VOL. XXVIII, NO. 2
OCTOBER 31, 1986
Stevenson speaks to social science classes
by Amy Sharman
Adlai Stevenson - democrat, running for governor of Illinois against Jim Thompson in the upcoming elections this November, spoke to the government and history classes in the Maine West auditorium on Monday, October 27 during the 8th period.
His speech focused on education and the need for improvement in the educational system. Mr. Stevenson stressed the importance of education and the need for expanding educational opportunities and math and science programs. He also commented on the idea that more has to be done at the secondary education level.
Stevenson stated, "The key to the future is an educated and trained work force. I plan to expand kindergarten education, award good teaching and better train workers."
"Governor Thompson has cut $71 million in primary and secondary education," continued Stevenson. "His school reform program exists only on paper and his television commercials."
Stevenson added that "the governor claims credit for the lottery bill. The bill requires that the state lottery channel money to education, but the governor twice vetoed that legislation."
Adlai Stevenson - democrat, running for governor of Illinois against Jim Thompson in the upcoming elections this November, spoke to the government and history classes in the Maine West auditorium on Monday, October 27 during the 8th period.
His speech focused on education and the need for improvement in the educational system. Mr. Stevenson stressed the importance of education and the need for expanding educational opportunities and math and science programs. He also commented on the idea that more has to be done at the secondary education level.
Stevenson stated, "The key to the future is an educated and trained work force. I plan to expand kindergarten education, award good teaching and better train workers."
"Governor Thompson has cut $71 million in primary and secondary education," continued Stevenson. "His school reform program exists only on paper and his television commercials."
Stevenson added that "the governor claims credit for the lottery bill. The bill requires that the state lottery channel money to education, but the governor twice vetoed that legislation."
Mr. Stevenson then encouraged students to vote in the November election. He stated how important it is for students and citizens to vote, become registered voters and participate in the electoral process.
Stevenson has participated in many Illinois and national offices. In 1964 he won his first elective office to the Illinois Legislature. In 1966 he became the state Treasurer, in 1970 he was elected to the United States Senate and in 1974 he won reelection.
During those years, he actively participated in committees and helped initiate bills and proposals. While in the senate he brought public works projects and federal funding to this state. He, as a chairman or member, also took part in many committees such as International Science, Technology and Space and Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Stevenson graduated from Harvard College in 1954 and from Harvard Law School in 1957. He joined the Marine Corps and later became a member of a Chicago law firm. His achievements are numerous. Today he and his wife Nancy have four children and live on a farm in Daviess County.
Four years ago Stevenson ran against Thompson for governor of Illinois. He lost by 1/7 of one per cent. He will try to defeat Thompson again on Tuesday in the November election.
Stevenson has participated in many Illinois and national offices. In 1964 he won his first elective office to the Illinois Legislature. In 1966 he became the state Treasurer, in 1970 he was elected to the United States Senate and in 1974 he won reelection.
During those years, he actively participated in committees and helped initiate bills and proposals. While in the senate he brought public works projects and federal funding to this state. He, as a chairman or member, also took part in many committees such as International Science, Technology and Space and Commerce, Science and Transportation.
Stevenson graduated from Harvard College in 1954 and from Harvard Law School in 1957. He joined the Marine Corps and later became a member of a Chicago law firm. His achievements are numerous. Today he and his wife Nancy have four children and live on a farm in Daviess County.
Four years ago Stevenson ran against Thompson for governor of Illinois. He lost by 1/7 of one per cent. He will try to defeat Thompson again on Tuesday in the November election.
