Opponents Cite Tax Fears Over Proposed Herrin Unit
Frances Van Cleave reports opponents warn that forming a unit district would raise taxes and reduce bonding power and maintenance funds. The analysis shows district tax rates vary and the proposed unit could average around 2.66 per 100, with a $1.50 rise on a $3,000 home, plus increased educational funding and state aid changes.
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Boy Scout Dies After Crevasse Fall On Mt Hood
Ice and snow loosened by sun broke away near Mt Hood summit sweeping five climbers into a 30 foot crevasse at Timberline Lodge. David Draper 16 Explores from Vancouver Wash died in hospital eight hours later. The party of 48 included two adults. four others were bruised but unharmed.
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Philosopher Samuel Ramos Magana Dies in Mexico City
Dr Samuel Ramos Magana a 62 year old University of Mexico professor and leading philosopher died after a heart attack Saturday night in Mexico City AP reports.
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Mexico City
Samuel Ramos Magana
University of Mexico
VA Hospital Facility Remodeled In Marion
The Veterans Administration hospital in Marion enlarged and remodeled its central service area on the fourth floor. An open house by nursing staff showcased updated walls water lines electrical outlets and fluorescent lighting improving flow for operating rooms wards and patient treatment. Dr Chalmer Davee praised the efficient orderly workflow and direct delivery of supplies to wards.
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Davee
James Hoban Designed the White House
James Hoban, an Irish architect, designed the White House, the residence of the U S president in Washington D C. The design reflects a neoclassical style and has influenced federal architecture since the late 18th century.
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James Hoban
White House
Three Illinois Travelers Injured in Seligman Crash
A four car collision on U S 66 near Seligman Arizona killed Harold David Bohl 43 of Glendale California and seriously injured his wife Ruby 44 and son Mickey 15 along with Mrs Mary Cleary 51 of Vandalia Illinois. Oscar O Smith 60 and Marie Smith 60 Urbana Illinois were also seriously hurt. Mrs Clearys car passed a truck when the head on crash occurred.
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Glendale
Calif
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Vandalia
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Oscar O. Smith
Marie Smith
Urbana
Smiths
Cleary
Arizona
Agreement Scheduled In Hospital Strike
New York June 22 AP both sides in a 46 day hospital strike were expected to approve a final agreement today. Nurses aides kitchen workers elevator operators and other striking employees of seven hospitals were expected to start back to work soon afterwards. If approved the final agreement will be taken to Mayor Robert F Wagner later today. Terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
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New York
Robert F. Wagner
Ike's Doctor Says Separate Heart Drive Needed
Dr. Paul Dudley White, Boston heart specialist who treated Eisenhower in 1955, urges the American Heart Association to keep its fund drive separate from United Fund or Community Chest. He argues heart disease is too serious to hide in a united fund segment.
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New York
Paul Dudley White
American Heart Assn
United Fund
White
Boston
Eisenhower
The
Five Day Cast for Illinois Temperatures Below Normal
Illinois forecast shows average temperatures 4 to 5 degrees below normal with highs near 81 to 85 in the north and 85 to 89 in the south. Lows range from 60 to 64 north and 63 to 67 south. Cooler tonight and Tuesday, then warmer Friday or Saturday. Scattered showers or thunder showers expected, totaling about one half to three quarters inch, mainly southern sections tonight and across most areas by Friday or Saturday.
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Cuban Casino Belt Sees Decline As Tourist Flow Shrinks
Havana's casino belt struggles with empty seats as tourism dips after Batista fled. Seven of nine Havana casinos reopened, with Deauville and Sans Souci closed due to lack of business. Operators blame government policies and airport searches for hurting visitors.
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Associated Press
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Canton Legislator and Wife Hurt in Crash
Canton June 22 AP State Rep Walter E Hill R Canton and his wife were injured in a two car collision nine miles east of Canton while returning from Glasford. Hill suffered back injuries and his wife had multiple broken ribs a severe head injury and shock. They were hospitalized at Graham Hospital in Canton.
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Here
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American born princess Ella Della Torre dies at Italian villa
Ella Della Torre E. Tasso 84, American born former Ella Hiram Walker of Detroit, died at Villa Serbelloni on Lake Como in Italy Saturday night. She had lived alone since the death of her husband Prince Della Torre E. Tasso before World War II, with only a few servants.
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Detroit
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