Editorial calls for sales tax hike to avert crisis in Illinois
The editorial argues a half cent state sales tax is needed to avert a budget disaster. It critiques the economy committee’s cuts, notes $138 million in new revenue, and links city and state tax plans under Daley. It urges passage of the tax, a 1962 Revenue Article, reapportionment, and then adjournment.
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Never on Sunday at state park vows raise questions
A playful vow among locals at a state park turns the weekend outing into a lighthearted note. References to the film and poet figure in a quirky, timeworn local tone as three Laotian princes seek US funding for a new government.
Pentagon plan to train reserves better sparks debate
Pentagon officials propose cutting 27 divisions in National Guard and Army Reserve to 24 while intensifying training for 10 divisions to be ready in three to eight weeks. Six Guard and four Reserve divisions would receive enhanced drills with four Reserve units reportedly including the 102d Illinois and Missouri. Critics question feasibility of rapid combat readiness but supporters say prioritizing qualified units improves overall force.
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Recall vote tests Illinois recall law in West Frankfort
In West Frankfort the County Court upheld petitions for a recall referendum against two city commissioners, allowing a vote on whether Paul Rice and Burton Melvin should remain on the council. The ruling supports citizens power under a commission form of government to judge official conduct and seek a new election without proving wrongdoing.
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Emersons Mousetrap Quote Meets Bartlett Echoes
Dave Felts reflects on Emerson and Bartletts references to the Better Mousetrap line, noting attribution debates and humorous takes by Newmah Levy. A sports aside highlights Stan Musial’s big day and Babe Ruth’s unreachable record, followed by a personal note about White House mail and Atomic Maid’s foaling, ending with a Greek vacation toll.
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Only Modes Of Travel Have Truly Changed Historic Highways
Washington National Geographic Society notes that modern highways trace routes once used by buffalo traces and Indian trails. Explorers traders and settlers followed historic pathways like the Wilderness Road, Santa Fe Trail, Oregon Trail and Camino Real, with railroads and later automobiles reshaping travel.
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Pony Express
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Pioneer
Amelia
Studies Urged To Revamp Training For Jobs Now
The piece argues graduates face unemployment as automation and changing industry shrink traditional roles. It notes shortages in specialized training, cites five million college and high school grads competing for scarce jobs, and calls for a national plan to align education with future labor needs. It warns of mobile labor forces becoming permanent and outlines the need to map future job centers and skill requirements.
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Probe U of I expansion sparks critic from Moline alum
A letter to the editor attacks the University of Illinois and its board for slow growth and alleged bias in proceedings. It cites Rep Ralph Stephenson of Moline, a U of I graduate, and questions the university’s efficiency, arguing education funding should prioritize national defense and democracy over campus expansion.
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Moline
Ogilvie to Lead Cook County Voter Reregistration Drive
Chicago a June 27 AP Richard B Ogilvie named head of the campaign for reregistration of voters in Cook County and nine downstate cities including Aurora Bloomington Galesburg Peoria Springfield and Rockford The drive ordered by the Illinois legislature in 1959 will start July 15 with Ogilvie a Chicago lawyer appointed chairman by league president James Worthy to lead the effort.
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Secret Area 70 to open to public in Huntsville
US to open secret area 70 at Marshall Space Flight Center next Saturday inviting public visitors. Saturn rocket program listed among attractions as Soviets may also stroll in with Americans. Admiral Anderson becomes Navy chief at 8:00, replacing Admiral Rickover who has sparked activity at Annapolis.
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Annapolis Naval Academy
Backing Merger of District High Schools
A reader notes District 163 High School Board may merge Attucks and Community High Schools. The letter recalls a years old community report arguing against separate high schools as divisive and financially untenable, urging a unified high school program aligned with good intentions.
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