France reveals neutron bomb tests and future decision
Paris confirms France built and tested a neutron warhead and will decide in two to three years whether to add it to its arsenal. Giscard d Estaing spoke at a rare palace news conference, framing the reveal as no surprise amid public debate on Soviet relations.
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France
Valery Giscard d’Estaing
Kremlin
Giscard d’Estaing
Presidential
State Department
South Pacific
Soviet Union
Helmut Schmidt
Carter
America
S. Carter
Schmidt
Moscow
Leonid I. Brezhnev
Afghanistan
Secretary Muskie pledges aid to Thailand amid border attacks
Secretary Edmund Muskie, after a NATO session, promised U S military aid to Thailand to counter Vietnamese incursions across the Thai Cambodian frontier. Thailand’s foreign minister Siddhi Savatsila confirmed the pledge after Muskie met him before ASEAN foreign ministers talks.
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Thailand
Kuala Ae Malaysia
Edmund S. Muskie
NATO
U.S
Siddhi Savatsila
The
Association of Southeast Asian Nations
ASEAN
Carter Returns From Europe Facing Soviet Strikes
President Carter landed at Andrews Air Force Base after an eight day European tour aimed at strengthening Western ties. He criticized the Soviet union and noted allied concern over a partial Afghanistan troop withdrawal, calling the Kremlin move a token withdrawal with limited strategic impact while allies warn of a major threat to world peace.
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Washington
Carter
Camp David
America
Andrews
Air Force Base
Afghanistan
Soviet Union
Balloon pilot John Brewster colors Herrin sky
John Brewster of Herrin operates a bright hot air balloon that draws attention as it drifts over the area. He says flying a balloon feels like being a cloud, and readers can see the accompanying story and photos.
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John Brewster
Herrin
How libraries choose books
Sunday News explains how area libraries decide which books to acquire for their collections. It highlights selection processes, staff roles, community input, and budget considerations guiding acquisitions.
Pleasant Ridge Water Co. formed to bottle local spring water
Tom Richmond established the Pleasant Ridge Water Co to bottle water deemed good enough for packaging. Joe Bennett, president of New Southern Illinois Inc, shares views on economic development across Illinois southern 26 counties. The two items appear together in the same edition.
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Pleasant Ridge
Tom Richmond
Pleasant Ridge Water Co
New Southern Illinois Inc
Joe Bennett
Ilinois
Southern Illinoisan classified ad rates and office contact lines
The notice lists daily publication details with carrier delivery Sunday through Friday and varying monthly rates, plus 18 county outside circulation and Illinois rates for 1 year 65.00 75.00, 6 months 35.00 40.00, 3 months 18.00 21.00, and 1 month 6.50 7.50. Office phone lines are Carbondale 549-5391, Murphysboro 687-2391, Herrin 942-3187, Marion 993-8161. Classified advertising numbers 549-3326, 5433, Box 2108 Carbondale IL 62901.
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Ilinois
Carbondale
Murphysboro
Herrin
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Ill
Farm tax cut for farm machinery moves forward in Illinois
The Illinois House approved a Senate-amended bill to exempt farm machinery and equipment from the state sales tax with a 116-31 vote. The measure, sponsored by Rep. Bruce Richmond, would remove 2 cents per dollar of tax starting Sept 1 this year and December 1, 1981 for the remaining 2 cents, with a $1,000 purchase threshold. Gov. James R. Thompson has not indicated readiness to sign. The bill aims to halt farmers buying equipment in neighboring states with no sales tax. Also approved was a measure to review and possibly lower sulfur dioxide air standards to favor increased use of high-sulfur Illinois coal, contingent on Pollution Control Board recommendations and EPA pollution studies in East St. Louis, Peoria, and Chicago. The House sent to the governor legislation exempting equipment for some alternative energy projects focused on sun, wind, and agricultural waste.
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Py von Dievener
Kathy Best
Southern Illinois
Springfield
House
Senate
James R. Thompson
Bruce Richmond
Murphysboro
Thompson
Gene Johns
Marion
James Rea
Illinois
General Assembly
James F. Rea
Christopher
Ilinois
Pollution Control Board
Environmental Protection Agency
East St. Louis
Peoria
Chicago
EPA
Rea
William Harris
Robert Winchester
Rossclare
John Knuppel
Virginia
James Rupp
Decatur
Ralph Dunn
Synthetic fuel bill clears House with Carter awaiting sign
The House approved a $20 billion synthetic fuels bill by 317 to 93, sending to President Carter for signature. The plan would mass produce oil from coal and shale, targeting 500000 barrels daily by 1987 and 2 million by 1992, with a parallel $5 billion solar and conservation program and a solar bank to fund loans and grants. Illinois representatives split on the measure, with several Democrats and Republicans voting yes and no.
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Washington Star
Washington
House
Carter
United States
Senate
Congress
Illinois
Annunzio
Collins
Fury
Murphy
Price
Rostenkowski
Russo
Stewart
Yates
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Anderson
Corcoran
D. Crane
P. Crane
Derwinski
Erlenborn
Findley
Hyde
Madigan
McClory
Michel
O’brien
Porter
Railsback
Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank
Federal grant funds 24 senior units in Carterville
Rep. Paul Simon announces a $96 854 HUD grant to Williamson County Housing Authority for a three story mini high rise of 24 senior citizen units. Housing authority says notification pending despite proposal submission.
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Carterville
Federal
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Williamson County
E Authority
Paul Simon
Carbondale
Housing Authority
HUD
Seven Candidates Remain in Marion Special Election
The withdrawal period closed with seven candidates still in Marion’s special city election. For the Aug 19 primary, Booth, Boyt, Campbell, Hancock, Snyder, Thomas, and Williams will appear in alphabetical order. The two top vote-getters advance to the 1 23 general election for public safety commissioner.
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Marion
Paul ‘‘Chick” Booth
Paul R. Boyt
Joe Campbell
David D. Hancock
George R
Bob’’ Snyder
Val Jean Thomas
George A. Williams
Public B and Safety Commisoner
200 Feared Dead in Meghna River Collision
Officials reported about 200 people feared dead after a passenger launch collided with an oil tanker on the Meghna River near 20 miles from Dacca. Rescue teams and authorities searched the wake for survivors amid rough waters.
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Dacca
Bangladesh
Meghna River
Vietnamese capture Red Cross officials and US photographers
Vietnamese troops seized two International Red Cross relief officials and two American photographers at an embattled camp on the Thai Cambodian border. The Red Cross identified the captives as Robert Ashe and Pierre Perrin, both Britons, while the American detainees were George Linemann and Richard Franken.
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Bangkok
Thailand
International Red Cross
Red Cross
U.S
Robert Ashe
Britain
Pierre Perrin
George Lienamann
Richard Franken
Deaths in clash at University of El Salvador raid
Police and army units backed by tanks and helicopters stormed the University of El Salvador and a nearby high school. Reports say 14 dead, dozens wounded, and 40 leftist sources cite casualties. Witnesses report three killed, one wounded, and at least 100 arrested. Government denies deaths.
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University of el
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