Congress acts on tax energy bills in tight session
The Senate approved a six month extension of temporary tax cuts by 73 to 19 as Congress nears adjournment. The House backed a compromise energy bill to curb fuel prices and both houses approved a labor backed construction union picketing bill and a $2.3 billion emergency loan for New York City. Ford may veto the tax cut bill. if not, a $15 000 married couple faces about $250 more in annual taxes and a single earner about $156.
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Congress
Illinois
Charles Percy
Adlai Stevenson
House
New York City
Internal Revenue Service
Senate House
White House
Ford
Frank Zarb
Angola Leaders Warn To Avoid Vietnam Fate In U S Aid Debate
Senate lawmakers pressed to cut or constrain U S funds for Angola amid fears of a Vietnam like conflict. Sen Dick Clark sought to halt military aid while Sen John Tunney urged using defense funds only for intelligence. Civil war in Angola fuels concern over CIA involvement and independence momentum.
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Senate
Angola
Vietnam
Senate Foreign Relations
Dick Clark
Iowa
U.S
John V. Tunney
Dcalif
CIA
Frank Church
Idaho
House
John J. McClellan
D-Ark
Senate Appropriations Committee
Tunney
McClellan
Church
Rea and Grindle enter 59th district races in CT legislature
James Rea and William Grindle filed for the 59th district as last minute Democratic candidates. Rea has ties to Governor Walker and Southern Illinois University, while Grindle is a former state senator seeking a return after three prior failed primary bids.
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James Rea
Daniel Walker
Illinois
William L. Grindle
Rea
Christopher
Clyde L. Choate
D-Anna
Richard O. Hart
D-Benton
Alexander County
Norman Hughes
Cairo
Robert C. Winchester
Rosiclare
Marion
Robert Butler
Grindle
Herrin
Delmer Mitchell
Johnston City
Gene Johns
Mitchell
State Senate
Johns
Kenneth Walker
Eldorado
David Barkhausen
Jonesboro
Guy ‘Pete’ Peterson
Gordon Kerr
Brook
U.S
Paul Simon
Carbondale
Peter G. Prineas
Illinois Dept. of Conservation
Southern Illinois
Walker
Com
Munity
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
David Vaught
Choate and
Hart
Vaught
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Lebanon faces possible Israeli invasion claim in Beirut
Premier Rashid Karami warned that Israel plans to invade Lebanon to rescue Jews in embattled Beirut. An Israeli man dismissed the report as silliness, and Radio Israel and the Israeli military spokesman denied any preparations or broadcasting such plans.
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Beirut
Rashid Karami
Israel
Lebanon
Karami
Israel Radio
Tel Aviv
Radio Israel
Kissinger urges oil nations to share profits with the poor
At a 27 nation conference, Kissinger pressed oil exporters to channel billions to international lenders and curb prices. He argued industrialized nations cannot bear all adjustments as Third World delegates warned against siding with the United States. Giscard cautioned the talks face real difficulties and possible selfishness.
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Paris
Henry A. Kissinger
Kissinger
United States
Weather outlook and notices from Illinois paper
Tonight is partly cloudy and colder with lows in the mid to lower 20s. Wednesday brings variable cloudiness and colder highs in the upper 20s to lower 30s. Thursday remains fair and colder with lows from 5 to 15 above and highs in the 20s. Friday notes reassignment of DEAN Charles Hindersman at South Illinois University Carbondale. Page references and further items on Coming Events, Planned Parenthood report, and tax guidance are listed.
Mystery Rooftop Visitor Roams With Pack Near Christmas
A man seen scurrying on a roof with a backpack may be Santa or a burglar. The sighting highlights how Christmas time attracts thieves, prompting caution. Page 6.
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Santa
Editorial urges Ford to spell out US actions in Angola
An opinion piece on Editorial Page 4 calls President Ford to publicly outline the United States stance and actions in Angola, arguing for clear policy explanation and accountability. The brief column frames the issue as a need for presidential leadership and transparent intervention details.
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Ford
United States
Angola
Youth scale model replicas impress Vergennes class
Steve Lather leads Elverado Junior High School pupils in Vergennes as they build scale model replicas of famous American buildings. The project engages students in history and design, with hands on creativity and teamwork.
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Steve Lather
Elverado Junior High School
Vergennes
Carbondale Doubts Ticket Fix Denied by City Council
The Carbondale city council denied University Graphics Inc a bid to cancel about 450 dollars in parking tickets issued for cars behind the firm at 222% S. Illinois Ave. The council will take the dispute to court for resolution and voiced concern about possible ticket fixing while noting no formal agreement existed.
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John Trimble
Southern Illinoisan
University Graphics, Inc
S. Illinois Ave
Carbondale
University Graphics
John Womick
David G. Hencke
Council
Womick
Trentacosti
Hencke
Carroll Fry
Kennedy
Tom McNamara
McNamara
Paul Sorgen
Finance
Sorgen
John A Logan College tops 100 in big win over Shawnee
John A Logan College defeated Shawnee College by reaching the 100 point mark as the Volunteers shared the Southern Illinois College Conference lead. The page note indicates coverage on Page 11.
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John A. Logan College
Shawnee College
Southern Illinois College Conference
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