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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1960
Page
5
Hal Boyle notes a proposed satirical book aimed at wealthy self made stars. He observes that wealth often brings little happiness, and the planned title mocks the idea that more money equals success. The piece ends with the quip that no publisher has agreed to the spoof.
Former Navy personnel discharged within four years may re enlist in the same rate in nine ratings including deck ordnance electronics and aviation. Altis in submarines can re enlist within three years to retain their ratings. Also notes on two old adages and a fact about New Orleans elevation.
Carbondale High School District 165 board accepted the newly completed Community High School addition and received an unexpected $5,950 bonus Tuesday night.
Gallup survey shows a substantial majority of Americans favor appointing one or two Republicans to Kennedy's Cabinet. The poll compares public support for Kennedy with Republicans in his top posts to Eisenhower's 1952 cabinet, noting GOP voters especially back bipartisan inclusion and a mixed party administration.
Anna City Council on Tuesday night accepted beer and liquor licenses for four taverns and two clubs in Anna and approved a taxi license for Yellow Cab Co. The licenses cost 25 dollars each for six establishments. the taxi license totals 140 dollars for five cabs. Licenses issued to Anna Jonesboro Elks, Anna Moose Lodge, The Grill, Bob's Tavern, Shepard's Tavern, and Boswell's Tavern. bonds of 1,000 dollars filed.
The Illinois Education Association urged the Legislature to broaden revenue laws by backing a state income tax at up to 5 percent, a state corporation tax, and an increased sales tax. IEA leader Rudolph Y. Minton cited potential annual gains of about 200 million, 100 million, and 50 million respectively to meet education costs. The union represents about 60,000 teachers.
Southern Illinois University hosted a Tuesday meeting where the Southern Illinois Business Agents Conference reelected all officers to one year terms. Officers include Sam Trefts of West Frankfort for president, Martin Berger of Cape Girardeau as vice president, and Carl Taylor of West Frankfort as secretary and treasurer, representing 20 area union locals.
Delegates endorse creation of a state board of education to shape policy for an appointed state superintendent of schools and to carry on reform efforts for retirement benefits and teacher support in downstate districts.
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