Marion inmates push peaceful strike amid harassment fears
Inmates at U.S. Penitentiary Marion claim ongoing harassment risks sparking violence akin to the New Mexico riot, despite end of the stoppage. Tyrone Thomas-Bey, a strike leader, says guards provoked incidents. officials deny abuse and defend policy.
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Theresa Churchill
U.S
Marion
New Mexico
Tyrone Thomas-Bey
Thomas Bey
East St. Louis
Phillips
New Mexico State
Thomas- Bey
It s My Turn readers urged to submit community needs
The Southern Illinoisan invites reader letters on improving local life from roads and schools to libraries pools and city government. Deadline is March 14 with only influence on leaders as prize. Also weather notes Dairy Queen reopening and 50s highs today with upper 30s tonight.
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Illnoisan
Nity
c/o News Desk
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
South Illinois Ave
National Weather Service
Proxmire awards Golden Fleece to inaugural committee
Sen. William Proxmire condemns the Reagan Inaugural Committee for using 1120 military personnel as chauffeurs escorts and social aides for 274 VIPs and attendees. He claims taxpayers paid about 1.8 million dollars and that no public money was spent on the inauguration.
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Washington
Reagan
William Proxmire
Wisconsin Democrat
Arson probed in fatal Dublin nightclub fire
Police investigated rumors of arson after a early morning blaze at the Stardust Cabaret in Dublin killed 49 youths and injured at least 130. Witnesses described locked exits and heavy smoke while authorities checked unconfirmed reports of two men near the stage prior to the fire.
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Dublin
Ireland
Stardust
Brendan Higgins
Irish Republic
Betelgeuse
Bantry Bay
Drumcallagher Co
Limerick
Area couple tells about Las Vegas fire
A local Las Vegas fire story profiles a nearby couple who recount their experience during the incident. The piece highlights the couple’s perspective, safety lessons, and community response as neighbors assist and authorities manage the blaze.
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Las Vegas
Dixon vows to fight coal gas cuts at dinner
Illinois Senator Alan Dixon told the Herrin Chamber of Commerce that he will oppose any plan to eliminate federal funding for coal gasification and other synthetic fuel projects. He cautioned that abandoning these plans would be a tragic mistake while endorsing fiscal restraint and supporting targeted spending cuts. He stressed the need for careful review of food stamp changes and tied his stance to preventing higher inflation. Dixon also outlined his committee goals to reduce overregulation for small business and noted his unique role on the agriculture panel.
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Ron Poppenhagen
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Alan Dixon
Herrin Chamber of Commerce
Dixon
Perry County
Reagan
Congress
Nation
Senate
Select Committee On
United States of America
Agriculture Committee
Banking Committee
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