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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1965
Page
10
A look at Illinois politics amid a wiretap scandal and bribery allegations. The piece notes Democratic leadership pushing a wiretap bill, a push for lobbyist controls, and conflicts around mobile check cashing trucks, with Senate hearings and chaotic billboard debates illustrating tensions in Springfield.
Illinois Senate hours long into midnight as lawmakers pass a slew of bills amid wry banter and sleepiness. Democrats lampoon Republican Leader Arrington as head surgeon while a dog hensing bill triggers barked jokes. Lt. Gov. Shapiro presides. a salary-boost bill sparks talk of re election.
The Illinois House moved to pass a strengthened lobbyist control law with stricter reporting of salaries and reimbursable expenses plus expenditures over 10. Violations trigger three year disbarring and criminal penalties. A rejected amendment would exempt media personnel. Adlai Stevenson opposed broad media exemption, saying it targets journalists paid to influence legislation.
The Illinois House voted 23 to support a bill to repeal state regulation of currency exchanges amid a bribery scandal involving lobbyists. The measure would have allowed exchanges and mobile check cashers to operate without state oversight. opponents warned of unregulated activity. A separate ambulatory check cashing bill, killed, was revived for a final vote next week after transcripts reportedly tied to alleged bribery surfaced.
In Philadelphia AP reports striking Teamsters and officers faced contempt fines totaling 40 500 daily as they backed a union order ending a six day wildcat walkout that halted most deliveries. Secretary Treasurer Michael Hession urged workers to return to work while 17 leaders were found guilty of contempt with daily fines set at 1 500 for individuals and 35 000 for the union if not quit.
Ronald Haki of Carbondale was fined $20 after a criminal trespassing incident. Authorities cited unlawful entry with no injuries or further charges.
Illinois House approves a $10,000 mosquito abatement bill for Stonefort after a lively exchange with Rep. C. L. McCormick about oversized mosquitoes and water management. The bill, seen as relief for the area, passed 144 to 3 and moves to the Senate.
Illinois House Democrats push a broad sales tax bill by a 100 to 59 vote to tax services alongside goods. The measure would rewrite tax law, expanding to barber, beauty shop, cleaners, doctor, dentist, theater, auto repair, and real estate services and more. Support includes a $1 billion revenue claim to aid school funding and reduce property taxes. Senate prospects unclear.
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