Southern Illinois miners laud John L Lewis as great labor leader
Active and retired miners across Southern Illinois praised the late John L. Lewis, former head of the United Mine Workers, describing him as the greatest labor leader in American history. They recalled safety reforms, pension gains, and his tough leadership during mid-century mine disasters.
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Harry Walker
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Labor unions mourn Lewis with coal mine shutdowns
Washington AP reports the United Mine Workers ordered coal mines shut down in the U S and Canada in memory of John L. Lewis who died at age 80. A private funeral is planned likely Monday in Springfield Illinois. Public memorial services will be held later and members are urged to hold services in churches and union halls Monday.
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Canada
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Apollo 11 Moon Landing Set for July Flight
The Apollo 11 crew faces a demanding training schedule ahead of a July 16 launch from Space Center Houston. Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin, and Michael Collins will undergo extensive simulations and briefings, with Armstrong planned to walk on the moon July 21 followed by Aldrin 27 minutes later.
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U S Steel Faces Suit Over Reciprocal Purchase Deals
The government filed a civil antitrust suit against U S Steel Corp alleging use of reciprocal purchase arrangements to monopolize steel sales. A proposed consent judgment would bar U S Steel from reciprocal dealing for 19 years. Filed in U S District Court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Reward climbs to $13,500 in Old Main fire probe
Rep. Kenneth J. Gray asked FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover to join the investigation into the Carbondale Old Main blaze at Southern Illinois University. The fire is suspected arson and the reward pool rose to 13,300 dollars with contributions from SIU officials and local donors. The Carbondale Chamber coordinates pledges as salvage work and fencing proceed, with a memorial plan pending.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Showers and Warm Highs
Cloudy conditions with a chance of showers or thundershowers tonight and Saturday. Highs Saturday range from the upper 70s to the mid 80s, with tonight’s lows in the 60s. Includes index references to map page 18 and sections inside such as Classifieds and Comics.
Illinois passes coal mining backfill and revegetation bill
The Illinois House narrowly approved a bill regulating open pit and strip coal mining. It requires backfilling as mining proceeds, full backfill within six sides after closure, and planting vegetation on backfills within a year of shutdown. Exemptions apply near highways and occupied buildings. Critics say it harms conservation.
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East St. Louis
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Senate considers statewide vo tech system and tax hike
Springfield reports show the Senate Registration and Miscellany Committee buried five open housing bills while the Senate Education Committee approved measures to create a statewide public vocational education system. A House panel killed a personal property tax proof requirement for vehicle license renewal. In Cairo Illinois there were three firebombings Thursday night with no injuries or arrests. targets included Pyramid Courts Administration Building and two nearby grocers.
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Cairo
Pyramid Courts
Three Per Cent Levy Agreed In Illinois Tax Talks
Gov Richard B Ogilvie and Mayor Richard J Darey of Chicago reportedly reached a four hour agreement on a three per cent income tax on individuals and corporations in exchange for higher local sales tax shares. The plan would shift state tax proceeds to local governments, with a future one and a quarter per cent local increase anticipated. Senate momentum stalled as Arrington paused after Republican opposition, while leadership pressed for votes ahead of a House consideration.
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Chicago
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House
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Statehouse
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First troop pullout set for 9th Infantry and 3rd Marines
The U S Command announced two brigades of the 9th Infantry Division and a regimental landing team of the 3rd Marine Division will withdraw from South Vietnam by August end and be replaced by South Vietnamese troops. The first unit to go will be a 900-man battalion tied for inactivation in mid July, with about 16 000 personnel involved in the initial withdrawal and the overall plan to replace 25 000 American fighting men.
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