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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1978
Page
1
Twenty Turkey Vultures and three Black Vultures feature in a Johnson County scene as they roost on high voltage line towers and dead trees. The image, credited to Ben Gelman, appears on Page 2 with Byline BG.
Southern Illinois coin operated machine violence waned after police crackdowns in the 1960s. Det Sgt Charles Spruell says larger organized crime groups may have moved in, dividing territories. FBI in Springfield has no info of such control.
The House Select Committee on Assassinations will begin three months of public hearings on the Kennedy and King murders. In Memphis King’s death on April 4, 1968, the inquiry seeks to establish facts, while in Kennedy’s case the panel reviews Warren Commission findings and examines claims of a possible second gunman based on acoustical evidence and a taped police radio recording.
National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny hot and humid conditions today with highs in the low 90s and gentle cooling tonight into the mid 70s. In Southern Illinois residents near Shawnee fear a proposal to create wilderness areas. A Carbondale land sale suit aims to set aside the city home rule ordinance. Marion Chamber hosts a meeting with Democratic candidates and schedules a session with Republicans.
National compromise to raise natural gas prices to push energy legislation draws little support from Illinois lawmakers who warn higher costs may drive business out of state. Illinois leads in solar power development yet experts say widespread use may take three decades.
The riverboat Mississippi Queen, a royally outfitted vessel, steamed up the Mississippi past Cairo on its maiden voyage toward St Louis, drawing attention for its ornate design and ceremonial start of its river journey.
An opinion piece argues the Citizens Commission on Human Rights has credibility problems due to unsubstantiated charges against the Chester Mental Health Center administration. It calls for the group to present evidence or cease making accusations.
St Louis Cardinals defeat Chicago Bears 26 to 14 in a preseason game. Freeman Spur plans to dedicate a baseball park today honoring a youth killed 28 years ago during a prep game. Salukis at Southern Illinois University Carbondale eager for practice start minus second quarterback who has quit.
China and Japan announce a friendship treaty and pledge to oppose a Soviet described anti Soviet provision termed hege mony. The move signals closer East Asian alignment and tensions over Soviet influence.
A West Frankfort company aims to cash in on the growing demand for inexpensive and well insulated housing by promoting log cabins as a practical solution. The effort reflects a broader rural and economic interest in affordable insulated dwellings.
Vatican City was the scene as 104 red robed cardinals chanted a funeral Mass for Pope Paul VI. A public service drew about 100000 attendees while millions watched worldwide. Paul was interred in the grottos beneath St Peter's Basilica in a simple earth grave as officials announced nine days of mourning.
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