Convicts and Outsiders Share Coffee at Menard Unit
Convicts at the Menard Psychiatric Unit host a twice monthly Coffeehouse with outside volunteers. The program aims to active participation, breaking ice with jokes, then organizing activities like plays, poetry, or art. About 15 to 20 inmates join each session, chosen for attitude and therapeutic need. Volunteers undergo screening and are warned the unit is dangerous, yet incidents have been few.
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Russ Mitchell
Southern Illinois
Menard
Illinois
Coffee House
Kevin Purcell
Purcell
Paul Crump
Rhodesian coalition may be endangered by Howe sacking
Rhodesia faces a potential crisis as Byron Howe the black co minister of justice is dismissed from the four member ruling council over demand for greater black roles in police and judiciary Bishop Abel Muzorewa who appointed Howe hints at quitting the government and the interim settlement is under pressure from guerrilla factions and Western powers Howe vows to resume law work in Britain and accuses the agreement of being a fraud
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Byron Howe
Rhodesia
Abel Muzorewa
Executive Council
Howe
Ian Smith
Jeremiah Chirau
Muzorewa
MNAC
United African National Council
Transi
Tion
United States
Johannesburg
Britain
Smith
Foot power boat regatta on campus lake at SIU Carbondale
A foot powered boat regatta took place on Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Campus Lake on Saturday. Mad den’s boat was closely followed by Joe Halpin’s boat, with both vessels propelled by muscle power. The event also featured other classes of cardboard boats.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Madden
Joe Halpin
Herrin voters reject $1.88 million middle school bond
Unofficial results show 2,783 against and 1,496 for a proposed Herrin Community Unit 4 middle school for grades five through nine. 129 ballots were spoiled. District officials consider renovating existing buildings as an alternative.
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Herrin Community Unit 4
Herrin
Energy and
Hurst Bush
William Clarida
Clarida
Unit 4
Herrin High School
Illinois Capital Development Board
CEB
CDB
Daylight saving time begins with spring forward
Washington AP reports the annual ritual of daylight saving time starts today. Most clocks move ahead one hour at 2 a.m. local time. On Oct 29 clocks will fall back to resume standard time.
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Washington
America
Weather outlook with showers and cool temperatures
Cloudy with showers likely today and winds rising as a cold front moves in Highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s Tonight with showers ending Lows in the upper 30s to lower 40s Monday mostly sunny but cool Highs again in the upper 50s to lower 60s
Moro note renews call to bargain with kidnappers in Rome
A new handwritten letter attributed to former premier Aldo Moro asks the Christian Democrats to negotiate with Red Brigades holding him. Party leaders met privately and stuck to refusing talks. Prosecutor De Matteo says the letter suggests Moro may still be alive despite ultimatums.
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Rome
Aldo Moro
Christian Democrats
Red Brigades
Christian Democrat Party
Giovanni de Matteo
de Matteo
Moro
Florsheim Plant Closure In Anna Prompts Layoffs
The Florsheim Shoe Co auxiliary plant at Anna closes permanently with 70 of 80 workers laid off. Some staff may transfer to the main plant now while others could be absorbed later. WILLIAM J. Norwood named first black officer on the SIU board recalls his student days at SIU C. Former Rep Kenneth J. Gray to be honored at SIU C next Sunday.
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Florsheim Shoe Co
Anna
William J. Norwood
Southern Illinois University Board
Siu-C
Kenneth J. Gray
State IT'S SPRING prompts school aid tinkering
Spring brings activity from legislators the governor and the state education office as they consider changes to how state aid is distributed to public schools. The page note signals timing for ongoing fiscal policy discussions.
Energy nominee Coleman tied to oil money donations
Lynn R Coleman, nominated as chief counsel for the Energy Department, faced questions over a $725 campaign donation to Vinson and Elkins PAC on March 9 while his Senate confirmation was underway. Common Cause cites a potential conflict with his lobbying for Houston Natural Gas. Coleman says the gift was automatic and timing unknown.
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Carter
Energy Department
Senate
Lynn R. Coleman
Department of Energy
Senate Committee On Energy and Resources
Federal Election Commission
Coleman
Vinson and Elkins
Houston
Washington
Houston Natural Gas Corp
Common Cause
Claudia Townsend
White House
Internal Strife Reveals Rifts in European Communism
An analysis on page 23 reports that World West European communist parties are split by internal discord while the Soviet party watches developments closely. The piece assesses shifting alliances, leadership tensions, and potential implications for Cold War dynamics.
Illinois ethics bill dies amid conflict of interest fears
A Carbondale traffic couple is cited as an example of worsening conditions if opinions remain without action. The piece notes Illinois legislators failing to advance ethics legislation, driven by concerns that conflict of interest matters are best kept private.
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Illinois
Commentary on Arab and Jew in Illinois Railways
Two commentators, one Arab and one Jew, share perspectives from Illinois on railways and related issues. The piece contrasts personal concerns with broader Far Eastern or wartime era railway themes, reflecting tension and dialogue within a local context.
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Illinois
Carbondale Seniors Embrace Timeless Beauty Insight
Carbondale senior women declare it’s never too late to feel beautiful in a read of Page 37. Noting enduring craft, Anna pottery by Cornwall and Wallace Kirkpatrick remains sought after on Page 39. Also on Page 9, Doug Collins of the Philadelphia 76ers says the team must prove itself as NBA title chase continues.
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Carbondale
ANNA
Cornwall
Wallace Kirkpatrick
Benton
Philadelphia
Wine and food pairings for enjoyment and learning
A brief note on tasting wine for fun friendship or education and the value of knowing which wine pairs best with different foods. It emphasizes practical guidance for casual tasters.
Saluki Rick Keeton tosses first career no hitter
Southern Illinois University Carbondale pitcher Rick Keeton hurled his first career no hitter against Austin Peay in a standout baseball performance. Keeton dominated with strong command, retiring all batters in the game and guiding the Salukis to a victory on Page 7.
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Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Saluki
Rick Keeton
Austin Peay
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