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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1976
Page
1
Jackson County will no longer allow plea bargaining in felony, misdemeanor, or serious traffic cases effective January 1 1977. County prosecutions willseek full trials on charges, aiming to reduce overcharging and restore public faith in the judicial process, with few exceptions for case-specific adjustments.
U.S. officials arrest Greek national Vasilios Vlismas aboard the Liberian tanker Olympic Games at Marcus Hook after a 133 500 gallon spill in the Delaware River. Bail set at 50 000, facing misdemeanor charges and up to two years in prison.
The decision by Howard Hood to end plea bargaining in all criminal cases draws mixed reactions from state and county officials. Proponents expect efficiency and a tougher system, while critics warn of more trials and potential enforcement challenges. Public defenders and police praise cautious steps and emphasize risks to air-tight case management.
Herrin improved to 4 6 with a 66 64 win over East Moline and Murphysboro edged Robinson 53 45 to reach the 4 p.m. consolation final. Steeleville beat Venice 75 44 as Freeburg hosts the consolation title while Centralia Eldorado and Breese Mater Dei completed their tournaments Wednesday night.
The forecast warns of bitter cold tonight with fair skies and lows from zero to five below. Friday brings partly sunny, very cold conditions with highs near 12 to 20 above. A slow warming is expected Saturday through Monday with partly cloudy Saturday and cloudy Sunday and Monday and a chance of snow. Saturday lows near zero to 30 with highs in the 20s. Sunday and Monday lows 15 to 25 and highs in the 30s.
A mother and her daughter died in a blaze at a rural Coulterville area home while the father and three other children escaped. The incident, reported on page 3, notes the lasting influence of the so-called 'Old Guard' in state affairs.
Chicago political machine voices approval as George W. Dunne wins the Democratic chairmanship. The paper notes forthcoming hearings on a Waterloo airport project and quotes Missouri Senator Eagleton calling the move a good sign for their side.
An obituary note recalls Senator Philip Hart as principled, respected by foes, with reflections on his character and legacy.
A Southern Illinois University team conducts a state wide survey of public recreation needs and recreation resources in Illinois. The goal is a comprehensive 20 year plan to guide development and help secure additional federal funding for facilities.
Adm. William Benkert told reporters the double hull plan could cost about 49 to 50 million dollars per tanker, offering limited spill protection since most spills are small. He noted Liberian flagged tankers dominate tonnage and cited the Argo Merchant grounding as human error, not equipment failure.
President Ford plans to issue an order ending federal price controls on gasoline, a move opposed by a Democratic Congress. Aides say decontrol will have little pump impact, while opponents warn prices could rise up to six cents per gallon, with the FEA estimating a nationwide rise of two cents and $130 million daily.
Carbondale and Marion advance to the semi finals along with Maine East and Collinsville. Meridian claims Eldorado tournament title with a 69 64 overtime win over the host school.
A compact sampler shows births and deaths, bridge scores, comic and calendar items, classified ads, editorials, horoscopes and TV weather map notes. The page gathers community notices and light features from the era.
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