Thompson trims education budget by 20 million
Gordon Britton of Lindsay-Schaub News Service reports that Gov. James R. Thompson would cut the Illinois Board of Higher Education’s proposed education budget by 20 million while keeping pay hikes for faculty and civil service staff. The board seeks 975 million. Thompson supports 955 million. The plan preserves utility cost increases and aims to fund accrued liabilities, with major cuts hitting the university retirement fund and the Illinois Scholarship Commission. The staff proposal will be reviewed at the March 7 board meeting as priorities for the legislature are set.
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Insider assails Park questions in graft inquiry
Washington AP Leon Jaworski grills Tongsun Park on alleged efforts to buy influence in Congress as Rep. Bruce Caputo notes the first day of investigators grilling produced no surprises. Background testimony mentions ex-Representatives Hanna and Edwards with Hanna facing trial next month for conspiring with Park and Edwards admitting $20,000 from Park.
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Miners Arrested After Springfield Hotel Brawl
Four Southern Illinois United Mine Workers members were arrested at a Springfield hotel after a post midnight brawl tied to a tentative UMW contract. Arrested were Yollie Bishop Jr. Harrisburg John L Cox Herrin James Poe and Gerald Hawkins Du Quoin. Injuries reported to Bartolotti brothers and Ronald Joiner. All posted $100 bond.
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Miller Nears Approval for Fed Chair as Probe Continues
William Miller heads toward swift Senate confirmation as chairman of the Federal Reserve Board despite an ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission inquiry into Textren Inc. Miller says the probe does not affect his fitness. He rebuffs Senator Proxmire's call to withdraw, with committee vote slated for Thursday.
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Cadet faces dismissal over fraternization at West Point
A West Point cadet in his final semester faces honors-board dismissal for serious fraternization with a female plebe. Judge Charles Sifton paused action, questioning the government’s questioning methods, while records note the academy bans fraternization between freshmen and upperclassmen regardless of sex. The cadet, Kevin Downey, 21, of West Babylon, N.Y., is accused of not fully disclosing his feelings.
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Thompson asks Illinois congressmen to back funding plans
Governor James R. Thompson pleads for bipartisan support in Washington for a slate of Illinois funding priorities including a new metropolitan airport across the Mississippi from St. Louis, Lock and Dam 26 at Alton, Midway Airport upgrades, highway and welfare funds, and state reimbursements. He notes unresolved waterway user fees and a Senate impasse between Domenici and Long, while stressing action on road and airport projects. Rep. Dan Rostenkowski endorses cross party cooperation based on past quick funding for Chicago projects.
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Chicago
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Senate rejects war time troops clause in Panama Canal treaties
The Senate voted 56 to 38 against an amendment by Sen. James Allen to allow U S troops to stay in the Canal Zone during wartime after transfer to Panama. Supporters argued it defends national security while opponents warned it would limit defense options.
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Jet Crashes On Takeoff At Los Angeles Airport
A Continental Airlines DC-10 skid off a runway during a storm at Los Angeles International. At least two passengers were killed and 11 injured as the jet collided with a building while preparing for takeoff on Flight 603 to Honolulu. The total aboard was not immediately known.
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