Illinois House probes hospital death in Murphysboro
The Illinois House ordered a hospital investigation into the death of Arthur Ellis, 82, of Murphysboro, after bruises and cuts prompted family concerns of foul play. A legislative subcommittee led by Rep Joseph Shemlau will question hospital staff and others at Anna State Hospital.
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Freeport Discovers Salt Water Plant Delivers Water
In Freeport Texas residents, drinking sea water since May 3, learn Tuesday a processing plant opened April 7. The $1.7 million US Office of Saline Water project can handle large daily volumes, charging about 20 cents per 1000 gallons, with Dow Chemical involvement. Government aims to reduce costs to 30 cents per 7000 gallons.
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No Concession In Khrushchev Meeting JFK Says
President Kennedy announced in a White House broadcast that his two day meeting with Soviet Premier Khrushchev produced no concessions by either side. He said both leaders failed to convert the other, but the talks reduced the danger of misjudgment and underscored the long, hard struggle for liberty. He urged that the Laos cease fire be translated into new attitudes at Geneva and noted Berlin security remains tied to Western access.
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Long-Term Plan Urged for Foreign Aid Program by Rusk
Washington June 7 AP Secretary of State Dean Rusk urged Congress to create a single agency to manage long term foreign aid with minimal strings. He proposed borrowing 900 million plus 1.6 billion in four years and called for broad economic and social development tied to aid, stressing development beyond annual commitments. The administration aims for a centralized, less coercive approach to aid with strong funding, amid Kennedy era urgency.
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Royal Troops Driven From Padong in Laos Crisis
Royal government forces and Meo tribal fighters were driven from a mountain base 20 miles southwest of Xieng Khouang by an artillery supported assault. The move prompted Western delegates at Geneva to delay talks on Laos and consider the viability of continuing the 14 nation Geneva conference.
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Tractor Deal Still In Doubt
Leaders of a citizens movement studied a cable from Prime Minister Castro, recalling latest conditions for talks to attend a conference about stations and a cease fire. No date was set for another session, but the message opened May 16 and was described as verbose. Washington report notes no clear path yet in the negotiations.
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Restrictive Bill Advances Trading Stamps Attack in Springfield
In Springfield on June 7 AP reports that trading stamps were denounced as a racket while Illinois Revenue Committee backed a bill 93 to 5 to ban stamps not redeemable for cash. Executives from stamp firms defended their popularity and economic impact, noting Illinois retailers redeem about six percent of purchases and employ thousands in merchandise and wages.
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Evanston
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State Income Tax Bill Advances In Illinois Legislature
The House Revenue Committee advanced a plan imposing a 5 percent tax on federal income, alongside a staged sales tax cut to 1 percent by 1963. Chief sponsor Rep. Stuart J. Traynor urged action, warning failure could push taxes to higher fees or a property tax reliance.
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Lindsay-Lehraub
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Springfield
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New Billboards Bill Gets Quick Approval
Springfield reports a 16 to 6 committee vote in favor of a new billboards bill aligning with outdoor advertising interests. Three weeks earlier the same committee rejected a rival measure seeking billboard controls tied to a 4.4 million federal aid bonus for Interstate highways.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
House
Kennedy urges grads to lead in troubled world at Naval Academy
President Kennedy told the 1961 Naval Academy graduates they must be prepared for leadership amid a troubled world. He said the battle for freedom takes many forms and praised their devoted assistance as never before. A standing ovation greeted him at the field house after evacuating exercises, and again when introduced by Superintendent Adm. John F. Davidson.
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