Stratton Seeks GOP Victory as Voters Grow Skeptical
Springfield May 29 AP William G Stratton Republican nominee for governor says a me too attitude has no place in the Illinois GOP drive for November victory. He cites mistrust after a heavy GOP primary turnout and accuses Democrats of corruption. Party leaders criticize Stevenson and tout appointments as political critique follows. Robert G Miley elected Saline county chairman as GOP county chairmen elects Taft favor.
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Chicago
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Rock Island
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Traffic Fatalities Predicted for Memorial Weekend
The National Safety Council estimates 310 Americans will die in traffic crashes over the Memorial Day weekend as about 35 million vehicles are expected on the roads. The three day period runs from Thursday to midnight Monday in Chicago.
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Olney rejects city manager plan in special election
Olney voters upheld the mayor city council government in a May special election by a 1,446 to 535 margin. The defeat of the city manager form drew about three to one opposition as the town in Richland County set a record turnout for the measure.
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Woman's Kindness To Birds Sparks Neighbors' Lawsuit
Los Angeles May 29 AP Mrs Leola Cason a 60 year old widow is accused of creating a nuisance by feeding birds in her back yard two years after placing a bird bath. Neighbors Mr and Mrs Jeff Earlywine claim damages to their home shrubs fence and peace of mind and seek 14750 in a suit filed yesterday alleging birds and vermin flock to her property.
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Inglewood
Bills Block Camp Ellis Deal In Congress Action
The state Conservation department fears two bills in Congress would void its chances to acquire Camp Ellis. The 17,000 acre Fulton county tract was deemed surplus by the GSA. The House passed a measure to let GSA offer former owners first right of purchase or auction. A Senate bill similarly requires first refusal for former owners. GSA administrator Jess Larson said he would negotiate sales to former owners at present appraised value if enacted. Present law favors selling to the highest bidder.
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Illinois corn planting at 80 percent, pace tops last year
Springfield reports Illinois corn planting at 80 percent complete, tied with last year’s rate for the week. Seven million acres are seeded with corn as cool, cloudy weather curbs early color and slows later seedings. about 45 percent of 1.5 million acres of soybeans planted. winter wheat, oats, alfalfa, red clover hay and pastures in excellent condition.
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Illinois
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Redwoods Native to California and Southern Oregon
The redwoods of the U S West Coast have remained native to California and Southern Oregon since the Glacial Age, according to a historical species range note.
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California
Oregon
Biennials Pay Off In Beauty Seedlings Require Care
A home gardener guide explains biennials a small plant group planted one year and blooming the next. It covers starting times, seed beds, transplanting, sun and shade needs, summer protection, fall placement, self sowing, and winter protection with mulch and leaf cover.
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Wife seeks divorce from Lord Bertrand Russell
A petition for divorce from Lord Bertrand Russell, famed philosopher and Nobel Prize winner in literature, was filed by his third wife Countess Russell. Russell observed his 80th birthday on May 18. His two earlier marriages also ended in divorce.
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Maldive Islands Form Republic After 800 Years
In the Indian Ocean 400 miles from Ceylon the Maldive Islands voted 99 percent to end the sultanate and establish a republic with an elected president after British protection for a century. The move follows the death of 78 year old Amir Abdul Majid, last sultan.
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Ceylon
Maldive Islands
Indian Ocean
Amir Abdul Majid
British to See French TV From Limited Angles
The BBC agreed to televise French showgirls without bias only if the act originates in Paris, with BBC camera crews selecting angles to be shown.
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British Broadcasting Corp
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