Annual Sessions Desirable for Illinois Legislature
The Illinois Legislature meets biannually for about six months and faces a heavy bill load. The 68th and 69th General Assemblies show the strain of short sessions. A commission proposed by HB 1229 would study annual sessions, with Gov. Stratton to name members before Christmas.
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Illinois
Earl
68Th General Assembly
69Th General Assembly
Legislative Sessions Commission
General Assembly
William Stratton
Captain Eddie Rickenbacker Then and Now
The famed World War I ace Edward V. Rickenbacker rose again in memory as a WWII survivor later linked to his Pacific trek. The older Rickenbacker then emerged as a business executive, joining Eastern Air Lines as chief executive officer at age 65 under a new 10 year contract.
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Edward V. Rickenbacker
Rickenbacker
Pacific
Eddie Rickenbacker
Exchange Table High Scoring In Basketball
A Chicago Sun Times piece reflects on the rapid rise in basketball scoring and pace. It imagines future changes such as remote play, separate court halves, and even televised or mail games to boost points, suggesting teams could reach extraordinary scores like Illinois 2030, Notre Dame 2028.
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Chicago Sun-Times
Illinois
Notre Dame
Herrin Police Chief Defends Force Amid Strain and Criticism
Herrin Chief Fred Henderson answers reader Arvil Wiggins on city policing. He cites 16 000 population with five officers, long shifts, 475 meters, 75 arrests monthly, 77 wrecks in 12 months, and limited funds due to delinquent taxes, urging constructive critique without malice.
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Southern Illinoisan
Arvil B. Wiggins
Miller
Fred Henderson
Herrin
Marion
Illinois
Christmas church decorations hint at future merger impact
David Felts notes in his column that the sanctuary previously featured two tall evergreen trees but now shows a low wall-to-wall line of small evergreens. He suggests the upcoming merger may bring a mix of tall and low trees for next Christmas, reflecting a season of peace and goodwill.
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Church of Our Choice
CIO
AFL
Yale
Hollywood
Hal Wallis
Daniel Mann
Tennessee Williams
Burt Lancaster
Italy
Anna Magnani
Mme
Magnani
United States
David
Orville W. Lyerla
School design aims for gentle transitions and home comforts
An architect argues for humane school design with contour chairs, colored chalkboards, rugs and better facilities to ease children from home to class. He notes long corridors can feel hostile and urges entrances off the street for direct classroom access.
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Fuddy Duddy
Palace assures Prince Charles and Princess Anne Believe in Santa
Buckingham Palace states that Prince Charles and Princess Anne hold belief in Santa Claus, framed as belief in Sir Santa, reflecting a lighthearted royal nod to Christmas folklore.
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Buckingham Palace
Prince Charles
Princess Anne
Santa Claus
Sir Santa
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Central Illinois Public Service Company
Oldsmobile
Swindell Motor
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