Samuels Rea organize committees for General Assembly
Two of twelve nonincumbent Southern Illinois candidates in the 58th and 39th districts have filed organizing statements with the Illinois State Board of Elections. Wayne Samuels and James Rea, both 59th District hopefuls, each started campaign committees with minimal funds and face a $1,000 threshold to become official committees. Incumbent totals and other campaign finances are outlined, with references to deadlines for 1978 reports.
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Springfield
General Assembly
Illinois
Illinois State Board of Elections
Wayne Samuels
James Rea
House
Samuels
59Th District Campaign Committee
Jim Rea
Rea
Election Board
Ganization
Harris
Democratic Party
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
Friends of
William Harris
Franklin
Mark
Russel Eubanks
Southern Illinois
The
Elections Board
Kenneth Buzbee
D-Carbondale
Vincent Birchler
Chester
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Bob Winchester
R-Rosiclare
Richard O. Hart
D-Benton
Buzbee hints at possible leadership bid in 81st General Assembly
D Carbondale lawmaker Buzbee said he would not rule out seeking a leadership post in the 81st General Assembly with elections set for November 7. Although unopposed, he expects a Republican challenger and would likely remain chair of the Senate Appropriations II Committee, shaping health and education funding for Southern Illinois University Carbondale, the region’s largest employer.
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D-Carbondale
General Assembly
Buzbee
House of Representatives
Cook County
Senate
Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Two men stabbed in tavern brawl at Bend Lake Pavilion
Franklin County police said two Williamson County men Walter Brewer 21 and Terry Evans 20 were stabbed and hospitalized in fair condition after a Saturday morning brawl at the Bend Lake Pavilion on Illinois 183. A second fight earlier led to minor injuries to Robert Atchison 22. No charges were filed in that incident. Police describe possible suspects as four boys and two girls who fled in a 1962 car east on Illinois 183.
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Williamson County
Franklin County
Benton
Bend Lake Pavillion
Walter Brewer
W. 9Th St
Johnston City
Terry Evans
S. Madison St
Marion
Richard Langan
Illinois 183
Brewer
Evans
Langan
Robert Atchison
Marion attorney reappointed to Illinois Community College Board
James W. Sanders of Marion has been reappointed by Gov. James Thompson to the Illinois Community College Board. Senate confirmation required. First appointed in 1971, the term runs through 1983, representing several Southern Illinois school districts. He sits on the Marion Community Unit 2 board since 1960 and is a member of the Illinois Association of School Boards. Hopkins identified the manager's wife as Cherie Wiggins. Haught did not work Friday night or Saturday morning and did not go to the Pavilion. He is free on a $1,100 cash bond with no arraignment date set.
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Frank Haught
Franklin County
Haught
Terrence Hopkins
Marion
James W. Sanders
Illinois Community College Board
James Thompson
Ilinois
Illinois Association of School Boards
Marion Community Unit 2
Hopkins
Cherie Wiggins
Langan
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