Inouye urges panel to haunt nation with internment report
Senator Daniel Inouye urges the Commission on Wartime Relocation and Internment of Civilians to craft a report that will haunt the nation and prevent future abuses. He notes 120,000 Japanese Americans were detained without charges, while his own service in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team showed trusted patriotism amid the segregation.
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Washington
Daniel K. Inouye
D-Hawaii
United States
Europe
Commission
Congress
Joan Z. Bernstein
The
Tion
Inouye
Hawaii
Italy
France
Hardcastle named Herrin treasurer after election reversal
After a court ruling that Hardcastle won by 21 votes over Terry Hughes, he was sworn in as city treasurer retroactive to May 11. The meeting also addressed flooding in western Herrin, funding for an ambulance building, land options, and other city matters including zoning, traffic, and reimbursements.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin
Bob Hardcastle
Terry Hughes
Hardcastle
St. Mary's Catholic School
Williamson County
Hughes
Ed Schweinberg
S. 17Th St
Donald Swinford
Gene Johns
D-Marion
Herringe Commission
South 16Th Street
Paul Murphy
Dean
Harrison Street
Janet Palmer
Elgin
Harry Crompton
Paul Francis
Champaign
James Pursell
Troop 16
Boy Scouts
Julia Bruce
Harrison Foundation
Herrin District Drops Out Of Logan Alternative Education Program
Herrin Unit 4 School District voted 3 to 3 to end participation in the John A. Logan College run Alternative Education Program, leaving only two Williamson County districts in the program with Marion Unit 2 and Carterville Unit 5 still undecided. The board also moved to a pass fail driver education, set student fees higher, and noted eighth graders scoring at the sophomore level on tests.
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Theresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Herrin Unit 4
Williamson County
Herrin
Robert Osowski
Michael Abscher
Diane Hammann
Robert Kane
Fred Colombo
Dayton Franklin
Bill Romeo
John A. Logan College
Johnston City
Crab Orchard
Marion
Carterville
A.C. Storme
Harry Revelle
William Clarida
Frank Wilkie
John Vander
Roach Garagnani
Little Egypt Painting Co
Branca Brothers
Beibel Roofing
Benton
Chittyville
Lincoln
South Side
Hurst
Whitehead Roofing Co
Belleville
Ridgeway Construction Co
Kiefner Brothers
Perryville
Southern Illinoisan Publication Offices and Rates
Directory style notice lists publication offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and Marion. Provided 18 county outside circulation area and Illinois subscription rates by mail with monthly and yearly prices. Includes office phone numbers classified ads numbers and postmaster address for address changes.
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Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Ill
Southern Ilinoisan
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Marion
Reagan pushes tax plan as House panel rejects it
President Reagan tours Capitol Hill to promote his 25 percent across the board tax cut while the Democratic controlled Ways and Means Committee rejects his plan and advances its own. They clash over who gets relief, with figures showing modest yearly savings for a typical four member family and a larger shift for higher earners under the Democratic plan.
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Cenes Reagan
Capitol Hill
Washington
Reagan
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Dan Rostenkowski
D-Irl
Ways and Means
Simon raps Conrail plan in Illinois line abandonment
U S Rep Paul Simon joined more than a dozen shippers in criticizing Conrail abandonment of 143 miles of Cairo Branch trackage in southern and central Illinois. He warned the move could harm southeastern Illinois economic development and foreclose future prospects while urging ICC bid scrutiny and ample time for proposals.
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Harrisburg
U.S
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Conrail
Illinois
Interstate Commerce Commission
Simon
Cairo
ICC
Israel raids Lebanon down Syrian jet near Beirut
Israeli jets shot down a Syrian aircraft during bombing raids on Palestinian guerrilla strongholds south of Beirut. It marked the third Israeli raid in southern Lebanon within five days, according to the Israeli military.
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Associated Press
Beirut
Lebanon
Egypt and Israel deny Libyan invasion rumors
Egypt and Israel scoffed at Libyan charges that they plotted to invade Libya and topple Col. Muammar Khadafy. Libyan JANA reported the plan for an air assault within ten days using 35 to 40 U S built F 16 jets to hit rocket bases and military centers.
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Associated Press
Egypt
Israel
Libya
Muammar Khadafy
Jana News Agency
Peoria businessman enters Illinois treasurer race
John P. Dailey of Peoria announced his bid for Illinois treasurer, joining W. Robert Blair in the GOP contest. Dailey, 39, tied his run to fiscal conservatism and tax limits, stressing his background as a financial officer with The Becker Companies and roles in Peoria banking and real estate development. Blair, a former House speaker, warned Gov. Thompson against backing Dailey, while Dailey denied seeking or receiving the governor’s endorsement and said the governor advised against a musical chairs approach to the ticket.
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Mike Lawrence
Southern Illinois
Springfield
John P. Dailey
Peoria
Illinois
Dailey
W. Robert Blair
Crete
Blair
James R. Thompson
Thompson
Tompson
Marion HUD rejects 11 proposed subsidized housing sites
HUD rejected 11 of 60 planned federally subsidized housing units in Marion due to site issues. Flood risk at two sites Gents Addition and Calvert Street proximity to rail line prompted rejections. Authority accepts plan changes. sprinkler dispute at the high rise near downtown Marion appears resolved with emergency lighting and fire alarms required.
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Marion
HUD
Dave DeWitte
Southern Illinois
Marion Housing Authority
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Authority Board
Gents
Copeland Street
South Liberty Street
Calvert Street Ee
Williams
Dale Lovelace
Edmund Morrisey
Godfrey
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Country Life
William L. Casper
C.L.A. Camonagie
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Herbert W. Hicks
Richard B. Ogilvie
Becker Companies
Community Bank of Greater Peoria
Continental Regency Hotel Company
Wuniversat Pe
Cates
Pomela
Bigelow
Alexander, Smith, Milliken
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