Ogilvie backs a “more Republican” map amid Illinois redraw
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie said he preferred a more Republican reapportionment but accepted compromise in the 59 district plan, now challenged as unconstitutional. Attorney John A. Grivetti filed a class action in federal court alleging noncompact and gerrymandered districts, with Chicago underrepresented and Cook County districts carrying heavy city shares. Defendants include the Illinois State Electoral Board and the Illinois Board of Elections, seeking injunctions and a three judge panel review.
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Chicago
Richard B. Ogilvie
Illinois
Ogilvie
John A. Grivetti
Peru
U.S. District Court
Illinois Legislative Commission
Cook County
Asst
Senate
Terrel E. Clarke
Western Springs
William G. Stratton
Illinois State Electoral Board
Illinois Board of Elections
Election Board
Army desertion rate in 1971 matches World War II peak
The Army desertion rate in the first 10 months of fiscal 1971 rose to 68 449 cases, about 41 combat divisions, surpassing earlier levels and signaling a peak comparable to World War II. Navy and Air Force rates remain far lower while Marines show a recent decline from a 59.6 per 1000 peak.
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Washington
Navy
Air Force
Army
Marine Corps
Licenses Approved for 162 Million in Soviet Truck Plant Gear
The Commerce Department disclosed licenses totaling 162 million dollars for export of foundry equipment to the Kama River truck complex in the Soviet Union. The action does not confirm Mack Trucks participation and a separate license would let Swindell-Dressler seek a Soviet foundry design contract.
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Commerce Department
Kama River
Soviet Union
Swindell-Dressler Company of
Pittsburgh
Moscow
Escalator Clause Expands Campaign Spending Ceiling
The escalator clause within the passed campaign spending bill would raise national candidate ceilings by 2.8 million dollars annually if the cost of living rises by 1 percent or more, starting from 1971. It sets a 10 cent per voter media spending limit, split into 5 cents for radio and TV and 5 cents for print media.
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Marlow Cook
Rey
Escalator Clause Brings Campaign Ceilings Rise Over Time
A background on how the CPI rounding to the next cent would lift campaign ceilings from 5 to 6 cents per voter and keep rising with annual CPI growth. By 1976, voters could hit about 150 million and a national ticket ceiling near $30 million. The law also lifts radio and TV spending ceilings and allows using print funds for unspent electronic money. A police brief notes Emma L. Allen, 47, cited for speeding in Makanda with a $20 fine.
Mine wage talks set to begin with potential strike
The United Mine Workers authorized a strike if needed as contracts expire Sept. 30 for 80 000 soft coal workers. The Bituminous Coal Operators Association expects a preliminary meeting to arrange negotiating time and rules. UMW President W A Boyle aims to raise the daily wage from 37 to 50 and double welfare retirement fund payments.
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United Mine Workers
Bituminous Coal Operators Association
UMW
W. A
Tony” Boyle
Boyle
Mars Closest Approach to Earth in Century Prompts Space Race
Mars will pass within 34.9 million miles of Earth this Wednesday, the closest approach of this century aside from 1924. Unmanned missions from the United States and Soviet Union aim to exploit the encounter with Mariner 9 set for Nov. 13 and two Soviet craft arriving soon after. The event coincides with the Perseid meteor shower peaking after midnight.
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New York Times
New York
Mars
Earth
Mariner 9
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