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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1976
Page
2
The Founders Hall at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York hosted a reception on November 18 where a portrait by New Orleans artist Joseph Dickinson was accepted. Miss Lawrence was noted in connection with the university’s activities.
The Joint Congressional Atomic Energy Committee faces abolition as House Democrats vote to remove its bill drafting authority. Supporters argue its removal slows nuclear growth, while defenders say it would hinder progress. Common Cause backs the move, calling the panel a huckster for the nuclear power industry.
Ronald Reagan told reporters in Huntsville Alabama that he might have accepted the Republican vice-presidential nomination at the national convention though he had said he wanted only the top spot. He noted no offer was made after Ford clinched the presidential nomination during his Huntsville speech to the Chamber of Commerce.
President Ford may accept a visiting professorship from the University of Michigan. White House officials say he will consider the invitation after his White House term. University of Michigan President Robben Fleming confirms the offer to Ford for political science professorship.
Convicted killer Gary Gilmore argues Utah failed to carry out a speedy execution and must grant his release. Attorney Ronald B. Stanger filed in Provo for release, contending state law required the firing squad to execute within 60 days of his Oct 7 sentencing for the motel clerk killing, citing court and governor delays.
Harboring a caterpillar carries six months jail and a 300 dollar fine in Seattle yet officials say no citations are issued due to cruel and unusual punishment remarks. The report also notes Utah County Atty Noall Wootton seeks a second murder trial date for Gilmore as judge action looms Friday. The Southern Illinoisan publishes from Carbondale and Herrin with multiple edition offices and standard subscriptions.
The SEC is investigating E-Systems Inc. of Dallas over fees paid to Jong Ho Yoo and Howard P. Lee from the Korean Research Institute. The agency seeks Korean Research Institute records as part of a probe tied to possible bribery of U.S. congressmen, amid a related Justice Department inquiry. A company spokesman denied any bribery and cited no questionable dealings.
Debra Weisbacher, age 20, and four cult members were sentenced for manslaughter and assault in the death of her 3 year old son David during an attempted exorcism in Yakima Washington. The judge sentenced Weisbacher to 20 years in prison while she claimed the judgment is before God.
In New York two months after a 29 year old man died his friends prayed over the body in his one room apartment. They were cited for failing to report a death but released. Police said the death was natural possibly cancer. Autopsy planned.
In La Jolla California an unidentified man returned the missing tree ornaments and lights valued at 250 dollars. He left them with Rev James M. Gilfillan of Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church saying they belong to the tree. Gilfillan said the man offered no explanation.
Sixteen green artificial Christmas wreaths with red ribbons were stolen from doors at 1506 Taylor Drive in Carbondale on December 6. Sentimental value noted. Anyone with information is asked to contact authorities.
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