Vote Tomorrow in Illinois Constitutional Convention Election
The piece urges Illinois voters to participate in the upcoming Con-Con election to choose delegates who will draft a new constitution. It highlights the impact on tax policy government structure and local versus state powers and notes coverage of candidates by Paddock Publications and Herald and Register papers.
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Illinois
Paddock Publications
Con-Con
Cook County
Paddock
NAVY
Ben Smith and Ralph Smith swap seats in Springfield
Dan Bauman recounts a political puzzle rooted in U.S. Senate seat appointments. Gov. Richard Ogilvie weighs options to keep the Illinois seat in Republican hands, considering Ralph T. Smith as a potential appointee to fill the term until 1970 while broader plans unfold.
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Ben Smith
Gloucester
U. S
O.K
U.S
John F. Kennedy
Edward M. Kennedy
Millard Fillmore
Leverett Saltonstall
U.S. Senate
Ben
Ralph T. Smith
Smith
Ralph T
Gov
Richard Ogilvie
DuPage County Board Abort Picnic Fund Controversy
The DuPage County Board canceled a planned Herrick Lake Picnic fundraiser after 31 members received 25 tickets each, priced at 5 and 125 per member. Officials questioned who authorized printing and handling money, prompting calls for explanations and accountability.
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DuPage
Gerald Weeks
Milton Township
Flash Gordon Returns to TV in Nightly Adventure
Critics praise the weekly Flash Gordon serialization airing after midnight. The episode features Ming the Merciless, Buster Crabbe as Flash, and Ming’s daughter amid peril on a space planet. Fans anticipate fan clubs and toys tied to the new hero.
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Flash Gordon
America
Back
Buster Crabbe
Ming
Flash
Ming the Merciless
Dr. Zarkov
Catholics urged to lobby on bills 2350 and 1116
Catholic school principals and local priests urged letters to Springfield lawmakers in support of House Bills 2350 and 1116. Gene Schlickman reportedly voted against both measures, which were defeated. he proposed House Bill 1177 to study state aid to non-public schools. The letter argues for better information and criticizes campaign attention to the issue.
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Springfield
Senate
House
Eugene Schlickman
David Hoyt
Gene
Ogilvie
General Assembly
Joan Poulos
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