Hays steps aside until probe ends
Representative Wayne Hays resigns as chairman of the House Democratic Campaign Committee pending completion of a payroll sex scandal investigation. He aims to avoid harming fellow Democrats while asserting confidence in vindication ahead.
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Legislators' pay bill clears Senate amid public pressure
The Illinois Senate approved a monthly pay bill 49 to 1, with Sen. Chew dissenting as lawmakers face public pressure to stop advance pay. House action followed, while other measures moved including bonds for redevelopment, an $860.5 million education budget, and mortgage rate legislation.
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Ford to Host Six Nations at June Puerto Rico Economic Summit
President Ford announced an economic summit June 27 28 in Puerto Rico bringing together Canada France West Germany Italy Japan and the United Kingdom. The session aims to chart a course to keep the recovery moving forward and build a more prosperous and secure future for all citizens.
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Weather and events roundup with local notes
Tonight remains cloudy with showers likely and temperatures dipping to the low 60s. Friday stays mostly cloudy with showers possible and highs reaching the mid to upper 70s. Forecasts call for a fair, warmer Saturday and a mix of sun and clouds with a chance of storms Sunday and Monday. Murphysboro’s Lastour Corp announces 30 new jobs as part of an expansion. Outdoor graduation exercises set for Benton and Carbondale Friday night. The Southern Illinoisan Calendar items on Page 22 list area events. A bribery trial defendant admits accepting two $100 bills, claiming they were intended as campaign contributions. The nations flu vaccination program will be delayed due to a pharmaceutical firm issues.
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Editorials and notices from a late edition
The page references multiple items including an analysis on issue ranking, a note that two million doses were the wrong vaccine, a report on U S foreign aid to Africa, and guidance to stay out of a major court case. An editorial comments on the Boston busing case and a feature discusses how clothes reveal personality.
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Bomb explodes on empty Louisville bus injures no one
A bomb placed in an idle Louisville Jefferson County school bus exploded before 1 am, scattering debris up to 70 feet. No injuries reported. The bus was to transport pupils today. FBI has joined the investigation as officials assess explosive fragments.
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Marion hospital death probe reaches grand jury
William Flack an inhalation therapy consultant at Marion Memorial Hospital was subpoenaed to testify before a Williamson County grand jury regarding deaths of a 3 year old and a 21 year old in 1975 Anectine adulteration was found in anesthetics and Flack denied placing the drug in the mix The grand jury may wrap up its session this week with England indicted for official misconduct in a related case.
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