Editorial Outlook for Illinois GOP Primary 1968
The Illinois Republican Party faces a full dress governor primary with John Henry Altorfer and Richard Ogilvie as candidates and others possible. The piece argues timely announcements may deter rivals, warns against intra party fratricide, and urges unity to avoid a deadly Percy-Scott style clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
John Henry Altorfer
Peoria
Richard Ogilvie
Cook County
Arthur Gottschalk
R-Flossmoor
William G. Stratton
Chicago
Altorfer
Ogilvie
Percy urged to court Illinois GOP fathers for favorite son bid
Senators Percy and Nixon vie for favor in Illinois as Goldwater loyalists mark party divisions. A Lindsay-Schaub editor cites Nixon as preferred for 1968 nomination, noting Ray Page's state office influence and Percy's uncertain favorite son status. Nixon may not attend Springfield Christmas event. Percy advised to argue with Johnson’s call to reason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Charles Percy
Ray Page
Public Instruction
Mr. Ogilvie
Chicago
Sen
Barry Goldwater
Percy
Nixon
van Wolverton
Lindsay -Schaub Newspapers
Springfield
Miami
Goldwater
Lyndon Johnson
Friedman Defends Free Market Dollar Policy
Milton Friedman of the University of Chicago argues for a free market approach to currency. He says stop gold pegging and exchange rate controls and let market forces set dollar value, with a floating rate determining trade balances.
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Walter E. Wolff
Lindsay-Schaub
Milton Friedman
University of Chicago
Newsweek Magazine
Federal Reserve Board
Friedman
U.S
Ed Friedman
Bretton Woods
N. H
United States
International Monetary Fund
Britain
Philippines
U. S
Great Britain
Canada
Chicago
Paul W. McCracken
President’s Council of Economic Advisers
University of Michigan
Homer Jones
St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank
Nepotism ban ends long relatives hiring in Congress
Neal Smith led a six year drive against using relatives in government posts. Congress approved an anti nepotism clause on the postal pay bill, prohibiting officials from employing relatives from president down to local postmasters. exceptions allow relatives on staff without pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Grove
Newspaper Enterprise Association
Washington
Congress
Iowa
Neal Smith
Iowa Democrat
House
Press
Time
Morris Udall
Arizona
Robert Kennedy
John F. Kennedy
JFK
Sargent Shriver
Peace Corps
George Washington
Yorktown
90Th Congress
Richard Yarborough
Ralph Yarborough
D-Tex
Margaret Chase Smith
Maine
William Garmatz
D-Md
George Shipley
D-Nl
Neal _ Smith
Smith
United States
Senate
Neal
Udall
Federal role in highways becomes political football
The federal push to aid state highway pavements faces political maneuvers as Alan S. Boyd signals possible cutbacks. An editorial in Better Roads notes a 1.1 billion dollar cutback last year and warns state officials to expect more delays amid mounting political pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. T. Banton
Lindsay-Schaub
Washington
Alan S. Boyd
Department of Transportation
Better Roads
Chicago
Stanley E. Bose
American Association of State Highway Officials
AASHO
Wichita
Kan
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Percy-Scott
Page
America
Federal Reserve Bank
Time Magazine
Newsweek
New York Times
New York
London Bridge
Adam Powell
Mac
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