ERA vote delayed may die in two states
The ERA faces major setbacks in Oklahoma and Illinois as deadlines loom. Oklahoma Senate blocked ratification amid organi zational opposition while Illinois Democratic leaders stall a rules change key to passage. Supporters vow new efforts in both states and elsewhere as the nationwide push continues.
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Associated Press
Oklahoma
Illinois
Oklahoma Senate
ERA
Senate Era
Chicago
James Taylor
Glenda Mattoon
Oklahoma Stop Era
Eleanor Smeal
National Organization For Women
Oklahoma City
U.S
Marion Callister
Idaho
Congress
Florida
North Carolina
Virginia
Caterpillar to Lay Off 11 000 Workers in Feb
Caterpillar Tractor Co will lay off more than 11,000 workers at Peoria and Joliet plants starting February 1 for one week due to weak demand. In Peoria about 8,000 of 33,000 and Joliet about 3,200 of 6,700 are affected, plus 1,460 more in Peoria for an indefinite period. By end of March total indefinite layoffs reach 4,600 of 67,700 nationwide.
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Peoria
Joliet
Caterpillar Tractor Co
Doug Crew
Caterpillar
Crew
Machinegun law revised to fix legislative mistake
Illinois lawmakers fixed a gun law to restrict machine gun ownership to manufacturers officers and military personnel. The emergency measure passed the Senate and House amid debate over hasty action and public pressure, with plans to review the broader deadly weapons statute later.
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Don Levener
Springfield
Illinois
General Assembly
Ben Polk
R-Moline
James R. Thompson
Thompson
Polk
Geneseo
San Diego
Calif
U.S. Marine Corps
Jack D. Davis
R Beecher
Senate
House
Clyde W. Robbins
Rfairfield
Davis
Sen
George E
Langmeister
D-Mokena
Few farmers use solar grain dryers in Illinois
University of Illinois agricultural engineer David Morrison told a grain conference that solar drying cuts energy costs, citing seven Illinois demonstration projects. He noted systems using sun-heated air saved 17 to 20 percent energy versus unheated air, since electric fans push more cold air in non solar setups. Gas heating in some farms could widen savings with solar drying.
Mothers to Officiate Couple’s Prophetstown Wedding
Sandra Wessels and Joel Flynn plan a wedding guided by their mothers both ordained ministers. Rev Joyce Flynn, mother of the groom, says it may be the first time two mothers officiate their children's wedding. The Rev Sue Wessels, mother of the bride, is pastor at Loraine United Methodist Church and a student minister.
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Prophetstown
Sandra Wessels
Joel Flynn
Joyce Flynn
United Methodist Church
Flynn
Bethany Methodist Hospital
Chicago
Sue Wessels
Loraine United Methodist Church
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Judy Koehler
Henry
Illinois General Assembly
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Herrin-Murphysboro
Marion
University Mall
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