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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1979
Page
2
Washington AP report shows July CPI up one percent driven by higher energy and home heating costs. Food prices moderated with a 0.1 percent rise while energy lifted housing and transportation. Gasoline up 5 percent, heating oil up 6.2 percent, CPI at 218.9, 11.3 percent above July 1978.
A House energy subcommittee schedules a September 5 hearing to question Commerce Department justification for selling 2 million barrels of kerosene and diesel to Iran. Rep. Dingell's aide notes concerns over winter heating oil supplies and the administration defends the deal as minor compared with Iran's sales to the U.S.
U.S. District Judge A. Andrew Hauk ruled that U.S. courts lack jurisdiction over sovereign oil exporters in OPEC. The decision ends an antitrust suit against member nations, which he said are not subject to the Sherman Act. He noted each nation protects its oil resources for its citizens via taxes royalties and buy-backs.
Alexander Godunov, star of the Bolshoi Ballet, defects while in New York to pursue new areas of dance. Immigration officials grant asylum and he stays with undisclosed private citizens. The 29 year old dancer, famed for speed and dramatic impact, joins a line of Soviet defectors including Baryshnikov and Nureyev.
Washington Montgomery County officials disclosed that a large bomb was recovered from the Coordination Council for North American Affairs headquarters. The building, not an embassy, is part of Taiwan relations. Fire marshal declined to comment as county authorities and the FBI conduct a joint investigation.
Delivered by carrier Sunday through Friday at 4.50 per month. By mail in advance in 18 county circulation region Illinois outside area 65.00 per year. Other rates include six months 24.00 33.00 35.00 for three months 14.00 17.00 19.00 for one month 6.00 6.75 7.25 Not mailed where carrier service is available. Office numbers Carbondale 49 5391, 687 2391 Herrin 942 3187, 993 8161 Classified advertising phone numbers 549 3326, 549 327, 997 5432, 997 5433.
AP reports helicopter gunships over Saqqez as government forces press to reinforce the army garrison. Rebels, about 2,000 strong, subjected to mortars and grenades as casualties rise with at least eight Kurds killed and 15 wounded. Schools turned into field hospitals amid heavy fighting. Government losses cited as 16 dead and 18 wounded. Civilians trapped, with reports of indiscriminate fire from air and ground.
U.S. District Judge Oren R. Lewis found Marumsco Christian School did not discriminate when expelling 14 year old Melissa Fiedler for befriending a black student. The case centers on religious rights and First Amendment free exercise, with both sides signaling further appeals to the Supreme Court.
The Associated Press reports strikes by teachers in Louisiana Pennsylvania and Oklahoma affect thousands of students. In Jefferson Parish near New Orleans about 2700 of 3375 teachers attended a closed door strategy meeting and sang We shall not be moved. In Oklahoma City over 1000 teachers missed class on the second strike day as 43000 pupils prepare to return Monday. Pittsburgh area districts Bethel Park and Allegheny Intermediate Unit see hundreds of teachers walk out while Cleveland 4700 teachers await contract talks.
SIU Carbondale unveils a fall season with two comedies a drama and a children’s play for the new school year. The feature on Sunday highlights the slate aimed at diverse audiences and campus life.
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