Walker eyes obstacles in presidential bid says he stays as governor
Chicago governor Daniel Walker says practical obstacles prevent a presidential run, plans to remain in Springfield. He praises James Thompson while criticizing Daley redistricting and Regional Transportation Authority progress, and questions Crosstown Expressway alternatives.
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Chicago
UPI
Daniel Walker
Today
Springfield
Walker
Suburban Week
Chicago Sun- Times
Daily News
United States
Scoop
Henry M
Regional Transportation Authority
Crosstown
Tornadoes leave damage across Midwest to New York
Powerful thunderstorms swept from the upper Midwest to Pennsylvania and New York with tornadoes and high winds. Minnesota saw at least six tornadoes causing trailer damage in Glencoe and Owatonna, Iowa saw a barn destroyed south of Spencer, and Wisconsin reports downed power lines. Pennsylvania and Illinois also faced damage from twisters and hail storms, with no fatalities reported.
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United Press International
Upper Midwest
Pennsylvania
New York State
Minnesota
Glencoe
Minn
Owatonna
Spencer
Iowa
Kieler
Wis
Dubuque
Floyd River
Sheriff's Department
State Highway Patrol
Rock County
Turtle
Washington, Mich
Allegheny
Beaver
Westmoreland
North Huntingdon Township
Westmoreland County
Ross Township
Allegheny County
National Weather Service
Illinois
Shannon
Ill
Thomson
Chicago
Detroit
Kansas
Texas
Louisiana
Florida
Colorado
Tampa
Fla
Service academies hear top national officials
President Ford Vice President Rockefeller and Defense Secretary Schlesinger urged a stronger defense at the nations service academies. Ford spoke at West Point Naval Academy and Air Force Academy grads heard Rockefeller and Schlesinger. The remarks stressed NATO unity defense spending and maintaining world peace.
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Andrew Nibley
United Press International
Ford
Nelson A. Rockefeller
James Schlesinger
USS
West Point
Rockefeller
Schlesinger
Naval Academy
Air Force Academy
Air Force
Chicago clerk wins Illinois Lottery top prize
Joyce Armstrong, 31, a Blue Cross clerk in Chicago, won the Illinois Lottery's $1 million top prize amid a 1.8 million 24 hour giveaway. Her husband Vernon joined her on stage as they plan future use of winnings. Dennis Russell won $100 000 and eight others claimed $10 000 prizes. The drawing was held at Rock Valley Community College with Mayor Robert McGaw hosting.
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Rockford, Ill
UPI
Joyce Armstrong
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Chicago
Russell
Morton Grove
Rockford
Robert McGaw
Rock Valley Community College
Armstrong
Eugene R. Atwood
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Everett G
Minooka Honor Graduates Celebrate Senior Awards Night
Ninety students graduate at Minooka Junior High with Doreen Mills and Mark Bretsch receiving the Good Citizenship award from Vice Commander David Corbin. Co valedictorians Debbie Coppedge and Mark Bretsch deliver the graduation address. Twenty nine students earned top scholastic honors. Tim Thompson presents a class gift. ceremony includes song, band music, and perfect attendance awards. MINOOKA Village Board set 7 30 p m meeting in the village hall.
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Minooka
Doreen Mills
Eugene Mills
Mark Bretsch
James Bretsch
Minooka American Legion Post
David Corbin
Minooka Junior High
Debbie Coppedge
Greg Adkins
Richard Anderson
Steven Bajt
Jodi Betzwiser
Patrick Brannick
Ken Christensen
Robin Davis
Vickie Fannin
Kelly Hammen
Linda Hansen
Ted Hoffman
Diane Mellendorf
Pamela Middleton
Michael Miskin
Gail Pehlke
Tim Pierce
Michel Ritenour
Mark Robinson
Jimmy Schreiner
Greg Severson
Brenda Steffes
Tim Thompson
Richard Thorsen
Richard Tonet
Eric Vogel
Suzanne Wilson
Mel Hentze
Debbie
Mark
Pam Middleton
Mike Miskin
Linda McCormick
Debbie Brozovich
Paul Dean
John Geiss
Bill Mathesius
Jack Satorius
William Davidson
Local and State Officials Listing
A compiled roster of federal and state representatives including Sen. Charles Percy Rep. James Washburn and Sen. Adlai Stevenson with listed offices in Washington and Springfield along with district and contact details for state officials Rep. George Ryan Sen. Jerry Joyce Rep. Jack Beaupre and others.
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James Washburn
Illinois House of Rep
Capitol
Springfield
George Ryan
Jerry Joyce
Volkmann
Kankakee
Jack Beaupre
Illinois
House of Rep
Capitol Building
Senior sues Harvard for degree in medical school dispute
Harvard Medical School senior Barry H. Brooks of Brighton, who admitted lying about his parents on his 1969 admission form, sues Middlesex Superior Court to force Harvard to grant his Doctor of Medicine degree after his degree was withheld for two years. He says his parents are alive and seeks the degree at graduation.
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Cambridge, Mass
UPI
Harvard Medical School
Barry H. Brooks
Brighton
Mass
Jack Ewalt
Brooks
Highland Hospital
Rochester
N. Y
Harvard
Three Arrested For Soliciting Without Permit In Morris Area
Morris police arrested two Joliet men Brian Clarkson 19 and Preston Brown 23 and Grundy County deputies charged Leslie Ritchette Calif with soliciting without a permit. Clarkson and Brown posted 25 bond and were released. Ritchette was released after a 25 bond. Cantrell 60 of 1215 N Price St was fined 10 dollars and 5 dollars costs for failing to yield on a left turn.
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Morris
Grundy County
Thomas Walker
Leslie Ritchette
Oakland
Calif
Walker
Ritchette
Richard
Richette
Paul Cantrell
Price St
Jack Kopezick
Liberty St
Goldie A. and the attention seeking child in a home visit
Dr. George W. Crane discusses Goldie A. a four year old who seeks spotlight at guests, modeling behavior seen in pets and children. He suggests pairing children to entertain each other, scheduling a second baby, and guiding parents to manage interruptions, with a sales pitch for his 200 point tests and booklets.
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Goldie
Goldie A
Dr. Crane
Dear Ann Landers Letters on politics and personal life
A reader defends honest politicians, argues most are decent, and urges eye opening for critics. A second letter asks if blushing is physical or emotional and how to manage it, while a third describes a daughter’s troubled marriage and hospital visit, with Ann’s suggested guidance and a sales note for a booklet.
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Ann Landers
Washington
Ann
Friend
Pinky
Fort Wayne
P.O. Box
Elgin
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Dirksen
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Adlai Stevenson
Russell Senate
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Tim Hall
Longworth House
N. Franklin St
Dwight
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Illinois Corporation
East Washington
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Herald Office
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
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