Stevenson says Thompson fails to act on Illinois decline
Former Sen. Adlai E. Stevenson III, practicing law in Washington, criticizes Gov. James R. Thompson for inaction toward economic decline in Illinois. Stevenson cites rising unemployment, lack of an industrial policy, and firms like Caterpillar moving plants out of state, and questions Thompson's focus on PR over substance. He reiterates lingering interest in a possible run for governor remains only smoldering.
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Adlai E. Stevenson III
Washington
James R. Thompson
Illinois
Thompson
Stevenson
Tek
United States
Caterpillar
Scott trial described as circus in tax case appeal
The defense argues William J. Scott's tax evasion trial was a Roman circus with gladiators, while Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott Turow defends the proceeding as fair. Scott, 54, was convicted March 19 of understating 1972 income to the IRS, with four related counts acquitted. His one-year sentence was suspended pending appeal.
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Kurland
Scott
Internal Revenue Service
U.S. District Court
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Court allows suit in 1 of 2 pill cases
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled a woman can sue her doctors for misdiagnosis linked to birth control pills but cannot sue the pill maker. Betty Witherell may pursue negligence against doctors for 1966 76 clots. the statute of limitations bars suit against Ortho Laboratories.
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Illinois Supreme Court
Betty Witherell
Tazewell County
State Supreme Court
Edwin Nolan Jr
Nolan
Cook County
Lawyer named to Illinois Commerce Commission post
A 30 year old Chicago attorney, Daniel W. Rosenblum, has been named by Gov. James R. Thompson to the Illinois Commerce Commission, replacing C Burton Nelson of Rockford who resigned last month. Rosenblum’s term runs to Jan. 21, 1985, pending Illinois Senate confirmation for the $39,000 a year post. He has been a staff attorney and utilities specialist with the Legal Assistance Foundation since 1976.
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Illinois Commerce Commission
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Daniel W. Rosenblum
C. Burton Nelson
Rockford
ICC
Rosenblum
Illinois Senate
Thompson
Legal Assistance Foundation
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