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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1979

Page

2

Mountbatten Murder Suspects Identified in Dublin Arrests

Two Provisional wing members linked to the Mountbatten bombing were detained for a special court hearing set for Oct. 2. Police named suspects as man and McMahon, both living near the Republic Northern Ireland border. One suspect, a married upholsterer with one child, is described as an expert on time bomb mechanisms. The other, an unmarried farmer, has an uncle who once served on the Provisional Council.

Dublin Earl Mountbatten Ancis Ae Thomas McMahon Irish Republic oManon

Hurricane David Ravages Three Islands Near Puerto Rico

Hurricane David tore through three small islands off Puerto Rico leaving many homeless as houses and crops were destroyed. Heavy seas and gale winds hit Puerto Rico's southern coast flooding low areas and prompting evacuations in Ponce, the island's second-largest city. National Weather Service said the storm strengthened overnight and would pass about 80 miles south of Ponce by midday.

San Juan Puerto Rico David Ponce U.S National Weather Service

Publisher Newhouse Dies At 84 In New York

Samuel I. Newhouse known as S I died Wednesday at Doctor's Hospital after a stroke and short illness He built a communications empire with 31 newspapers seven magazines six TV stations five radio outlets and 20 cable systems Employing over 15000 people across 22 cities

New York Samuel I. Newhouse Newhouse S.I Doctor’s Hospital

U S Canada clash over Albacore tuna rights off coast

The dispute centers on Albacore tuna in Pacific waters near Vancouver Island. The United States allows migratory harvest beyond 12 miles, while Canada asserts control within its 200-mile exclusive zone. Eight American boats were seized 60 miles off the island, bonds posted, with court hearings in February. Some U S boat owners urge crews to exit Canadian waters until the issue is resolved.

Seattle United States Canada Vancouver Island U.S

Rock Island strike could hurt Midwest farm crops

Agriculture specialists warn that a prolonged Rock Island Line strike could disrupt movement of record farm crops across the Midwest. Half of the rail carrier's workforce walked out as UTU and clerks union members joined picket lines after ret-roactive pay disputes tied to a contract from last year.

Chicago Rock Island Midwest United Transportation Union Brotherhoo SEC Rock Island and Pacific Railroad UTU

Billy Carter to Lead U.S. Delegation to Libya

The AP reports Billy Carter will head an American delegation visiting Libya from Rome to mark the 16th anniversary of Col. Muammar al Gaddafi's coup. The article notes the delegation’s members were not identified and describes the celebration as lasting one night in Libya.

Rome Carter Billy Ares Col Ar Knadaly Libya Jana

Cargo ship hits barges and explodes near New Orleans

A Peruvian cargo ship slammed into three butane barges 30 miles north of New Orleans and burst into flames. At least 26 injured, many trapped aboard the burning vessel. Coast Guard helicopters airlifted crew, fireboats battled the blaze, and several shipmates jumped into the Mississippi River. Most injured Peruvians amid language barrier.

Good Hope Coast Guard Mississippi River Joe Gibson Gibson New Orleans Ochener Foundation Dick Rielly East Jefferson Hospital Rielly Ateering Roy

U.S. denies report FBI bugged Young meeting

U.S. officials rejected ABC News claims that U.S. intelligence agents bugged U N Ambassador Andrew Young to learn of a meeting with a PLO representative Zehdi Labib Terzi. Justice Department and White House spokespeople stated there was no bug or surveillance. Young declined to confirm details, saying he did not know or care about the bugging assertion.

Washington U.S U.N Andrew Young Palestine Liberation Organization Justice Department Robert Havel ABC News FBI White House Jody Powell United States Intelligence Agency Powell Ambassador Young Mr. Terzi United States Young PLO Zehdi Labib Terzi New York United Nations ABC Orlando Fla

Soviets may accept revisions in SALT

Senate delegation leader said the Kremlin likely will accept reservations the Senate adds before ratifying SALT II. Biden cited his talks with Kosygin and Brezhnev assurances, while Soviets oppose changes to the treaty text. Reservations cover Backfire bomber assurances, NATO cooperation, and related matters.

Moscow U.S Senate Kremlin Joseph Biden Alexeier Biden Delaware Kosygin NATO Biden Soviet Union Senate Foreign Relations Committee United States Leonid Brezhnev Carl Levin D-Mich Rea Vienna Carter Brezhnev

Farm Bureau moves 1982 convention site

American Farm Bureau Federation directors vote to relocate their 1982 convention from San Francisco after the city’s supervisors backed boycotts urged by Cesar Chavez’s United Farm Workers. The UFW calls for iceberg lettuce and Chiquita banana boycotts amid a California lettuce strike now in month seven. No new site announced.

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Subscription Rates For Inland Daily Journal Service

Subscription rates listed for delivery by carrier and mail across Harris, Marion and Carbondale regions. Offers Sunday and Friday delivery with rates shown for monthly payments and advance purchase. Contact Marion office at 993-8161 and classifieds at 549-3326 or 549-3327 for Southern Illinoisan reprints.

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