Thompson vetoes national origin discrimination bill in Illinois
General James R. Thompson vetoes a measure adding national origin to protected categories under the Illinois Human Rights Act. He calls the bill too broad and virtually impossible to enforce, noting it would apply to everyone except American Indians and would add record-keeping burdens for state agencies. The Legislature will consider alterations in the fall session.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
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General Assembly
Illinois
Parents boycotts drive Chicago school busing protest
In Chicago two schools Hendricks Elementary and Graham Elementary drew protests as boundary changes to integrate the campuses prompted empty classrooms. About 53 of 942 students attended with 24 black parents marching and 200 white parents picketing citing opposition to bus integration while officials said busing was optional and for safety.
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Chicago
Hendricks
Graham
Board of Education
Doris Payne
Ruth Love
Board
Tom Maloney
IH unveil state-of-the-art tractor line to revive losses
International Harvester introduces three high horsepower two wheel-drive tractors and two smaller models as a $200 million development push aimed at a comeback after a severe fiscal year with a $353.8 million loss. Senior VP Thomas Dougherty says the line places the firm beyond competitors and will include one month of free interest for dealers in the first half year.
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Chicago
International Harvester Co
Thomas Dougherty
Dougherty
Operating engineers settle after eight week Chicago strike
An eight week walkout by Local 150 operating engineers ends with a tentative agreement after mediation by Gov. James R. Thompson aide James Kiley. Union seeks 42 percent wage rise over three years. contractors offered 30.7 percent. Ratification by both sides required.
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Chicago
James R. Thompson
James Kiley
International Union of Operating Engineers
Thompson
Young Republicans elect new chairman in Illinois
Mount Vernon AP Chicagoan Robert Hall was elected the new state chairman of the Young Republican Organization of Illinois at a weekend convention. Other officers elected include treasurer Dottie Cummings Edwardsville national committeewoman Jan Mehlan Scott Chicago and national committeeman Terry Campo Springfield.
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Mount Vernon
Young Republican Organization of Illinois
Cosentino seeks Democratic nomination for secretary of state
Jerome Cosentino announces his bid for secretary of state as a Democrat and says he will avoid conflicts with his Fast Motor Service trucking firm by placing stock in a blind trust and seeking outside audits. He cites public contact in the office and support from party leaders, while noting current officeholder James Edgar.
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Jerome Cosentino
Cosentino
Calvin Luther
Niles Township
Statehouse
Chicago
Fast Motor Service Inc
Secretary of State
Fast Motor
James Edgar
James R. Thompson
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