Downstate school aid formula widened amid Chicago-Downstate deal
House Democrats approve changes to the school aid formula allowing three year attendance averaging and transportation costs in aid bids, reduce qualifying rate to 2.90 per 100 assessed value, with most Downstate districts gaining. East St. Louis would get no extra funds. total funding moves to 102.9 million with expectations of partial funding at 90 percent.
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Court rules bias must be proven in intent not just impact
Supreme Court rules that challenge to government action requires proving racial bias as motive or purpose. The decision upholds a D C police recruitment test with higher black failure rates, clarifying that disproportionate impact alone does not establish unconstitutional discrimination. Justice White notes intent must be shown, a stance welcomed by civil rights attorneys who see implications for housing and public policy cases.
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Illinois doctor may advertise billboard under new stance
Springfield AP reports Illinois Department of Registration and Education chief Ronald Stackler will stop enforcing broad advertising bans for 33 professions including physicians and architects. He cites a U S Supreme Court ruling and limits advertising to listing name address and telephone number. He notes lawyers remain barred.
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Carter Favored in Three-State Primary Contests
Jimmy Carter appears poised to secure enough delegates today in New Jersey Ohio and California to reach a commanding position for the Democratic nomination. Ford and Reagan face unlikely upsets with three contests totaling 331 Republican delegates and 540 Democratic delegates at stake. Carter holds about 907 committed delegates with around 75 more likely by end of balloting.
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Parole Granted to Caril Fugate in Starkweather Case
Caril Fugate, 32, was paroled in York Nebraska after 18 years in prison for involvement in the 1958 Starkweather murder spree. The Parole Board voted 4 to 1 with plans for a new identity and home. Victims included Fugate's mother, half sister, and stepfather.
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Marion ambulance service ends amid IPAC dispute
The Pulley Ambulance Service of Marion halted operations at 1 p.m. Monday over an $18 700 debt to the Illinois Public Aid Commission and a new IPAC billing proposal. The move leaves Herrin as the only active Marion area service, with Mayfield and Litton also bidding for a city contract to provide 24 hour emergency coverage beginning July 1.
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Illinois Board approves Champaign Urbana clinical medicine school
The Illinois Board of Higher Education approved a new school of clinical medicine, a branch of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, to be built in Champaign Urbana. The plan aims to graduate 50 students and hinges on a $4 million Veterans Administration grant for startup costs.
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Weather Outlook With Pollen Counts
The forecast calls for a fair night with a low of 60 to 65. Wednesday will be mostly sunny and hot with highs from 88 to 93. Thursday remains fair and hot with a low in the 60s and a high in the 90s. Friday and Saturday stay partly cloudy. Pollen today shows grass 33 and mold 348. no pollen count was recorded last Tuesday.
YMCA Teens Register for St Louis Amusement Trip
Good Evening WEDNESDAY notes last day for teens to sign up for a YMCA sponsored trip to a St Louis amusement park. Other area entertainments are listed in The Southern Illinoisan Calendar on Page 18.
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Meri Weather Traded From Houston to Atlanta on Draft Eve
Ex Saluki guard Joe C Meri weather is traded from Houston to Atlanta in a pre draft move. The piece notes camps and the Southern Illinois sports scene with a sports column tone.
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