Soviets Deliver Tanks to Zambia Amid Angolan War
U S intelligence links eight Soviet T54 tanks and twenty amphibious scout cars to Zambia amid the Angolan conflict. The shipment follows Zambia and Zaire signaling acceptance of a pro Soviet victory in Angola. Western forces push back as Benguela Railroad falls and guerrilla threats rise. President Ford hints at congressional action if Soviet or Cuban moves occur. Kennedy criticizes the administration's stance.
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Washington
Soviet Union
Zambia
U.S
John V. Tunney
D-Calif
Zaire
Angola
Popular Movement
Benguela
Luanda
National Union
UNITA
Ford
Cuba
Congress
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Wholesale prices hold steady amid farm sector decline
The Labor Department reports January wholesale prices unchanged after seasonal adjustment, with a 0.4 percent rise offset by a farm products drop of 1.8 percent. Over three months, prices fall at a 1.7 percent annual rate, while 12 month increases run 4.4 percent as the base index sits at 179.4.
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Washington
Labor Department
Ford
Ford vetoes public works jobs bill citing limited impact
President Ford vetoed a 6.1 billion public works employment bill saying it would not create enough jobs and could cost over 25 thousand dollars per job. He claimed sponsors overstated job gains and urged Congress to push his tax and budget proposals for lasting private sector jobs. The House and Senate had approved the measure, with veto override votes anticipated.
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Ford
Congress
House
Senate
SIU Board Rejects Collective Bargaining Step
The Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees voted 5 to 1 to delay collective bargaining with faculty until Illinois enacts a statute with guidelines. Public hearings were scheduled for April 8 at SIU C and May 13 at SIU E to discuss the issue further.
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Henry de Fiebre
Southern Illinoisan
Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees
Illinois
Carbondale
Edwardsville
Harris Rowe
Jacksonville
William R. Norwood
Elk Grove Village
Illinois Gental Assembly
Rowe
SIU
Norwood
Siu-E
Forest Lightle
Siu-C
John Harizal
Elliott
Kissinger decries partisan sloganeering by candidates
Secretary of State Kissinger says Ronald Reagan and others reduce foreign policy to slogans harming world peace. He warns the US Soviet China balance is too delicate for campaigning tactics. The piece also covers Sen Jackson's busing incident and Ford's financial disclosure, with Common Cause releasing candidate net worth figures.
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Washington
Henry A. Kissinger
Ronald Reagan
Kissinger
Reagan
Soviet Union
United States
Siberia
China
Henry Jackson
Jackson
Boston
Ted Kennedy
Sen
Edward M. Kennedy
D-Mass
Ford
Citizen Lobby
Common Cause
Carterville Seeks Fourth School Bond Vote Amid Weekends Events
CARTERVILLE residents face the likelihood of a fourth school bond vote as a weather forecast notes tonight mostly cloudy and cooler with possible showers and weekend mild temperatures. The paper promotes the Southern Illinoisan calendar for local events and movies tonight and this weekend.
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Carterville
Lexington Police Chief Charged with Burglary
The police chief of Lexington has been charged with burglary and is held in a hospital for observation. The article notes his detention and the legal action underway. Authorities reference a separate budget story on page 9 about an education board approving a $1.89 billion budget request.
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Lexington
Education Board
Nation Personalities Overshadow Campaign Issues
The Nation reports that personalities dominate the presidential race, with Jimmy Carter identified as the chief beneficiary in a new poll. The piece notes the media spotlight shifting attention away from policy discussions.
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Jimmy Carter
Editorials and Highlights From Page Four to Six
Editorial notes call for more funds for Equal Opportunity Grants and feature GOP governor candidate James Thompson addressing questions on his platform. Moon sect seeks change on Page Five, while Esther Howland's romance is recounted for Early Valentines on Page Six. SIUC in MVC lead chase vs Wichita State in a 1:10 p.m. regional telecast on Six.
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James Thompson
Page 4
Souri Valley
Wichita State
U S probes Boeing for bribes in foreign deals
The Securities and Exchange Commission says it has information Boeing may have made illegal payments to foreign government officials related to its overseas operations. Boeing denied any wrongdoing in the United States or abroad.
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Washington
Lockheed
Boeing Co
Securities and Exchange Commission
Boeing
Seattle
Car Hit By Train At Marion Crossing With Faulty Signals
Steven Wheeler, 27, escaped with minor injuries when a Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad coal train struck his Porsche at the Illinois 13 crossing in Marion. Wheeler said the flashing lights were not on and he didn’t hear a whistle until seconds before impact. The lights reportedly failed until after the crash, and the car was demolished. Authorities note multiple recent car train crashes in Marion amid reduced rail traffic.
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Steven Wheeler
Marion Crossing
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
New
Illinois 13
DeYoung Street
Wheeler
Holmes Apartments
Logan Street
Marion
J. Cooper
Cooper
William Carlton
C&ei
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Siue University Senate
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Sun Myung Moon
Esther Howland
Sports
SIUC
Peter Mueller
Franconia
N.H
Amber Kelly
Swiftwater
Matt Ferrelli
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