Tuesday, September 7, 1993 The Paducah Sun 7B Illinois women candidates making election 'herstory' TERRY MUTCHLER ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER SPRINGFIELD, Ill. It could be the Anita Hill thing. It could be a fluke. Or it could be that women have paid their dues. For the first time in 1 the United States, according to two national groups, women are pursuing all of a state's five top elected posts.
In the 1994 election, women want to take over the Illinois offices of governor, treasurer, comptroller, attorney general and secretary of state. And so some said privately they would consider a run for lieutenant governor if a candidate for governor wanted them as a ticket-mate. "This is an important state to watch. Anytime you have a record number of women running you can change the face of government," said Pat Reilly, a spokeswoman for the National Women's Political Caucus in Washington, D.C. 'Illinois was really the first state out of the gate 1 to mark the 'Year of the Woman' in politics," she said.
Susan Carroll, senior researcher for Rutgers University's Center for the American Woman and Politics in New Jersey, cites a combination of factors, including Anita Hill's testimony at the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. "A collective click took place, and people realized that when women are not present the sensitivity of certain kinds of issues is just not likely to be there," she said. Kansas state Rep. Jo Ann Pottorff, a Republican who is former chairwoman of the Women's Network for the National Conference of State Legislators, said voters consider women accessible, and female candidates are capitalizing on that. "The public sees women as almost closer tot the people," she said.
"Women have run a household; they've raised families. Although a man's part of that, women are the more nurturing In Illinois, some women formally announced for the 1994 race, and others say they will announce this fall. Democratic Comptroller Dawn Clark Netsch is running for governor. Democratic state Sen. Earlean Collins and Loleta Didrickson, Republican director of the Department of Employment Security, want the comptroller's chair.
Democratic state Sen. Penny Severns and Republican state Sen. Judy Baar Topinka are up for the treasurer's spot, along with Democrats Sheila Smith, a businesswoman, and Nancy Drew Sheehan, a commissioner on the Cook County Metropolitan Water Reclamation District. Kane County Coroner Mary Lou Kearns announced a bid for secretary of state, and Chicago lawyer Anne Burke said she will run for attorney general. Both are Democrats.
"I don't know of any other state where that number of candidate spots are being contested by women," Carroll said. Donald M. Totten, campaign manager for attorneygeneral hopeful Jim Ryan, said that depending on the office sought, female candidates can capitalize on some policy issues. He pointed to Carol MoseleyBraun's successful campaign against U.S. Sen.
Alan Dixon. Angered by the Hill-Thomas controversy, MoseleyBraun flaunted her feminist credentials and promised to send a message to the nation's most exclusive club. The candidates, political analysts and voters differ on what led to the wellspring of women running in Illinois. Topinka said that women have been in the political pipeline for years and that the increased number this year "is normal Netsch said the HillThomas controversy broke the barrier. Kearns said voters are tired of politics and believe women are more trustworthy and savvy.
Carroll and Severns said the 1992 successes of women politicians have encouraged others. Whatever their reasons for running, political affiliation or posts sought, the Illinois women candidates all say they plan to change the way government works. "There will be a greater focus on the progress of the family, and that covers the gambit of issues from education to work-force preparation to health care and issues affecting seniors," Severns said. "Women realize that now, more than ever, the stakes are too high in politics to continue viewing it as a spectator sport," she said. When Jerry Lewis calls Americans answer in cash BY ROBERT MACY ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER LAS VEGAS Jerry Lewis rebuked critics who accuse him of "pity-mongering" and showcased the achievements of muscular dystrophy sufferers as he coaxed a record $46 million from viewers of his celebrity-studded telethon.
"Let somebody come to me and tell me what I do ain't good stuff," a jubilant Lewis said as the tote board registered a final figure of $46,014,922 on Monday. "That's America talking," Lewis said. Another $36,849,732 was donated by corporate sponsors, telethon spokesman Jim Brown said. Lewis ended the telethon by singing "You'll Never Walk Alone" a song he says has been requested often by his "kids." Dozens of celebrities took the stage at telethon headquarters on the Las Vegas Strip and others performed live from New York City, Los Angeles and Branson, Mo. Steve Lawrence, Eydie Gorme, Norm Crosby, Mel Tillis and Wayne Newton were among those who performed.
set the tone at the start of the 28th annual Labor Day Telethon on Sunday night when he promised his audience: "We are gonna beat this." Physicians involved in the battle against 40 neuromuscular diseases were on hand to outline new medical breakthroughs. The show focused on success stories like Marlana Kirk. "My wheelchair is a thing of the past," said Kirk, who was near death from muscular dystrophy 15 years ago. "It sits in my parents' garage and gathers dust." Kirk, from Kernersville, N.C., was saved when doctors tried a blood plasma exchange process that switches bad blood for good. The procedure, developed by MDAfunded research, saved her life.
Her father, Dover Sharpe, was shown in a videotape walking his daughter down the aisle at her recent marriage. "Jerry, a month ago I gave my daughter away, and thanks to you, it wasn't to muscular dystrophy," he said. Some muscular dystrophy sufferers have said they object to being labeled "Jerry's Kids," a term used for decades. About 15 disabled people protested Monday outside a Manhattan hotel where local phone banks for the telethon were set up, and protests were held at some of the 200 television stations carrying the telethon. Marta Russell, 41, who headed a three-hour demonstration of 50 people outside KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, said she wants to see telethons banned altogether.
In Philadelphia, about a dozen people protested outside WPVI-TV. DEATHS William Teeters William Mosby Teeters, 93, of Paducah, formerly of Bardwell, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday Western Baptist Hospital. Mr. Teeters, a veteran of World War was a retired farmer and night watchman.
He was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church. One sister, three brothers, two grandsons and two great-granddaughters preceded him in death. His parents were Wiley B. and Agnes E. Mosby Teeters.
Surviving are his wife, Rosie Levart Teeters; one daughter, Evelyn Allen of Paducah; two sons, Billy Tetters of Troy, and Tom Teeters of Gilbertsville; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Arrangements are being made at Milner Funeral Home i in Bardwell. Elene Raymer SALEM, Ky. Elene Raymer, 86, of Frances, died at 1:50 p.m., Monday at Crittenden County Hospital. She is survived by one brother, John Holloman of Marion, and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be at 2 p.m. at Boyd Funeral Chapel in Salem with the Rev. Greg Hill officiating. Burial will be in Matthews Cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m.
today at the funeral home. Jenny Yager METROPOLIS, Ill. Jenny Yager, 94, of Southgate Health Care Center in Metropolis, died at 1:35 p.m. at Massac Memorial Hospital. Arangements are incomplete at Aikins Funeral Home.
Leona Reece FREDONIA, Ky. Leona Reece, 44, of Fredonia died at 11 p.m. Sunday in her home. (Story, page 1A.) Arrangments are incomplete at Morgan's Funeral Home. Eugene Reece PRINCETON, Ky.
Eugene Reece, 49, of Princeton died at 12 p.m. Sunday in Fredonia. (Story, page 1A.) Arrangements are incomplete at Morgan's Funeral Home. Louisville teen held in murder of girl, 14 ASSOCIATED PRESS LOUISVILLE, Ky. A 18-yearold Louisville man was charged with murder and wanton endangerment after he allegedly shot his 14- year-old girlfriend at his home, police said.
Darryl Goodwin was arrested after the predawn shooting Sunday and lodged in the Jefferson County Jail, His arraignment is scheduled for today. Deborah Phillips of Louisville was shot once in the head with a small-caliber pistol and died later at a hospital, police said. Police said the girl was shot after an argument and that Goodwin had first pointed the gun at another 14- year-old girl. WILLIE BELLE DREW Willie Belle Drew Services for Willie Belle Jakoway Drew, 65, will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Harrison Street Baptist Church with Rev. Charles W.
Russell officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Drew died at 10:48 p.m., Saturday, at Lourdes Hospital. A retiree from the Paducah Board of Education, she was a member of the First Liberty Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and choir member.
She was also a member of the Minister's Wives Council. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Stella Jakoway; a son, Richard Drew, Jr. and a sister, Ella McCrosky. Mrs. Drew is survived by her husband, the Rev.
Richard Drew Sr. of Paducah; three daughters, Carolyn Townsend of Nashville, Georgia Cunningham of Paducah and Karla Lynn Brantley of Paducah; one son, David Leon Drew of Paducah; two brothers, James Jakoway of Woodberry, Tenn. and Leo Jakoway of Murfreesboro, one sister, Annie Odom of Murfreesboro, Tenn; 11 grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren. Friends may call after 10 a.m., today, at Pettus Funeral Home, and special visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, at the Harrison Street Baptist Church. Omar Taylor VIENNA, Ill.
Omar Glendon Taylor, 74, of Vienna Rt. 3, died at 2:46 a.m. Monday at his home. Mr. Taylor, a veteran of World War II, was a member of Operating Engineers Local 399 in Chicago, and attended Taylor United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Delores Grant Taylor; five brothers, Ralph Taylor, Lewis Taylor, Warren Taylor, J.H. Taylor and Bob Taylor, all of Vienna. Three sisters and two brothers preceded him in death. His parents were Thomas J. and Dell Harper Taylor.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Taylor Cemetery in Vienna. The Rev. Randy Douglas will officiate. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the Aly Funeral Home in Vienna. Joseph Blayney Joseph Adrian Blayney, 61, died at 2:05 a.m. Monday at his home in Paducah. Before moving to Paducah in 1967 with Central States Veneers, Mr. Blayney worked in the lumber industry in Ohio, West Virginia, Iowa a and Missouri.
He was also a former employee of Union Carbide and First Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of the Korean War and a board member of the McCracken County unit of the American Cancer Society. Mr. Blayney is survived by his' wife, Velva Kennedy Blayney; one brother, Richard Blayney of Louisville; four sisters, Anne Upton of Medford, Lynn Berg of Cin-, cinnati, Ohio, Elizabeth Denman of Vienna, and Emily Blayney of Dayton, Ohio; four nieces and three nephews. His parents, Raymond and Frances Scott Blayney, him in death.
Graveside services will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday at Mount Kenton Cemetery. Memorial services will be at 7 p.m. Thursday at Westminster Presbyterian Church, where Mr. Blayney was a member and served as an elder.
The Rev. Larry Walker will officiate. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society or the memorial fund of Westminster. Presbyterian Church. Friends may call at Roth Funeral Chapel from 5 to 8 p.m.
Wednesday. Inez Wallace KEVIL, Ky. Inez Wallace, 76, of Kevil, died at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah at 8:59 p.m. Saturday. Mrs.
Wallace was a member of McKendree United Methodist Church. Surviving are three sons, Chester Wallace of Reidland, Gary Wallace of Kevil, and Eugene Wallace of Kevil; two daughters, Wanda Boone of Kevil, and Sandra Kay' Mayhugh of Iuka; one sister, Catherine Edwards of Paducah; 10 grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren. Services will be at Jones FuneralHome in Kevil at 11 a.m. Wednesday. The Rev.
Ora Belle Peck and' the Rev. Don Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Woodville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. today.
46014922 SCUEAR DYSTROPHY ASSOC Associated Press Entertainer Jerry Lewis sings 'You'll Never Walk Alone' at the climax of his annual 21-hour telethon for the Muscular Dystrophy Association Monday in Las Vegas, The Ophthalmology Group Cordially Invites You to an Educational Seminar on RADIAL KERATOTOMY (SURGERY TO CORRECT NEARSIGHTEDNESS) Seminar Dates Monday, Sept. 13 at 6:30 P.M. Monday, Oct. 4 at 6:30 P.M. To Register For A Seminar Or For More Information Regarding This Procedure, Contact Joy Woodford At (502) 442-1671 or 1-800-533-7129 1903 BROADWAY, PADUCAH, KY 42001 Bring your glasses or glasses prescription '93 Verna Brunson CAIRO, Ill.
Verna Elizabeth Brunson, 87, of Wood River, form-: erly of Cairo, died Monday at Anthony's Hospital in Alton. A native of Carlisle County, Mrs. Brunson was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton B. Brunson, and: one brother.
Her parents were Wil-' liam and Della Day Willis. She is survived by one cousin, Christine Jamison of Wood River. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo. The Rev.
Chris Thomas will officiate. will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Wickliffe, Ky. Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Wednesday. MARION EYE CENTERS is pleased to announce the formation of one of the finest Retinal Departments in the country.
Thomas Fleming, M.D. and Paul Runge, M.D., fellowship-trained retinal specialists, are accepting appointments for diagnosis and surgery of retinal problems such as Diabetic Retinopathy, Macular Degeneration, Macular Holes, Retinal Detachments, Tears, Holes, Hemorrhages, Vascular Occlusions, and Membranes. State-of-the-art, modern equipment including lasers for diagnostics and surgery. No need to travel to large, busy city for advanced, quality, comprehensive, retinal care and surgery. Ukeme Umana, M.D.
Provides No-Stitch Cataract Surgery Dr. Umana is accepting patients at the Massac Memorial Hospital Specialty clinic. Free transportation for initial evaluation and surgery Medicare assignment accepted. Marion Eye Centers To make an appointment call us at: of Metropolis Massac Memorial Hospital Specialty Clinic 1-800-344-7058 Metropolis, IL 62969 Sun '93.
