A Toys Buyer's Checklist From a Child Development Expert
R C Saponar presents guidance from Carol Miller of the University of Illinois on selecting toys for children. Focus on manipulability usefulness and activity, align with development level, avoid sex stereotyping, and choose age appropriate crafts and books to encourage independent play and social interaction.
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R. C. Saponar
Southern Illinoisan
Carol Miller
University of Illinois Extension
The Company tied to murder and a massive marijuana ring
A federal grand jury in Southern Illinois indicted 11 defendants linked to an international marijuana operation named The Company. It centered in Metro East, with flights from Colombia to the U.S. and profits estimated at $55 million. Indictments accuse murder, bribery, conspiracy, and tax evasion, detailing specific killings and bribes, with bonds totaling $24 million and property forfeiture sought.
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Pinckneyville board to discuss ouster of superintendent
Pinckneyville Community Consolidated School District 204 will hold a 7 p.m. special meeting to consider the immediate release of Superintendent Norman Valentine. Board member Elias Kellerman confirmed the session, after Tuesday’s parents meeting raised concerns over Valentine’s actions including disciplining a 7 year old.
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Southern
Southern Illinoisan Rates and Office Contacts Overview
The Southern Illinoisan lists offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Marion with contact numbers. Subscription rates are shown for carrier motor route and mail within 18 county area, including yearly and quarterly options. Postmaster address changes are directed to Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901.
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Southern Illinoisan
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Saudi Arabia to raise crude oil prices after talks
Bali report: Saudi Oil Minister Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani says Saudi Arabia agrees to raise crude prices, with the amount to be announced later after consulting OPEC peers. The move comes as OPEC pressures push base price toward $32 a barrel from $30.
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Indonesia
Saudi Arabia
Sheik Ahmed Zaki Yamani
Organization of Petroleum Exporting
U.S
OPEC
Yamani
Woolard Named Postmaster in West Frankfort
Thomas Woolard, 33, named postmaster at West Frankfort succeeding Kenneth Phelps who retired. Woolard began as a part time carrier in Benton in 1971, moved to West Frankfort in 1974, and was selected by the postal service review board. He and his wife Mary Elizabeth reside at 903 Cochran Street with three children.
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Thomas Woolard
West Frankfort
Woolard
Kenneth Phelps
Benton
Postal Service Review Board
Hubert Goforth
Carbondale
Mary Elizabeth
Cochran St
Percy rejects patronage panel for Illinois judges
Senator Charles H. Percy said he will control nominations for federal judicial and prosecutorial posts in Illinois, not a patronage screening committee. He indicated the committee would only consider names he endorses and dismissed anti abortion platform pressures, outlining a merit based process with bar reviews and candidate interviews.
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Judiciary Committee
Percy
National Party
Governor’s
Illinois
James R. Thompson
Republican Party
Don Adams
Donald L. Totten
Hoffman Estates
Reagan
Committee On the
U.S
Totten
Adams
Electoral College Meets in Washington for 1980 Vote
The Electoral College convenes in state capitals and Washington to cast votes for president and vice president. Reagan and Bush are expected to win electoral votes while Mondale will open and tally ballots in January. A candidate needs 270 of 538 electoral votes to win.
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Ronald W. Reagan
California
United States
George Bush
Texas
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Congress
Walter F. Mondale
Senate
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Bush
Jimmy Carter
Mondale
Amax Cuts 34 Reclamation Jobs at Leahy Mine
Amax Coal Co. announced a seasonal layoff of 34 reclamation workers at its Leahy mine near Willisville. The layoffs took effect this morning due to poor winter weather conditions, with the company hoping to recall the workers in the spring.
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Amax Coal Co
Leahy
Willisville
Marion VA Center Receives Two-Year Accreditation
The Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion has been accredited for two years by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals after a survey review. Administrator A A Hosinski stated the decision followed the evaluation and praised the center for quality patient care.
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Veterans Administration Medical Center
Marion
Joint Commission On Accreditation of Hospitals
A. A. Hosinski
JCAH
West Frankfort census shows 560 population rise
Mayor Mike McClatchey announced a preliminary 1980 census figure of 9 414 for West Frankfort, an increase of 560. He noted annexations since January 1 1980 were not counted and would push the city toward 10 000.
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West Frankfort
Mike McClatchey
Bureau of the Census
McClatchey
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