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State M* McHlNtY PLAtNOKALlR SttlonA Friday, September A, lies P«9« 7 Schools open in Chicago Country music star Willie Nelson talks ^erHarley m We kelson Farmers offer advice to Farm Aid Sentell from the Bootheal of Missouri at a meeting of farmers and at the University of Illinois Assembly un photo Hall in Champaign. The meeting was to discuss how best to spend the money raised from the Farm Aid benefit concert, which is expected to raise more than $30 million. nited Press International J CHAMPAIGN, 111. - Singers Wil­ lie Nelson, John Cougar Mellencamp d Neil Young met with Gov. ames R. Thompson and fewer than farmers Wednesday night to dis­ cuss how best to spend money gener­ ated by the Farm Aid benefit concert. j But it appeared the meeting was laden with members of the Ameri­ can Agriculture Movement, who want the money used to lobby for their version of the 1985 farm bill, Called the Farm Reform Policy Act of 1965. The AAM is one of several (arm organizations that often find themselves at odds with each other. Nelson said he doubted the money would be spent in a way to please everyone in the diverse farming highly suspect that those people in­ vited each other," Werries said. "What was represented in that room was not representative of toe cross section of the farm economy/' Werries said, adding he told Nelson of his feelings. Before the meeting, Thompson said the purpose of the benefit con­ cert is to draw attention to the prob­ lems of farmers. "We're trying to find a way to tell 200 million-plus American people that one of the most serious prob­ lems of the last century is in Ameri­ ca now, and it is the plight of the American farmer," Thompson said. "We have farmers here who are representatives of farm organiza­ tions," he added. "They've got ideas and I think Willie and I would like to hear them." Asked if he had any suggestions on how the money should be spent, the Republican governor said, "I'm go­ ing to listen first. I think that's the smartest thing." Before the meeting, Nelson said farmers were best qualified to sug­ gest how to spend the money. "It's hard to get«any straighter dope than right from the guy on the farm," Nelson said. "I'm definitely interested in what they have to say." Board of Education and Chicago Teachers Union officials both claimed victory as they credited Gov. James R. Thompson with end­ ing the two-day "strike that never should've been." School was back in session Thurs­ day, a shortened day for the dis­ trict's 431,000 students, with toe fall semester getting Into full swing on Friday. The proposal, containing a total 9- percent pay raise over two years, was overwhelmingly endorsed by the CTU's 80-member executive board and 800-member House of Del­ egates Wednesday night, paving the way for the reopening of Chicago's schools. By this action we authorize the of the Chicago Teachers Union to report to work tomorrow (Thursday) at 9 a.m.," said CTU President Jacqueline Vaughn. "The Chicago school strike is over," Thompson told a news con­ ference late Wednesday afternoon, ending what is being called the shor­ test strike ever against the nation's third largest school system. "We have a settlement I think is good for toe schools of Chicago and [ood for the state of Illinois," said. Vaughn and Schools Superin­ tendent Manford Byrd credited Thompson's intervention for the quick end to the strike -- and they agreed In saying the strike never should have happened. "Through toe efforts 6f Governor Thompson, the CTU and the board have reached a tentative agree­ ment." Vaughn said. "We will post- Sue the strike that never should vebetn." "We are pleated the children of Chicago can return to school... our members can return with dignity and pride," Vaughn Byrd echoed Vai toe governor's Int "we agree this Is shouldn't have! The settlement includes a 6 per cent pay raise In toe first year and a S percent salary hike in toe second year. "There Is no new state money In this agreement. This was not a bai­ lout," Thompson said. Thompson said he would use his executive powers to advance state aid payments to all school districts In toe state and would ask the Gen­ eral Assembly In October to make the advance permanent. Because toe Chicago Board of Education and the state run on two different fiscal years, the state has been issuing two monthly payments when Its fiscal year ends In June and no payment In July, toe first month of lb fiscal year . , The Idvance payment will Chicago schools an extra S23 In July 1986 that it would not hav% received until June 1967. School districts not needing the money for teacher raises will benefit through additional interest earnings on the early school aid payment, Thompson said. The 3 percent raise in toe second year of the pact is contingent on legislative approval of the gover­ nor's state education budget propos­ al, which contains ait increase of nearly $150 million over the current figure. Thompson, however, was confi­ dent the funds would be available. Getting high efficiency is simple. Just add it up. think toe main thing that we're going to do here is call attention to this problem. As far as distributing toe money in a way to make every­ body happy, I seriously doubt that," Nelson said following toe 90-minute meeting. ^Nelson said the most frequently repeated suggestion was to use the •honey to lobby for passage of the AAM's version of a farm bill. I "The one that was l|r was the sunsort WHO CAN PROTECT YOUR DODGE AND YOUR \ GARAGE? that most of toe farmers toil that they need it desperately and they have to have it to survive." Tlie 14-hour concert, scheduled to feature about 40 rock, blues and country music stars, is set for Sept. 2^ at the University of Illinois foot­ ball stadium. ^Nelson said funding for legal and social services was also suggested at a possible use for toe estimated $p0 million to 650 million the concert Is expected to raise. The singer said hfe had not decided how he thought the money should be spent. Illinois Agriculture Director Larry Werries said he thought the meeting was stacked in favor of the AAM. * "I do not believe that what we heard was representative of the to­ tal farm sector. I don't know who put together the invite list, but I 3852304 Your American Family insurance agent has af­ fordable coverage for alll your family insur­ ance needs. 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