Illinois Governor Going to Funeral of Hirohito
From United Press International
CHICAGO — Gov. James R. Thompson said Monday that he plans to attend the funeral of Japan’s Emperor Hirohito on Feb. 24 as a good-will gesture toward a nation with strong economic ties to Illinois. Thompson, when touring a Motorola Inc. factory in west suburban Schaumburg, told reporters that his attendance at the funeral would acknowledge the state’s appreciation of its trade with Japan.
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