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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1978
Page
1
Snow swirled across Southern Illinois today but weather observers called it a brief winter farewell. Weekend highs should reach the high 50s to 60s with little precipitation, while tonight highs dip to the upper 30s and Saturday warms.
The United States, under President Carter, urged Israel to pull back its forces from the Fatahland area in southern Lebanon. Washington pressed for a comprehensive Arab Israeli settlement, signaling urgent talks on a possible United Nations peacekeeping force along the border while condemning recent killings. The plan links Israel’s security to resolving the Palestinian question and supports Lebanese sovereignty, with long-term aims of extending Lebanese Army control in the south.
Israeli commandos swept into Lebanon by helicopter and boat and struck a seacoast guerrilla camp at Adloun while advancing inland toward the Mediterranean. Tanks and air strikes supported the push as troops captured five more Palestinian villages and drifted toward a guerrilla-free buffer zone along the border. Reports said refugees were moved by boat and road as Israel pressed its campaign following last weekend’s Palestinian attack on Tel Aviv.
The government asked a 10 day extension of the temporary restraining order to allow United Mine Workers members to ratify a proposed contract. The union plans to vote next Friday while production and distribution of 180000 copies of the 40 page contract proceed after a two week rush. Court action on a Taft Hartley injunction was postponed.
The CARBONDALE Community High Board backs extracurriculars amid a deficit forecast for 1978 79. Attorney General William J. Scott shown as living beyond his means per Chicago Tribune. Former Rep Richard Hanna pleads guilty to taking funds from Tongsun Park. Lebanese fears of Israeli security zone in southern Lebanon. Endorsements listed for Williamson County and Jackson County races. Wall Street Journal editorial dispute over coal miners strike. Champaign hosts Class AA boys basketball tournament open. Goreville edged Cairo to reach girls sectional.
Southern Illinois UMW leaders prepare to brief Springfield delegates on the third tentative coal contract since the Dec. 6 strike. The deal, approved 22 to 17 by the bargaining council, eliminates a stability clause and lowers the health care deductible from 700 to 200. Local leaders weigh the pact amid mixed reactions as federal judge prompts a back to work order vote slated next week.
Moscow accuses Washington of stalling on completing a new strategic arms pact. Pravda commentary hints Kremlin patience waning amid what the Soviet press calls U S delaying tactics under Carter. It marked the strongest Soviet critique since last month’s attack on efforts to scuttle the accord.
Panamanian negotiator Romulo Escobar Bethancourt says the basic intent of the Panama Canal neutrality treaty remains unchanged despite Senate changes that authorize U.S. warship transit in emergencies and allow U.S. intervention if Panama faces internal strife. Officials will study the edits after ambassador Gabriel Lewis arrives from Washington, with a decision after review, as debates continue toward turnover by 2000.
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