Civil rights enforcement persists in small public accommodations cases
A Justice Department review notes ongoing civil rights suits against bar and restaurant owners who refuse service to blacks. Most cases arise in the Deep South with settlements by consent decrees. The piece highlights continuing humiliation faced by African Americans seeking ordinary services.
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Emergency aid must rise above court delays in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Aid has long faced a legal fight over emergency assistance. A temporary relief program should be begun now to aid needy citizens while courts decide the case. Federal guidelines and due process must guide action to prevent winter suffering.
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Kempiners plan to fix Illinois elections board faces tie breaker
An Illinois editorial urges enacting Rep. William Kempiners bill to create a five member elections board with a nonpartisan tie breaker. The piece argues current structures are flawed and warns against a four member plan favored by Cook County Democrats. It highlights safeguards to exclude former party officials and allows Senate input on independence.
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William Kempiners
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James R. Thompson
Kempiners
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Chicago Board approves voluntary teacher integration plan
After federal pressure the Chicago Board of Education approves voluntary transfer of 2,212 teachers and 980 principals to achieve racial balance in 660 schools. The plan includes consented busing of 2,180 pupils from overcrowded black schools to white schools and offers free transit for thousands more to move to under capacity buildings.
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Joseph P. Hannon
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Robert M. Healey
Escalating Workmen's Comp Costs Threaten Illinois Industry
Editor warns that 1975 76 legislation to raise workmen's compensation and unemployment benefits creates a time bomb for Illinois business. Costs have jumped sharply at private firms with examples in Mt Vernon and Danville illustrating potential outsized premiums if located in Indiana. The piece argues higher taxes burden schools and cities, deterring new industry and risking unemployment.
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House of Representatives
Illinois House debate on workers compensation reform
Rep Dwight Friedrich denounces HB 1205 as a limited compromise that only freezes increases in 1979 and 1981 while predicting sharp cost rises for July 1. He urges employers and employees across Illinois to contact senators and representatives before July to push for amendments. He faults Democratic support and calls for action this session.
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Embezzler Foster Defends Actions From Wisconsin Prison
Donald R. Foster, recently convicted of embezzling $159,158 from the First National Bank of Villa Grove, writes to the editor praising fair coverage. He says he regrets his deed and hopes to make amends upon return, serving a four year term in a medium security federal prison in Oxford, Wisconsin.
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Donald R. Foster
Oxford
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Corrections praise amid national critique and reform concerns
A prisoner letter defends Illinois corrections while criticizing the national Clearinghouse report calling for closures. The writer praises progress after five years, lauds the prisoner advocate system and grievance committee, and urges focus on what works and on rehabilitation rather than political scoring. He cites staff like Mr. Rowe and Mr. Franzen and stresses openness and accountability within the department.
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