State cuts 240 highway third-man jobs in Downstate districts
Public Works Director William F. Cellini announced the elimination of 240 third-man highway maintenance positions in three Downstate districts, saving about 11 million annually across the state. Segments 5 Paris, 8 French Village, and 9 Carbondale will lose 12, 84, and 64 workers respectively, with Feb. 28 layoffs and possible hourly rehire in emergencies. The move trims crews to two men per highway section plus a truck, aiming to maintain upkeep and snow removal.
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ILC Gets Fare Boost for Illinois Central Travel
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved a fare hike for Illinois Central Railroad travel in Illinois. Adult one way fares rise 50 cents and round trip 90 cents, with children's fares up by half that amount. Children under five ride free with parents. Commuter service exempt. IC had prior approvals in other states.
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HUAC renamed as House panels in name change vote
The House voted 262 to 128 to rename its controversial committee the Mouse Internal Security Committee, abandoning HUAC to project a less public image. Critics blasted the move but failed to block the change or abolish the panel, while reforms promised greater rights protections for witnesses.
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Evacuation under way after Nebraska train wreck and ammonia spill
Almost 200 people waited at improvised shelters as railroad crews pumped 80 000 gallons of anhydrous ammonia from two tank cars beside a third that exploded in western southeast Nebraska. Eight died, many injured, and 300 fled their homes as fumes spread. five perished at residences from inhalation. Unidentified victims among the dead were linked to the derailment and explosion of a Burlington freight train with 94 cars, officials said.
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Illinois highway study commission urges big overhaul of programs
A statewide plan calls for major overhauls to highway construction and rehabilitation programs, with increases in highway user taxes and fees to fund an estimated 299 million dollars annually over 20 years. Proposals include higher gas and diesel taxes, raised auto registration and fuel taxes, boat byproducts taxes, and truck registration hikes. The commission seeks a highway trust authority issuing up to 2.5 billion in bonds and a new highway users tax fund to replace the existing road fund. Local governments would gain more roads and subsidies, with reclassification of about 5,000 miles to local control. The plan aims to complete the interstate system, add freeway miles, reconstruct substandard roads, and reduce traffic accidents and transportation costs.
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Ogilvie silent on plan at press conference
Springfield Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie spoke on varied topics at a morning press conference where he released his law enforcement program. He deferred comment on tax proposals, referred the Highway Study Commission report to Public Works, and described efforts to keep doors open to legislators while denying favors for friends. He backed reapportionment for 1970 elections and said the Illinois Bureau of Investigation would grow as the state's main anti crime agency with no final initial size set.
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Nixon Shifts Head Start and Job Corps Programs
President Nixon told Congress he will strip the Office of Economic Opportunity of Head Start and Job Corps. Head Start will move to Health, Education and Welfare. Job Corps to the Labor Department. He vows OO will remain as an incubator for experimentation and urges a national anti poverty effort.
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Schools seek more aid and a higher education commission
Rep. Gerald M. Burditt announces plan to establish a Legislative Commission on Higher Education in the Illinois General Assembly. The prior proposal in the 75th Assembly was vetoed by Gov. Otto Kerner after criticism by the Board of Higher Education staff led by Dr. Lyman A. Glenny. The Higher Education Committee also heard private college officials urging faster approval to raise the state scholarship and grant funds from 29.8 million to 33.7 million to support existing awards and private institutions.
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Saline County to Host New Coal Preparation Plant
Saharg Coal Co. announced plans to build a coal preparation plant for its surface and underground mines in Saline County. J A Bottomley said the plant will handle heavy to medium coal, the company employs about 800 people and is the county’s largest employer. Low sulfur coal aids in meeting city air pollution controls, Boltaraley noted.
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Weather outlook: clouds rise, cooler nights ahead
The forecast notes increasing cloudiness into the night with lows in the 20s. Thursday brings more clouds and a slight chance of rain by night, with temperatures remaining near a high of 50. Weather details are on map page 25.
Israel warns Arabs over air routes and Lebanon role
Israel cautioned Arab nations and airlines to act immediately to prevent attacks on its air routes. Transport Minister Moshe Carmel blamed Lebanon for a string of incidents, citing the Zurich Swiss air attack and other assaults linked to Beirut backed groups, and asserted Israel’s right to defensive measures.
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Ogilvie calls for sweeping state agency reorganization
Gov. Richard B. Ogilvie unveiled a plan to abolish the Department of Public Safety and fold the Illinois Youth Commission into a new department of corrections. A second code department of law enforcement would house the state police and the Illinois Bureau of Investigation to combat organized crime. The proposal seeks 200 extra state police troopers annually for two years, plus standards, training, and an expanded Local Governmental Law Enforcement Officers Training Board.
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Speck appeals death sentence citing juror objections
Condemned slayer Richard Speck says he should not be put to death after about 500 prospective jurors were excused for opposing capital punishment. He argues the conviction procedure and publicity tainted the trial and urges abolition of the death penalty. A stay gives him until Feb 20 to file with the U S Supreme Court.
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