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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1978

Page

2

Boyle Hospitalized After Oil Burner Fire In Media

W A Boyle former United Mine Workers leader was admitted for smoke inhalation and a possible heart attack after an oil burner fire at the Media Inn where he is staying during his murder retrial. Testimony was delayed as he received treatment at Riddle Memorial Hospital.

Media United Mine Workers W. A Tony”’ Boyle Boyle Riddle Memorial Hospital Media Inn Delaware County Lori Shockley

Icy tracks blamed for Chicago commuter train collision

Illinois Central Gulf trains collided at Van Buren Street station injuring 317, with ten admitted to hospitals. A southbound Blue Island train rear-ended a South Chicago train as both four cars headed to the southern suburbs. No serious injuries reported.

Chicago Illinois Central Gulf Red Cross Wayne Dunham Sharon Hardaway George McCann Blue Island South Chicago van Buren Street

Senate Panama debate seen lasting a month

The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to push the Panama Canal treaty toward floor debate within two weeks, a debate expected to last a month or more. Leaders forged a consensus on a favorable committee vote, but Baker warns the battle is not over and may fall short of the two-thirds ratification needed. The panel will review about 22 amendments and recommendations, attaching none to the treaty itself.

Washington Senate Foreign Relations Committee Foreign Relations Committee Senate Robert C. Byrd D-W. Va Howard Baker R-Tenn Baker

Quiet U S aid spurs Mideast talks

United States mediation has moved Egypt and Israel toward a declaration of principles for a Middle East settlement. Sadat may visit Washington to press momentum, while Begin could visit soon. Atherton in Amman works with King Hussein to bridge gaps on Palestinian participation and Israeli withdrawal language.

Washington Egypt Israel Middle East U.S Anwar Sadat Carter Sadat Jordan Alfred L. Atherton Near East Amman Hussein Jerusalem Atherton Cyrus R. Vance Menachem Begin U.N. Security Council Cairo

Koreagate caseload mounting

Justice Department top prosecutor expects four more former congressmen to be indicted in the Koreagate influence buying affair and up to about 15 current members may have violated ethics. Civiletti indicated indictments will hinge on testimony from Tong Sun Park and could involve election law, mail fraud or perjury.

Washington Justice Department Leon Panetta D-Calif Panetta Civiletti John Mitchell Tongsun Park Seoul

Illinois Blizzard Paralyzes State With Snow And Closures

A two day Illinois blizzard dumped up to eight inches of snow in Chicago and across the state with 50 mph winds creating six foot drifts. Roads, interstates and rail service froze as schools, banks and many workplaces closed. Fatalities included a Lisle station worker and Zelma Katz of St. Francisville. Rescue crews aided stranded motorists and students, while O’Hare Airport faced extended closure and Amtrak efforts continued.

Associated Press Illinois Chicago O’hare International O’hare Springfield Amtrak Roachdale Louisville

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