Illinois farmers press for parity price reform in Washington
Illinois farmers joined thousands at the Capitol calling for 100 percent parity for farm goods. About 30 to 50 Illinois growers marched on the grounds and met with lawmakers, drawing sympathy from Congressmen including Senator Charles Percy as they pressed for new farm price legislation.
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Michael Isthoff
Capitol Hill
Washington
Illinois
Capitol Grounds
Congressional
Illinois farmers press parity in Washington rally
Union County farmer Roger Menees said the week-long protest in Washington drew 35,000 to 42,000 farmers, with 10,000 at peak rallies, and aimed to push for 100 percent parity though legislators doubt success. Menees, an Anna farmer and spokesman, cited low crop prices and warned of ongoing pressure and shift work to keep the fight alive. Rep. George Shipley pledged to introduce parity bills, while critics warned of costs up to 40 billion dollars and export market risks.
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Union County
Roger Menees
Washington, D.C
Menees
Washington
Senate
House
George Shipley
Dolney
Illinois
USDA
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Congress
Anna
P. L. Parr
Illinois governor seek $25,000 pay hike face
A blue ribbon subcommittee recommends across the board pay raises for 86 elected officials and top state appointees. Governor would rise from 50000 to 75000, with salaries also boosted for lieutenant governor secretary of state comptroller treasurer and attorney general. Judges and lawmakers expected to follow.
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Springfield
Associated Press
Samuel H. Shapiro
James R. Thompson
George Woodcock
Public Aid
Secretary of State
Troller
Illinois
State Department of Labor
William Boys
Legisla
Tor
Illinois Supreme Court
Shapiro
Executive Branch
Kenneth Prince
Illinois coal output fell sharply in 1977
Illinois coal production dropped to 53,512,209 tons in 1977 from 57,973,732 in 1976 due to severe winter conditions and wildcat strikes. United Mine Workers spokesman John Samuels cited frozen rivers and trains, while industry leader Joseph Spivey attributed part of the decline to strikes but disputed the extent.
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Mines and Minerals
John Samuels
The
United
Illinois
Samuels
Joseph Spivey
Illinois Coal Operators Association
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American Farm Bureau
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U.S
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Degasperi
Murphysboro
Zenith
Walnut
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