Editorials urge restraint on extra city sales tax in Illinois
In the editorial, editors urge Illinois lawmakers to delay granting cities a half cent sales tax until demonstrated need and a solid spending plan exist. They emphasize referendums or strong public justification, citing Chicago’s push and varying Southern Illinois city readiness, while noting past revenue needs that led to the current sales tax authority. The piece argues for citizen committees and transparent analysis before approval.
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Chicago
Illinois
Lic
Health Ordinance Endorsed by County Supervisors
An ordinance to regulate cleanliness in public eating and drinking places will be considered by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors this week. It sets health standards, provides for inspections, and authorizes fines and license suspensions for violations to protect public health.
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Jackson County Board of Supervisors
County Health Department
Wline uncovers Stratton whereabouts and actions
The article notes the journalist Wline locating former Governor William G. Stratton and reporting his activities. It commends newspapers for boldness and trust in their proofreaders as they cover trials of the national spelling championships.
Voters Apathy in Illinois Session Nears End
A 1961 Illinois editorial laments voter apathy as the 72nd General Assembly nears adjournment. It notes 3,000+ bills introduced, 851 Senate and 1,699 House bills, and 27 House Joint Resolutions plus 13 Senate Joint Resolutions proposing constitutional amendments. Reapportionment and revenue reform loom, with Gov. Kerner threatening a special session if needed. The piece criticizes a filibuster and calls residents to pressure lawmakers before adjournment.
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House
House Committee On
Senate Executive Committee
Chicago
Hoses
Otto Kerner
Congress
Tan Stle
Illinois House
Illinois
Springfield
Portrait of Edward R. Murrow Remembered for Cigarette Moment
Readers recall Edward R. Murrow on a Sunday TV panel show, noting he did not light a cigarette during the program. The memory highlights Murrow's calm presence and televised restraint in a moment of public attention.
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Edward Ro Murrow
Tax On Tickets Is Dubious Income Source
The wartime ten percent levy on airline, rail and bus tickets continues to fund federal revenues at about 200 million yearly while provoking industry opposition. Republicans press for repeal as aviation and rail firms face losses, and agencies like the Civil Aeronautics Board and Interstate Commerce Commission favor ending the tax to ease business decline. The article weighs revenue versus transport viability and hints at future subsidy risks.
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Kennedy
Jower Fayes
Civil Aeronautics Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Godfrey Transition From Radio Host to TV Performer
Godfrey once tied to radio catchphrase Buy Em by the Carton now stars on television as well. He has undergone lung cancer surgery and shared a graduation message at Leeburg High School urging graduates to improve the world and quit smoking, noting his sales acumen and willingness to switch products when convinced.
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Arthur
Buy
Emby-the-Carton
Godfrey
Leveburg, Va
Spokesman Needed For The 90 Per Cent
The paper argues for a refined redistricting approach to equal population districts in Cook County and Chicago. It critiques party influence in redistricting, proposes a new state wide, objectively funded study group led by scholars, and calls for balanced sponsorship, independence, and college input to study local government questions.
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Edward Lindsay
General Assembly
Cook County
Chicago
Downstate
Time running out in Vietnam war push to save Saigon
Saigon reports a crucial race against time as U S forces seek to reorganize the Vietnamese army and expand militia to counter Viet Cong guerrilla warfare. Analysts warn of rising attacks, while new tactics include ranger training, U S led civil guard expansion, and intensified psychological operations.
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U.S
S. Viet Nam
Belman Morin
Saigon
South Viet Nam
United States
Viet Cong
Viet Nam
Biz
Ngo Dinh Diem
Far Eastern Economic Review
Result Of Racial Dispute Schools Still Empty After Two Years
The quiet but persistent conflict over integration endures in Prince Edward County Virginia two years after shutdowns that left about 1,700 Black students without schooling. Since 1959 the county closed seven white schools and 43 Negro schools amid efforts to resist desegregation.
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Virginia
Prince Edward
Virginia Desegregation Clash Echoes Across Farmville
In Farmville Virginia the Prince Edward School Foundation operates white private classes funded by state grants while Negro children attend church centers. The case, tied to the Supreme Court desegregation ruling, gains new momentum with Attorney General Kennedy seeking court orders to halt public funds for tuition and to block state funding while Prince Edward remains closed. Local officials acknowledge the tension but view school closings as too steep a price for limited Negro access.
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Prince Edward School Foundation
Albertis
U.S. District Court
Atty
Robert F. Kennedy
Justice Department
Prince Edward
Farmville
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