Downstate Leaders Lose Reapportionment Fight and Pope County Bills
After defeats in a tense legislative session, downstate figures led by Clyde Choate and Richard Hart saw the remap fail in the Senate amid Chicago power plays. Pope County revenue bills, sponsored by Choate and Hart, also failed as Chicago Democrats boycotted the vote.
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U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Pope County
Senate
Chicago
Chamber
Choate and Hart
House
Area legislators defeat remap in tense Illinois House vote
In a dramatic 84 to 82 decision Rep. Richard O. Hart cast the deciding vote to strike the enacting clause of the Daley packed reapportionment bill. The move leaves reapportionment stalled for now and signals intra party tensions between Chicago Democrats and the Walker administration.
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Karen Rothe
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Country Boys
Clyde Choate
Anna Democrat
House
Richard O
Hart
D-Benton
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Chicago
Richard Daley
Choate
Daley
Daniel Walker
Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub
Democrats
Gerald Shea
D-Riverside
Richard J. Daley
Gerry Shea
Clyde
Richard O. Hart
Lindsay - Schaub
D-Murphysboro
Walker
W. Timothy Simms
Rockford
Richmond
Simms
Abner Mikva
Evanston
Houlihan
Byers
Fred Schroeder
Peoria
Illinois
Department of Transportation
Ralph Dunn
Ron Quoin
Calvo
Siu
Carbondale
Vadalabene
Clyde L. Choate
D-Anna
Metro-East
Dunn
Vincent Birchler
D-Chester
Robert Winchester
R-Rossclare
Delyte W. Morris
Edwardsville
SIU Edwardsville Status Bill Clears House Set for Walker
The Illinois House approved a bill granting Edwardsville SIU separate status with its own board, sending it toward Gov. Walker for signing. Supporters cite educational opportunity while opponents warn about funding shifts and precedent for other campuses. Senate sponsor Sen. Sam Vadalabene led last-minute lobbying as votes swung 94 to 58.
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Springfield
Horace Calvo
Doranite City
Illinois House
Edwardsville
Southern [Illinois University
Calvo
Carbondale
SIU
DOT
Calve
Daniel Walker
Sam Vadalabene
Dedwardsville
Senate
Southwestern State Universi
Vadalabene
J. David Jones
Jones
J. Glenn Schneider
Naperville
Eugene Barnes
Chicago
Philip W. Collins
Rcalumet City
Old Board
Collins
Morris
Walker
Norton Kay
Governor signs bill permitting pari mutuels at Du Quoin and Illinois fairs
Governor Daniel Walker signed legislation allowing pari mutuel betting on races at the Du Quoin State Fair and the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. Remodeling will shift commercial exhibits to tents near the grandstand, with a five race date schedule and costs of operation outlined. Hayes noted potential state income gains, anticipated passenger turnout, and a modest effect on race timing.
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William Hayes
Daniel Walker
Springfield
Hayes
Walker
du Quoin State
Illinois
Weather Outlook Tonight and Friday Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low in the lower 70s. Friday is partly sunny, hot and humid with further chances of showers and thunderstorms and a high around 90.
Classified Index and Editorials Summary by Section
A compact index outlines sections for comics TV bridge crossword horoscope and family living pages. It also lists where to find records sports and weather details across pages 6 7 15 17 and 25 with map references.
U S closes aid mission in Laos after 20 year program
The United States terminates its aid mission in Laos ending a two decade, billion dollar commitment. All remaining U S officials leave as the embassy doubts further Washington approval. Harassment rises as the Pathet Lao gains influence and turnover talks stall before the June 30 deadline.
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Voemtoame
United States
Laos
U .S
U.S
Washington
Pathet Lao
Senate passes university appropriation bills without governor cuts
Senate approves university funding measures with no reductions requested by the governor. Other items note six Southern Illinois counties have property tax assessments below the bill’s minimum, and possible delays could push lawmakers past June 30.
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Senate
Illinois
Leading Indicators Point To Economic Recovery In May
The Commerce Department reported the Composite Index of Leading Indicators rose 2.1 percent in May, the third straight monthly gain, signaling a possible turnaround. The April increase was revised to 3.0 percent, matching a 1958 peak, while eight of ten components rose.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Ford open to extending tax cuts if economy weakens
President Ford signaled he would consider an extension of this year’s tax cuts through the 1976 election if the economy does not rebound, while Democrats aim to pair extension with a broader tax reform. Ford noted Congress assumed extended cuts in Budget terms and discussed strategic issues with Soviet and North Korean scenarios. He also warned that oil price increases would be disruptive as unemployment remains high at 9.2 percent.
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Senate
Henry M. Jackson
D-Wash
Helsinki
United States
North Korea
South Korea
Treasury
John B. Connally
Texas
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