Carbondale manager libel suit amended in SIUC case
The Carbondale City Manager Carroll Fry refiles a $75,000 libel suit against five Daily Egyptian figures and SIUC alumni over a February 11 1980 letter to the editor accusing Fry of taking bribes related to the city car towing policy. The amended complaint adds malice. Judge Williamson gave Fry 21 days to file anew.
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William Armstrong
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Joseph Sobczyk
Nick Sortal
Dave Powers
Solidarity initiates political probe amid detentions in Poland
Poland's major independent union Solidarity launches an investigation into political detentions while denying chaos and anarchy. It seeks the release of 10 jailed dissidents, defends those arrested for beliefs, and denounces government repression as it faces East bloc criticism. NATO ministers meet in Brussels to discuss possible Soviet intervention responses, with U S proposals for harsh reprisals and wider sanctions, though some allies resist full measures.
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France
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Rep Jenrette resigns for good of Congress
Rep Jenrette the only Abscam target to resign told the House ethics committee he would quit to spare the House embarrassment. The South Carolina Democrat said his resignation was effective immediately, citing last- moments risk of expulsion as the lame duck session closed. A resignation letter was sent to Speaker ONeill, and the ethics panel weighed dropping ouster plans as moot. Myers, expelled in 1980, precedes him in accountability from the FBI probe.
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Abscam
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O’neill
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Start of coal talks delayed to January due to inauguration
The United Mine Workers and Bituminous Coal Operators Association push back proposal exchanges to January 22 citing the Christmas season and Ronald Reagan's inauguration. The three year contract runs to March 27 and covers most Southern Illinois miners. leaders expect objective talks and possible wage and safety training provisions.
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Southern Illinoisan
Ronald Reagan
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Illinois
BCOA
Eldon Callen
Callen
Train hits car injures Benton students near Spann Street crossing
Three Benton High School youths were injured when a pickup they rode in was struck by a freight train at 7:55 a.m. near Spann Street. Bradford Auten, 15, treated and released. David Eaton remained for observation. another victim, stepson of the Shockleys, unnamed. Two injured taken to Franklin Hospital. one flown to St. Louis. Police say the train hit the truck’s front end and dragged it about 50 yards.
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St. Louis
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William Auten
David Eaton
County votes to fund extension service with current levy
Jackson County Board opts to continue funding the Extension Service at about $25,000 annually, rejecting a voter refer endum for a special tax rate though state law allows up to 5 cents per 100 dollars. The decision keeps matching funds from the University of Illinois and drew on concerns over a costly education drive. The board also voted against Saturday courthouse hours and directed the finance committee to review a county employee salary scale, with a special Dec 16 meeting set to discuss health and animal control ordinances.
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Southern Illinois
Jackson County Board
Jackson County Extension Service
University of Illinois
Extension Service
Robert Frank
Tress Pierson
Health Department
Murray files for re election in Du Quoin
Robert Murray declares re election bid for Du Quoin municipal commissioner. The note lists offices and contact lines for the Southern Illinoisan, dates for 1981 election scope, and newspaper circulation details. The item reflects local electoral process and announces incumbent participation.
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