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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1977
Page
1
The Labor Department reported wholesale prices rose 0.4 percent in May, the smallest monthly gain in 10 months, aided by a 2.3 percent drop in farm product prices. Unemployment fell to 6.9 percent, with 385,000 more jobs in May, total employment at 90.4 million, and 2.7 million jobs added since October, signaling improving economic health.
Unemployment in Southern Illinois fell in March from February across all counties as spring activity rises, though March 1977 rates exceeded the prior year. County figures show Jackson 8.9 percent, Perry 6.9, Union 11.0, Randolph 5.4, Williamson 8.5, Franklin 9.9, with commentary from state analyst David Koch on rapid labor force growth. Illinois overall held at 5.2 percent in May with 273,700 out of work. Chicago area up to 4.9 percent while Bloomington Normal and Quad Cities posted decreases and other regions varied.
The Illinois House rejected the Equal Rights Amendment for the sixth straight year with a 101 to 74 vote, six votes shy of the 107 required for passage and sending the measure to the Senate. Sponsors plan to try again this session, while opponents doubt success.
Vietnam and the United States exchanged a list of 20 additional missing Americans whose remains had been found in Vietnam. Assistant Secretary of State Richard Holbrooke said families are being informed by their military services and no public announcement will occur until the Hawaii based central identification laboratory confirms the identifications. The move accompanies broader U S demands to advance diplomatic relations with Vietnam and to boost efforts to locate all missing in action.
An American Fairchild A10 jet fighter crashed and burned at Le Bourget Airport during the Paris Air Show opening day. Officials said early reports indicate the pilot survived as spectators watched the acrobatic display.
All 100 aboard the 8,300 ton ferry William Carson were rescued after it struck an iceberg off the Labrador coast and sank. Forty two were flown by helicopter to Marys Harbor and St Anthony. the rest were rescued by the icebreaker Sir Humphrey Gilbert.
The Carbondale Community High School Board decided the Carbondale Vocational Center will stay open for the 1977 78 school year. Closing was proposed to save about 20 000 annually in maintenance and transportation costs, but uncertain state and federal funding and a curricular review influenced the decision.
Weather forecast shows a clear night with low 60s and sunny, warm Saturday. Widely scattered storms teased for Sunday and Tuesday, cooler Sunday mid to upper 70s. A warming trend with highs in the 80s by Tuesday. Contracts totaling 2 341 381 awarded for Marion junior high construction. Hints of a Windzgate care facility abuse probe and Medicaid fraud discussion. Local events include Saturday production of Satuday's Warrior and Bible filming notes. Salukis track advances at NCAA finals. area teams in state softball and baseball action. News sections listed: Births deaths calendar classified family living horoscope sports weather.
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