Illinois House OKs farm credit plan aids farmers in need
The Illinois House passed an emergency credit bill to help farmers by deferring half the interest on operating loans for up to a year. The measure would let banks lend seed and fuel money at 6 to 7 percent when due, with the state repaying over five years. It could aid more than 15,000 farmers if federal plans falter. Supporters say the need is real amid high rates. opponents warn of government bailouts and shifting burdens.
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Reagan urges high time for U S Soviet summit
President Reagan calls for a superpower summit with Mikhail Gorbachev to straighten out relations. He cites Geneva arms talks as a possible topic and expresses optimism that Gorbachev may accept an invitation to visit the United States.
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Block says he does not own delinquent Minnesota land
In Brief Block does not own land with delinquent taxes in Minnesota. The 640 acres in LeRoy Township, Mower County, were sold in 1980. A USDA spokesman said the current owner should be taxed, while Block is listed with Illinois associates as delinquent.
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Food prices rise spikes inflation 0.3 percent in January
Government data show the steepest food price increase in six months pushing consumer costs up 0.3 percent for the last month. Coupled with a 0.2 percent gain in January, the year so far inflation runs at an annual rate of 3.3 percent.
ICC debate over heating costs sparks concern for elderly
SCAMI critics accuse ICC plan of unfair winter charges harming low income elderly and patients with respiratory issues. Levin defends summer-differential pricing as saving yearly costs, while SCAM cites strict limits and one time eligibility. USS rate also draws fire for reducing local volunteer outreach. Levin pledges three annual public meetings in Southern Illinois.
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Shakeup hits SIU basketball program as coach debate ends in upheaval
SIU faced a turbulent week as athletic director Hartzog announced retirement for August to maximize benefits, amid controversy over offering coach George Iubel the job. Van Winkle remained in place after friction with Swinburne, following a poor conference run and talks of replacing the coach. The furor climaxed with today’s shakeup.
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Reagan weighs South Africa policy amid CBS Lebanon killings
President Reagan faced questions on his diplomacy stance toward the white South African regime after a CBS News camera crew was killed in Lebanon. He warned against blaming police alone, noting rioting and a violent element in South Africa, while defending Israeli actions in Lebanon as not deliberate killings. CBS condemned the attack as unprovoked and deliberate.
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French consul kidnapped in Beirut amid regional abductions
In west Beirut three armed men abducted Marcel Fontaine the French vice consul as he walked to work. The incident marks the fourth Western abduction in eight days in the Moslem sector.
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