Japan reverses decision on California fruit imports
Japan will continue accepting pest free California produce after urgent talks with Washington. The policy keeps quarantined area restrictions in place while allowing shipments from non quarantined parts. California fruit and nut shipments to Japan total about 150 million dollars annually, with walnuts and almonds also affected. A US team of technical experts will assist Japan to prevent medfly introduction.
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New York Times
San Francisco
Japan
California
Washington
Tokyo
San Francisco Bay Area
South Korea
Taiwan
Yap
United States
Brady in stable condition after three-hour brain surgery
James S Brady remained in stable condition after a three-hour operation at George Washington University Hospital to seal a leak in his brain cavity following the head wound from the Reagan assassination attempt. The procedure began about 8:30 a.m. EDT and ended at 11:40 a.m., with Brady placed in a recovery room and declared stable at 12:30 p.m. It was the fourth major surgery since the March 30 incident. Surgeons aimed to stop the leak that allowed spinal fluid to enter his sinuses.
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Washington
James S. Brady
Reagan
George Washington University Hospital
Brady
Candidacy Filed for Numerous School Boards Across Area
The Southern Minoisan reports 13 people filed for school board seats ahead of the November 3 election. Filings include Shirley Guetersloh in Mississippi Valley District 166, Kaye Degenhardt for Trico Unit District 176, Phyllis Houseworth and Nancy Sorgen for Glendale Grade School District 160, and Adr ian Chamness with Caroll L. Maller for Herrin Unit 4. Other districts list Everett Ury in Anna Grade School 37, Bennie Hinkle and Tom Peterson in Dongola for Unit District 66, Fred Pitts and James Dutton for Lick Creek Grade School 16, Jack Sensmeier for Cobden Unit 17, and Gary Patrick for Goreville Districts 18 and 71. Terms expire for several incumbents with ongoing candidacy activity as filings continue.
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Shirley Guetersloh
Mississippi Valley Iit
Kaye Degenhardt
Willisville
Trico
Phyllis Houseworth
Route 7
Carbondale
Nancy Sorgen
Route 2
Glendale
Richard Cannon
William Schwegman
Herrin Unit 4
Adr
Ian Chamness
Herrin
Caroll L. Maller
Johnston City
Robert Kane
Michael Absher
Anna
Everett Ury
Gala Unit
Bennie W. Hinkle
Tom Peterson
Dongola
Lick Creek
Fred Pitts
James Dutton
Route 1
Buncombe
Cobden
Jack Sensmeier
10th hunger striker dies in Belfast
Michael Devine of the Irish National Liberation Army dies near the start of an election period for a British Parliament seat won by Bobby Sands. Devine, 27, dies on his 60th day of a hunger strike in a 12 year sentence for illegal firearms possession. Northern Ireland Office confirms time of death at 7:50 a.m.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Michael Devine
Bobby Sands
Devine
Irish National Liberation Army
Publication Offices and Rates for Southern Illinoisan
Public notices about office locations, circulation rates, and mailing options for the Southern Illinoisan. Lists Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro offices, carrier and mail rates, and contact numbers.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
N. 16Th
Herrin
S.12th
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Isan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
M Sboro Independent
Herris
Marion
Roy Innis Arrested for Alleged Assault at CORE HQ
Roy Innis, director of the Congress of Racial Equality, was arrested on a first degree assault charge for an incident at CORE headquarters in New York last week. Police offered few details, with one officer noting possible torture allegations and the suspect reportedly injuring the victim.
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Roy Innis
The
Congress of Racial Equality
New York
Innis
Inmate Attack Probed At Marion Prison
Federal investigators question an inmate in the stabbing of Garrett Trapnell, a life prisoner at Marion. Trapnell, 43, was hurt Tuesday night by a homemade knife while in solitary. he has refused to return to the general population saying conditions are unsafe.
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Associated Press
Garrett Trapnell
U.S
Marion
Trapnell
FBI
Missouri
Marion-Williamson County
Pilots and controllers clash over airways safety
The Air Line Pilots Association and PATCO trade charges over safety with 12,000 striking controllers out. ALPA says skies are safe while PATCO president Poli calls it a sham, citing risks and possible layoffs. O'Donnell defends FAA measures improving conditions and the system's safety.
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Washington
Air Line Pilots Association
Professional
PATCO
Robert E. Poli
ALPA
Poli
John J. O’donnell
O’donnell
O'Donnell
Tom Sheppard
Pilot Union
Air Traffic Control Committee
FAA
Reagan
Herrin pushes ahead with downtown mall plans
Herrin leaders and two development firms mapped a path for reviving the downtown area. Ralph Korte Development of Highland and FGM Engineers of Mount Vernon will offer suggestions after four hours of discussion led by Tom Dinnis of the Herrin Area Chamber of Commerce. Bill Barras chaired the revitalization committee as developers were invited to submit downtown proposals.
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Herrin
Ralph Korte
Highland
FGM Engineers
Mount Vernon
Tom Dinnis
Herrin Area
Bill Barras
Chamber
Paul Murphy
Ed Goodwin
Doug Bryant
William Bracy
Benton man gets natural life sentence in murder case
David Summers, 24, Benton, was given natural life in Franklin County Circuit Court for the murder of 19 year old Debra Smith of McLeansboro after pleading guilty to the charge. Summers previously served two concurrent 20 year terms for rape and the murder of a Benton woman. The judge cited wanton cruelty and rape at the time of death. Summers remains in jail awaiting paperwork for transfer to Menard Correctional Center.
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O.R. Walley
David Summers
Benton
Franklin County
Debra Smith
McLeansboro
Summers
Menard Correctional Center
Miss Smith
Lake Moses
Don A. Foster
Gallatin
Tate
Terrence Hopkins
Richard Speck
Chicago
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Gary Patrick
Hunger Striker
Hecht
University Mall
Theresa Churchill
Dinnis
Sedgefield
Sohus
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