Governor unveils five billion downstate freeway plan
Gov Daniel Walker announced a four to five year program for a 95 mile downstate freeway system. Money will fund selective two lane sections with four lane rights of way and future interchanges as traffic demands rise. The plan relies on $495 million from existing funds with no new bond referendum planned.
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Illinois highway plan outlines multi-year interstate projects
Walker presents a 1974 76 program detailing 50 to 744 mile routes with costs up to 68 million. Projects include four laning Carbondale to Murphysboro and Nashville to Murphysboro upgrades, a Lincoln to Peoria interstate 58.7 million, and a Rock Falls to Rock Island East West Tollway route. Critics claim governor abandons St Louis area to Southern Illinois expressway.
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West Named Illinois Higher Education Board Executive Director
Cameron West was approved for a $47,110 salary to become the Illinois Board of Higher Education executive director. He will start June 1, replacing James Holderman who leaves to head the Lily Endowment education section in Indianapolis. West comes from the University of North Carolina and will reside in Springfield.
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Chicago
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Illnois Board of Higheration
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Lily Endowment
Indianapolis
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University of North Carolina
Springfield
Raid victim criticizes suspensions after wrong-house raid
An Illinois man, Herbert Gi plotto of Collinsville, says suspending four federal narcotics agents is like a vacation while they are still paid. He demands action to prevent such raids from harming families after learning of the suspensions on Tuesday.
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Collinsville
Connally switches from Democrat to Republican party
John B. Connally former Treasury secretary and Texas governor announced his decision to join the Republican Party at a news conference. He said the GOP best represents Americans and can unite the country to meet its problems. Senate Republican Leader Hugh Scott praised the move and suggested Connally could be a 1976 presidential candidate. Democratic Leader Mike Mansfield noted the shift as a turning point.
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Montana
Senate backs independent prosecutor over Watergate handling
Senate urges Nixon to nominate a special prosecutor free of White House interference. Sen. Charles H. Percy urged quick action, winning unanimous consent to send a name to the Senate for confirmation. Critics labeled the move a vote of no confidence and accused Percy of dirty tricks amid Cabinet tensions with Nixon.
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Mean devils hold Peoria pupils in school siege
In Peoria a gunman siege trapped 44 pupils and four adults for almost two hours at St. Cecilia Elementary. One gunman was killed by police. two others captured and jailed without bond as hostages were freed after the standoff. Melvin Burch was killed by police outside the school. The boy hostage John Ardis helped secure release.
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Extradition Ordered for Nazi Camp Murder Suspect
Chief Judge Jacob Mishler in Brooklyn ruled there is probable cause to extradite Mrs. Hermine Braunsteiner Ryan of Queens to West Germany to face charges of murdering Nazi death camp inmates. An extradition bench warrant was issued March 14 by a Düsseldorf judge.
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Brooklyn
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West Germany
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Queens
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Weather outlook: cloudy and cooler night with gradual warm up
Mostly cloudy and cooler tonight. Thursday partly sunny with highs in the 60s. Generally fair skies and gradual warming expected Friday through Sunday.
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Nixon Meets With Economic Advisers on Inflation Policy
President Nixon conferred for 46 minutes with top economic advisers and Vice President Agnew amid reports that Phase 3 wage price controls may tighten. Officials said no new wage price freeze or mandatory controls were planned and details of the session were not disclosed.
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Nixon aides in Jeopardy
New York Times cites unnamed investigators claiming six former Nixon aides and RNC figures will face indictments over a Watergate cover story to obstruct the probe. Named targets include Haldeman Ehrlichman Mitchell Magruder LaRue and Dean. The report notes immunity talks and ongoing White House searches.
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Nixon expands Agnew role in domestic policy leadership
President Nixon named Vice President Spiro T. Agnew vice chairman of the White House Domestic Council to deepen his involvement in domestic policy and liaison with governors and local officials. The move follows resignations of Ehrlichman and Haldeman as White House staff is restructured amid cabinet discussions and FBI protection changes.
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Higher Education Budget Clash With Gov Walker
Illinois Board of Higher Education officials pressed Governor Walker for more operating funds for fiscal 1974 and sought a meeting with the governor after a fruitless bid. The board reaffirmed its budget, urged full retirement funding, and warned of adverse effects if allocations diverge from its plan. The dispute centers on operating funds and faculty salary increases amid looming General Assembly lobbying.
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