Illinois Congressmen Split on Foreign Aid Vote
Editorial notes Illinois House members divided on a 200 million dollar increase in mutual security appropriations. Five Republicans opposed, including Kenneth Gray Melvin Price and George Shipley supported by several Democrats. Commentary urges lawmakers to vote beyond parochial interests for national good.
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Illinois
House of Representatives
House
GOP
William Springer
Mavon
Champaign
Les Arends
Melvin
Chicago
Rep
Melvin Price
East St
Kenneth Gray
West Frankfort
Peter Mack
Carlinsville
George Shipley
Olney
Mack
Shipley
Gray
Illinois Parties Evade Issues at State Conventions
Both Republicans and Democrats in Illinois deferred on issuing a platform and avoided policy debates. Delegates-at-large chosen, endorsements made, and resolutions committees empowered to draft platforms after national conventions. Hilton plans a new luxury hotel in Addis Ababa.
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Decatur
University of Ilinois Alumni Association
Resolutions Committee
Springfield
University of Illinois Alumni Association
Illinois
National Party
Conrad Hilton
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Abyssinia
Political debate cites Douglas over Lincoln in 1858 Senate race
A writer argues Douglas surpassed Lincoln by defeating him in the 1858 Senate race and remaining in office. The piece notes democratic rights yet questions the acceptability of political violence toward visiting heads of state.
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Douglas
Lincoln
Senate
Boycotts Not Proper Answer
A editorial urges against broad boycotts of Japanese goods following anti American riots and Eisenhower’s visit cancellation. It argues boycotts would harm Japan’s economy and worsen U S Japan relations, proposing reassessment of security treaties and diplomatic efforts instead.
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Eisenhower
Esenhower
United States
U.S
Tokyo
Japan
Pacific
Right To Move And To Vote
Restless Americans who relocate during an election year may lose a presidential vote. A Good Housekeeping piece cites Census Bureau estimates that five to ten million move annually, with outmoded residence rules disenfranchising many. Absentee voting and permanent registration offer remedies to safeguard participation.
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Good Housekeeping
Census Bureau
United States
Illinois
Valedictorian skips Illinois commencement. Lincoln notes
The 1960 University of Illinois valedictorian missed the graduation exercises where he would have spoken. The piece also recalls earlier students who were not recognized on program and cites Lincoln anniversary stories, city rankings, local travel anecdotes, and a profile of county commissioner candidate Jimmy Johnson.
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University of Illinois
Marion Township High School
Springfield High School
Dad
Crab Orchard
Williamson-Jackson County
Hayton
Dave Saunders
Williamson
Jackson
Grandpa Sanders
Crab Orchard Golf Club
Gem Cafe
M.T.H.S
Ikey Karathakos
Jimmy Johnson
Soviet Premier Khrushchev visit stirs Romanian party congress
During Khrushchev’s visit to Romania, Romani students participated in activities at the Romanian Communist party congress while observers note economic hints like slightly cheaper ice cream in Alaska hinting at broader price trends.
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Khrushchev
Alaska
Shorter Ballots Seen Boosting Government Quality
The Des Moines Register argues shorter ballots would raise voter interest and clarity by consolidating offices or shifting to appointment for many county and state posts. It suggests electing only governor and lieutenant governor, with others appointed, to concentrate accountability and improve governance.
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Des Moines Register
Secretary of Agriculture
Ghost Of Steel Strike Still Haunts Economic Growth
The piece reflects 116 days of 1959 steel stoppage lingering over postwar growth. It notes lingering low production, depleted inventories, changed buying habits, and doubts about a sharp upturn. It contrasts union leadership aims with management hopes, citing Chrysler stockpiling and wage gains of 3.37 dollars per hour in early 1960.
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David McDonald
U.S. Steel
Roger Blough
America
Murphysboro Chamber Plans July Membership Drive End
Murphysboro Chamber of Commerce wraps up its membership drive in early July. Drive Chairman John Borgsmiller expects final work reports in the first week of July and a published list of active 1960 memberships on July 11. The current membership stands at 225 with a goal to surpass 1959’s 333 members.
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Murphysboro
Editorial Calls Out Carbondale Shopping Center Humiliation
The Carbondale editorial laments a June 11 1960 Woolworths incident at the Mardale Shopping Center where sisters Martha Green and Dorothy Fletcher were accused of theft by assistant manager David Schmittzehe. After proof their innocence was established by Mrs Coleman Ellis they faced humiliation and Green incurred medical costs.
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Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Mardale
Illinois
Woolworth’s
Dorothy Fletcher
Woolworth's
Ellis
David Schmittzehe
Martha Green
Marion St
Washington DC Voting Rights Move Clears House Hurdle
The House approved a constitutional amendment to let Washington residents vote for President and Vice President, while keeping DC’s Electoral College at three. Senate approval and state ratification are anticipated, with history noted from the city’s governance since 1803 and to 1874 reforms. Political leaders emphasize fellowship over party division.
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House of Representatives
Washington
District of Columbia
U. S. States
Washington City
House of Delegates
Congress
Board of Commissioners
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Kankakee
Ghost of Steel
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