McCormick vents over Harvester splits at resignation
Fowler McCormick former board chairman of International Harvester laments directors hasty moves and says his May 28 resignation followed differences with Harvesters president and the board over making McCaffrey chief executive officer. McCormick 52, kin to Cyrus Hall McCormick founder of the firm.
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Chicago
Fowler McCormick
International Harvester Co
McCormick
Harvester
John L. McCaffrey
McCaffrey
Cyrus Hall McCormick
Illinois House Advances Several Budget Related Bills
The House approved and sent to the Senate amendments requiring egg handling identification and licensing by the state Agriculture department. It also killed a bill granting a 5 percent tolerance for overweight truck violations. Other measures move include boosting Paris union school district board size from six to seven, transferring the motor carriers division to the secretary of state, and allowing the liquor gallonage tax collection on interstate liquor destined for dry states.
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House
Senate
State Agriculture Department
Paris Union
State Motor Carriers Division
State Public Works Department
Secretary of State's Office
State Revenue Department
Illinois
Romans Pioneered Early Shorthand Around 63 B.C.
The earliest organized shorthand system was used by Romans and dates back to 63 B.C. This finding highlights ancient innovation in rapid writing and record keeping.
75-Cent Wage Bill Killed in Illinois Legislature
Springfield reports the Illinois House rejected a 75 cent an hour minimum wage bill 69 to 49. The plan would have created a nine member wage board to set fair pay for about 750 000 workers, with exceptions for farm and domestic help and small telephone exchanges. Rep George Brydin called it a step toward socialism.
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Springfield
Illinois
Rep
George Brydin
Truman Nominates Wherry for Danville Postmaster
President Truman named John Wherry to serve as postmaster of Danville Illinois today. The nomination advances through the appointment process likely needing Senate confirmation and local support.
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John Wherry
Danville, Il
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