Wiring studied in Old Main fire probe continues
Fire investigators examine wiring above the third floor as the probable start of the Sunday blaze that destroyed Southern Illinois University Old Main. Officials from Carbondale and Chicago review electrical diagrams while arson indicators were noted and prior fire alarms investigated. SIU estimates replacement costs exceed 3% million for building and contents.
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Southhern Ilinois University
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Chicago
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Nixon Hopes Vietnam Troop Pullout Signals Peace
President Nixon returns from the Midway summit aiming to signal a Viet Cong peace move with a plan to withdraw 25 000 U S troops from South Vietnam by August end The White House framed the decision as preliminary with no yearly numerical target The move drew initial denouncements from North Vietnam and the Viet Cong but was described as a major turning point in the Paris peace process.
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Weather Outlook With Gradual Warming Trend
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with a gradual warming trend. Highs around 80 today, tonight’s low near 60. Wednesday will bring increasing cloudiness with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Obs. Weather details on map page 15.
Pope speaks at world council in Geneva
Pope Paul VI visited Geneva and addressed the World Council of Churches noting that Roman Catholics do not yet consider membership mature enough for a positive answer. He also voiced fraternal affection and spoke to the International Labor Organization about concerns for the working man.
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Burger Confirmed as Chief Justice by Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed Warren E. Burger as the 15th chief justice of the United States by a 74 to 3 vote. The action occurred on a Monday in Washington, cementing Burger’s appointment to lead the Supreme Court.
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Senate OKs 3 Percent Income Tax Plan Amid Budget Talks
Senate Revenue Committee advances Gov Ogilvie’s income tax plan trimmed to 3 percent, with a 6 to 1 vote. Ogilvie says 3 percent is minimum to fund state government. leaders debate further cuts to meet budget commitments as Republicans split on votes.
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Belleville
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Opposition blocks higher education student seats bill
Champaign Rep Charles J Clabaugh led opposition as the Illinois House killed a bill that would add two non voting student members to the Board of Higher Education. The measure drew only 22 of 89 votes, described as dangerous and likely to increase campus turmoil, with Governor Ogilvie pressured on selecting student representatives from largely unrepresentative campus bodies.
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Illinois House Passes about 60 Bills in Marathon Session
The Illinois House advanced about 60 bills in a 12 hour marathon session that stretched to midnight. Provisions include banning discrimination in public housing, requiring the health director to be a physician in behavioral sciences, barring loaded weapons in municipalities, flying the state flag at public schools, restricting wage assignments by lenders, raising garnishment exemptions for family heads, and validating city ordinances on firearm registration.
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Committee gets gun bill back
Springfield AP report states Illinois Senate backtracked on a bill to exclude downstate residents from the Hingis gun owners registration law. The defeated vote left the measure tied, prompting referral to nine committees. The bill, opposed by East St. Louis police director Ross Randolph, would alter a September 1988 registration requirement and fee.
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Chicago
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R-Murphysbero
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Charleston
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GOP group maps education cuts to 100 million feared
A Republican task force on education told the Senate caucus this morning that state university budgets for the coming fiscal year could be cut to about 100 million. The panel suggested new universities may face trimming rather than elimination and discussed possible reductions in aid to private colleges and scholarships. Senator John Gilbert of Carbondale warned efforts will clash with the governor’s 658 million funding. The group plans to meet with university officials as the General Assembly nears adjournment in three weeks.
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Illinois House blocks 100 million Chicago domed palace
Illinois House rejected a 100 million plan to fund a Chicago domed sports palace. The failed vote fell 17 votes short of the required majority for authority to form an exhibition council. Opponents warned of potential ties to horse racing and parimutuel betting under one roof.
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West Virginia children face murder warrants in arson case
Warrants charging murder were issued for Roger Bailey and his sister Susan, both 13, by the Ward County prosecutor after an early Sunday house fire in Avkerspurg. The blaze killed the children's parents and siblings. investigators allege arson. The suspects were held in the city detectives bureau pending arraignment. grandfather Obie Bailey survived as the lone occupant of a separate structure.
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