Background
Yates, Sidney Richard was born on August 27, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Ida (Siegel) Yates.
Yates, Sidney Richard was born on August 27, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Son of Louis and Ida (Siegel) Yates.
Bachelor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1931. Juris Doctor, University Chicago, 1933.
Practiced as senior member, Yates & Holleb assistant attorney, Illinois State Bank Receiver, 1935-1937; assistant attorney general attached as traction attorney, Illinois Commerce Commission, 1937-1940; member, 80th-87th, 89th-105th Congresses from 9th District Illinois, 1949-1962, since 1965; ranking minority member Appropriations subcommittee on the Interior United States delegate, United Nations Trusteeship Council with rank of ambassador.
Served to lieutenant United States Navy, 1944-1946. Member American, Illinois State, Chicago bar associations, American Veterans Committee, Chicago Council Foreign Relations, Decalogue Society Lawyers. Clubs: City, Bryn Mawr Country.
Married Adeline Holleb, June 24, 1935. 1 child, Stephen R.