Four member State Elections Board debated in Illinois
The editorial weighs a proposed four member State Board of Elections with two Republicans and two Democrats. It notes potential deadlock on fraud investigations and supports a tie breaking fifth member. It argues for passage with possible amendments and a compromise bill to advance reforms under the new constitution.
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Illinois
General Assembly
Board of Elections
Senate
House
Philip W. Collins
Chicago
Collins
Champaign County
University of Illinois
War's human cost seen in Vietnam through photo and words
An AP photo from South Vietnam shows civilians fleeing napalm as a companion essay by Tom Tiede details broader war casualties. It cites 140000 soldiers dead 350000 wounded 300000 civilians killed and urges renewed global peacekeeping efforts despite past failures.
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Associated Press
South Vietnam
Tom Tiede
Newspaper Enterprise Association
World Peacekeeping Organization
Ogilvie defends Lake Shelbyville growth amid environmental worries
Governor Richard B. Ogilvie, in an election year interview, downplays reports of ecological problems from Lake Shelbyville and other projects while highlighting economic benefits from federal and state funding. He criticizes opposition as political maneuvers and pledges a tough campaign against Daniel Walker.
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Richard B. Ogilvie
Lake Shelbyville
Ogilvie
Illinois
Daniel Walker
Shelbyville
Oakley
Decatur
Lincoln Lake
Mattoon
Congress
University of Illinois
Southern Ilinois University
Lake
Rend Lake
Tlmdis
Board of Education
Ogilvie Slims Image Amid Budget Battle in Illinois
Gov Richard Ogilvie a leaner look amid uphill race against Daniel Walker discusses polls, debates, and reform plans. He notes limited ability to ease Chicago slum woes while emphasizing education funding, local aid, and state agency reorganization as he prepares for a potential second term.
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Richard Ogilvie
Connally seeks new image on goodwill diplomatic mission
Former Secretary John B. Connally travels as Nixon emissary to fourteen countries across South America Asia and the subcontinent. The trip aims to ease tensions over international economics and the Soviet meeting, signaling a shift from a hardline stance to tactful diplomacy.
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Secretary of the Treasury
John B. Connally
Connally
NATO
Nixon
South America
Asian Subcontinent
Southeast Asia
Letters to the editor debate Casebeer on communism
The Southern Illinoisan letters reply to David Casebeer’s defense of communism. Bernie J. Gronski and Mrs Lila Greer criticize diplomacy with communist powers and mock Casebeer’s views as dangerous or misguided.
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Miihoisan
David Casebeer
the Southern Illinoisan
U.S
Casebeer
Lila Greer
Marion
Journey delayed in All America City visit
A relative of 87 plans delayed trip to visit, arranging FBI and private detective bodyguard for protection against street crime in the All America City. Earl Meacham Carbondale.
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the Southern
FBI
All America
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