Halperin wins Nixon wiretap suit in landmark ruling
Morton Halperin a former Nixon aide wins a federal case over a wiretap on his private phone. Judge John Lewis Smith Jr orders Nixon Mitchell and Haldeman to pay damages for violating Halperin s privacy and freedom of expression under the Fourth Amendment.
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Swine flu program paused amid Guillain Barre concerns
Karen O'Brien, a 30 year old mother from Mount Prospect, says she developed paralysis two days after swine flu vaccination. Illinois halted inoculations to assess a possible link to Guillain Barre, with about six prior cases noted but not deemed abnormal. Officials stress no widespread danger and promise quick resume if needed.
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Mississippi River near St Louis faces seven year low
Army Corps of Engineers says the Mississippi River at St Louis could dip to minus 3 feet before Dec 29 as readings show a drop to minus 1.5 feet below normal. Dredges maintain a 9 foot deep, 300 foot wide channel while barge traffic adjusts. Chester reports minus 6 feet, and the National Weather Service forecasts minus 1.5 feet by year end.
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Doernhoefer
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Outdoor light display near Vergennes draws visitors
The Howard Wisely farm display northwest of Vergennes will light up from 6 to 10 p.m. nightly through New Year’s Day attracting more than 5,000 visitors. The homemade show features about 5,000 lights and many decorations built from discarded farm equipment. Visitors reach the Wisely home by Illinois 13-127, then Elkville road, turning west and proceeding 9 tenths of a mile south of the crossroad.
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Doctors say Gilmore to be well by January seventeenth
Salt Lake City AP reports doctors expect convicted killer Gary Gilmore to recover from a second phenobarbital overdose and be well enough to face execution on January 17. Prison authorities investigate how he obtained enough tablets to render him unconscious again within 30 days.
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Gilmore
Offshore superports authorized with strict safety rules
Transportation Secretary William Coleman approved construction of the first offshore superports to unload large oil tankers miles offshore and pipe cargo to shore. He required non discriminatory operations, no anticompetitive conditions, environmental safeguards, and written liability for spills, amid objections from the Justice Department and FTC and ongoing environmental concerns.
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Carter voices cabinet bids to two women in Plains
President elect Carter met with two prominent women in Plains Georgia as he pursues a historically inclusive cabinet. Juanita Kreps of Duke University and Joan Manley of Time Inc discussed potential high posts while AFL CIO officials and Idaho Governor Andrus joined sessions.
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Kirkland
George Meany
John Dunlop
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Ford
Idaho
Cecil Andrus
UAW and Caterpillar Reach Tentative Contract Accord
Negotiators from the United Auto Workers and Caterpillar Tractor Co. announced a tentative agreement at a joint news conference. Terms were not disclosed but described as in the ballpark with deals recently struck with Deere and Co. and International Harvester. Ratification by union members is expected this weekend, with unanimous backing from the bargaining committee.
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Prince Charles Talks Headgear At Nightingale House Dedication
Britain's Prince Charles wears a yarmulka during a ceremony dedicating a new wing of London's Nightingale House for Aged Jews. The home serves about 400 elderly Jewish residents from across England.
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Prince Charles
London
Nightingale House
England
Dispute over Graves status in Sparta police
Sparta police withdraw resignations after mayor meeting. Acting chief Tom Ashley says four of six officers accepted three demands: a permanent chief, a grievance board, and a police commission board before the council term ends in two years. Graves death under review. possible deputization to be decided in court.
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Delbert Hayer
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Tom Ashley
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Ashley
William Graves
James Cantwell
Percy
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Miki resigns as Liberal Democratic leader after election setback
Prime Minister Takeo Miki announced his resignation to take responsibility for the Liberal Democratic Party's December loss. The party, led by the 69 year old, failed to win a House majority but secured a nine seat working majority with independents. Fukuda, a 71-year-old economist, was set to become party leader and prime minister upon Diet election.
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Southern Illinoisan Publishing Details and Rates
The Southern Illinoisan publishes Sunday and daily except Saturday and holidays from Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro offices. It notes AP news use rights and provides subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery, with regional pricing for Southern Illinois and outside areas. Publication offices are listed in Carbondale Herrin and Murphysboro.
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