End of Watergate as Mitchell and Haldeman begin prison terms
Former Attorney General John Mitchell surrendered in Alabama to start a 22 to 8 year sentence for Watergate crimes, becoming the 25th person jailed over the scandal. Haldeman arrived at Lompoc, California, a day early with belongings in a grocery bag. The case closes a chapter on Nixon era abuses as Liddy nears release.
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Senate approves mine safety bill for Labor Dept enforcement
The Senate voted 78 to 18 to shift enforcement of stricter mine safety laws from Interior to the Labor Department. The measure, paired with strip mining legislation, moves toward a House-Senate conference and faces potential higher costs for operators and consumers. The Carter administration backs both bills.
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House-Senate
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SIU budget clears House committee in seconds
The Southern Illinois University operating budget moved from House Appropriations Committee to the floor in under 30 seconds. Rep. Vincent Birchler finally carried the bill as Rep. Joe Lucco and Bruce Richmond were away. The measure holds about 112 million for SIU, with total higher education funding about 3.3 million above Gov. Thompson's request.
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Thomas Hanahan
D-Mchenry
House
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Anna
University
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University of Illinois
Board of Governors
Chicago State University
U of I
Illinois Building Authority
Congress reshapes energy rebate plan amid tax overhaul
Congress to fund an energy rebate by a new crude oil tax, paying every adult about 28 dollars next year. The Ways and Means Committee approved a one year program with 28 per adult and potential $80 per adult by 1981, with variations for singles and non tax filers.
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Carter
House
Ways and Means Committee
Marion approves private bus contract for three years
Marion Unit Two Board of Education approves a three year private bus service contract with R. W. Harmon and Sons of Kansas City. The move likely costs 33 district drivers their jobs unless hired by the private company. Harmon also secures Williamson County Special Education Cooperative routes. The board cites state reimbursement advantages for contracting over district operation.
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Kansas City
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Mt. Vernon
Harmon
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William Armstrong
Illinois Office of Education
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Educational Fund
Special Education Cooperative
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Teamsters Union
Pete Truran
Manfredo
William Parker
Albert Kaeser
Harold Chase
Allen
Dwight Lemasters
James Sanders
Marion Employes Association
Illinois Education Association
Joyce Cato
Warm lengthy forecast with storms through Sunday
Tonight partly cloudy with a 50 percent rain chance and lows in the lower 70s. Thursday will be partly sunny hot and humid with a 30 percent storm risk and highs in the lower 90s. Friday through Sunday remain very warm and humid with showers possible, lows mid 60s to mid 70s and highs mid 80s to lower 90s.
Williamson County property taxes to rise 4 to 13 percent
County Clerk Barney Boren says the 1.257 tax multiplier set by the Illinois Dept of Local Government Affairs will push Williamson County tax bills up 4 to 13 percent, far below earlier 16 to 17 percent estimates. Rates for Herrin Marion Johnston City Carterville and other areas vary, with bills driven by higher valuations despite lower per-dollar rates.
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Carterville
Marion
Johnston City
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