Congress urged to pass safer mine bills after WV disaster
Editorials argue two Democratic bills by Rep. Hechler and Rep. Dent would toughen coal mine safety. Proposals include mandatory inspector power at the working face, ban on nonapproved electric equipment, Interior Department safety standards, a strong follow up on violations, and prosecutable notice of inspections. The piece cites miner dust dangers and calls for full public hearings this session.
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Chicago mayor backs report while police face criticism
The Walker report on violence at the Democratic National Convention draws mixed replies from Chicago leaders. Mayor Daley agrees with much yet omits the summary’s police-discipline criticisms, while Superintendent Conlisk defends lines used against rioters. Judge Campbell opens a federal grand jury probe into Chicago unrest, questioning Walker’s motives and urging focus on the August events rather than personal sparring.
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Daniel Walker
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Powers urged to curb Middle East hostilities
An analyst warned that without a pause in border clashes the Arab-Israeli conflict could erupt into full scale war within months. He called for a US Soviet backed moratorium while noting UN envoy Jarring struggles to break the deadlock and urges decisive pressure on Israel.
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Revolution inside Italian Catholic Church shakes Rome
A wave of change touches Rome as pop music at Mass and priests in suits signal a modernization of the church. Italy debates divorce rights birth control encyclicals and Vatican attitudes while Don Enzo Mazzi and Parma protests spotlight a push toward a participatory church and social welfare.
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Glendale Board Thanks Partners for Bridge Over Crab Orchard Creek
The Glendale Community Consolidated School Board 160 Glendale District thanks W A Watt Glenn Carl Worthen the Jackson County Highway Department Jackson County Board of Supervisors and property owners who granted easements for the new Crab Orchard Creek bridge The bridge lowers bus miles and reduces danger to children by removing the need to use Route 18.
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Watt) Glenn
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Illinois taxing officials face potential printing replacement
Harassed Illinois taxpayers would have been put to an extra expense if it had been necessary to replace all the Paul Powell signs and stickers maps pamphlets certificates applications and miscellaneous printing and stationery.
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Rostow Faces MIT Exit Over Vietnam Policy
James Restow's column notes Rostow, Lyndon Johnson's security aide, exits MIT after a long leave and a disputed return. MIT officials deny political bias, while Rostow's critics suggest his Vietnam stance tainted his academic path to Texas.
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