County chairmen split on endorsement in 21st district race
Democrats in the 21st district review their endorsement of Paul Ziegler of Carmi for Congress as Rep. Kenneth Gray contemplates another term. A 6:30 p.m. meeting at Tony's Steak House in Marion aims to decide support amid mixed views from county chairs across Franklin, Jackson, Hardin, and other counties.
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21St
Paul Z. Ziegler
Carmi
Tony
Marion
Kenneth J. Gray
U.S. House of Representatives
Gray
West Frankfort
Ziegler
Franklin
Jackson
Hardin
Pulaski
Randolph
Pope
Monroe
Jefferson
Washington
Franklin County
Ben Cherry
Paul Ziegler
Cherry
Powell
Springfield
Clarence Droge
Pulaski County
Oshel
Perry County
GOP
Steve Reel
Osher
Harrisburg
Joe Hale
Shawneetown
Youth slain as Omaha disorders erupt after Wallace visit
An off duty policeman guarding a pawn shop shot and killed a 16 year old Negro youth during hours of rioting sparked by George Wallace supporters. Dozen injured as looters smashed windows and attacked cars near Omaha's Near North Side. Police reported persistent window smashing and car damage across the district.
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Omaha, Neb
Alabama
George Wallace
Omaha
Near North Side
Ray Hasiak
Civic Auditorium
Wallace
James Frank Abbott
Abbott
Howard L. Stevenson
State Phone Rates Cut In Illinois
Illinois Bell Telephone Co filed intrastate rate reductions with the Illinois Commerce Commission. The changes, effective April 14, aim to save Illinois users about 450000 dollars annually and align intrastate pricing with interstate rates. A new 14 to 7 am night rate caps a three minute call at 40 cents, down from 50 cents.
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Chicago
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Illinois Commerce Commission
Illinois
Vietnamese City Seized by Viet Cong in Delta Provincial Capital
Viet Cong troops struck Ca Mau city hospital and controlled Can Tho and Ca Nau as shelling spread across 12 provincial capitals and many towns. Government forces retook Ca Nau hospital after 11 hours of fighting. Allied air and ground units pressed the enemy with multiple raids and bombardments.
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Saigon
Vietnam
U.S
Cam Ranh Bay
South Vietnam
Johnson
Khe Sanh
Can Tho
Delta
Ca Nau
Mekong
Daley Attacks Riots Report For Weaknesses
Mayor Richard J. Daley criticized the Presidents Commission on Civil Disorder at a press conference calling race riots led mainly by criminal elements. He faulted the Kerner commission for not urging a national gun control ordinance and argued states also bear blame for riot causes.
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Chicago
Richard J. Daley
Commission On Civil Disorder
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Daley
Caterpillar Joliet Talks Show Glimmer of Optimism
Negotiators for the Caterpillar Tractor Co Joliet plant and the International Association of Machinists resumed contract talks with cautious optimism. A company spokesman said bargaining recently looks a little more encouraging after a long session that began Monday night.
Dirksen's Brother Dies Forces Senate Absence
Sen. Everett M. Dirksen will miss the Senate for the rest of the week after his older brother Benjamin Harrison Dirksen, 74, died at Pekin Illinois after a heart attack, as his wife reported. The death comes amid Dirksen’s work on the civil rights open housing bill.
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Washington (Ap
Everett M. Dirksen
Senate
Benjamin Harrison Dirksen
Pekin, Ill
Senate clash over antiriot amendment to civil rights bill
Senate debate erupts as Humphrey rules out of order an antiriot amendment to the civil rights bill. Holland withdraws appeal. amendment comes to vote after modification. Hart urges caution as Thurmond Lausche measure seeks federal anti riot crime across states. Case ties to ACT challenged ordinances in federal suits.
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Washington
Hubert H. Humphrey
Senate
Sen
Spessard L. Holland
Dfla
Humphrey
Holland
Philip A. Hart
D-Mich
Hart
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Frank J. Lausche
Ohio
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Lausche
Illinois Legislature Reopens July 15 Amid Rift And Protests
A one day session in the Illinois legislature sparked a partisan clash over reconvening dates with Democrats urging March 18 or July 15 while Republicans push for brief sessions after June. Demonstrators urged higher school funding and opposed a bus plan. Bills advancing included open occupancy measures and enforcement powers for the Human Relations Commission.
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van Wolverton Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Advisory Commission On
Crats
Decatur
Chicago
Otto Kerner
John Lewis
R-Marshall
Kerner
House Committee On Public Welfare
Illinois Human Relations Commission
House
Senate
Riots, Busing Debates Highlight Illinois Assembly Session
Illinois lawmakers debated the President's Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders report amid Chicago protests against school busing. Governor Kerner received the report as opponents urged investigations while party lines aligned, with Democrats backing cautious reform and Republicans pushing anti busing measures.
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Otto Kerner
Advisory Commission On Civil Disorders
Robert Mann
Chicago
Woodlawn
Illinois
U.S. Nullifies Two Chicago Ordinances
In U.S. District Court the city of Chicago had two ordinances struck down amid civil rights leaders accusations they were used to suppress demonstrations. The ruling casts doubt on local measures affecting protests and outlines federal concerns about civil liberties in city governance.
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U.S
Chicago
SIU seeks approval for $1.4 million underground parking
Chicago Southern Illinois University plans a 1.4 million dollar underground parking station on its Carbondale campus to serve a new general offices and services building. The 225 car facility is expected to be approved by the State Board of Higher Education at its meeting today and completed within two years.
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Gray
Williamson
Omer Sanders
Sanders
Carbondale
Everett Sneed
Saline
John Wilson
Gallatin
Sidney Keene
Perry
State of
Illinois
Keene
Spyrus H. Yates
Alexander
Marshall Price
Wabash
Yates
Price
Mt. Carmel
Elks Club
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Chicago
Southern Illinois University
State Board of Higher Education
Lawmakers forgo travel money in one day Springfield session
Democratic members of the House and Speaker Ralph T. Smith said they would not accept state travel funds for a one day session in Springfield. They argued many would travel to file nominating petitions anyway. House members receive 15 cents per mile per week during sessions. Minority Leader John P. Touhy said the Democratic minority would forego checks.
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Springfield
Secretary of State’s
Val Oshel
GOP
Gray
Oshel
Osher
Harrisburg
Williamson, Perry, Gallatin, Saline, Wabash
Alexander Coun
Lindsay-Schaub News Service
Democratic
House of Representatives
Ralph T. Smith
R-Alton
Smith
House
John P. Touhy
Chicago
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