Atlantic defense buildup urged to counter Soviet threats
A Congressional Budget Office study warns the United States must bolster Atlantic defense against Soviet air and submarine threats. It estimates core options cost 2.7 to 2.9 billion over 15 years or 9.5 billion for a carrier base, with 45 to 60 new ships and broader resource concerns noted.
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Carter halts B1 bomber program amid missile emphasis
President Carter announced the decision to discontinue deployment and production of the B1 bomber. He will continue B1 research only as a fallback if the B52 upgrade fails, while expanding submarine and air delivered cruise missiles with the B52 fleet. He expects Congress to back the move and keeps open talks with Brezhnev.
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Illinois bill to burn more high sulfur coal passes in close vote
The Illinois House approves a bill allowing higher air quality limits than federal standards in most of the state to boost high sulfur coal use. The measure excludes Chicago, St Louis and Peoria metros. Environmentalists vow to seek a veto from Gov. James Thompson.
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Springfield wrestles with school aid and crime bills
Lawmakers near adjournment clash over roughly 1.3 billion in school aid and 302 million for adult programs with House Democrats and Gov. James Thompson’s backers at odds. A major anticrime bill, tax tweaks, probation subsidies, and a broadened bribery penalty also advance as sessions wind down.
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Evening storm risk with cooler night and cooler weekend
Showers and thunderstorms are likely tonight with a cooler night and lows in the 60s. Friday brings partly sunny skies and lower humidity with highs in the mid to upper 80s. A 70 percent rain chance remains tonight, with near normal temperatures Saturday through Monday and more chances of showers and storms, highs in the mid to upper 80s and lows in the mid to upper 60s. area two area counties Jackson and Perry await final tax multipliers. Perry County coal gasification project's odds improve over the ill fated New Athens project. State independent truckers call for a protest
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Supreme Court death penalty ban praised by women's groups
The court decision barring the death penalty in rape cases draws strong praise from women’s organizations. Coverage notes broad implications and renewed debate across legal and social circles.
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Southern Illinois lawmakers hail good day in session
State Rep. Ralph Dunn and Republican allies helped push a regional package in the Illinois House on Wednesday. They backed a resolution urging SIU Carbondale to study a veterinary school and supported funding for a weather station, a new law school building, and college roof repairs.
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