Illinois Faces Double Task in Reapportionment
The 1965 Illinois General Assembly must reapportion both the Senate and the House after the 1954 amendment created separate districts for each chamber. A U S Supreme Court ruling requires population basis for both houses, pressuring prompt action to avoid court challenges and boost public engagement in state government.
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Illinois Sees $97 Million Tax Revenue Gain, Clark Says
Illinois Attorney General William G. Clark reports a $97 million rise in state tax collections over the past two years. He notes enforcement measures such as receivership lawsuits and lifting an injunction on building materials sales tax, while Gov. Otto Kerner pushes for stricter enforcement to close loopholes. The Revenue Study Commission warns of possible $700 million more needed per biennium by 1971 to fund education, mental health, and other services.
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Illinois Revenue Study Commission
News Creates Awareness in Racial Strife Across America
The piece argues the second summer of the Negro rebellion spreads from St Augustine to New York, Atlanta, Tuscaloosa, and Chester, Pa, urging Americans to stay engaged. It stresses the civil rights movement's goal of a fair shake for all citizens regardless of skin color and warns against boredom dulling vigilance.
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St. Augustine
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Editorial on apportionment and county government reform
Editor Edward Lindsay argues the 1962 Supreme Court ruling on population based legislative districts exposes inequities in Illinois county government. He notes six states affected, cites Jackson County township imbalances, and calls for a modern countywide manager-like government to improve rural services.
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Virginia
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Conscience Fund Donations Add Up Across U S
A Treasury Conscience Fund has received 2 825 million dollars over 153 years with notes of apology. Donors include former servicemen and civilians who confess petty thefts or tax misdeeds from 1811 onward and send money to atone, some writing heartfelt explanations and promises to do better.
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Bea Lillies Merry Pranks Enliven Show
New York June 20 Beatrice Lillie known as the funniest woman in the world brings improvised humor to Broadway in High Spirits with co stars Tammy Grimes and Edward Ward. She says she keeps the audience key and relies on instinct to connect with spectators. Lillie keeps timing from the crowd and avoids rehearsed cues while admitting first night jitters fade once on stage.
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Chiang Failure To Try Reforms Blame Misinformed Policy View
The Formosan student challenges American criticism of Chiang Kai shek’s regime, arguing reforms were blocked by foreign interests and the left was crushed. The piece notes land reform succeeded yet civil liberties were suppressed, Taiwan’s Formosan leaders were killed, and myths about Asia policy persist. William Henry Harris in Carbondale critiques how truths about Chiang, Diem, and Rhee shape policy.
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