U S Savings Bonds Could See Higher Yields
President Eisenhower urged boosting returns on U S Savings bonds with possible yields rising to 3 4 percent on new issues and higher rates on outstanding bonds. The Treasury may shorten maturities to lift long term yield and tax timing could affect redemption decisions for savers. Congress support remains uncertain.
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Sam Dawson
Associated Press
New York
Eisenhower
U. S
Congress
Treasury
Armour to Close Slaughtering at 7 Plants Nationwide
Armour & Co. will discontinue slaughtering of live stock at seven of its 32 plants this summer, affecting about 5090 workers. Workers will be offered jobs at other plants as Armour reallocates production to balance sales. Slaughtering ends in Chicago East St. Louis Denver Tifton West Fargo Columbus and hogs at Fort Worth.
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Armour & Co
Armour
Chicago
East St. Louis, Ill
Denver
Know Your Wardrobe Needs For Better Dress Choices
Advice on shopping wisely includes choosing a coat color that fits your needs. If you need a black coat, resist sales pitches toward beige and wait for a black option that fits and serves a real purpose.
Youth Page Feature Moves to Page 20
The Young Southern Illinois feature today appears on page 20 instead of the usual Wednesday location. It includes pictures and a story about the drag races at Sturgis Kentucky, drawing many Southern Illinoisans as participants and spectators.
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Southern Illinois
Sturgis
Illinois Central
Mid-America
Christopher Community Chest Allotments Reported
Residents donated 1977.43 to the Christopher Community Chest funds officers allocated 71.73 in expenses leaving 1905.70 for distribution. Allotments include July 4th celebration 209.63 youth activity 228.68 Halloween 171.51 Christmas program 209.63 fall festival 343.03 Cub Scouts 95.28 Boy Scouts 171.51 Girl Scouts 266.80 emergency fund 76.22 and Teen Town 133.40.
Plater Case Delayed to June 15 in Herrin Court
Joe Plater of Herrin faces a driving while intoxicated charge delayed to June 15 in the police magistrate court of Earl May. The postponement continues the case as authorities proceed with proceedings.
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Joe Plater
Herrin
Police Magistrate
Earl May
Plater
Bids Due Monday for High School Building Trades House
Bids for the purchase of the John Stone City High School building trades class house are due at 7 p m Monday. They should be presented to Carl Planing school superintendent.
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Johnston City High School
Car
Planinc
No Surgery Needed to Heal Swollen Pile Tissues
An ad touts Stainless Pazo as a three action remedy for piles. It claims immediate pain relief, reduced swelling, and promoted healing of inflamed tissues without surgery, urging purchase of Parco Suppositories or ointment at druggists.
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U.S
Ladies’ Cool
Waynes
A. Johnston
Dr . Fu
Black Patent
Slim Jims
Oxfords
Bobby
Canvas Oxfords
America
Illinois
NAVY
Herrin and
Carbondale
Reeves
Christopher
Christopher Community
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