Russia eyes swap as spies court case looms in Moscow
U S Embassy seeks Crawford release for two Americans accused of spying in Moscow. Two U S correspondents Craig Whitney and Harold Piper were ordered to appear in court on slander charges. Officials warned of potential pretrial exchanges and ongoing investigations.
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Marion lad remains open EPA lab in Marion stays open
Gov James Thompson announced the Illinois EPA laboratory in Marion will remain open after hearings in Marion. The decision, backed by public safety concerns for Southern Illinois, comes as legislators push amendments to fund the Marion lab. funding figures of 184000 and 177000 are under consideration in the House and Senate.
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Senate ratifies tax treaty with Britain after revisions
The Senate reversed a prior rejection and approved a tax treaty with Great Britain 82 to 5 after removing language critics said would let the U.S. states tax foreign corporations too freely. The deal now proceeds to the British House of Commons for reconsideration.
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Illinois tax relief bill near passage
Illinois moves toward major property tax relief with a Senate backed measure expanding circuit breaker eligibility to about two thirds of homeowners and extending relief to seniors and renters. The bill faces House concurrence and potential veto threats as politics frame the debate.
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Carter’s tax plan faces hurdles amid capital gains clash
President Carter warned he may withhold approval of tax cut legislation if capital gains relief is eased. House Ways and Means remains split as supporters push lower rates, with Steiger proposing a 25 percent cap and Jones backing a 35 percent compromise. Carter urged resignation of a CFTC member over stock gifts and warned his health care reform may take years to pass due to inflation and deficits. He reported improved Soviet arms talks prospects, while the tax bill struggle continues in a Democratic-run committee.
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Illinois approves revised school aid formula lifting funds
The Illinois General Assembly approved a revised school aid formula boosting local school funding by 19 million dollars next year, surpassing Gov. James R. Thompson's proposal. The House approved the amendment by 173 to 1 after Senate passage. Chicago Democrats called it a statewide compromise, while Chicago lawmakers hope it benefits all regions.
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Weather and city notes with Carbondale labor update
Partly cloudy warm and humid tonight with a low in the mid to upper 70s. Wednesday hazy hot and humid with possible thunderstorms and a mid 90s high. Friday may bring showers. Temperatures 90 to 97 Thursday through Saturday. Carbondale patrolmen lose bid for court arbitration in city contract talks. Central Illinois Public Service Co. earns natural gas franchise renewal by city vote.
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