Mitchell Attacks Toll Road Deals in Illinois Speech
Stephen A. Mitchell, former Democratic national chairman running for Illinois governor, accused favored firms of being chosen early to finance and build the toll road network. He alleged insiders profited from a short-notice engineering firm and $344 million in contracts, pledging a Democratic probe if elected.
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Sy , Ill
Stephen A. Mitchell
Illinois
Mitchell
DeKalb County
Stratton
Russians to return 600 German prisoners to West Border
The Soviet Union promised to resume repatriation of German prisoners. Moscow notified Bonn that 600 prisoners will be sent home and reach the West German border next Tuesday.
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Bonn
Germany
Foreign Office
Benson's Farm Stand Praised By Dirksen
Chicago December 9 Agriculture Secretary Benson received strong praise from Senator Dirksen who commended his courageous support for flexible price supports. Dirksen called the program fantastic and warned against proposals to revert to old practices that created today’s farm surpluses and troubles.
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Benson
Dirksen
Chicago
Sen. Dirksen
R-I
Ezra Benson
Union League
Harriman Drops Color Question From New York Licenses
Gov. Averell Harriman removes the color question from New York state drivers licenses and license applications in Albany on December 9.
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Albany
N. Y
Averell Harriman
New York State
Offensive remark sparks action sought by Negro groups
He said it was offensive. Negro groups had sought the action.
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