Walker touts building program as Southern Illinois aid
Gov. Daniel Walker toured Marion to promote a 4.1 billion accelerated building plan aimed at jump starting school construction road work sewer projects and airport upgrades in Southern Illinois. He projected regional gains from bond funding and announced a Governor's Advisory Council for Economic Development led by Carbondale Mayor Neal Eckert.
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Senators push probe into Defense contract training Saudi troops
Senators Henry M. Jackson and Hubert H. Humphrey urged a congressional investigation of the Defense Department's 77 million contract with Vinnell Corp. to hire 1000 ex special forces veterans to train Saudi Arabia's 26,000 strong internal security force guarding oil fields. They warned of dangers in U.S. military involvement and questioned the deal disclosed by the AP.
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Energy plan battle grows in Congress over Ford program
Washington lawmakers press a party line clash as Democrats draft substitutes to Ford energy plan. House passes 90 day delay on 3 dollar a barrel tax. Senate Finance moves to final action. Republicans back Ford and may seek veto override to shape final outcome.
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Washington cuts back on luxury meals at high level events
A Associated Press report notes White House menus trim caviar and champagne while using cheaper soups and centerpieces like borrowed duck decoys. Betty Ford oversees menus and instructs portion control as officials claim savings despite Bentley hospitality. Iranian Embassy also reduces caviar portions limited to small parties of twenty or fewer.
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Quints Surprise Chicago Parents With Five Newborns
Cheryl and Vance Shaf welcomed quintuplets in Chicago area, four healthy at birth with one boy needing oxygen support. The babies, delivered by Caesarean, weighed 2 pounds 5 to 3 pounds 2 ounces and are in incubators weeks premature. Names given for the girls Vanessa Ashley Tiffany Allison. boys numbered, with No 3 needing observation. The couple, living in Morton Grove, had one three year old daughter Melissa. The delivery followed fertility treatment Pergonal and had been anticipated as triplets or quadruplets previously.
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Kissinger in Israel Signals Open to Other Middle East Avenues
Secretary of State Kissinger arrived in Jerusalem praising the step by step process but indicating the United States could pursue other approaches for a Middle East settlement. He pressed for rapid progress while noting willingness to explore other means and forums if needed. Opposition leader Begin urged new elections before any territorial concessions to Egypt.
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Nixon will not seek future Republican duties or roles
An associate of former President Nixon says he will not pursue Republican chores or foreign policy roles given his poor health. Rabbi Baruch Korff states Nixon has no such aspirations and does not contemplate any future political activities at this time.
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Weather Outlook Colds Ease to Warmer Tuesday
Forecast notes low to upper 20s early with a rise to the lower 40s Tuesday as clouds linger. Wednesday brings a chance of rain or snow with mild temperatures and unsettled conditions.
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