Bilandic Faces Shifting Power in Illinois Politics
The article analyzes Chicago Mayor Bilandic’s mandate and limits as he confronts rivals like George Dunne and Downstate Democrats. It discusses Chicago’s poverty, schools, housing, and segregation, and the broader quest for state Chicago cooperation amid regional power centers and political pressures.
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Chicago
Michael Bilandic
Richard J. Daley
Bilandic
Republican Party
Mr. Daley
Adlai Stevenson III
William Singer
Jesse Jackson
Daley
James Thompson
Crosstown
Mayor Daley
George Dunne
Veteran County Board
Bilancie
Michael Bakalis
DuPage County
Bakalis
Alan Dixon
Belleville
Bilandiec
Illinois
O’hare
Humboldt Park
General Assembly
Cago
Terests
Springfield
Campaign tale hints at broader rights struggle
The article discusses Anita Bryant and a Florida voting outcome where a homosexual rights ordinance was defeated. It notes Bryant’s push to repeal protections and how the campaign drew national attention to civil rights for homosexuals while highlighting ongoing debates over employment and housing discrimination.
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Florida
Anita Bryant
Dade County
Grounded by example The state plane questions continue
A series of articles highlights ongoing lax oversight of state government planes. Legislators including Richard Daley and Gov. James Thompson face scrutiny as personal use and perks draw criticism. Calls rise for stricter ethical rules on official travel and expense practices from both the legislature and the governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Daley
Chicago
James Thompson
Thompson
ERA is unjust says Mrs Schlafly Stop ERA
Mrs Schlafly argues ERA pretends to advance women but would neuter laws protecting rights already gained. She cites EEOC Education Amendments and Credit Opportunity Act as evidence against ERA and warns of mandatory gender neutral drafting, coed schools, and expanded federal powers. Nine states have defeated ERA this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Schlafly
Stop Era
ERA
U.S
Thomas I. Emerson
Sam J. Ervin Jr
United States
Sen. Ervin
Union
Probation Reform Noted in Illinois After Rothe Article
A letter from Illinois probation officers thanks Karen Rothe for a May 17 piece on probation in the area. They say the report was fair and objective and helped draw gubernatorial and legislative attention to House Bill 2173 and broader probation reform efforts.
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Southern Ilinoisan
Probation Officers
Illinois
Karen Rothe
Americans defend Canal ownership against Panamanian control
In a staunch defense of U S sovereignty the author urges Congress to reject any canal transfer to Panama or a dictatorship. He cites historical American sacrifice and calls for open Senate debate on treaty terms. He urges Leser to write senators in support of American Legion Resolution 90.
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Southern Illnoisan
Panama Canal
Congress
Canal
Republic of Panama
Carter
Senate
U.S
American Legion
Insurers dispute subsidence bill shaping HB 158
A letter to the editor argues HB 158 is biased against farm mutuals and denies insurers a voice in its drafting. The writer contends the Illinois farming mutuals represent about 30 percent of the market, cover local areas, and cannot participate in the state wide FAIR plan. He urges killing or amending the bill to remove farm mutual participation and questions mining-related damages funding.
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House
Senate Insurance Committee
Robert T. Lane
Senate
Gene Johns
Williamson County
Illinois
Stiehl
Flinn
Illinois Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Rep
C. M. Stiehl
Sen. Lane
Sen. Johns
Sen. Rubb, R
Farm Mutuals
Farm Mutual
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Heather Morgan
Mrs. Schlafly
Karen DeCrow
National Organization For Women
Alton
Executive Branch
Feds
A. Inc
Rothe
Southern Illinoisan
Lindsay-Schaub
John C. Gardner
William B. Cox Jr
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