Waiting for Adlai Stevenson to decide governor bid
Illinois debates a Stevenson candidacy as Adlai Stevenson III delays a final decision until August. Democrats seek a standard bearer to confront Gov. James Thompson, while other names like Neil ro Aa and Paul Simon surface but Stevenson remains the linchpin and potential liability for the party.
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Adlai Stevenson III
Illinois
James Thompson
Stevenson
Springfield
Lincoln Academy
Gov
Thompson
Ees
Mike Lawrence
Neil Ro Aa “A
Dan Walker
Rep
Paul Simon
Simon
Readers urge accountability on pensions and inflation
A reader argues inflation is top concern and condemns cuts to Social Security and retirement raises. He cites a Senate vote to trim cost of living increases, notes Illinois House approved raises for legislators, and invites constituents to a June 5 Benton meeting to discuss pensions, gun rights, plate tax, and oil tax. He urges contacting senators and representatives.
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Southern Illinois An
U.S. Senate
Illinois House of Representatives
Percy
Dixon
U.S. House
House-Senate
U.S
59Th
C.L. McCormick
Vienna
Robert C. Winchester
Rosiclare
James F. Rea
Christopher
Benton
General Assembly
Hartigan weighs statewide bid as 1982 option grows
Former Illinois lieutenant governor Neil Hartigan, now in private banking, signals cautious interest in a 1982 statewide run. He cites encouragement from Democratic leaders, battlefield experience, and potential springboard to secretary of state or attorney general, while Stevenson’s fate could shape his path.
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Illinois
Hartigan
Mike Lawrence Springfield
Neil Hartigan
Broad Nears College
James R. Thompson
Executive Mansion
U.S. Senate
Adlai E. Stevenson
Urthermore
Stevenson
Michael J. Howlett
Walker
Howlett
Southern Illinois
Time Magazine
Chicago
First National Bank
Jane Byrne
Geritol Gang
Daniel Walker
Richard J. Daley
Paul Simon
Democratic Rimary
Capitol
Tes
St. Louis Post-Ditch
Telegraph
Shotka
Post-Dispatch
Melosi
Democrats tighten grip on 1982 midterm plan
The Democratic National Committee considers slashing delegates to under 900 for the 1982 midterm conference to curb conflict and present party unity. Critics warn the move concentrates power among regulars, risks reviving old reforms, and could shape future nominating rules through a Hunt commission and broader party control.
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Jack W. Germond
Jules Witcover
Charlies T. Manatt
Democratic National Committee
James Hunt
North Carolina
Pareo
Carter
Ted
Democratic Party
Alton Telegraph Libel Case Spurs Bankruptcy Filing
The Alton Telegraph faces a $9.2 million libel verdict after reporters sent a confidential memo to federal investigators implicating contractor James C. Green and Piasa First Federal. The paper seeks bankruptcy protection while appealing, with Chicago papers joining a brief to overturn the decision. Green argues the award targets press freedom. editors defend the need for investigative reporting.
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Jonathan Friendly
New York Times
Alton
Ill
Alton Telegraph
Telegraph
Stephen A. Cousley
Mississippi River
St. Louis
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Chicago
The
Tribune
Sun-Times
Rex Carr
East St. Louis
James C. Green
Green
Carr
William Shotka
James Melosi
Madison County
Brian Conboy
Cowboy
Piasa First Federal Savings and Loan Association
Piasa
Hoods
Greer
the Savings Association
David Martin
Serechnens A
Melosi
Robert Rand
Reporters
Cousley
DeGrand
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Adlai
Manatt
Memphis
Paul R. Findley
Pittsfield
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