Demos Win Senate Plans Quick Action On Farm Bill
Senate Agriculture Committee moved to bring the administration farm bill to the floor. Hearings set for May 10 and 13 with Orville Freeman to testify. The House passed the bill 208 to 196, and the measure aims to cushion wheat producers during a referendum on wheat controls. The plan hopes to finish the process by May 15 with a White House signature possible by May 15.
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Holland
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Agriculture Judging Competition Friday at SIU
Vocational agriculture judging teams from high schools in Sections 24 and 25 will compete Friday at Southern Illinois University School of Agriculture for sectional awards. Section 24 includes Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Union, Pulaski and Alexander counties with 16 schools. Section 25 comprises Hamilton, White, Williamson, Saline, Callatin, Johnson, Pope, Hardin and Massac counties with 18 schools.
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Trilla Man Dies After Tree Falls on Him
Neoga May 2 AP report: Paul Kline 66 of nearby Trilla died Wednesday after being crushed by a fallen tree while helping his employer pull it down. He stood nearby as a tractor tugged at the tree.
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This Pedwin Shoe Becomes a Classic in Its Own Right
The Pedwin style is fast becoming a classic with a low riding front seam handsewn for a clean lean look and a new foot hugging fit. This handsome trophy for your wardrobe won’t stay available long.
Illinois lawmakers defeat bills on price controls and education aid
In Springfield on May 2 AP reports the Illinois Senate rejected a House proposal to curb gas price wars by limiting gas sign sizes and blocking street visibility. Lawmakers also balked at a plan to raise high school per pupil aid to 297 dollars and to expand state university funding, while a county parking lot revenue bill and a higher education funding bill faced mixed support amid budget conflicts.
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School Age Boost Fails to Curb Dropout Problem
Illinois House Education Committee defeated a proposal to raise the compulsory school age from 16 to 17. State School Supt. Ray Pag warned the move would worsen discipline and strain already short 10,000 teachers. A separate measure backed by Rep Wolf would revoke licenses of 16 to 20 year olds convicted of fatal or injury causing accidents.
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Ray Pag
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House Motor Vehicles Committee
Wolf
Chicago
Secretary of State
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