Thompson rejects off track betting in Illinois
Gov. James Thompson vows to veto any off track betting bill calling it wrong to rely on people's weaknesses to fund government. He says Bakalis must clarify his stance and notes potential $32 million yearly Chicago revenue, but maintains the evil outweighs any gains. He also mentions a court ruling and police action against private messenger shops.
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Chicago
James Thompson
Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Bakalis
OTB
State Supreme Court
Thompson critiques OTB shift and lottery claims
Thompson decries off track betting shops as evading reform and opposes reopening them as salvation for government. He says the state lottery offers false hope and raised little money for property taxes. He pledges revenue sharing with unhappy local officials and cites a Cost Control Task Force plan to trim $500 million, offering to share potential savings with local governments.
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OTB
Illinois
Thompson
Blue Cross Sues to Block Illinois Medicare Bid Award
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois filed a federal suit to stop HEW from awarding the Part B Medicare contract portion to Electronic Data Systems Federal Corp of Dallas. The Chicago firm warns 400 inner city jobs would move to Dallas as EDS plans a Des Plaines branch and Dallas claim processing. Secretary Califano announced the $41.8 million award on July 6 after bids.
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Chicago
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Illinois
Texas
U.S
Electronic Data Systems-Federal Corp. of
Dallas
S. Martin Hickman
Blue Cross-Blue Shield
Eds-Federal
Hickman
Des Plaines
HEW
Joseph Califano
EDS Federal
Medicare
Airport Fire Near Parked Helicopter Ignites Hangar Blaze
Cahokia AP reports a weekend fire destroyed Bi-State Parks Airport hangar and 21 aircraft after starting near a parked helicopter. State arson investigator Bill Paxton says arson undetermined and will interview a private security guard who failed to report for duty. The blaze consumed multiple aircraft including helicopters, per airport manager Larry Mullendore.
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Cahokia
Bi-State Parks
Bill Paxton
Larry Mullendore
State and Insurance Bills Move in Illinois and Elephant Cruelty Arrests
State officials push three bills to curb insurer red lining and a fourth to curb child abuse by domestic workers. Fair Access to Insurance Reservations expands offerings and payment options. Two youths face cruelty charges for beating an elephant at the Illinois State Fair. The event involved William J. Jackson and Russell H. Carpenter, with animal owner Joseph Frisco. Governor Thompson signs domestic service law. fair schedule listed for Governor’s Day events.
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Chicago
James Thompson
General Assembly
FAIR
Springfield
William J. Jackson
Orland Park
Russell H. Carpenter
Department of Law Enforcement
Les Pauley
Department
Fairgrounds
Sangamon County
Pauley
Joseph Frisco
Peoria
Samurai sword trade ad links car with blades in San Diego
Dick Dodge a 43 year old former telephone installer placed a local newspaper ad offering a Honda 77 Accord 5 speed with 12 000 miles for 4950 or trade for fine samurai swords. He says he is a Japanese sword broker aiming to move an extra car by appealing to San Diegos retired military crowd. Swords valued from 100 to 10000 dollars, he adds, and he plans to return the swords to Japan to sell at double the price.
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San Diego
Calif
Dick Dodge
Honda
Dodge
Japan
Sherman mother prepares daughter for state fair pony tail contest
Mrs. Lohn Mosley of Sherman tethers Lori's hair as they ready for the pony tail contest at the Illinois State Fair on Monday. Lori places third, appearing unimpressed by the event. AP Photo
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Lohn Mosley
Sherman
Lori
Free Beltone hearing aid model offered in Chicago
A Beltone advertisement promises a free non-operating model to show tiny hearing aid capability. No cost or obligation, send for Dept. 2546 Beltone Electronics, 4201 W Victoria, Chicago, IL 60646, with thousands already mailed.
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Chicago
Ill
Beltone
Beltone Electronics
Victoria
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