Chanute Air Force Base closure could aid central Illinois
Air Force chief Gen Lew Allen Jr says Chanute’s possible shutdown may benefit central Illinois economically in the long run. If closed, base facilities could host a commercial airport or airline training center, with final decision tied to environmental study and public opinion.
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Chicago
Air Force
Chanute Air Force Base
Central Illinois
Chanute
Lew Allen Jr
Allen
University of Illinois
Pikarsky Resigns As RTA Chairman
Milton Pikarsky resigns as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority a $72 500 a year post with three years of contentious tenure. He will be replaced by Chicago planning commissioner Lewis W Hill effective Sept 30 and become special assistant at 6041 a month for six months enabling RTA pension at 55. He may join University of Illinois Chicago staff.
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Chicago
Milton Pikarsky
Regional Transportation Authority
Lewis W. Hill
Pikarsky
RTA
Hill
University of Illinois-Chicago
Convicted Rapist Sentenced in Kidnap-Rape Case
Hernando Williams, 23, of Chicago, was sentenced to 30 years for kidnap rape of an Evergreen Park woman in a case tied to the higher profile kidnap murder of Linda Goldstone. He had faced related charges and was free on bond during proceedings.
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Maywood
South Side
Linda Goldstone
Evergreen Park
Hernando Williams
Chicago
Abduction and rape case tied to Evergreen Park shooting
The article details a 24 year old woman abducted from a Northwestern Memorial Hospital parking lot where she worked as a Lamaze instructor. Circuit Judge Vincent Bentivenga sentenced Williams to 30 year terms for rape and armed robbery and 15 years for kidnapping, to run concurrently. The piece also notes Democrat Richard Troy asking the Illinois Board of Elections to rule on legality of using 16000 from Scott campaign funds for attorney fees related to a federal probe.
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Evergreen Park
Williams
South Side
Chicago
Richard Troy
Atttorney
William Scott
Illinois Board of Elections
Scott
Troy
German Writers To Learn About Illinois Farm Life
West German reporters travel to Illinois for a three day study of U S agriculture. They will visit the Chicago Board of Trade, port facilities, and the University of Illinois at Urbana for insights into soybean breeding. The tour is sponsored by soybean farmers and related associations to promote U S soybeans and markets.
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Bloomington
West Germany
Illinois
U.S
Land of Lincoln Soybean Association
American Soybean Association
Chicago Board of Trade and Shipping
Chicago
University of Illinois At Urbana
Eye specialist Al Martin catalogs artificial eyes over decades
Optician Al Martin has spent years evaluating artificial eyes for wounded veterans. He fitted about 12 people a month during the Vietnam War and notes technology changes have greatly impacted eye prosthetics over the years.
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al Martin
Rere
Martin
Letter to editor precedes murder case in East Peoria
Ronald Appole wrote to the Peoria Journal Star asking for help amid marital troubles. On Wednesday his estranged wife Nelma Appole, 35, was shot to death at their home. he was arrested outside and indicted for murder. He allegedly threatened self harm while holding her at gunpoint. The couple had been discussing divorce and neighbors reported gunshots. Appole is jailed on a $500,000 bond.
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East Peoria
Peoria Journal Star
Ronald Appole
Appole
Journal Star
Charles Dancey
Nelma Appole
Dancey
Ben Roach
Manita
Tazewell County
Crane enters 1980 race risks for Thompson
U S Rep Philip Crane early in 1980 presidential race could complicate Gov James Thompson's bid. Delegation control in northwest suburbs may favor Crane, with downstate reach and Crane's brother seeking Congress. Reagan decision looming. Thompson margins and an advisory spending tax referendum could affect Illinois delegation support. Conservative and moderate divides shape the scene as party leaders weigh their choices.
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Richard H. Ieen
Lindsay-Schaub
News Service
U.S
Philip Crane
James Thompson
Phil
Donald Totten
Hoffman Estates
Crane
Thompson
Bradley University
Daniel
Danville
Congress
22Nd
California
Ronald Reagan
Reagan
Totten
Illinois
Gerald Ford
Michael Bakalis
Robert Winchester
Robert Michel
Peoria
Edward Derwinski
Flossmoor
Roger Sommer
R-Pekin
Carter
Tip’ O’neill
Sommer
Michel
Samantha Jayne Thompson Born to Governor Thompson in Illinois
The day old daughter of Gov James Thompson and his wife weighs 7 pounds 4 ounces born by Caesarean section at Memorial Medical Center. The governor noted she is perfect and the first child born to a sitting Illinois governor in 72 years. Samantha measured 20 inches with brown hair and will stay in hospital about six days.
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Springfield
Samantha Jayne Thompson
Illinois
James Thompson
Jayne Thompson
Thompson
Michael Bakalis
Samantha Jayne
Robert Ogelsby
Richard J. Ogelsby
Bina Dineen
Charles S. Dineen
Ogelsby
Dineen
Texas
Edison wins permit to burn low sulfur Western coal
Illinois Pollution Control Board allows Commonwealth Edison to burn low sulfur Western coal at the Powerton plant near Pekin. The board grants a variance from sulfur dioxide standards until July 1, 1979, with conditions to convert three boilers, install a sulfur removal device on the fourth, and maintain a supplemental control system. Governor can adjust if economic impact is too harsh.
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Chicago
Illinois Pollution Control Board
Commonwealth Edison Co
Pekin
James Thompson
Pollution Board
Edison
Western
Jacob Dumelle
Powerton
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Congress
Western Coal
Illinois House may vote on ERA rescission bill
The Illinois House appears set to vote on an amendment by Rep. Tom Railsback allowing states to rescind their approval of the Equal Rights Amendment. Railsback said before the House Rules Committee that the proposal could reach the floor despite its prior defeat in a House committee last month.
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Washington
Tom Railsback
R-Moline
Railsback
House Rules Committee
Kentucky
Tennessee
Idaho
Nebraska
Stay Married More Often Than Divorce Says Study
Washington AP reports Americans tend to stay married. The American Council of Life Insurance notes 62 of 100 marriages endure. A government study of first marriages shows 38 divorces per 100 couples, 29 remarry and 13 of those end in divorce. Overall 62 of 100 couples stay together, 51 divorces occur. In ERA debate amendments and state ratifications arise. Kentucky Tennessee Idaho Nebraska have moved to reconsider or rescind approvals.
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Washington
American Council of Life Insurance
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