Peace session opens Helsinki conference on European security
The 35 nation Conference on European Security and Cooperation opened in Finland Hall with optimism. Finish foreign minister Ahti Karjalainen said cooperation aims at world peace and security and is not directed against any state. Western ministers Rogers, Douglas-Home, Scheel, Medici and Sharp arrived, calling the meeting important. Red Star in Moscow framed the gathering as a practical move to ease tensions and foster cooperation.
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Red Star
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State must fund teacher retirement ruling in Illinois
The Illinois Court of Claims orders the state to deposit 2.6 billion into teacher and state university retirement systems with 245 million to be paid immediately. The ruling follows an Illinois Education Association suit challenging use of teachers funds for general purposes. The IEA says a legislature-approved plan would start with 245 million and repayment could take 50 years. Alice becomes first tropical storm of 1973 season reaching hurricane strength near Bermuda.
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Illinois
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IEA
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No paper Wednesday Independence Day notice
The Southern Illinoisan will not be published on July 4 due to Independence Day. Weather updates indicate tonight is partly cloudy, warm and humid with possible thunderstorms and 70s lows, followed by hot highs near 90s and chances of storms through Saturday.
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U S Tightens Export Controls on Iron and Steel Scrap
The United States imposes stiff export limits on iron and steel scrap after domestic prices hit a 16 year high. Officials also review corn export curbs while easing a soybean and cottonseed embargo for human food needs abroad. Dent cites 33 million bushels released for export and 750000 short tons of soy oil meal and cake by August 31.
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United States
Commerce
Frederick B. Dent
Dent
State and Commerce Department
U.S
Commerce Department
Walker attacks GOP over waste gap and veto threat
Gov Daniel Walker accused Republican leaders in the General Assembly of creating the biggest waste gap between income and spending as they passed bills spending about 650 million more than expected. He said he would use the veto to cut wasteful spending and considered a special session on CTA aid. CTA chair Milton Pikarsky warned of 30 to 35 percent service cuts and 4,000 layoffs. Illinois lawmakers also approved a bill to bar strike brokers and ban professional pickets.
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Milton Pikarsky
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D McHenry
Mandatory fuel allocation eyed as shortage persists
Administration officials weigh a mandatory allocation program for crude oil and petroleum products to combat the gasoline shortage, while denying imminent rationing. Deputy Secretary William E. Simon led the discussion and met with Gov. John A. Love as part of ongoing energy policy talks. Phase 4 price controls face potential changes as the 60 day food freeze draws scrutiny and officials warn of possible impact on food costs.
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William Simon
Administration
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Nixon
Ligon
Council
John Dunlop
Dunlop
Larsen
Pentagon drops POW related charges against seven enlisted men
Army and Navy secretaries decide there is not enough evidence to court martial seven former POWs in North Vietnam for aiding the enemy and misconduct. One more POW, Sgt. Abel L. Kavanaugh, 24, Denver, killed himself. his charges are void and his record will be cleared. Two officers, Navy Capt. Walter E. Wilber and Marine Lt. Col. Edison Wainwright Miller, still face charges.
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North Vietnam
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John Warner
Abel L. Kavanaugh
Denver
Colo
Walter E. Wilber
Columbia
Crossroad
Edison Wainwright Miller
Tustin
Calif
Wilber
Miller
James B. Stockdale
Air Force
Theodore W. Guy
Tucson
Ariz
Guy
FDA checks aerosol sprays after Pertussin recall
FDA investigates 22 mouth and lung spray products following the Pertussin recall prompted by the death of a 5 year old girl in Cleveland. The agency urges destruction or return of cans and cites trichloroethane as a possible factor while noting other products may also contain the chemical. Chesborough Ponds of Greenwich, Conn denies negligence and says the firm will comply with the recall.
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Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Cleveland
Chesborough Ponds
Greenwich, Conn
Senators seek White House files on Watergate probe
Senate investigators have asked White House counsel for permission to inspect and photocopy all Watergate related files. The request covers Haldeman Ehrlichman Dean and Colson files and daily briefing summaries. President Nixon plans to speak in an appropriate forum after the committee's current phase.
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White House
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Senate Watergate Committee
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Dash
Buzhardt
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John D. Ehrlichman
John W. Dean III
Charles W. Colson
Cash
Committee
Nixon
Senate
Ronald L. Ziegler
Dean
Ziegler
Sparta Outreach Center opens under Governor Walker
Janet Wolff leads the new Sparta Outreach Center as part of Governor Daniel Walker's Southern Illinois office opened today. The branch aims to provide local services and support initiatives across the region.
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Southern Illinois
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