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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1979
Page
2
A privately owned DC-3 plunged from Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport onto a grassy strip near Interstate 95, killing all three aboard. It was the second DC-3 crash in 24 hours in the United States, with officials noting the narrow crash site likely limited casualties.
Independent truckers halted diesel pumps at Mount Vernon Union 76, signaling signs but no comments as diesel shortages trigger wider actions. Gunfire injuries reported in Wisconsin and Tennessee, while Alabama refineries were blockaded and a Tennessee convoy headed to Nashville. Protests seek fuel allocation, higher speed limits, and uniform truck regulations nationwide.
The House Ways and Means Committee backed a stronger windfall profits tax on oil firms, at least 10 percent higher than Carter proposed, aiming to ease political pressure on Democrats while keeping production incentives. debate included a simpler, costlier alternative by Rep. Vanik and related energy bills advancing in Senate.
State Department identified Eduardo Guerra Jiminez as the man suspected of hijacking Delta Flight 1061 to Havana with 194 passengers aboard. The 37 year old Cuban air force lieutenant formerly defected in 1969 with a MiG 17 to Homestead. Cuban authorities detained him. the flight returned to Miami with all aboard unharmed.
Senate conservatives claim they can overturn Carter by securing a majority to end sanctions on Zimbabwe Rhodesia while Carter supporters seek 34 votes to sustain a veto. Secretary Vance appears before foreign affairs committees to defend keeping sanctions as leverage toward genuine black majority rule. Senator Byrd opposes lifting sanctions from a defense procurement treaty.
Egypt and Israel finish their second round of discussions on the Palestinian autonomy issue in Alexandria. They will draft a next week agenda aimed at narrowing their large gaps. Substantive talks were limited. US officials will join in Israel to list points of agreement and disagreement for year-long discussions.
Former Apollo 14 astronaut Ed Mitchell and two St Louis area businessmen launched from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville in a hot air balloon. They aimed to surpass a 350 mile distance record and an 18 hour 56 minute endurance mark, with Randy Myers of Ralston Purina noting the team had traveled 100 to 150 miles in under four hours and had lost their air to ground communications.
The notice lists circulation rates and offices in Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin Marion and advertising phone numbers. It states Sunday and daily publication except Saturdays and holidays with mail delivery options and box address for changes.
President Carter plans a tough line toward OPEC and urges allies to curb oil price rises at the seven nation economic summit in Tokyo on June 28-29. West German Chancellor Schmidt warned against unrestrained price hikes, signalling some allied support for a tougher stance. Ohira hosts the energy focused talks.
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