Only Fink in town celebrates National Fink Day
Hundreds gathered in the North Texas village of Fink for a reunion honoring all named Fink. When counts were done no Finks appeared, until Oscar Fink from Denison, Texas, an octogenarian known as poet laureate of Fink, was found at the general store and spoke with reporters about Watergate.
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Fink
North
Texas
Finks
Oscar Fink
Denison
Oscar
Watergate
Illinois General Assembly Faces Closing Week Actions
In the final days of the 1975 session Illinois lawmakers rush toward adjournment with major bills in abortion election finance and education back on the table. Key measures include a stricter abortion law a primary lockout voting bill a budget control move granting Gov Walker greater budgetary power and debates over voter registration procedures amid a marathon session.
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Springfield
Illinois General Assembly
Senate delays vote on six percent fund impoundment bill
The Illinois Senate paused after a recount showed Sen John Knuppel was absent leaving 29 votes for a bill authorizing Gov Daniel Walker to impound up to six percent of appropriated funds. Supporters argue the move is needed to avert a fiscal crisis. opponents say it violates separation of powers. Walker is expected to veto.
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House
Senate
Michael Madigan
Chicago
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Daniel Walker
John Knuppel
Virginia
Bill Morris
Dwaukegan
Cecil Partee
Knuppel
Gene Johns
Marion
Terry Bruce
D-Olney
Partee
Walker
Bruce
Elections Board
State School Board
William Redmond
Vivian Hickey
Rockford
William Harris
Pontiac
Hickey
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Robert Egan
U.S. Supreme Court
John Nimrod
R-Skokie
First National
Equal Housing Lender
Carbondale
First National Bank and Trust Company
Carbondale, Illinois
South University
FDIC
Farnney Power Equipment CO
South PO
Illinois
Lloyd L. Parker
Harrisburg
Story & Clark
Mason & Hamlin
Chickering & Sons
George Steck
Knabe
Kohler and
Campbell
Kimball—Keyboard of the
Packard
Henry F. Miller
Lloyd L. Parkers Furniture
Harrisburg, Ill
Impoundment Authority
Mylantait
Herrin Exe
Sears
Sears, Roebuck and Co Oo
Sears, Roebuck and Co
Arthur F. Nitz
University Mall
U.S
Consumer Product Safety Commission
Vernco
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