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Illinois primary sparks 1954 political wars across state
Illinois voters prepare for the 1954 primary with two marquee contests. U S Sen Paul H Douglas faces nine Republican rivals while Rep Harold Velde faces a high profile challenge tied to accusations of Communist influence. Howard S Beeney runs unopposed in the Democratic primary for November.
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Tom Nelson
Chicago
Illinois
Donnybrock
U. S
Paul H. Douglas
Harold H. Velde
House UN - American Activities Committee
Velde
Communist Party
William G. Stratton
Everett M. Dirksen
Park Livingston
University of Illinois Board of Trustees
Joseph T. Meek
Tiliojg Federation of Retail Associations
Edward A. Hayes
American Legion
Austin A. Wyman
Chicago Crime Commission
Julius Klein
National Guard
John B. Crane
Lar
America First
Daley
Lions International
Edgar M. Elbert
Herbert F. Geisler
Robert M. Michel
CIO
Michel
Eisenhower
Howard S. Beeney
Peoria
Beeney
Peoria County