OPEC Meets in Doha as Saudi Opposes Oil Price Rise
In Doha, OPEC ministers gather behind shutters to discuss pricing with Saudi Arabia resisting a near term increase. Yamani urges postponement six months, while other members push for an 8 to 15 percent rise to offset inflation.
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Illinois House Overturns Budget Cuts Restores Aid Funds
The Illinois House and Senate moved to restore nearly 12 million in budget cuts for the poor and handicapped, defying Gov Walker and Gov-elect Thompson. Measures include 6.076 million for private school tuition for handicapped children, 3.4 million for adult education, and 2.367 million for transporting handicapped students.
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Senate
Daniel Walker
James Thompson
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General Assembly
Motion to restore cut funds in SIU pay raise bid
Illinois House considered restoring 876 458 to SIU Carbondale and Edwardsville budgets after Gov Walker cut pay raises. Rep Bruce Richmond sponsored the override with votes needed 89 for passage. Thompson’s GOP stance could affect support as senate previously approved the measure.
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Southern Illinoisan
Springfield
Southern Ilinois University-Carbondale
Illinois General
Daniel Walker
SIU
Carbondale
Edwardsville
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Senate
House
SIUC
Richmond
James Thompson
Thompson
General Assembly
Walker
DeWitt County SheriffAccused of Jail Abuses by Chicago News
The Chicago Daily News accuses Sheriff Keith V. Long of DeWitt County of an iron fisted rule at Clinton jail. Prisoners reportedly faced homosexual abuse by a staffer and a broken leg went five days without medical care. Guards allegedly used mace and a jailhouse assault occurred after a man repeatedly invoked rights.
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Chicago Daily News Today
Keith V. Long
DeWitt County
Clinton
Long’s
Southern Illinois towns debate smoke detector rule
HERRIN may require smoke detectors in new homes and business buildings signaling a possible first in the region. The item appears among regional notices and page references in a Southern Illinois calendar section.
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Herrin
Southern Illinois
Thompson warns leaders to halt state spending growth
Republican Gov elect James Thompson met with legislative leaders at breakfast and urged no new state spending. He warned that further veto overrides could trigger broad cuts. House Speaker William Redmond acknowledged the gravity, while Senate Minority Leader William Harris vowed to resist extra spending.
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Morris
Thomas Hanahan
McHenry
James R. Thompson
William Harris
Senate
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Slain man's status disputed in Sparta shooting
William Graves died from injuries after police confronted James Cantwell in Percy. Sparta officials dispute Graves's status as a police officer an issue that could affect survivors benefits for his widow and two children.
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Sparta
Percy
William Graves
James Cantwell
Cantwell
Graves
Chicago
Delbert Hayer
Hayer
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Iliary
Illinois
Carter aides eye Christmas sales in deciding tax cut
President elect Carter and advisers place Christmas retail sales atop economic indicators guiding tax cut recommendations. November sales up 1.7 percent signals cautious momentum, while October inventories growth slows, risking reduced production. Lilley notes steel price hikes face stickiness issues.
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