Thanksgiving Clothing Drive Seeks Global Help
The Catholic Bishops of the United States urge support for the 18th annual Thanksgiving Clothing Campaign. Donations of used clothing footwear and bedding will aid needy families overseas via Catholic Relief Services. Distribution is need based and nonsectarian.
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Hong Kong
Macao
North Africa
Latin America
United States of America
Catholic Bishops of
United States
Catholic Bishops
Vietnam
Africa
Catholic Relief Services
NCWC
Overseas Aid Agency
Douglas and Gray Urged Back to Washington
The piece urges Senator Paul H. Douglas and Congressman Kenneth J. Gray to return to Washington citing Douglas Senate seniority and Southern Illinois projects and Gray’s constructive legislation for the district. It argues both parties need them in Congress and calls for votes for Douglas and Gray.
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Paul Douglas
Kenneth Gray
Washington
Southern Illinois
Senate
Ken Gray
Congress
Faul Douglas
United States
House of Representatives
United States Senate
Douglas
Illinois
Petul Douglas
Monroe County
Paul H. Douglas
Kenneth J. Gray
Monroe County Democratic Party nominates four county offices
The Monroe County Democratic Party endorses candidates for sheriff treasurer county commissioner county clerk and for Associate Judge Alvin Maeys Jr. They cite Joe McCarthy Walter Wetzel Allen Watters and George J. Butts Van Luik as trusted choices noting McCarthy and Van Luik prior service and Maeys bipartisan respect. Norman W. Beck is praised by party but no Democratic candidate is offered for Superintendent of Schools.
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Allen Watters
Waterloo
Monroe County
George J. “Butts” van Luik
City of
Columbia
Missouri Pacific Railroad
Cupe
International Brotherhood of Firemen and Oilers A. F
Washington, D.C
Illinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Columbia American Legion
George J. ‘Butts
van Luik
Norman W. Beck
Norman Beck
Alvin H. Maeys Jr
Circuit Court
20Th Judicial Circuit
Maeys
St. Clair County
Stevenson and Prince rail against party hacks in Illinois
Democratic State Rep. Anthony Scariano hails Adlai Stevenson III as the best development for Illinois Democrats in years. The article notes Stevenson’s lineage and his own reformist record, arguing he deserves the treasurer’s office for a state government guided by integrity and independence.
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Adlai Stevenson III
Illinois
Anthony Scariano
Legislative Club
Stevenson
Donald Prince
Bloomington
Democrat
State Superintendent of Schools
Center of Educational Administration
Prince
Ray Page
Stevenson III favored for Illinois governorship and Prince for schools
The piece endorses Adlai Stevenson III for state governor, praising his push for lobbying controls conflicts of interest and treasurer reforms. It also endorses Donald Prince for State Superintendent of Schools, arguing for removing the office from partisan politics and noting wide newspaper support.
District 57 elects three representatives incumbents listed
The 57th District will elect three state representatives with incumbents James Holloway Leo Obermesemann and William Cunningham running for re election. Holloway Democrat 34 has served since 1959 and held committee roles in utilities railways agriculture and banking. Cunningham Republican 51 is a real estate and insurance professional and former Pinckneyville mayor with multiple committee assignments. Obermesemann Republican 37 seeks a second term after serving as O Fallon Township supervisor and county finance chair while noting district needs in Monroe County.
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James Holloway
Leo Obermesemann
William Cunningham
Randolph County
Midwest Package Corp
General Assembly
House
Public Utilities
Banks and Savings and Loan Association
Holloway
William J. “Bill” Cunningham
Pinckneyville
Commission For Economic Development
Norbert G. Springer
Chester
Chicago College of Optometrists
St. Louis University
Bleyer and Gilbert Face Senate Contest in 56th District
Frank F. Bleyer of Carbondale Democratic candidate challenges incumbent Republican John R. Gilbert for State Senator in the 56th District. Bleyer, a retail merchant and former high school football coach, sits on the local school board. Gilbert, a Jackson County lifelong resident and University of Illinois Law School graduate, has 25 years as an attorney and eight years as state's attorney plus FBI service and World War II veteran status.
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Frank F. Bleyer
Carbondale
John R. Gilbert
Carterville
University of Notre Dame
Southern Illinois University
Bleyer
John G. Gilbert
Jackson County
University of Illinois Law School
FBI
State Senate
Monroe County Election Candidates List 1966
Authorized notices name Democratic candidates for County Treasurer County Clerk County Commissioner Sheriff and Collector and Superintendent of Schools in Monroe County plus Republican candidate for County Commissioner. General election held Tuesday November 8 1966 with polls from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Voter support requested.
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Geo. J. “Butts
van Luik
Monroe County
Allen Waiters
Walter Wetzel
Joseph McCarthy
Richard Ruff
Bill Atchison
Richard Trost
Norman W. Beck
Ralph Kolmer
Democratic Central Committee
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Columbia Star
George W. Smith
Roy P. Conrad
Clarion Printing Company, Inc
AasGpciarien Ya RR Et Takes
Democratic Party
Joe McCarthy
Board of County Commissioners
Suate
Gilbert
Meighan
Straight
Democratic
Adlai E. Stevenson II
Donald M. Prince
University OF Illinois
Frances Best Watkins
Richard C. Hart
James D. Holloway
Leo
Obernefemann
Geo. J. “Butts” van Luik
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