Two deans killed at American University of Beirut
A Palestinian student expelled for radical activity shot and killed Deans Robert Najemy and Raymond Ghosn at AUB in Beirut. Najim Najim held six hostages, including Louis Cajoleas and Ernest Conklin, before surrendering to army forces.
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Beirut
American University of Beirut
Najim Najim
Robert Najemy
Raymond Ghosn
Jemy
Worcester
Mass
Ghosn
Najemy
Samuel Kirkwood
Kirkwood
Louis Cajoleas
New Orleans
Ernest Conklin
Newton Falls
Ohio
Najim
Joseph Cherbeka
Cherbeka
Controversy Over DCFS Use Of Hurst Bush Center
The Department of Children and Family Services faces opposition over its plan to place harder-to-handle youths at the Illinois Children’s Service Center at Hurst Bush. Local officials defend the center while warning it is being misused and under staffed. Police report rising incidents as critics urge legislative oversight and funding.
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Noreen Marcus
Southern Illinoisan
Department of Children and Family Services
DCFS
Illinois
Marylee Leahy
Herrin
William Humphrey
Aken
Ralph Dunn
R-Du Quoin
Leahy
Ruehmkorff
Hurst-bush
Zeigler
Humphrey
Ben Harrison
Bush
East St. Louis
Perozzi
Maryville
Belleville
Hurst Bush
Ayers
Franklin County
Benton
Civil Service Hiring Probed Over Merit Allegations
An AP report notes eight months of job search with the General Services Administration before hiring occurred after a congressman's letter. Another file shows promotion despite below standards but with congressional interest cited. The Civil Service Commissions investigator examines hiring abuses while stressing merit as the law’s requirement.
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U.S. Civil Service Commission
Violent winds hit Union County causing mobile home damage
A square mile east of Anna along Illinois 146 endured 50 to 75 mph winds that demolished two mobile homes and damaged five houses and three barns. Billy Travis was injured, treated at Union County Hospital, and a gas leak led to evacuation. Storms, possible tornadic activity, and radar hook formations were reported by SIU Airport forecasters.
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Billy Travis
Illinois 146
Anna
Travis
Dixie Travis
Union County
Herrin
Johnston City
Frank Lence
Roger Jackson
Southern Illinois
Union County Civil Defense
Owen Crain
Craig
Lou Ditzler
Carbondale
Illinois
Jonesboro
Ditzler
Ford to make CIA chief head all spy agencies plan
President Ford will unveil a plan to reorganize intelligence oversight placing CIA Director George Bush in charge of budgets across spy agencies. An interagency panel under Bush will report to the National Security Council. The plan limits FBI oversight to the attorney general and adds new penalties for leaking secrets.
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Ford
CIA
Ron Nelsen
George Bush
Nelsen
Administration
Bush
Defense Department
National Security Agency
House
Special Intelligence Committee
Carl Albert
Interagency
National Security Council
FBI
Tvity
Cuckoo’s Nest Leads 48th Academy Award Nominations
United Artists film One Flew Over the Cuckoo s Nest received nine nominations for best picture actor and actress categories with Jack Nicholson Louise Fletcher and Brad Dourif among the nominees Miles Forman as best director Barry Lyndon tied for second with seven nominations while Dog Day Afternoon had six.
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United Artists
Jack Nicholson
Louise Fletcher
Brad Dourif
Miles Forman
Barry Lyndon
Weather outlook and civic calendar notes in The Southern Illinoisan
Tonight showers and thunderstorms likely with a low in the mid to upper 40s. Wednesday cloudy with rain ending and a high 58 to 65. Thursday through Saturday mild with southeast warmth. highs 55 to 65 and lows 35 to 45. Senior Citizen calendar items include band practice, a rock jewelry show, pinochle, crafts and Social Security discussion in several towns. Carbondale maintains its downtown containment policy. Tornadoes hit Central Illinois with violent weather elsewhere in the state.
The Nation The Old Post Office Compared With Its Successor
A General Accounting Office report favors the old post office over the new system, noting efficiency and service differences. The assessment appears on page 9.
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General Accounting Office
Diplomats Ignore Parking Tickets in World Dispute
Report notes diplomats have many overdue parking tickets and show no intention of paying. The item appears on page 2, highlighting a contrast between public accountability and diplomatic immunity.
Editorial notes on Walker changes in criminal justice program
Opinion column urges Gov Walker to present cost estimates for proposed criminal justice program changes. Editorial hints that no fault auto insurance failed to reduce costs or reduce lawyer workloads, with background articles on page 4.
Family Living Belly Dancing Moves Into Classrooms
Belly dancing shifts from smoke filled cafes to university, YMCA and other classes as women embrace it as effective exercise. Page 6.
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University
YMCA
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