Thompson energy stance sparks mixed reactions in Illinois
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson urged reevaluation of the Clean Air Act arguing for more coal use and a balanced energy approach. Miners call him out for “blowing smoke,” while manufacturers hail his political courage and environmentalists condemn his cavalier stance and potential health risks.
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Illinois
James R. Thompson
Thompson
Gerald Hawkins
United Mine Workers
Hawkins
Middle East
Association
Orville V. Bergren
Energy costs surge 64 percent in Q2 report
Washington AP notes energy prices soared at a 64 percent annual rate in the April to June quarter, far outpacing 1978 levels. Shelter costs rose 15.9 percent annually, while food and medical prices grew slower, though housing remained high. The Basic Necessity Inflation Index calls the food and medical slowdown temporary.
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Washington
National Center For Economic Alternatives
Carter
Gar Alperovitz
Alperovitz
Jeff Faux
Cruise Missile Crashes After Flight Test in Utah Desert
An unarmed Boeing cruise missile flew successfully during a test then crashed on public land in Utah's western desert. The Air Force sealed the site and moved the million-dollar wreckage to Edwards Air Force Base in California as investigators seek the cause of Friday's crash. The 20 foot missile with a 12 foot wingspan fell about 45 minutes after launch from a B 52 over the desert.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Boeing
Air Force
Edwards Air Force Base
California
Mojave Desert
Italy forms three party coalition government
Francesco Cossiga, a Christian Democrat and ex interior minister, announced a new Italian government formed by three parties. The cabinet, largely drawn from his party, will include four Social Democrat positions and two Liberal spots. It faces a tight 284 seat chamber majority and hopes for Socialist abstention to secure confidence votes.
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Francesco Cossiga
Christian Democratic Party
Social Democrats
Sandro Pertini
Cossiga
Giulio Andreotti
Christian Democratic
Chamber of Deputies
Socialists
Chamber
Clude
Andreotti
Aldo Moro
Red Brigades
Moro
Christian Democratic and Communist Party
Rome
Communist
Paul VI
Porter Family Hosts 75th Southern Illinois Reunion
The Porter family, asserting the oldest reunion in Southern Illinois, held its 75th gathering in Murphysboro as reported on Page 3.
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Porter
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro
Weather Outlook for Southern Illinois Today
Partly sunny and hot humid conditions at midweek, with highs in the low 90s. Sunday will be warm with lows in the low 70s, and continued heat into Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s.
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Southern
Illinois
National Weather Service
Interstate 24 Bridge Closure Reaches Ohio River Repairs
Kentucky authorities close the Interstate 24 bridge over the Ohio River to repair cracks. River traffic rerouted, boosting Brookport as a temporary hub with diverted motorists passing through the town. A second item notes a former Marion prison corrections officer scheduled to return as Warden.
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Ohio River
Kentucky
Brookport
Marion
American car industry braces for new production year
An analysis on Page 7 surveys the American car industry facing ongoing problems including the need to reinvent the automobile. It notes manufacturing challenges, market pressures, and strategic shifts shaping next year’s output and policy responses.
Energy and politics in the 1980 crisis debate
Three authors examine facets of the energy crisis and presidential politics as 1980 nears, reflecting on President Carter’s warnings of forthcoming challenges and implications for policy and the election.
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Carter
Illinois tax reform sparks call for governor and lawmakers action
Thousands of Illinois residents could bear the burden if the state fails to replace the business tax. Citizens demand action and compromise this week as legislators and the governor work toward a solution.
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Illinois
Dream of Hilltop Hacienda Takes Shape on Cobden Hill
A Southern Illinois girl who once imagined a perfect home now sees it realized as the Hilltop Hacienda atop Cobden Hill. The feature story on page 27 recounts her dream and shows today’s house in photos.
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Southern Illinois
Cobden
Local restaurant owner counsels alcoholics in faith service
Marion business owner runs a new restaurant and also acts as a counselor for alcoholics, showcasing dual community roles. The item appears on page 21 highlighting his vocation and ministry.
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New Marion
Celeste Wright crowned Miss Southern Illinois in Marion
Celeste Wright, 20, a SIU Carbondale junior, won the seventh Miss Southern Illinois pageant in Marion over 10 contestants. Shanna McNeill of Carterville suffered cuts from a plate glass door accident and did not compete. Judy McDonald finished first runner up, Linda Spanberger second runner up, Polly Richey voted Miss Congenially.
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Celeste Wright
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
Marion
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Shanna McNeill
Carterville
Miss McNeill
Dorothy Chamness
Shanna
Nancy Beatty
Skokie
Linda Spanberger
Siu-C
Polly Richey
Crab Orchard
Miss Illinois title changes after fall through plate glass door
Elizabeth Russell of Pekin becomes Miss Illinois replacing Shanna McNeill of Carterville who lost the title due to injuries from a Wheaton plate glass door mishap. McNeill underwent plastic surgery for hand and arm cuts and faces a lengthy recovery before full use returns. Russell, 20, previously first runner up, will compete in Miss America in Atlantic City Sept 5 to 8 and begins training Monday. She is a Lawrence University Conservatory junior majoring in vocal performance and music education.
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Aurora
Elizabeth Russell
Pekin
Illinois
Shanna Jean McNeill
Carterville
Wheaton
Miss McNeill
Miss Russell
Atlantic City
Richard Schiller
Lawrence University Conservatory of Music
Appleton
Wis
Miss Heart of Illinois
Schiller
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Joe Jines
SIUC
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Italy
New York Times
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American Legion
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