U S deploys radar planes amid Polish crisis
Four advanced AWACS planes were sent to West Germany to monitor Soviet military movements as part of a defense posture tied to the Polish crisis. Planes landed at Ramstein Air Base with two more expected, while NATO and U S officials discussed sanctions and heightened readiness.
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SIU observes Lennon tribute on campus
About 200 students and townspeople walked a candlelit mile on SIU Carbondale campus to mourn John Lennon. Speakers recalled Lennon’s peace message and influence, with campus leaders noting his impact beyond music and urging involvement against violence.
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Parents protest child's spanking at Pinckneyville board meeting
A group of about 15 to 20 parents voiced concerns to the Pinckneyville Community Consolidated 204 school board Tuesday night. They questioned the handling of a 7‑year‑old student Scott Keller spanked for swearing, noting a parental note against corporal punishment on file was reportedly ignored. The board pledged careful consideration, while other issues raised included fire drills, use of a CETA worker, and school lunch and recess times.
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Lennon slay suspect held for psychiatric review in New York
Mark David Chapman, accused of fatally shooting John Lennon near the Dakota, was sent to Bellevue Hospital for psychiatric observation after entering no plea to a second degree murder charge. Fans gathered in the rain outside the apartment as police prepared crowd controls and court appointed counsel pressed for mental health evaluation.
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Weather Outlook Tonight Through Sunday
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy skies tonight with a low in the mid 20s. Thursday will be partly sunny and warmer with a high in the 40s. The Illinois extended forecast calls for a chance of rain or snow Saturday or Sunday. Friday through Sunday highs in the 40s and lows in the upper 20s to low 30s.
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Reagan aides dismayed over Cabinet selection delays
Washington AP Ronald Reagan faces delays in naming his first Cabinet as transition aides complain of indecision and overlong decision cycles. Ethics laws, Watergate fallout, and Congressional pressure complicate the process, with some sources blaming the staff while others defend the president elect.
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