Perry taxpayers rally against property tax multiplier
In Pinckneyville Perry County confronts the state DLGA over a 1.0351 multiplier tied to reassessment. Taxpayers claim higher bills threaten farms roads and services while officials defend the need to adjust assessments and resist further increases.
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Perry County
Pinckneyville
State Dept. of Local Government Affairs
Springfield
Moore
Dept. of Local Governmnt Affairs
DLGA
Sharon Dollas
Uganda Defector Kyemba Says Up To 100000 Slain Under Amin
Ugandan health minister Henry Kyemba, a long-time ally of Idi Amin, has defected to Britain and urges world attention to mass killings in Uganda. He cites figures exceeding 100000, naming Dora Bloch and Archbishop Janani Luwum among those killed, while a published account suggests they were shot at close range. Britain reacts as Kyemba seeks asylum in London.
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Uganda
Idi Amin
Britain
Home Office
London Sunday Times
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Amin
Dora Bloch
Entebbe
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Janani Luwum
Luwum
Bloch
Sunday Times
Russell Miller
Miller
Foreign Office
London
World Health Organization
Geneva
Puerto Rican group claims responsibility for Chicago device
A militant Puerto Rican separatist group said it set off a hazardous device that exploded on the fifth floor of the Cook County Building near City Hall during the Puerto Rican Day parade. No injuries were reported. damage estimated at about 6000 dollars as police secured Humboldt Park riot scenes nearby.
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Chicago
Cook County
Michael A. Bilandic
Wbbm Rad Television
FALN
Armed Forces of National Liberation
Bilandic
Board of Elections
Richard J. Daley
City Hall
Ex KCIA Chief Says Park Was Agent
Former KCIA director Kim Hyung Wook says Park Tong Sun was an agent who spent millions on an allegedly illegal scheme to influence U S policy on Korea.
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New York Times
Washington
Korean Central Intelligence Agency
Kim Hyung Wook
Park Tong Sun
KCIA
Korea
Moluccans say 55 hostages in good condition
Mediators Josina Soumakil and Hassan Tan reported to Dutch authorities that the South Moluccan hijackers said 55 hostages were in fairly good condition during six hours of talks on the train siege in Assen. The situation remains unresolved as ministers convened in The Hague.
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The
Netherlands
Josina Soumakil
Hassan Tan
Toos Faber
Justice Ministry
Wim van Leeuwen
Hague
Joop den Uy
Mrs. Faber
Tan
Bavensmilde
Weather and notices mix in regional update
Morning weather brings hot humidity with a 30 percent shower chance and highs in the 90s. Tonight patchy clouds and similar low 60s to 70s. Monday remains near 90 with partly sunny skies. Area Head Start study urges parent program. Herrin junior high band to perform. Fort de Chartres Rendezvous reenacts period life. SIU Medicine grants 11 Southern Illinois doctors. Illinois Democrats map chances against Gov. James Thompson in 1978. Thompson delays ICC picks as Staton listed. Nixon defends Frost interview remark on presidential law during stress.
Soviet constitution draft shows little rights change
Andrei Sakharov accuses Russia of new rights violations as Rosalynn Carter continues a Latin America human rights tour. Dade County Florida prepares to vote on gay rights amid national debate.
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Soviet Union
Andrei Sakharov
Russia
Rosalynn Carter
Latin America
Dade County
Fla
Quality of Life in Illinois Essay by Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas examines what shapes quality of life in Illinois and how residents can influence it. The piece, on page 25, outlines civic factors, community priorities, and personal actions for improvement.
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Illinois
Bruce Thomas
West City fights liquor and lawlessness stigma
The West City area struggles to shed its liquor and lawlessness image as readers are invited to page sections 8A and 9A for the story and photos documenting local concerns and efforts. Page references point to ongoing coverage.
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West City
Salukis Aim for College World Series Title
ITCHY JONES predicts Sa lukis can win the College World Series. Final notes show limited NCAA track and field points as Arizona State dominates in Champaign. Ted Kozer of Royalton holds a St Louis Cardinal season ticket while favoring the Chicago Cubs.
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Itchy Jones
Salukis
Arizona State
Champaign
Ted Kozer
Royalton
St. Louis Cardinal
Chicago Cubs
Doggin
Index Ann Landers 5A Bridge 6A Business 27-28
A catalog-style page listing sections such as Byline BG 3 Classified 33-37 Crossword 5A Editorials 26 Family Living 17-19 Finance 29-32 Records 5 Sports 9-14 Television TIA-14A4 Weather details, map.
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Carbondale
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