Open housing setback as Illinois House filibuster blocks action
The editorial cites a House filibuster led by Democrat sponsors against an open occupancy bill, arguing the move delays progress on housing reform. It notes Speaker Ralph Smith refused third reading, outlines political risks, and warns the 1969 session may face costly consequences for open housing efforts.
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Rockford
Robert Mann
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Chicago
Illinois Supreme Court disturbs with novel school integration view
The Illinois Supreme Court, in a 5 to 2 ruling, temporarily overturned the Armstrong Act by reversing the duty of boards to restructure units to prevent segregation. The decision treats race as irrelevant to equal educational opportunity, a stance likely to be challenged in federal courts and seen as disturbing to supporters of integration.
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Algerian government bans many films amid anti Zionist drive
Algerian authorities ban a range of foreign movies including The Ten Commandments Lawrence of Arabia Ben Hur and Cleopatra and blacklist foreign actors amid anti Zionist campaigns. The move could spark widespread disruption for local cinemagoers awaiting Disney titles and Western action films.
Johnsons foreign policy triumphs cited in two regional deals
The article notes two foreign policy gains for President Johnson: the Glassboro summit with Soviet Premier Kosygin and a Panama Canal treaties agreement. The Panama pact ends 1903 sovereignty over the canal zone, with Panama sharing administration and any future sea level canal, signaling improved U.S. partnership in the Americas.
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Indonesia shifts to pragmatic evolution under Suharto
After two decades of upheaval Indonesia embraces a quieter path toward stability under Suharto. The regime ends the Indonesian Communist Party, seeks regional cooperation with Malaysia, and maintains a nonaligned yet increasingly West-leaning foreign policy with growing U. S. support while facing slow domestic economic recovery.
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Taxi Fatigue Epidemic Warned by New York Mayor
Mayor John Lindsay warned of an emerging taxi fatigue epidemic as 8000 daily curbside rescues in Manhattan reveal widespread exhaustion and confusion. The piece cites Royster Dunway of Mansfield Ohio, found unconscious after hours of wandering seeking a taxi, and outlines the mayor's advice to visitors: plan ahead for cab service, travel during late night to early morning hours, use buses and subways, and stay calm to avoid injury or extended curb time.
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