Title: Powerhouse : Arrington from Illinois /
Authors: Pensoneau, Taylor
Publisher: American Literary Press,
Year: 2006
Subjects: Arrington, William Russell,; Arrington, William Russell,; Illinois. Biography.; Legislators Illinois Biography; Illinois Politics and government; Illinois Politics and government
Contents: Born on the Fourth of July -- Getting his feet wet -- A young lawyer, Chicago and Ruth -- Spreading his wings -- At home in Evanston, land of the GOP -- A new face in the house -- In the midst of things -- Russ and Clem -- Alberto-Culver -- Orville Hodge, a dark cloud -- Keeping track of the money -- Into the 1960s, a new ball game -- Taking command -- Arrington's disciples -- GOP strongman -- 1967, no longer bridesmaids -- Leadership on the brink -- Entering new territory, a ground-breaking session -- Here, there, everywhere -- 1969, a session extraordinaire -- The end of the run -- Knockdown punch -- Fighting back from the canvas -- The legacy.