Watt refines offshore drilling plan
Interior Secretary James G. Watt orders a refinement of the offshore oil and gas leasing program to focus on high potential tracts identified by the US Geological Survey and other bodies. The change limits offered leases to specific tracts, potentially reducing leased acreage by about a third and concentrating environmental review on areas most likely to see development. Environmental groups and some states praise the move as a substantial improvement and greater local input is expected.
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New York Times
Washington
James G. Watt
Watt
United States Geological Survey
California
Interior Department
Arah Chasis
Natural Resources Defense Counsel
Blue Cross for seniors up again
Chicago AP report notes a 21 percent premium increase for Blue Cross 65 Blue Shield 65 policies, affecting about 250000 seniors. Premium rises to 19.63 dollars monthly from February 1, a 100 percent jump over last year, driven by new federal Medicare cost requirements despite the company seeking 21.37.
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Chicago
Blue Cross
Illinois Department of Insurance
Mt Vernon TV bid delayed again
Review of a long pending construction permit for the last VHF channel 13 frequency in Southern Illinois is delayed. The 1977 filing by Pyramid Broadcasting with the FCC was sidelined as technician William Sill left the case and replacement Mark Berlin has not yet reviewed the application.
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Mount Vernon
Illinois
Federal Communications Commission
Pyramid Broadcasting Corp
William Sill
FCC
Mark Berlin
State to spend $6.6 million on prisons
Springfield AP report says four state prisons will receive 6.6 million dollars for renovations. Funds cover Pontiac prison hospital upgrades and improved electrical and structural work at Stateville Menard and Dwight Correctional Center for Women, spokesman said Wednesday.
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Springfield
James R. Thompson
Pontiac
Stateville
Menard
Dwight Correctional Center For Women
Auto makers announce vast layoff as December sales slump
Ford and Chrysler will close most assembly plants for the first week of January after mid December auto sales hit a 22 year low. About 300,000 autoworkers face idle time with 98,000 on temporary layoff and 210,000 on furlough as deliveries drop 22 percent from last year. Analysts warn a slow recovery through the year amid weak orders and aging car stock.
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Detroit
Ford
Chrysler
U.S
Ward
Automotive Reports
Arvid Jouppi
New York
Colin, Hockstin & Co
Jouppi
General Motors
American Motors
Volkswagen of America
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Carbondale
Cp Pas
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Kays
Zwick's Shoes
Caru’s
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Photo Nest
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