Absenteeism sparks coal mine walkouts in Southern Illinois
Southern Illinois coal fields reel from widespread absenteeism as miners strike and coal production slows. United Mine Workers of America says companies are altering the 1974 Wage Agreement policy that discharge for two days absence without permission, except illness. UMW officials blame national leaders and report vast district anger over new absenteeism rules.
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Workers of America
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District 12 International Executive Board
Gene Mitchell
Benton
John Stewart
Stewart
Freeman United Coal Co
Orient 6
Waltonville
Orient
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de Soto
Carson
Consol
Desoto area coal miners extend walkout over contract
About 300 miners met in DeSoto to reinforce that companies still violate the 1974 contract absenteeism policy. Some 7,000 miners were off the job statewide amid actions at Consol and other southern Illinois mines, with talks likely to resume Monday.
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Associated Press
DeSoto
Illinois
Umwa International Executive Board
Gene Mitchell
Benton
Consolidation Coal Co
Consolidation
UMWA
Freeman United Coal Co
IBHE Revises Budget Down Amid State Finance Straits
The Illinois Board of Higher Education trims its revised budget request by about 45 million to align with Gov. Thompson's anticipated FY 1978 funding. The plan lowers scholarship awards to 1 550 and reduces retirement system funding, reflecting fiscal pressures while preserving key pay and processing goals.
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Gordon Britton Lindsay-Schaub
Illinois Board of Higher Education
IBHE
Richard Wagner
James Thompson
Thompson
Wagner
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
Carter to Nominate Cleland for Veterans Affairs Chief
President Carter plans to nominate Max Cleland a triple amputee from the Vietnam War to head the veterans affairs administration. Cleland 34 a former Georgia state senator is a staff member on the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs. Cleland was wounded by a grenade in Vietnam.
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Max Cleland
Veterans Affairs
Cleland
Georgia
Senate Committee On Veterans Affairs
Variable clouds and mixed precip forecast
Weather bulletin notes variable cloudiness with a high in the low to mid 80s and a 30 percent chance of precipitation possibly as snow flurries. Tonight turns fair and cold with a low in the low 20s. Monday will be partly cloudy with a high in the 30s.
Murphysboro mayor candidates clash on downtown issue
Murphysboro mayoral candidates agree the downtown business district is the major election issue but differ on how to address it. The harsh winter with heavy snow upspring road repairs and cleanup costs.
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Murphysboro
Rep Gerald Shea Discovers A Lobby Law Loophole
Rep Gerald Shea identifies an apparent loophole in the state lobbying law. This page note highlights potential gaps that could affect disclosures and compliance for lobbyists and lawmakers.
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Gerald Shea
States fail to repair detering deteriorating highways
General Accounting Office reports federal overseers lack strict enforcement on highway repairs. The piece notes ongoing deterioration on major routes and questions oversight effectiveness.
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U.S
General Accounting Office
Carter’s Human Rights Push Shakes Latin Ties
President Carter’s insistence on human rights abroad unsettles Latin dictators wary of strained relations. The note cites growing concern over U S policies affecting governments in the region and the potential impact on diplomacy and aid.
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Carter
Murphysboro Primary Set Tuesday for Mayor Bowers Win
Murphysboro voters prepare for Tuesday’s primary as incumbent mayor Michael Bowers secures another term. The outcome reinforces leadership at city hall as residents weigh local priorities.
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Murphysboro
Michael Bowers
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Ethics Debate Drives Uneasy Legislative Moves in State
The state legislature faces tense votes as ethics concerns shape policy decisions. Lawmakers push cautious reforms amid scrutiny of ethics rules and enforcement, reflecting a broader debate over accountability and governance standards.
SIUC Keeps Valley Lead With 66 57 Win At Drake
SIUC seizes a share of the Valley lead by defeating Drake 66 to 57 on the road. West Texas State also gains pace with a 76 to 70 overtime victory over Bradley as the conference race tightens.
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Drake
West Texas State
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British foreign secretary dies at 58 in Oxford
Anthony Crosland, British foreign secretary, died after a massive stroke at the Radcliffe infirmary in Oxford. He was 58 and had served as foreign secretary for almost a year. His wife Susan was at his bedside as a simple cremation for immediate family was planned with no date announced. The death creates a dilemma for Prime Minister James Callaghan as he weighs replacement options and a July cabinet swap with Denis Healey.
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Anthony Crosland
Radcliffe Infirmary
Oxford
Crosland
Susan
Foreign Office
James Callag
Chicago wins three Grammys at pre-telecast event
Chicago captures three trophies after 19 nominations, including best pop group. James Pankow reacts from Munich where the band is touring. Stevie Wonder and George Benson each win two awards, with Wonder earning best rhythm and blues vocal and best producer, and Benson winning for instrumental performance and best pop instrumental.
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Chicago
James Pankow
Munich
Germany
Wonder
Benson
Hussein fears Mideast optimism in stalled talks
King Hussein told Cyrus Vance he wary of early breakthroughs and cautious about linking with the PLO until Arab leaders and Sadat back a move. He warned against raised expectations that could unsettle the region amid Vance’s diplomacy. Pravda blasts Sadat over memoirs and Soviet tensions with Egypt.
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