Brisk Bidding Seen for Sneed Road Project
Roy Campbell, industrial manager at Crab Orchard refuge, says bids for seven miles of Sneed road blacktopping will be opened Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the U S Fish and Wildlife Service in Minneapolis. The project includes four and a half miles of chat and oil on other roads and totals completion within 120 days after award.
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Roy Campbell
Crab Orchard
U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Minneapolis
Minn
Campbell
Flag Day Ceremony Set in Chester by Elks Lodge
Randolph County schools superintendent Ned F. Carlton will deliver the principal address at Chester Flag Day services sponsored by the Chester Elks Lodge. The program opens at 8 30 p m Wednesday June 15 at the Elks Lodge with similar services nationwide.
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Chester
Ned F. Carlton
Randolph County
Rumor of Australian Pound Revaluation Rumors of a UK–Australia currency revaluation circulate
Financial circles speculated that Australia might raise the value of its money by about 12 percent. If enacted, one Australian pound would equal 18 shillings sterling instead of 16 shillings today, lifting the pound from 20 to 18 shillings sterling, roughly $2.52.
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Australia
Barge Serves Hillsdale Farmers Crossing Rock River
Kincaid family farmed 75 acres on Kempster's island and 160 acres nearby using a 9 ton all steel barge. Owned by Mrs. Rachel Wright of Atlanta, the barge is wired to an overhead cable and propelled by river current. Leslie Kincaid and brothers man the craft with no skipper.
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Walter
Kincaid
Bradley
Leslie
Kempster
Rock River
Kincaids
Rachel Wright
Atlanta, Ga
Reedus Tate
Hillsdale Farmer and Welder
Purchasing Agents See Steel Price Increase
At the National Association of Purchasing Agents convention in Cleveland on June 13 Fred G. Syburg of Milwaukee said the steel price trend is definitely upward. He noted major producers had not announced changes yet, while small mills have raised prices with considerable frequency.
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Cleveland
Ohio
National Association of Purchasing Agents
Fred G. Syburg
Milwaukee
Bruch Hostess Mrs J W Hayton Hosts Coffee Brunch
Mrs J W Hayton was hostess at a coffee brunch at her home 328 North Division Carterville Tuesday morning from 10 30 to 11 30 for 25 guests. Mrs Pauline Randol left for Washington DC after spending a fortnight in Carterville visiting her sister Mrs Rhea Lauder and friends.
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Mamie Montgomery
Charleston
Jen Bevard
Montgomery
Carterville
J. W. Hayton
Pauline Randol
Washington, D. C
Rhea Lauder
Taft Douglas Seek Balanced U S Budget Amid Inflation Fears
In Washington June 13 AP bipartisan push to curb inflation calls for balancing the budget. Senator Paul Douglas urges slower prices and reduced expenditures. Senator Robert Taft pledges a Senate drive to cut appropriations to align with revenue, while the Fed and Treasury options are discussed.
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Washington
Congress
Sen
Paul Douglas
D-Ill
Douglas
Truman
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
G.O.P
Senate
Federal Reserve Board
Treasury
Senate Judiciary Committee
Taft
Taber
Jensen
House
Lucas
Illinois
Rent Session Still Planned in Illinois Springfield
Gov. Adlai Stevenson signals a special Illinois legislature session to consider rent controls and city aid despite federal extensions. If Congress extends ceilings, bills could empower cities to keep local rent controls after December 31. Republicans in the Senate plan to push measures in a high‑stakes session.
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Springfield
Illinois
Congress
Adlai Stevenson
Assembly
Aidestto Stevenson
G.O.P. Scions
Senate
William Heard marks 101st birthday in Melbourne
East Brighton resident William Heard celebrated his 101st birthday today in Melbourne. He joked he may quit gardening as he feels he is getting old and lazy.
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Melbourne
Wiliam Heard
East Brighton
One-package bill questioned for insufficient impact
The text notes lawmakers doubt that a single package bill will achieve its intended results. Critics warn of gaps in coverage and potential unmet objectives as debate continues.
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