Inflation cools in March as wholesale gain eases
Washington reports show March wholesale price index up 0.6 percent, far below February's 1.1 percent. Food prices rose 0.8 percent, while pork poultry sugar and fresh fruit fell. Intermediate materials jumped 0.8 percent amid steel, millwork and concrete material changes. Analysts warn shopper impact remains uncertain as food and fuel costs vary.
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Ambulance service in Jackson County to face outside probe
Jackson County Board to consider calling an unidentified outside agency to investigate alleged marijuana use in the ambulance service after a committee report found no firm on duty use. Frosty Cummings admitted attending a New Year’s Eve party with ambulance staff. his fate includes demotion and possible new director as reforms loom.
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Weather forecast for upcoming weekend cool and sunny
The National Weather Service expects fair and cooler conditions tonight with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Friday will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s, followed by partly cloudy conditions Saturday through Monday. A chance of showers is possible Sunday with temperatures ranging from 65 to 80 by day and 45 to 55 at night.
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National Weather Service
Lights return in Southern Illinois industries after cutbacks
A regional conservation drive by Central Illinois Public Service Co. prompted cutbacks but lights are coming back on in several Southern Illinois industries. The piece notes multiple area pages for follow up with updates on progress and impacts.
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Illinois ice storm aid may not qualify for federal assistance
An editorial notes that Illinois recent ice storm, while damaging, is not severe enough for federal aid. The piece frames the situation as financial misfortune tempered by a small trace of good news amidst policy thresholds. It also references a New York Times trends feature about Farberlow and Atlantic grammar debates.
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Illinois
Farbelows
New York Times
Mariners Rise to Lead as Season Opens
The Seattle Mariners are alone in first place as the 1978 MLB season begins, signaling a strong start for the team. Also, Jack Nicklaus believes he has a 50 50 chance to win a record sixth Masters green jacket, highlighting golfer poised for another major moment.
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Seattle Mariners
Jack Nicklaus
Ex-director of system warns against cutting Social Security tax
Former Social Security commissioner Robert Ball told a Senate Finance subcommittee that rolling back the recent tax increases would jeopardize the program. He said 1977 amendments added the most important benefits since 1950 and will fully finance retirement and disability for 50 years. Ball argued high income workers misunderstand future pensions and urged against legislation this year. Senate and House debates show mixed support for financing from general revenues, with opposition from Speaker ONeill and other lawmakers awaiting study commission findings.
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Social Security
Congress
Robert Ball
Senate Finance
Ball
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Russell B. Long
D-La
Senate Finance Committee
Thomas O'Neill Jr
D-Mass
Court upholds subpoenas for Scott aides
A U S District Court judge upheld subpoenas for five top aides of Illinois Attorney General William Scott. Judge James B. Parsons ordered modifications be passed to the subpoenas to those involved. The grand jury investigates Scott's finances and seeks six years of records and communications from his office due by April 12 before the statute of limitations expires.
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U.S
Illinois
William Scott
Scott
James B. Parsons
Thomas P. Sullivan
Senate panel OKs bill to extend corporate personal property taxes
Illinois Senate Executive Committee approved a constitutional amendment to extend corporate personal property taxes beyond the 1979 deadline. The 14 to 0 vote sent the measure to the Senate floor, with business and education groups backing it and opponents urging replacement with income or other taxes. If enacted, the change would keep taxes on machinery, inventories and related property used in manufacturing, a key local revenue source, while a May 7 deadline looms for ballot amendments. Gov. Thompson has not decided whether to extend or replace the tax.
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House
Roger J. Mills
House Revenue Committee
Sam C. Maragos
Chicago
General Assembly
James Thompson
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