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Ogilvie Sees Himself Educator In Illinois Constitution Fight
Gov Richard B Ogilvie outlines roles for himself in the springfield constitutional convention he will attend Monday in Springfield He aims to educate voters push practical compromises and sell the final document He proposes electing governor and lieutenant governor as a team and making several offices appointive to ease opposition He cautions media to keep delegates focused on the task and avoid using the process for political office He hints at possible testimony before committees and names aides to liaise with the convention He notes questions on revenue tax and debt limits and warns about a secretive or broadened agenda driving the debate
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Springfield
Ogilvie
Chicago
Halled
Paul Powell
General Assembly
William Hanley
Illinois Supreme Court