State Road Jobs Highlight Central Illinois Concrete Projects
A map outlines major summer road work on central Illinois primary routes. Key concrete pavements include routes 67, 40, 3, 40 near Mattoon Effingham, 32 Windsor Sullivan, 16 Hillsboro Pana, 140 Alton Alhambra, 15 Wenedy Mascoutah, 43 to Lebanon, 50 to near East St. Louis, 13 127 Pyatt Murphysboro to Du Quoin, Decatur Moweaqua, Marion Clinton Heyworth Bloomington, 24 east Gilman, 1 Marshall Paris, and 36 to Indiana line. Extensive patching and intermittent bituminous resurfacing appear on routes 45 Urbana Rantoul, 51 Irvington Tamaroa, 67 Jacksonville Virginia, 150 Chester Steelville, 37 Mound City West Vienna, and south of Vienna on 45.
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Central
Illinois
Medora
Martinsville
Indiana Line
Evansville
Mattoon
Effingham
Windsor
Sullivan
Hillsboro
Pana
Alhambra
Alton
Wenedy Station
Mascoutah
Lebanon
Near East St. Louis
Pyatt Wye
Murphysboro
Pyatt Wyes
du Quoin
Decatur
Moweaqua
Maron
Clinton
Heyworth
Bloomington
Gilman
Marshall
Paris
Rantoul
Urbana
Irvington
Centralia
Tamaroa
Jacksonville
Virginia
Bill seeks widening of bridge at Moline Mississippi river
Washington date The House may be asked next week to consider legislation authorizing widening of the Mississippi River bridge between Bettendorf Iowa and Moline Illinois The plan calls for doubling the number of approaches and traffic lanes to handle increased river traffic and vehicle flow.
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Bill
Moline
Washington
House
Mississippi River
Bettendorf
Aera
Poe
Retiring Postman In Philadelphia Receives Gift
A Philadelphia postal veteran, aged 70, receives a $452 gift as he plans to retire. The story notes his long service and mentions an unnamed colleague Jim who plans to pursue future plans.
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Jim
Outdoor Worker Resumes Walk-Ahead Challenge
A respondent vows to keep walking as long as possible saying I plan to keep on walking until I can't walk any more. The remark reflects persistence in outdoor labor despite fatigue and physical strain.
Harriman seeks purge of Democrat phonies in Congress
Averell Harriman told a Pierce County Jefferson Jackson Day dinner that the Democratic majority in Congress is phony and urged a housecleaning of ideologically aligned lawmakers. He blamed the phonies for defeats in Truman’s Fair Deal programs and spoke of expanding national output by 100 billion dollars over eight years with 70 million jobs.
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Congress
Pierce County
Jefferson-Jackson
Truman
Sulfuric Acid Made From Hydrogen Oxygen and Sulfur
A note states sulfuric acid is produced from hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur combining in chemical processes.
Bellans tablets advertised for heartburn relief
Ad promotes Bellans tablets as fast acting relief for heartburn gas and distress. Mentions price 25 cents and locating benefits as guaranteed by doctors.
Farmers Urged by U S to Delay Wheat Sales
The Agriculture Department asks wheat farmers to hold part of their grain off the market during the harvest to prevent price declines. Literature circulated in wheat regions emphasizes this recommendation from the department's Production and Administration.
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U. S
Washington
Agriculture Department
Gambling Devices Burned Pekin in AP Report
Fire destroys gambling devices in Pekin as AP reports on a June 25 incident. The event follows discussions around agricultural crop prospects and potential price drops this year.
Seized Tazewell Taverns Ordered Destroyed
In Tazewell County authorities seized taverns and restaurants and ordered their destruction after a Teaaheyee Ivan Yontz signed the order.
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Tazewell County
Pane
Ivan Yontz
Unlined Rayon Suits Sell Wide Choice at Market
A local market offers unlined rayon suits in a broad selection priced to attract shoppers. The range includes multiple colors and sizes, appealing to cost conscious buyers seeking casual warm weather wear.
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Chester
Steelville
Mound City
Vienna
Mee
Bergen Dewees
North 16Th Street
Mashville
Lowcott
Carbondale
Anna
Sullivant
Cmt
Vernon
Marion
Piper City
Champaigne
Leansenno
Grayville
Danville
Chrisman
Lawrenceville
Philadelphia
Val
Bradisy’s
Hardware Edwards Hardware Co
W. Menree
Murphyshere
Til
Lindsay & Sons
North Park Avenue
Herrin
Harriman
Tacoma
Wash
Averell Harriman
T. V. Service
T. V
DOTY
Phone 291 Investment CO
West Main Carbondale
W. Main
Brassieres
Erea
Coats
Dan River
Tee
Hyde Park Breweries Association
ST. Louis, MO
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