April index setback for Nixon efforts
Wholesale price rise quickens as April increases show the Labor Department reporting a 0.3 percent rise in the wholesale price index and a 0.4 percent bump in industrial commodities. Seasonally adjusted totals rise 0.5 percent, complicating Nixon administration inflation controls. Republic Steel matches U S Steel price hike while others review plans.
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U.S. Steel
Pittsburgh, Pa
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Ogilvie signals bingo bill with safeguards and ethics push
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie hinted approval of a bingo bill if safeguards against mob influence are added. He noted the 1969 veto reason no longer applies under the new constitution effective July 1 and discussed pollution bonds and ethics legislation during his briefing.
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Legislature Eyes Nonpublic School Aid Amid Court Challenge
Gov. Ogilvie endorses a $30 million aid package despite potential constitutional court review. Proposals from State Supt. Bakalis include certified teachers and banning state funds for religious training. Bills top $20.9 million in parental grants, $4.5 million for needy families, and $5 million for innovative programs.
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Springfield
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Ogilvie
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Illinois
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Arlington Heights
Robert Cherry
Chicago
Schlickman
Wit Public Schools
Illinois House approves first anti pollution bonds
The Illinois House voted 174 to 0 in bipartisan harmony to authorize a $750 million bond issue for Ogilvie’s pollution program. Rep. Henry Hyde called the measure a giant step toward purifying Illinois waters, noting its emergency two thirds requirement.
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Henry Hyde
Chicago
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Illinois
Allies claim heavy losses in Cambodian fighting
Allied commands report 127 North Vietnamese troops killed at three points in eastern Cambodia while South Vietnamese forces and U.S. aircraft attacked. One South Vietnamese soldier died and six were wounded as a 24 hour cease-fire for Buddha's birthday was announced for South Vietnam.
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de Viet
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Lawmakers split on aid for nonpublic schools
The committee votes show area Republicans and Democrats divided on bills creating aid to non public schools. For the measure were Rep. Robert J. Walters, Rep. Clyde Choate, Sen. Kenneth Hall. Against were Rep. Charles Clabaugh, Rep. William D. Cox, Sen. John Gilbert, Sen. G. William Horsley.
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Springfield
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R-Alton
House
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D-Anna
Kenneth Hall
East St. Louis
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Champaign
William D. Cox
Charleston
John Gilbert
Carbondale
William Horsley
SIU protest at Vietnamese Center draws peaceful turnout
About 160 students marched at Southern Illinois University Carbondale waving anti war and anti AID slogans. No major incidents or arrests by noon. Demonstrators and bystanders filled Woody Hall area as SIPC urged non violent action and speakers warned of campus policy enforcement.
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Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
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Altgeld Hall
Center For
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Hammond
Thomas Leffler
Southern Illinois Peace Committee
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SIPC
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Wesdy Hall
Kelly
Lawson Hall
Morris Library
University Center
Neurotic Youth Against AID Threatens Vietnamese Studies Center Shutdown
A faction calling itself Neurotic Youth Against AID urged the Board of Trustees at its April 16 meeting to close the Center for Vietnamese Studies. They warned they would shut it down if their actions were blocked, while the university warned that such demonstrations would violate interim policy and would be enforced.
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Southern Illinois Peace Committee
Dollar rebounds as crisis of confidence persists in N Y market
The dollar firmed on European exchanges but the currency crisis continues. Speculators cover short dollar positions amid a global scramble. the pound slid to 2.4144 dollars on London trading while official rates show tension. Major dollar trading paused in several European countries as West Germany moves toward a possible mark revaluation. The rumor of a delayed German revaluation sparked a dollar rise to 3.59-3.61 marks, with official floor at 3.63 as Germany faces inflation pressure ahead of a cabinet meeting.
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Protesting Youths Defy Rain in Capitol Antiwar Rally
Antiwar demonstrators in the capital faced heavy police presence as about 50 youths gathered for a late morning rally at the South Vietnamese embassy. Leaders vowed a summer return, with Rennie Davis and John Fracchia facing conspiracy charges from the week’s halt the government actions.
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