Costanza resigns from Carter White House role over style clash
Minority aide Midge Costanza resigns from the White House citing conflict between her advocacy for ERA and minority and women's rights and the administration's approach. Carter plans a 30 day transition as officials discuss a successor. She says she is disappointed but not sad, and notes she remains committed to her causes.
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Auditor finds state consultant contracts lack justification
Illinois state auditor cites an audit of 296 consultant contracts from 56 agencies showing most cannot prove why a consultant is needed, how work is monitored, or its value. The report urges a unified contract system, clearer definitions, and longer filing timelines to strengthen control.
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Farm Progress Show returns to Taylorville Illinois in late September
The 1978 Farm Progress Show runs September 26 to 28 at the Phil Deal and Jim Mirenheimer farms near Taylorville Illinois. The exhibit field covers over 80 acres of the 1200 acre site with 400 plus commercial exhibitors from full line machinery to single lot makers. Free maps at booths guide visitors to exhibitors and locations. Comparison plots include herbicide and insecticide performance on soybeans and corn as well as fertility studies and a test of 400 hybrid corn varieties.
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Appellate Court Allows Evidence in Slaying Case
The Illinois Appellate Court ruled that blood stained clothing found in the apartment of Mitchel J. Weinger is admissible in his trial for the March 3 1976 murders of Marigray Jobes and Mark Demetrius. The ruling reverses Cook County Circuit Judge Albert Green who suppressed the evidence due to a questionable search warrant and witness credibility. Weinger, 26, is free on bond and awaiting trial.
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Morris JCC Foundation awards first scholar from MCHS
Cheryl Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Jr, earns a $200 Joliet Junior College Foundation Scholar award as part of a $9,200 program. Nominees needed 3.50 GPA, high school nomination, and no need for financial aid. Foundation funds redistributed to recognize more nominees.
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Joliet Junior College Foundation
Joliet Junior College
Cheryl Smith
Frank Smith Jr
Mooseheart Dr
Cheryl
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Foundation
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