Illinois Voters Need Details On Governor Race After Primary
Editorial urges voters to scrutinize gubernatorial candidates Gov. Richard Ogilvie and Dan Walker. It notes Walker must decide stance toward Democratic organization, campaign financing, and policy plans. With Springfield session opening April 10, voters need specifics on budget and Walker’s proposed changes.
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Richard Ogilvie
Dan Walker
Paul Simon
Ogilvie
Walker
Illinois
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Mr. Simon
Simon
Cook County
Springfield
Utility rate shifts push decisions to state agencies
The U S Price Commission lifts its rate freeze and assigns final authority for proposed increases to state regulators like the Illinois Commerce Commission. It requires anti inflation policies and tests for increases while capping labor costs at 5.5 percent. The piece notes Bell’s large wage contracts and warns of rising rates to fund services, with critics viewing hearings as utility dominated.
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Agriculture Department duties increase amid farm decline in Illinois
Illinois farmers drop from 253000 in 1910 to 124000 in 1972 while the Agriculture Department’s budget rises to 18.3 million. Gov Ogilvie seeks tax relief for farm personal property and the department expands in bee inspection, soil conservation, fairs, seed laws, and overseas promotion despite layoffs in grain inspection.
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House of Representatives
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Drappett Laboratories
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Hard to resist Florida condo boom and travels
David Felts notes Florida condominium growth from Fort Lauderdale to Fort Pierce with oceanfront high-rises and inland complexes. He recalls a past real estate bust, contemplates trade offers for an Illinois homestead, and describes a return trip home via Louisville and Indianapolis with travel reflections and a rush of everyday errands.
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Rome trip fundraiser earns Anna-Jonesboro club praise
Jance C. Brown, sponsor, thanks Southern Mindisan editors and Joanne Wood for covering the Roman Club of Anna-Jonesboro Community High School. The coverage assisted the group as they raise six thousand dollars over three years for their Rome trip, drawing community support and volunteer help.
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Rome
Editorial: taxes threaten homeowners and farmers in Union County
The writer argues rising taxes strain homeowners and rural residents as state income tax boosts real estate levies. They note a 20 percent tax rise since the tax changes and fear exemptions for furniture and a car left gaps. Proposes considering a county wide sales tax for additional revenue.
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