Illinois Delegates May Switch In McGovern Effort
Illinois delegates tied to Muskie could switch to McGovern if California primary yields a decisive win. Muskie campaign official and Illinois chairman Angelo Geocaris described three possible outcomes including a firm stand or reassessment after California or Humphrey upsets.
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Chicago
George S. McGovern
California
Illinois
Edmund S. Muskie
Muskie
South Dakota
McGovern
Angelo Geocaris
Geocaris
Maine
Washington
Illinois election code defended amid rights concerns
Independent voter spokesman assails provisions as unconstitutional and restrictive. Illinois Senate hearing heard that the code could disenfranchise students and constrain the state Board of Elections, while supporters cite cost savings and unified elections.
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Springfield
State Board of Elections
Roger Levin
Chicago
Election Laws
Commission of the Independent Voters of
Illinois
Levin
Senate
New State Board of Elections
Cago
Blondie Seeks Dress in Window Display
A playful note invites Blondie to seek a stylish dress shown in the window display. The item is described as fashionable and desirable, drawing attention from passersby and shoppers.
Hartigan and Walker split on Chicago transport subsidy
Illinois candidates clash over public transit aid. Hartigan supports using motor fuel tax funds to aid the Chicago Transit Authority while Walker opposes subsidies, arguing CTA funding is already ample. The dispute arose after a Hartigan statement and a Saturday debate with Gov. Ogilvie.
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Hartigan
Walker
Chicago
Neil Hartigan
Daniel Walker
Richard B. Ogilvie
Cook County
CTA
Senate Leader flags wasteful mental health contract
Illinois Senate Assistant Majority Leader Robert E. Cherry criticizes a $685000 Mental Health Department contract with American Appraisal Co for consulting on depreciation of movable equipment. He urges the audit commission to probe a $240000 American Valuation Consultants contract alleging duplicative work by department staff.
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Illinois Senate
State Department of Mental Health
Asst. Majority
Robert E. Cherry
Dchicago
Mental Health Department
American Appraisal Co
Audit Commission
Cherry
American Valuation Consultants of
Chicago
Os American
Donald R. Brinkman
Brinkman
American Valuation
Tojo Convicted War Criminal Hanged After Surrender
Hideki Tojo, former premier and general who led Japan into war with the United States, was convicted as a war criminal after Japan's surrender and was executed by hanging.
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Hideki Tojo
Japan
United States
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National Park Service
Frank Benton
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Marion Memorial Hospital
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Stanley T. Kusper Jr
Chicago Board of Election Commissioners
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South Illinois
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Carbondale, Ill
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