Arbor, 14 year old Mac McKillen of Dexter underwent a pioneering 36 day leg lengthening procedure using bolts through the tibia to stretch the bone daily. The polio victim, who has worn a brace and crutches, expects to run and walk normally by next summer after a walking cast and rehabilitation.
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Chisago Daily News Price Increase Set for Monday
The Chisago Daily News will raise newsstand price from 7 to 10 cents starting Monday. Home delivery prices will remain unchanged. Weekend edition newsstand price stays at 15 cents.
Atlanta Cafe Closes After Rights Fight Begins
Atlanta owner Lester Maddox shut the Pickrick restaurant rather than admit Black customers, pledging to carry the Civil Rights Act case to the U.S. Supreme Court. The scene followed the denial of service to two Negro students and came as a federal court ordered compliance with public accommodations by Aug. 11.
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Compulsory Youth Corps Plan Favored
Princeton New Jersey August 14 The public favors compulsory attendance at training centers for unemployed youths over a voluntary plan. A Gallup Poll shows 73 percent approve of a compulsory Youth Conservation Corps while 21 percent disapprove, with the remainder having no opinion. The nationwide debate centers on using compulsory service to reduce unemployment and juvenile delinquency through education, trade training, and small earnings.
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