Gas tax boost advances in Illinois House amid Stevenson support
Springfield reports a heated battle over a bill to raise the state gasoline tax from three to five cents a gallon. The Senate approved 27 to 22, with Gov. Adlai Stevenson endorsing the measure in a letter. Democratic House majority observers expect passage, outlining a revised distribution plan that allocates funds to the state, cities, Cook County, Downstate counties, and townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Senate
House
Adlai E. Stevenson
Frank Ryan
Chicago
Kent Lewis
D-Robinson
Stevenson
Cook County
Pinkham Must Choose Between Big Baseball Offer and College
Les Pinkham of West Frankfort, a multi sport standout awaiting high school graduation, has delayed signing with the Cardinals after being offered a $6,000 bonus plus $500 a month while he attends college. He may attend Illinois to study law, weighing pro potential against education, injuries, and future earnings.
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Les Pinkham
West Frankfort
West Frankfort Baseball Club
Cardinal
Cardinals
Columbus Farm
Pinkham
Pete Mondino
West Frankfort Cardinals
Les
Mondino
West Frankfort Baseball Muan
Pinkham” Chase
Chandler
Troutman
University of Illinois
Zeigler Considers Sale of Water Plant to City
Zeigler eyes the purchase of its water filter plant and adjacent land after talks between Zeigler Coal and Coke Co and city attorney Snyder Herrin. A $22,500 offer with three conditions was tabled, including city takeover on July 1 and continued water sales to Bell and Zoller mine No. 2 at 10 cents per thousand gallons until payment and transfer.
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Zeigler
Zeigler Coal and Coke Co
Chicago
Snyder Herrin
Herrin
Bell and Zoller
Bell and Zo.r Coal and Mining Co
Zeizler Coal and Coke Co
Zeigler City Council
Congressmen Swing Fists Over Housing Battle on House Floor
Washington June 22 AP A punch up on the House floor involving 83-year-old Rep. A J Sabath and Rep. Edward E Cox erupted during debate over the Housing bill. Witness Rep. Francis E Walter said Cox slapped Sabath, who countered with a right and left. the quarrel followed a dispute over time for Cox to speak as Sabath chaired debate rules. The incident interrupted quorum call as lawmakers and gallery observers rushed to separate them. Cox opposed the housing measure, while the party caucus approved a pared down plan reducing units and subsidies, yet the bill faces strong opposition in the House from an economy bloc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. J. Sabath
D-Ill
Edward E. Cox
D-Ga
Francis E. Walter
D-Pa
Cox
Sabath
Walter
James J. Delaney
Truman
Nomination Withdrawn for Fish and Game Board Advisor
Springfield reports the administration withdrew Dr. W. J. Goodpaster of Herrin from the Fish and Game conservation advisors board after opposition from Southern Illinois sportsmen. Sen Crisenberry said the admin may name someone acceptable to rival factions. Four other advisors were approved: Max McGraw of Dundee A M Tomasek of Des Plaines William Lodge of Monticello and Jack Fiscus of Carlyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Crisenberry
Murphysboro
Illinois
Senate
Max McGraw
Dundee
A. M. Tomasek
Des Plaines
William Lodge
Monticello
Jack Fiscus
Carlyle
Coplon Testimony Sparks Courtroom Outburst In Espionage Trial
Miss Coplon faced further cross examination by government prosecutor John M. Kelley Jr. who pressed her on claims of love for Soviet engineer Valery Gubitchev and alleged hotel stays with a man under the name Mr and Mrs H P Shapiro. The session provoked uproar as Judge Albert L Reeves warned her mother to remain quiet. she briefly left before returning.
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Washington
Judith Coplon
John M. Kelley, Jr
Miss Coplon
Albert L. Reeves
Kelley
Valentine A. Gubitchev
Gubitchev
Archibald Palmer
Justice Department
Shapiro
Coplon
Bellevue-Stratford Hotel
Philadelphia
H. P. Shapiro
Palmer
Rebecca Coplon
Brooklyn
N. Y
Pyramid Miners Elect Stone Local President
Jesse Stone was elected president of United Mine Workers Local 5522 of the Pyramid mine southeast of Pinckneyville Monday night. He succeeds Howard Watts who died two weeks earlier. Also elected were Elmer Caldwell vice president Ralph Caveglia recording secretary James Stanton pit committee and Rouden Hurd safety committee.
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Jesse Stone
United Mine Workers
Pyramid Mine
Pinckneyville
Howard Watts
Elmer Caldwell
Ralph Caveglia
James Stanton
Rouden Hurd
Fitzsimmons Dies in Michigan Home
Floyd Fitzsimmons a longtime Michigan sports promoter and lobbyist died in his sleep at his home from a heart ailment at age 63 His death followed a four month post prison release after Gov Mennen Williams commuted his sentence for a conviction related to bribery attempts against a state legislator.
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Michigan
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Mennen Williams
Pinckneyville Names Glenn Hamilton Athletic Director
Glenn Hamilton a Pinckneyville native and Southern Illinois graduate was chosen as athletic director and coach for Pinckneyville grade and junior high schools by the school board. He lettered in track football and basketball at Pinckneyville Community High School and was known as an outstanding mile runner in the Southwestern Egyptian conference.
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Glenn Hamilton
Southern Illinois University
Pinckneyville
Hamilton
Southern
Pinckneyville Community
Weather Summary and Lake Level Readings
Temperatures rise to near ninety by Thursday with tonight’s low around 64 to 70. Tuesday highs near 89 and 84 by noon, with morning 7 a.m. readings at 78. Precipitation since yesterday totals 0.10 inches. Sunrise 4:23 a.m., sunset 7:40 p.m. Crab Orchard Lake spillway and Little Grassy Lake levels shown, with Mississippi River Grand Tower at 16.8 feet and a 1.8 foot drop in 24 hours.
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Crab Orchard Lake
Little Grassy Lake
Mississippi River
Two Senators Oppose Passenger Fee Increase in Illinois
The Illinois Senate defeated bills to raise passenger car fees by 15 percent and truck fees by 20 percent. Only two senators supported the passenger fee hike, while 45 opposed it. The truck bill drew seven of 26 needed votes, with 35 senators against. Both measures aimed to raise about seven million dollars annually for road work, drafted by the same commission that backed the gas tax.
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Illinois Senate
William J. Connors
Chicago
Kent Lewis
Robinson
Illinois
Fidelity Miners to Resume Work Thursday
About 350 workers at the United Electric Fidelity strip mine between Du Quoin and Pinckneyville are expected to return to work Thursday after being idled since June 13 for repairs on a main conveyor from the hopper to the preparation plant.
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United Electric
Illinois Bell Loses Fight for Immediate Hike
Chicago June 22 AP Illinois Bell Telephone Co lost its bid for an injunction to block ICC interference with an immediate rate rise. The ICC had authorized a 7.6 million dollar annual increase until Oct 10 for study. Company president G K McCorkle said they would press for permanent rates to fund service.
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Day
I.C.C
Commission
Illinois
G. K. McCorkle
Highway Worker Struck by Car near Vienna
Dale A. Bailey a 25 year old highway survey crew member suffered possible skull fracture and body lacerations when struck by a northbound car on Route 45 about 14 miles north of Vienna yesterday at 1 30 p m. John Douglas Walton of Paris Tenn the driver was held on a reckless driving charge in the Massac county jail at Metropolis pending investigation. Bailey was taken to Metropolis hospital. Doctors indicated potential skull fracture though x rays had not yet been made. The accident occurred as Walton and a passenger from Mayfield Ky were at the scene along with authorities and local residents.
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Dale A. Bailey
Leslie Bailey
du Quoin
Vienna
Bailey
John Douglas Walton
Paris
Tenn
Walton
Galesburg
Massac
Metropolis
Vernon Woods
Woods
Murray Funeral Home
F. L. Skinner
Herbert B. Settle
West
Sycamore Street
Carbondale
J. C. Humphreys
Mayfield
Skinner
Settle
Warner A. Gray
Picket Line Withdrawn After 14 Month Dispute
Murphysboro negotiations between Joe Gillenberg owner of a food market and Amalgamated Meat Cutters union 585 move toward peaceful settlement. Gillenberg and Bert Hall report mutual concessions and a withdrawn picket line as talks begin. the market employs four workers and Gillenberg has not signed a union contract.
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Murphysboro
Joe Gillenberg
Eleventh and Locust Streets
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of America
Union 585
Gillenberg
Bert Hall
Hall
Gillenberg’s
Power Line Work to Start in Perry County Area
New 69 000 volt feeder will run about 15 miles from Pilot Knob in Washington County to Pinckneyville sub station. It will serve as an emergency line for the existing 69 009 volt wire and will employ about 90 workers. After completion a second feeder to Steeleville will replace an old 33 000 volt line.
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Pilot Knob
Washington County
Pinckneyville
Herb Heath
Illinois Power Company
Randolph
Perry County
Heath
Steeleville
Percy
Cutler
S I U Board Bill Nears Passage
The Illinois House gave third reading to a two year trial bill creating a separate S I U board. Rep. W J McDonald said a vote would occur tomorrow after talks with Speaker Powell. Governors appointments may include Rob ert W Davis and Lindell W Sturgis from the Teachers College board.
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Southern Illinois University
House
W. J. MecDonald
R.murphysboro
McDonald
Paul Powell
D.vienna
Senate
Southern Illinois
Thornton
Teachers College Board
Robert W. Davis
Carbondale
Lindell W. Sturgis
Metropolis
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Sportsman’s Park
Pete
Waller
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Burriside Avenue
East Hartford
Conn
Pyramid
Stone
Benton Harbor, Mich
Glenn Hamiltons
Ville
Joseph Smith
Verona
Battle Creek
Mich
Smith
Battle Creek River
Fidelity
Bell
The
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Ing
Frank M. Padden
Illinois Commerce Commission
S. I. U. Board
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