Jobless rate falls to 7.3 per cent in May United States
The Labor Department reports unemployment at 7.3 percent in May, down from 7.5 percent, with 69 million Americans unemployed and total employment rising to 87.7 million. Wholesale prices rose 0.3 percent, led by farm prices up 0.6 percent and industrial goods up 0.1 percent. President Ford welcomed the slowing inflation as proof his policies work. Local Illinois counties show higher rates in Southern Illinois, with Franklin Williamson Johnson Saline at 10.3 percent, Jackson 9.4, Union 10.8, Perry 7.9, and Randolph 6.4, though weather may ease rates.
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Washington
Ford
Labor Department
Illinois
Franklin
Williamson
Johnson
Saline
Harrisburg
Jackson County
Union County
Perry County
Randolph Couny
Murphysboro
Mine strike idles 6000 in Southern Illinois
United Mine Workers officials planned talks to win 6900 striking miners back to work across 8 southern Illinois coal companies. Wildcat strikes spread after Zeigler No 4 mine worker was discharged for alleged cursing, with mediators and a Monday meeting in Marion to push a settlement and resume afternoon shifts.
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Robert Grupp
Ilinoisan United Mine Workers
Illinois
Ilinois
Illinois Coal Operators Association
Springfield
UMW
Gary Beasley
Zeigler Coal Co
Johnston City
Tom Shoemake
UMW Subdistrict 8 Board
Shoemake
Herrin
Zeigler No. 4
Ramada Inn
Marion
Ous Coal Operators Association
Wildcat
Chicago
UMW District 12
Ken Dawes
Walier
Washington
Williamson
Randolph
St. Clair
Franklin
Saline
Amax Coal Co
Delta
Harrisburg
West of
Energy
Southern Illinois
Consolidation Coal Co
Burning Star No
du Quoin
Illinois House expands port study funding near Grand Tower
The Illinois House added 100000 dollars to an appropriation for engineering studies on coal barge port facilities near Grand Tower on the Mississippi River. The money hinges on a companion bill creating the Jackson Union Counties Regional Port District which could levy taxes if approved by voters.
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Bud Farrar
Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Illinois House
Grand Tower
Mississippi River
Clyde Choate
D-Anna
Department of Business and Economic Development
General Assembly
Jackson-Union Counties
Choate
House Executive Committee
Murphysboro
Mashman Associates Consulting
Washington, D.C
Nine day rain record set as more storms linger
Rain has fallen for nine consecutive days in Southern Illinois with 4.87 inches recorded at Carbondale since May 27. The weekend forecast shows no relief as a large weather system extends from Missouri to South Carolina. Expect possible thunder showers tonight and little improvement Saturday, with a late Sunday change possible. Memorial Day campers and barbecues faced disruption.
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Southern Illinois
Lou Ditzler
Carbondale
Ditzler
Missouri
South Carolina
Tape Claims Envelope Miss Ray's Capitol Liaisons
Elizabeth Ray denies taping conversations with lawmakers while friends say she bragged about taping people including Rep. Kenneth Gray. A tape recorder was reportedly found in her apartment and she may have recorded reminiscences for a memoir. She testifies as a grand jury probes if funds were misused in the Hays case.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Elizabeth Ray
Congress
Kenneth J. Gray
Southern Illinois
Miss Ray
Washington
Asheville
Seymour Feig
New York
Yvonne Dunleavy
Miss Dunleavy
Fanne Fox
Wilbur Mills
Dell
New York Times
Wayne Hays
Capitol Hill
Hays
Justice Department
FBI
Williamson County grand jury probes 1974 Ripley slaying
A Williamson County grand jury is examining the 1974 murder of Dr. Donald R. Ripley of Marion. The panel will then hear additional suspected homicides at Marion Memorial Hospital as part of ongoing investigative coverage.
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Williamson County
Donald R. Ripley
Marion
Marion Memorial Hospital
Restored welfare funds boost 1977 budget in Illinois
The Illinois House restored 120.1 million dollars to the Department of Public Aid budget for fiscal 1977, keeping 1.966 billion in the overall request after debates over ineligibility, overpayments, and optional services like dental care and eyeglasses. The move came despite Republican resistance and included adjustments for new staff and welfare education, while Senate action eyed budget shifts affecting construction and regional transit funding.
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Springfield
Department of Public Aid
House
Gene Barnes
Dchicago
Senate
Regional Transportation Authority
House Judiciary Subcommittee
Senate Appropriations Committee
Department of Agriculture
Department of Conservation
Department of Corrections
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Raymond Roberts
Farmington, Mo
International Union
Bitumin
Eugene Whelan
Parliament Hill
Ottawa
Quebec
Gray
Virginia
Wayne ‘Hays
Jack Mabley
FCC
Earl Miller
Mary Lou Miller
Coministers
Albion
Edwards County
Senate Transportation Committee
RTA
Chicago Transit Authority
Milton Pikarsky
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