Daley Loses Illinois Delegates in Democratic Credentials Fight
The Democratic Credentials Committee voted to unseat Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley and 58 other Illinois delegates. The move favors Sen. George McGovern who could win at least 41 of the 59 spots if endorsed at the Miami Beach convention. The decision deepens the McGovern opposition split with Daley loyalists backing the unseated delegates.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Illinois
George McGovern
Miami Beach
Credentials Committee
McGovern
California
Daley
Daley Delegation Fights to Federal Court for Illinois Case
The Daley delegation seeks full convention seating and federal court relief after a district ruling found the party rules violated Illinois election laws. A federal appeals court paused action pending committee decisions, with 12 black, 8 youths and 6 women among 59 challenged delegates. Any compromise prospects ended as challengers press for appeals.
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Daley
Circuit Court of Appeals
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Driver Hurt In Collision With Bridge Near Chanute
A 17 year old, Lyle D Bockover of Humboldt, was admitted to Neosho Memorial Hospital after a one car crash on US 169 north of Chanute about 8 15 Friday night. His 1972 Chevrolet struck the Neosho River bridge and was considered a total loss. He was transported by ambulance with police and sheriff officials assisting at the scene.
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Chanute
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Neosho River
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Court Renovation Plans Unveiled for Memorial Building Third Floor
Blueprints for third floor renovations of the Memorial Building show a new district courtroom on the west, municipal courtroom on the east, and a larger district clerk’s office. Jury trials could move to Chanute from Erie once heating and air conditioning are updated.
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Donaldson
Law Library
Virginia Embry
Social Security Bill Faces Possible Veto
Congress sent Nixon a bill boosting Social Security by 20 percent the largest in system history while threatening a veto. The measure also extends debt limits and includes flood relief tax relief. Senate approved 82 to 4 and House 302 to 35 amid warnings a veto could be overridden.
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Wisconsin
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D-Ida
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Camp Fire Campers Reopen After IRS Seizure
Camp Fire Campers at 106 N. Ashby reopened after IRS seizure on June 21 over $36,000 in trust fund taxes. Wayne Greene says operations resume Wednesday with 60 employees. police end guards as IRS claim is released. The company plans further discussion Monday.
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July Fourth Holiday Traffic Fatalities Expected
Americans hit the highways for a July 4 holiday period with a four day observance. The National Safety Council estimates between 800 and 900 traffic deaths during the 102 hours from Friday 6 p.m. to Tuesday midnight, a record for any July 4 period, surpassing last year’s 638 fatalities.
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National Safety Council
Dog Complaints Split Between Loose and Tied Pets in Chanute
Clayton Sharp, Chanute animal control officer since March, reports calls roughly split between dogs running loose and dogs tied or barking. Four dogs are in kennels. stray dogs stay 72 hours before euthanizing unless keepers seem likely, licensed dogs stay 14 days. About one third of strays are placed in homes. Dogs are fed twice daily with a mix of dry dog and dry pig food for minerals and shine. City spends about $40 monthly. rabies vaccination and licensing are required by ordinance.
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Clayton Sharp
Washington
Animal Control
Chanute
Sharp
Highways Hit Back as Americans Travel This Summer
Travel surge prompts warnings of road hazards. Authorities urge drivers to observe safety rules, spare the excess speed, and prepare for heavy traffic and long delays during peak vacation travel periods.
Land Bank Opens Chanute Office After Merger
The Federal Land Bank Association opens an office at Forest and Cherry in Chanute on Monday, completing a merger of Parsons and Eureka offices. Manager Larry L. Rose moves to Chanute with his family to oversee farm real estate loans. Assistant Manager Alan Jaax and wife relocate to 416 W Sixth, with Opal Morford and husband moving to 316 S Tennessee for the office supervisor role.
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Chanute
Land Bank
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Alan Jaax
Altamont
W. Sixth
Opal Morford
Tennessee
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