Cleveland Firefight Kills Ten as National Guard Mops Up
In Cleveland Ohio snipers opened fire on a police tow truck igniting a night of violence that left ten dead including three white officers. National Guardsmen restored surface calm as 19 were injured and 50 were arrested in the East Side unrest following the Beulah Avenue shooting.
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William McMillan
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Harriman urges Saigon role in Vietnam peace talks
At the Paris talks Harriman pressed North Vietnam to recognize the Republic of Vietnam government in settlement talks. He linked self determination to accepting South Vietnam's government as a negotiating party, signaling possible inclusion of South Vietnam and the Viet Cong in future discussions.
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Czechs Await Soviet Politburo Talks Over Reform Drive
Czechoslovak Communist officials said the Soviet led pressure for reforms will continue for months. A Prague conference with the Politburo is planned on Czechoslovak soil. Officials warned against expecting dramatic moves and voiced confidence that Moscow would not invade if Dubcek’s reforms stay united.
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Daley backs Kennedy for vice presidency
Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley endorsed Senator Edward M. Kennedy for running mate with the Democratic presidential nominee. Daley, a party power, said Kennedy would be a great running mate and urged delegates to draft him for vice president.
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Illinois junior colleges may reach 160000 enrollment in five years
Gerald W. Smith executive secretary of the Illinois Junior College Board predicts enrollment in public junior colleges will hit 160000 within five years, nearly double last year’s head count. He notes 238 percent of Illinois college students attend junior colleges and 42 percent of freshmen and sophomores are in those schools.
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David D. Henry
House sends measure to governor Tax diversion cleared
The Illinois Senate revenue committee blocked the homesteaders bill offering a 3000 property tax exemption for seniors in their own homes and defeated a plan to cut county treasurers school tax collection fees from 3 to 1 percent. The measure faced constitutional questions over tax uniformity.
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Decatur
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Belleville
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Peoria
Illinois
U I Trustees Approve 15 Dollar Application Fee
University of Illinois trustees approve a 15 dollar non refundable application fee to start with September 1970 admissions. The fee applies to all applicants except extramural non degree seekers and faculty staff. Graduate summers pay once. Waivers for 150 disadvantaged students approved as part of Educational Opportunity Grant funding match.
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Weather outlook with heat and thunderstorms ahead
Humid start to Thursday with partly cloudy skies and continued warmth. A chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight and Thursday. Highs on Thursday expected from 87 to 95 degrees, with lows tonight in the low to mid 70s.
Illinois legislators approve 3000 pay raise for new term
The Illinois House passed a $3000 legislative pay raise last week, clearing the Senate 39 to 13. If signed by Gov. Shapiro, lawmakers elected next November would earn $12,000 annually, with most not eligible until January 1971. The Senate also sent to the governor a revised stop and frisk bill allowing brief detentions to search for weapons, and approved a $1.5 million supplemental appropriation to the Illinois Veterans Commission for the Vietnam bonus program.
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Springfield
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Shapiro
Illinois Veterans Commission
House Approves 60 Million Shift From Motor Fuel Fund
The House passed a bill to allow Governor Shapiro to borrow 60 million dollars from the motor fuel tax fund for state needs. The 120 to 37 vote split largely along regional lines as lawmakers debated diversion and timing, with an amendment barring diversion before October 21 and requiring repayment by June 30, 1970.
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Springfield
House Today
Senate
Downstate
Samuel Shapiro
MFT
John Lewis
Marshall
C. L. McCormick
Vienna
Robert Blair
Park Forest
Powell plans final term in Illinois secretary of state race
Secretary of State Paul Powell told a Champaign County audience that if re-elected in November this will be his last term. Powell, 66, cited 30 years in state politics and gave no further details before facing Republican Donald D. Carpentier in the election.
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Champaign County
Powell
Champaign County Fair Board
Illinois House
Vienna
Donald D. Carpentier
East Moline
Carpentier
Charles F. Carpentier
Ghetto Risk Plan Passed by House Moves to Governor
A ghetto insurance program cleared the House this morning and now goes to Governor Samuel H. Shapiro for signature. The measure, a key part of the governor’s legislative agenda, is expected to become law.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Sponsor seeks delay on SIU car use bill death
Rep. Gale Williams sought postponement of a bill allowing SIU students to drive to and from campus. Senate Education Committee Chair Gilbert moved hearings earlier to speed action, killing the measure for now. Williams plans reintroduction in January if session ends without action.
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Sunset Ave
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Murphysboro
Southern Illinois University
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Senate Committee
Jot Gilbert
Carbondale
Senate Education
Gilbert
SIU
Robert McGrath
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