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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1981
Page
2
Iran's Parliament postponed debate on two hostage crisis bills until Wednesday due to the Guardians Council's absence for lack of advance notice. The council, dominated by hard line clerics, could block any retreat from Iran's demand of up to 24 billion dollars for hostage release, though no opposition evidence appeared.
Senators pressing Alexander Haig Jr. hearings demand Nixon produce taped transcripts of 100 hours of conversations with Haig in mid-1973. Per committee rules Nixon has five days to object, with potential further delay. A vote on Haig’s confirmation could come as early as Wednesday.
Former Southern Illinois University Carbondale professor Charles G Stalon was reappointed to a new five year term on the Illinois Commerce Commission. Gov James R Thompson announced the appointment on Monday.
Virginia Williams 28 was charged last year with allowing her children to beg on East St. Louis streets. Court records show prior child neglect visits by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 1977. Eleven of her twelve children died when a North Side house fire, after they were left alone for about 12 hours, tore through the home.
Public notice lists office addresses in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro Marion and postal details. It provides carrier and mail rates for 18 county area including annual and quarterly terms and classifed advertising numbers and post office box for subscriptions.
A dozen dissident Democratic state senators including Kenneth Burbee meet to decide support for or block Illinois Senate President Philip Rock. They seek greater day to day influence and a larger role in redistricting as the new General Assembly opens with Rock needing 30 votes for another term.
Tamaroa District 5 board approves up to three day suspensions for physically abusing students following parental and teacher outrage over inaction after an eighth grade attack on a fifth grader. Superintendent Norman Reames defends actions while teachers seek clearer guidelines and stronger backing.
Percy Clerc a 78 year old farmer and primary sponsor of the La Guiannee holiday celebration in Prairie du Rocher died Monday afternoon when his burning home collapsed. Authorities said he appeared to be trying to escape a gas or smoke condition and collapsed at the door. The fire destroyed the home around 4 PM and the cause is under investigation. Funeral plans are pending.
Alto Pass Water District seeks to buy water from the Anna-Jonesboro Water Commission. The meeting at 6:30 p.m. at Jonesboro Village Hall will involve officials from both sides as they discuss funding and expansion.
Perry County Board approves an advisory election before appointing a new commissioner for Road District 52 east of Pinckneyville. The vote follows the December death of Commissioner Virgil Hutchings. State's Attorney Gerald Sims and Highway Superintendent Roy Smith to prepare the poll for a date and candidate petitions. The board notes financial trouble in districts 4-2 and 4-3, with bills overdue since 1978, and repeals a liquor clause banning most women from tending bar, with a new liquor ordinance due in about three weeks.
Inflation drives savers to high yield CDs and money market certificates as rates swing. The article explains penalties for early withdrawal from CDs and notes that such penalties can offer an income tax write off on Form 1040 Line 27. It highlights the Tuesday and Thursday rate cycles at the Federal Reserve Bank and the impact on savers’ choices and tax considerations.
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