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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1977

Page

6

Meany still holds firm grip as AFL-CIO convenes

The AFL-CIO opened its 12th constitutional convention in Los Angeles with 1,200 delegates. George Meany, 83, is seen by a minority as needing step down. his leadership remains strong though dues may rise to 15 cents per member to boost a $4.8 million annual increase.

Afl-Cio George Meany Avor Meany Labor International Union

Birthday party for a 1947 Ford in Rochester

In Rochester Minnesota an auto owner Myrtle Moore hosted a birthday party for her car Prince a 1947 black Ford coupe The gathering celebrated its 20th 25th and 30th anniversaries drawing about 75 friends and relatives The car still runs well and gleams despite the years and attention

Prince Myrtle Moore

Weather drives Illinois natural gas storage and supply

Winter gas supply hinges on storage at Manlove field near Mahomet and 39 statewide facilities. Officials predict ample Illinois reserves if forecasts hold, citing improved storage, robust sandstone storage, and federal policy levers shaping deliveries and prices.

Lindsay-Schaub Peoples Gas, Light and Coke Company Manlove Mahomet Illinois Chicago Ken Larson Illinois Gas Distributing Larson Illinois State Geological Survey

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