Food shortages fears grow as truck protests disrupt markets
East to Plains fears of food shortages widen as California farmers plow crops and meatpackers lay off workers. Reports cite three Illinois highway shootings, Indiana and New York firebombings, two rock throwings in Pennsylvania, and farm supply strains. Washington moves to steady diesel supplies and costs while hearings consider trucking deregulation.
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OPEC Likely Sets Base Oil Price Near Twenty Dollars
Qatar's oil minister said OPEC probably approves a base price under $20 per barrel with premiums for oil of higher quality. The move would unify prices, allowing Saudi Arabia to charge the base price while other members add premiums. If enacted, U S oil import costs could rise by about 65 to 70 billion dollars next year, sparking inflation concerns.
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United States
Tokyo
U.S. Energy
James Schlesinger
Brandt to join Maryland college administration
Warren W. Brandt, SIU Carbondale president, will become vice president for general administration of the University of Maryland system, starting Sept. 1. He resigned SIU C in April amid governance changes and will serve as consultant until his Maryland role begins. The board noted his prior leadership at Commonwealth University in Virginia.
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Southern
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SIUC
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Maryland
University of Maryland
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John S. Toll
Commonwealth University
Viginia
SIU C
Senate Rejects 390 Million Welfare Aid Hike in Illinois
The Illinois Senate rejected a 390 million appropriation for the Department of Public Aid, including a 7 percent cost of living increase for welfare recipients, 26 to 30. The measure was postponed. Debate highlighted concern over cuts and benefits for children. Also approved 256 thousand to extend the St Louis Airport Authority for another year amid prior site criticisms. The Senate rejected GOP tax hike amendments and debate continued on a larger education funding package. House discussions included road plan votes and a 2.5 billion education package.
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Rockford
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GOP
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Thompson
Chicago
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Michael J. Madigan
George H. Ryan
Akankakee
General Assembly
Democrats
Zoning Fight Over Group Home for Mentally Retarded
A discussion on Page 3 outlines a zoning ordinance blocking a group home for mentally retarded residents. Officials weigh compatibility with neighborhood plans, potential exemptions, and rights of residents under state housing laws. Public input prompts ongoing debate on availability and site restrictions.
Weather and city notes mix of items from Murphysboro to West Frankfort
Partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms tonight and Thursday, highs in the 80s, warm weekend forecast. Murphysboro seeks federal agency definitions while West Frankfort awaits an engineer’s crack report before moving into a new city hall station. A coalition calls on Carter and Congress to end inflation’s silent tax as cancer detection advances. Stieb’s major league debut looms after a year in the minors. Muhannad Ali says retirement is serious.
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Supreme Court OKs affirmative action quotas
The Supreme Court ruled 5-2 that employers with no proven bias may use racial quotas to favor minorities in hiring training and promotion. The decision upholds a craft training program in Kaiser Aluminum’s Gramercy Louisiana plant that was designed to boost minority representation.
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Weber
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Chicago
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