Residence Hall Contracts Will Be Let
Springfield reports three state colleges plan new dormitories this summer with total costs around 3.63 million dollars. Illinois State Normal and Northern Illinois University will add twin residence halls and a 368-bed project at Northern. Eastern Illinois State College may finance half with bonds. S.I.U. plans three to four halls starting this fall for 400 to 500 students with turnover aimed by September 1951.
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Springfield
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
Adams Hall
Noble J. Puffer
State Department of Registration and Education
Teachers College Board
Eastern Illinois State College At
Charleston
Eastern
Puffer
Ake
Northern
Adams
Willison
Western Illinois State College
Macomb
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
D. W. Morris
S.I.U
Richard F. Dunn
Bloomington
College Board
Th State
Michigan State College
Lansing
Michigan State
UC researchers find manganese enables plant growth
University of California nutritionists led by P K Stumpf and C C Delwiche along with graduate students W D Loomis and C Michaelson identify a new plant enzyme that uses glutamic acid to fuel growth. Without manganese the enzyme fails, stalling plant development. Further studies seek higher yields.
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Berkley
Calif
P. K. Stumpf
C. C. Delwiche
University of California College of Agriculture
W. D. Loomis
C. Michaelson
Hike Rents For Improvements
Henry B. Tate outlines how rent control allows profit from modernization. Owners can request a prior opinion from the rent office to estimate allowed increases before investments. Tenants may accept or refuse certain service changes, with consent not needed for vacant units or necessary preservation work.
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Tate
Wonder Salve advertised for skin troubles in multiple towns
An advertisement touts Wonder Salve as a safe greaseless antiseptic remedy for itching eczema psoriasis infections and athlete's foot. It claims money back if not effective and lists sales locations in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin and nearby towns with local druggists and stores.
Endorsement for Rennel Concentrate Claims Weight Loss
A reader cites weight loss by using Rennel Concentrate and recommends a home recipe to shed pounds. The note mentions a testimonial from Mrs. J. R. Erp and offers $100 if the claim cannot be proven, urging readers to buy the product from a druggist.
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Rennel
Congress plans to subpone Lewis for union practices hearing
Representative Andrew Jacobs plans to subpoena John L. Lewis for a hearing on alleged undemocratic practices during last winter’s soft coal strike. The House Labor Committee chair ordered the subcommittee abolished, prompting a vote to override and reinstate Jacobs.
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Andrew Jacobs
D-Ind
Suboena
John L. Lewis
Jacobs
John Lesinski
Dmich
Full House Labor Committee
Lesinski
Champaign Music Director Named Illinois Day Coordinator
Verrollton C. Shaul, music director in Champaign public schools, was named today as coordinator of musical events for Illinois day in Springfield. The appointment covers coordinating performances and programs for the state observance. Shaul replaces prior organizer and will oversee student ensembles and community groups.
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Champaign
Springfield
Verrollton C. Shaul
Champaign Public
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Irg Company
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Phillips
Fee
Rex Allen
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G. C. Tregoning
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Adlai Stevenson
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Zwick’s Ladies’ Store
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