Carter jogs 22 laps on Delta Queen in Wabasha birthday stop
President Carter spent a sunny day in Wabasha Minnesota as a crowd greeted him ashore and sang Happy Birthday to Mrs Carter. He jogged 22 laps on the Delta Queen deck and delivered a brief energy message before meeting locals at two river locks.
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Strauss presses Mideast talks after Cairo meeting
American envoy Robert Strauss keeps pushing a new Mideast plan despite an Israeli rebuff. He met with Egyptian leaders including Sadat, Mubarak, and Khalil to discuss drawing moderate Arabs and Palestinians into autonomy talks, with a possible U.N. Security Council resolution and Palestinian rights referenced.
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Miller vows to run again as UMWA chief
UMWA President Arnold Miller said in Benton that reports he would resign are false. He plans to serve out his term and run in 1982 while delegating duties to focus on major issues and safety education for miners. Miller discussed relations with coal companies, upcoming conventions, and political battles, stressing accessibility to miners and continued leadership despite health setbacks.
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Settlement Offer Emerges in Miss Illinois Dispute
Shanna McNeill, former Miss Illinois, receives a final settlement proposal from the pageant directors after being stripped of the title over an Aug activity. Her attorney and she plan to meet in Chicago to discuss terms with a public statement expected by Monday.
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Weather Outlook: Partly Sunny With Heat and Humidity
Partly sunny and hot with humid conditions expected today. Highs in the lower 90s and a cloudy cool night with lows in the lower 70s. Monday also brings partly sunny skies, continued heat and humidity, with highs again in the lower 90s.
Southern Illinoisan interview with new SIU chancellor Shaw
Kenneth Shaw, who takes office September 15 as Southern Illinois University chancellor, discusses plans and priorities in an in depth interview on Page 4. Area coverage includes coal-mine subsidence insurance starting in October and rate increases for residents choosing added coverage on their property on Page 3. Shown also are details about Shawnee Unit 84 School District teachers approving a new contract granting a seven percent raise and other benefits on Page 3. Additional area news on Pages 23.
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Du Quoin State Fair Opens Under New Management
The Du Quoin State Fair opens under new management on August 24 with changes to admission and parking plans. Page 33.
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Palestinian Question as Key to Mideast Peace
Commentary argues the Palestinian issue must be central to a lasting Mideast solution. It notes moderates are often sidelined by violence and that genuine compromises are difficult to reach. Two reports are featured on Page 25.
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SIUC President's funds defend Title IX group debate
On page 26, opinion argues Warren Brandt misuses university funds by backing a group fighting Title IX guidelines. It contends supporting a faction seeking to deny equality for women athletes is inappropriate and beyond his rights.
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