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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1981

Page

8

Gospel troupe hostage drama at Nevada prison ends peacefully

Nine gospel singers and a prison chaplain were held at Nevada Maximum Security Prison by two inmates during an Easter performance. After hours of tense standoffs, the captors surrendered. no one was harmed as negotiations led to release and postincident medical checks.

Carson City Nev Jesus Mike Capello al Fry Capello Nevada Maximum Security Albert Lee Carlos Sanders Robinson John Slansky

Editors' failure lets fake story enter paper

Washington AP The Washington Post investigated a fabricated feature Jimmy's World that won a Pulitzer. Ombudsman Bill Green said editors failed to challenge the story's anonymous sources, exposing a systemic lapse and prompting resignations and prize return.

Post Washington Washington Post The Bill Green Janet Cooke Green Miss Cooke Jimmy Firstline Cooke Ben Bradlee the Post

Mettiki Mine Stays Open Amid UMW Strike Patrolled

Oakland Md AP The Mettiki nonunion mine in Western Maryland remains active as a UMW strike continues. Police and a federal injunction deter picketing and violence while 500 of Allegany and Garrett Counties 1,200 coal workers are employed at the mountaintop operation amid ongoing labor tension.

Oakland United Mine Workers Mettiki Maryland UMW Garrett County Sheriff’s Deputies Mountaintop Allegany Garrett

Body found in river tied to pattern of killings

In DeKalb County Georgia a badly decomposed body of 15 year old Joseph Bell was found in the South River. Authorities treat the death as homicide and link it to a string of 24 young black victims over 21 months. Bell last seen at a neighborhood restaurant where he did odd jobs.

Atlanta Joseph Bell South River DeKalb County DeKalb Public Safety Dick Hand Bell Richard Harp Darren Glass

Natural chiropractic approach to allergies contrasts with symptomatic care

The article argues most allergy treatments only relieve symptoms and fail to address underlying causes. It notes 10 percent of Americans have allergies and warns long-term steroid or decongestant use can worsen condition. It promotes natural correction through chiropractic care and cautions against hoping allergies resolve on their own.

United States Chiropractic

Economy grows 6.5 percent in first quarter

The Commerce Department reports the real gross national product rose 6.5 percent in the first quarter, hitting $1.51 trillion, the strongest quarterly gain since 1978. Analysts forecast a slowdown as inflation and high interest rates weigh on consumer spending.

Washington Commerce Department

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