Ex-mayor McVey and Russell face court in Marion
Former Herrin Mayor John B. McVey and ex Water Superintendent Basil Russell face 1:30 p.m. appearances in Williamson County Circuit Court to consider changing pleas on state charges of theft and official misconduct tied to delivery of city gravel for personal use. Russell also faces two counts of official misconduct.
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No setup in consumer price rise
Washington AP reports consumer prices rose 0.9 percent in June for the third straight month as food housing and autos led increases. The Labor Department notes potential annual rise near 11.4 percent if trends continue. Wages rose 0.5 percent while purchasing power fell 0.4 percent. beef prices surged 5.6 percent. Entitled sectors include food utilities housing and transportation costs.
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Pontiac Prison Riot Seen As Planned, Hooded Attacks Probe
Investigators working at Pontiac Correctional Center raise the possibility that Saturday’s inmate riot was pre planned with rioters wearing hoods and using improvised weapons. Guards voiced frustration at the administration’s slow response as three officers and three inmates were injured and three guards were killed. State agents are handing evidence to corrections officials and the Livingston County prosecutor as they search for motive and pre planning indicators.
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U S and Canada advise citizens to leave Beirut
The United States and Canada urge their citizens to depart Lebanon amid Syrian attacks and fighting in Beirut. The U S embassy plans no mass evacuation of 1500 to 2000 Americans but reduces staff and sends dependents home as a precaution. Canada also cuts staff and orders Canadians to leave unless vital. The year sees four major clashes between Syrian troops and right wing Christian militias in Beirut.
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House panel approves windfall tax break for home sales
The House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a proposal allowing a one time tax free profit up to one hundred thousand dollars on home sales, a plan expected to reduce taxes by about seven hundred fifty million dollars annually. The measure, backed by Rep. Sam M. Gibbons, faces further debate on the House floor.
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King Louis XIV Wins Funding for Kaskaskia School
Federal officials approve about 500000 to build a new school on Kaskaskia Island for 25 students after initial opposition due to flood risk. FIA and HEW adjusted plans, considering flood resistant, ground level construction and on-site options prompted by Rep. Paul Simon.
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Weather and news briefs from Southern Illinois paper
The forecast calls for fair weather tonight with lows in the mid to upper 60s. Saturday will be mostly sunny and hot with a high in the low 90s. Sunday and Monday bring scattered thunderstorms with highs in the 80s and lows near 70. University of Southern Illinois Carbondale plans a new law school by 1980. Democrats drop endorsement of tax referendum petitions for November. TV sex study finds broader child impact than expected. Pete Rose warns NL pitchers you haven’t seen anything yet. A West German volleyball player defecting from the Soviet Union faked an injury during a SIU- Carbondale game.
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