Supreme Court Endorses Illinois Reapportionment Jurisdiction
The U S Supreme Court ruled Illinois Supreme Court may supervise legislative reapportionment and warned federal courts may intervene if state efforts fail. The decision emphasizes one man one vote and urges prompt, court accepted redrawing of Senate districts under the 1954 framework using current boundaries and population estimates.
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Three-Part Revenue Reform Plan Faces Voter Backlash in Illinois
In 1966 Senator Arrington and attorney Cushman propose a three part revenue reform plan splitting non controversial items including the state income tax and real estate classification. Critics warn the approach risks 102 different local classifications and political gridlock. The plan relies on voter approval of a two thirds legislative vote and invites a broad no vote margin as a safer option.
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Leaning Baptistry Of Pisa And Random Journal Musings
Dave Felts reflects on photography during a Pisa trip with imperfect gear producing a mix of blanks and good slides. He notes Randolph Churchill publishing Twenty-One Years as a memoir and recalls a Memorial Day worship service with a soaring descant. The column drifts to library spaces, garden chores, and a Maine lobster versus Illinois catfish choice.
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Civil Rights Groups Back Repeal of Right to Work
Civil rights leaders urge repeal of Taft Hartley Act section 14B. Clarence Mitchell Jr spoke for Roy Wilkins A. Philip Randolph Martin Luther King Jr and James Farmer before the House Labor subcommittee. They argue repeal would weaken state laws requiring union membership for employment. unions credit labor with advancing fair employment practices.
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Sparkman Faces Tough Reelection Challenge in Alabama
Alabama politics heat up as Sen. John Sparkman, a 30 year House veteran and Southern liberal, fights a tough race amid George Wallace dominance. Supporters stress his housing and small business work while opponents press for Wallace backed constitutional amendments. Johnson administration backing matters loom.
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Real Reforms Proposed Blueblood Sen Clark Risks Senate Blackball
Democratic senator Joe Clark of Pennsylvania urges 24 changes to congressional procedure including elected committee chairmen by secret ballot age limits for chairs and a three hour speech cap. The piece notes Congress resists reforms but Clark keeps pressing for democratic rules and tighter debate while courting controversy.
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Safety Unit Study Urged in Illinois DPS Review
The Illinois Department of Public Safety is described as a large, diverse agency comprising the State Highway Police, seven penal institutions, and eleven divisions. The piece argues executive leadership challenges across varied functions and endorses a legislative study proposed by Senator Paul Simon to examine the department and its dilemmas.
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SIU Student Council Commends The Southern Illinoisan
The Student Council of Southern Illinois University Carbondale passed a resolution commending The Southern Illinoisan for impartial journalism and strong community and campus involvement. The council thanks the paper and urges continued adherence to truth and high goals.
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