Taft Wins Republican Primary For Illinois Clerkpost
In Chicago AP report Justin Taft 31 a probate clerk and associate Circuit Court staff since 1962 wins a three way Republican primary for the Illinois Supreme Court clerkship. He trails Fannie G Jones the Democratic nominee in November. Taft resides in Rochester with wife Mardell and five children.
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Taft Leads With 226923 Votes In Precinct Count
Taft led with 226923 votes as precincts reported. Mrs Earle Benjamin Searcy of Springfield, who died March 23 while she held the clerk’s office, remained on the ballot and drew 153478 votes. Louise Emerson of Chicago had 115694 votes. Searcy had succeeded her husband in 1955 and won two terms. Taft captured about 45 percent and polled well statewide with similar Cook County and downstate margins.
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Percy withdraws as Illinois favorite son candidate
Senator Charles H. Percy said he is no longer interested in being Illinois’ favorite son for the GOP presidential nomination. He released a letter to Illinois Republican leaders noting delegates have mostly chosen their candidates and that he has advised delegates to vote for the candidate of their choice. Percy indicated he will follow that guidance.
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Weather Outlook for Indiana and Illinois
Indiana temperatures to run 4-7 degrees above normal with highs 79-87 and lows 57-64, warming Friday and Saturday then cooling Monday. Precipitation 0.1-0.3 inches with possible thunder showers Sunday. Illinois to run 2-6 degrees above normal with highs 83-89 and lows 62-68, warmer Friday and Saturday, cooler Sunday-Monday. precip 0.25-0.75 inches, mainly showers or thunderstorms late Saturday through Sunday.
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Producer Hops Cross Country For Two Films
AP Newsfeatures writer reports Robert Arthur, veteran producer, is commuting to guide two major films at once. He finishes his 54th and 55th projects, shooting in New York for Sweet Charity with Shirley MacLaine, then moving to Casper, Wyoming for The Hellfighters with John Wayne. Total cost about 16 million, with Sweet Charity the larger by four million.
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Springfield adopts strengthened fair housing ordinance
The Springfield City Council on Tuesday passed a new fair housing ordinance with tougher enforcement. It aligns the local rule with the federal fair housing law enacted in April. The item references a September 4, 1906 Wisconsin primary as part of unrelated historical context.
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