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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1973
Page
12
The Illinois House backed a measure banning then widely termed Saturday night specials by a 115 to 21 vote, sending the bill to the Senate. The plan would outlaw easily melted pistols and take effect six months after signing.
Tennessee Gov. Winfield Dunn pauses during the opening session of the National Governors Conference to take a telephone call at the Sahara Tahoe Hotel in Stateline Nevada. The group continues meetings through Wednesday. AP Wirephoto.
Skylab astronauts prepared for a historic two man space walk to free a jammed solar panel on the orbiting station. Commander Pete Conrad may lead the extravehicular activity with Joseph Kerwin assisting while Paul Weitz stays inside, as Mission Control updated tool inventories and procedures.
The House approved 101 28 a bill to let the Department of Conservation negotiate 40 year leases on state property for development. Critics warn of patronage and political contracts, while supporters cite rapid rural and park development. Leases would run 10 to 40 years with no renegotiation provision.
Gov Daniel Walker rejected Larry Johnson as head of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission without offering a reason. The action followed reports Johnson pressed a June 29 hearing related to the Anthony Angelos case, according to Champaign Champaign Democrat.
Government forces move into the Mekong Delta amid heavy clashes with Viet Cong aimed at controlling traffic on Highway 4. Officials report up to 200 casualties from Sunday and Monday, as the area near a Phnom Penh airport saw a fatal crash killing an American pilot.
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