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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1971
Page
1
A Cook County grand jury charged 14 people in a Chicago police raid that left two Black Panthers dead. The ACLU and Chicago Urban League praised due process and court actions, while police groups and observers urged caution and administrative steps.
State's attorney Edward V. Hanrahan and 13 police officials, including James B. Conlisk Jr., were indicted by a Cook County special grand jury over allegations they conspired to shield eight officers who killed Black Panther leaders in the December 4, 1969 raid. The charges allege false information to the Chicago Tribune and attempts to obstruct defense for Panther survivors. Hanrahan, a Daley ally, defended himself saying he did nothing wrong as Daley weighs his political future ahead of the 1972 election.
Delyte W. Morris moves to Washington October 1 as executive director of a newly formed nonprofit Council. The group plans 90 million dollars in funding over six years to develop university programs for public school teachers and supervisors to aid disadvantaged elementary and secondary students.
Gov. Ogilvie signed House Bill 1972 lowering retirement age to 55 for Illinois teachers with 35 years of service. Sponsors hoped to cut required years to 20, but that failed. About 10,000 teachers will be affected, with 8,049 elementary and 1,943 secondary workers over 55.
Bonn Germany Chancellor Willy Brandt's cabinet unanimously backs the four power Berlin accord drafted by the U S Britain France and the Soviet Union. The government says West German and West Berlin interests are safeguarded in the agreement. Wallace to reply to court ruling on school integration and busing at 10:30 a m news conference in Montgomery.
In Fort Collins Colorado black and Chicano delegates briefly seized the National Student Association congress stage after a failed reparations mandate. David Morales urged supporters to leave. Morales toppled the podium as papers flew and signs were torn. No injuries were reported.
London slated to host a high level IMF backed meeting on Sept 15 following a Brussels euro zone ministers talk. Group of 10 powers may push multilateral currency readjustment as Japan and the United States drop earlier objections. The move comes after Nixon freed gold from the dollar link triggering market driven value shifts. Springfield updates: Gov Ogilvie signs armed robbery penalty rise to five years minimum for first offense and eight years for second conviction.
Cloudy tonight with partial clearing and cooler air. Showers and thunderstorms are possible with a low around 64 to 70. Thursday brings mostly sunny skies and cooler conditions with a high near 84 to 88. Weather details on map page 26.
Secretary Elliot Richardson says Nixon administration remains committed to welfare reform and urges enactment by Congress despite wage price freezes. He proposes delaying the bill’s effective date from July 1972 to July 1973 and says he will not resign over the president’s stance on busing. He stresses case by case handling of desegregation issues.
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