Cable TV owner testifies May paid for rate increase
O R Walley reports John Kirby, operator of Southern Illinois Cable TV Co., testified in Williamson County Circuit Court that he paid former West Frankfort commissioner Burl T May $500 to introduce a motion and sway a rate hike. The council approved a $5 to $6.30 monthly rise by a 4 to 1 vote in August 1974 as May made the motion. May faces official misconduct charges as his trial opens.
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O.R. Walley
West Frankfort
May
Williamson Couty
Kirby
Kenneth Cook
Larry Cook
Illinois Department of Law Enforcement
East St. Louis
SIU budget bill advances as Thompson eyes higher ed funding
Illinois House approved major higher education appropriations, sending $299 million to the University of Illinois, $121 million to Southern Illinois University, $114.5 million to the Board of Governors, and $116.5 million to the Board of Regents, moving Gov Thompson toward a $955 million higher education package for next fiscal year. Other actions included debates over tax limits, strip mining regulation, school bonds and township governance reforms. The report also covers a bench trial in a local rate case with former officials and testimony about payments related to a 1975 or 1977 time frame.
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Springfield
Illinois House
James Thompson
Thompson
University of Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Board of Governors
House
State Board of Regents
Senate
Northern Illinois University
California
Karl Benning
Aspiring Pitcher Dave Kemp Aims For Major Leagues
Seven year old Dave Kemp wowed Tuesday night with hitting fielding and running while stating his ambition to become a big league pitcher. His evident talent and drive mark him as a standout young athlete with future potential in baseball.
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Dave Kemp
Dave
ERA vote in Illinois House eyed as showdown looms
Springfield IL AP lobbying peaks as ERA strategists weigh calling the measure for a House vote. Sponsor Rep. Corneal A. Davis urged Speaker Redmond to bring the ERA resolution to a vote as the Illinois House opened at noon CST. Gov. Thompson said he has a list of wavering lawmakers and does not expect a vote today.
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Springfield
Ill
Illinois
Corneal A. Davis
William A. Redmond
House
James R. Thompson
Quake Kills 14 in Salonika Greece
A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake struck Salonika, Greece, killing 14 and injuring about 150. The quake devastated large parts of the northern city, forcing some 600,000 residents to flee inland. Bulgaria and Yugoslavia also shook but reported no casualties.
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Salonika
Greece
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
Balkan
Summer rate boosts June bills for CIPS customers
The Southern Illinoisan reports Central Illinois Public Service Co. raises the summer rate 25 percent for June through September after an ICC order. Added 1.3 cent fuel adjustment, plus an 11.5 percent overall rate increase, brings the average monthly bill to about 52.97 dollars for 750 kilowatt hours. Voisin offers energy-saving tips to cut peak use.
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Frank Suhadolnik
Southern Illinoisan
Central Illinois Public Service Co
CIPS
William Voisin
Public Information
Illinois
ICC
Voisin
Water problems from low pressure and breaks in many communities
A note on water supply issues arising from low pressure and broken lines across several communities. The report details related disruptions and anticipated fixes as pages reference surrounding municipal coverage.
Summer Dry Start Fails to Bring Rain in Southern Illinois
Weather reports from Southern Illinois indicate a dry spell since early June with no inch of rain expected for crops. Tuesday night storms yielded only light rain and a false tornado sighting near Marion, later attributed to a funnel cloud, with warnings retracted. Officials note spotters saw only rain clouds. forecasts call for little rain before late Friday while temperatures remain in the 60s at night and 80s by day.
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Southern Illinois
Illinois
Marion
Energy
Civil Defense
Tom Redickas
Johnston City
Cambria
Herrin
Chittyville
Zeigler
Don Semancik
National Weather Service
Cairo
Cape Girardeau
Neal Kunucky
Carbondale
Aiport
Jackson County Extension
Bob Frank
Semancik
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Siuc Law School
William Lewis
Testi
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Lonian
Miles
Jake Volvi
Athens
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St. Louis Cardinals
Ann Landers
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