Tehran radio calls Clark vilest American agent at conference
Tehran radio condemned Ramsey Clark as the vilest American agent and questioned why he was allowed to participate in a four day conference on the Crimes of America's actions. It demanded an explanation from Sadegh Ghotbzadeh and the Foreign Ministry and urged Iran to draft a comprehensive program to counter U.S. influence. The report notes Clark’s prior entry denial in November and his latest private trip in violation of a U.S. travel ban.
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Associated Press
Tehran
Ramsey Clark
Sadegh Ghotbzadeh
Foreign Ministry
U.S
Deal
America
Iran
United
Clark
Lees Ruhollah Khomeini
Carter
Ghotbzadeh
Mee
Paul Washington
Church of the Advocate
Philadelphia
United States
Abolhassan Bani Sadr
Con
Federal funds run out for some unemployed
About 600000 unemployed workers and ex-servicemen face loss of special unemployment benefits as a congressional budget stalemate drains funds. Payments averaging nearly $100 weekly will stop nationwide until Congress approves more money, with some states not running out until early next week. Regular unemployment payments for about 32 million people remain safe.
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Washington
Congress
Carter
Labor Department
Robert A. Schaerff
CETA
Muddy Town Becomes Saline County Wet Spot After 1937 Flood
Muddy, once a coal town, thrived briefly after the 1937 flood ended mine era. Two decades later it stood as Saline County’s lone wet oasis drawing drink seekers from dry neighbors to enjoy a cold beer in the heat.
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Muddy
Saline County
Time-of-day rates miss appeal for many CIPS customers
A new optional Central Illinois Public Service Co electricity plan offers 2 cents per kilowatt hour after 10 pm but a higher daytime rate. The costlier daytime rates deter about half of the 300,000 customers from requesting the option.
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Central Illinois Public Service Co
Veteran area teacher retires from Carbondale school
A profile highlights a veteran teacher who shaped generations at Carbondale Community High School and notes other long serving educators retiring this year. The piece reflects on career longevity and community impact across local schools.
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Carbondale Community High School
Southern Illinoisan Classified Rates and Contact Details
A display of subscription rates for carrier and mail delivery across regions, with prices for 1 year, 6 months, 3 months, and 1 month. It lists office contact numbers in Carbondale Murphysboro and Herrin, plus classified ad lines and a post office box for address updates.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois Carbondale
Ill
16Th
Herrin
Murphysboro
Southern Ilinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale
Marion
EPA reports dangerous disposal sites nationwide
New York Times notes EPA data released by Sen. Edward Kennedy show over 100 waste disposal sites may pose health or safety hazards to about 1.2 million people near them. While 108 sites are rated high, officials caution the data reflect potential hazards, not established sickness, with no identified Love Canal equivalents confirmed.
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New York Times
Washington Environmental Protection Agency
Edward M. Kennedy
Kennedy
Senate
The
Environmental Agency
EPA
Love Canal
Woman Loses in Suit Over Death in Jackson County
A Jackson County jury ruled for Pamela Easton and her parents Naomi and Robert Easton in a fatal accident suit filed by Susan M. Etzkorn. Etzkorn claimed Michael Etzkorn died after a June 16, 1976 collision on Illinois 149 caused by Easton’s negligence. The suit sought over 15,000 per count. After two and a half days, the defense moved for a directed verdict, but the judge denied it. the jury nonetheless found for the defendants.
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Jackson County
Susan M. Etzkorn
Pamela Easton
Naomi and
Robert Easton
Gorham
Michael Etzkorn
Illinois 149
Etzkorn
Naomi Easton
Illinois jobless rate hits 7.9 percent in May
Illinois unemployment rose to 7.9 percent in May, the highest in five years, with 434,000 jobless out of a 5.5 million labor force. Officials cite Ford, U S Steel, and International Harvesters as contributors while noting the national rate at 7.8 percent.
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Chicago
Illinois
U.S. Labor Department
Fred Randazzo
Illinois Bureau of Employment Securities
Ford Motor Co
U.S. Steel
International Havester
Randazzzo
May
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