Writers Guild Strike Shuts Daytime Scripts Across United States
The Writers Guild of America begins a walkout with East Coast members opposing a 6 percent yearly raise and striking in solidarity with West Coast colleagues. Immediate effects hit daytime soap writing while most prime time shows have finished taping for the season.
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Boeing withdraws Pentagon claim on political contributions
Boeing Co withdraws its request to bill the Pentagon for 61,075 in 1982 direct political contributions, while asserting 1,800 spent on a dinner with Vice President George Bush as a legitimate community relations expense. The company still seeks reimbursement for over 65,000 in other political expenses and noted some charges may be disallowed after negotiations with the Pentagon.
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Payments suspended to General Dynamics
Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger announced a 30 day suspension of payments to General Dynamics as the Pentagon reviews possible irregularities in billed expenses. The probe seeks whether corporate trips and other costs were hidden in weapons contracts and may include criminal activity.
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General Dynamics
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Winter storms and ice black Illinois with outages
Winter returned to Illinois with ice and winds up to 50 mph, snapping power lines in suburban Chicago and leaving thousands without electricity. Flooding looms as the Illinois River rises above flood stage near Rome and Chillicothe, prompting evacuations and more could follow as the river climbs.
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Winter snow storm hits the Midwest including Illinois
The Northern Plains blizzard blasted a wide Midwest area including Illinois on Monday. Meteorologist Richard Koeneman of the National Weather Service in Chicago reported the broad storm.
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Reagan appeals for MX missiles to back arms talks
President Reagan urges release of funds to build 21 Peacekeeper MX missiles, arguing the weapon strengthens leverage in Geneva talks beginning March 12. Sen. Warner predicts Senate approval. House leader Wright says negotiations may aid chances. Congress previously approved 21 missiles with locations in Nebraska and Wyoming awaiting funding.
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Quake hit Chile triggers curfew and rationing
In central Chile authorities imposed a midnight to 5 a.m. curfew to curb looting and ration water after an earthquake that killed at least 135, injured about 2,000 and destroyed 4,900 homes. Thousands fled into debris filled streets for a second night as aftershocks rattled Santiago and other cities along an 800 mile Pacific coast.
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Southern Illinoisan Staff and Contact Details
Listing of publication details for The Southern Illinoisan includes address Carbondale Illinois 62901, USPS status, ownership by Lee Enterprises, staff roles, office phone numbers for Carbondale and Herrin, classifieds and circulation contacts, and subscription rates for carrier and motor route services.
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Diplomacy urged as solution in Central America crisis
Cardinal Joseph Bernardin in Chicago urged diplomatic solutions to Central America’s complex crisis after returning from a bishops’ tour of El Salvador and Nicaragua. He noted church leaders avoided military aid, while backing low level aid in 1983, and met with El Salvador’s Jose Napoleon Duarte and Nicaragua’s Daniel Ortega.
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United States
Central America
Vietnam
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Nicaragua
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National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Jose Napoleon Duarte
Daniel Ortega
Home Test Offer Opens Privacy for At Home Appointments
Randy Lewis invites readers to call 1-800-642-6924 for an appointment or visit the office. A home test option is available, allowing the same test to be done in the privacy of the customer's home.
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