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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1981

Page

8

Repealing right turn on red law halted by committee

Illinois House Motor Vehicles Committee rejected a bill to abolish the right turn on red rule by a 7-6 vote. Sponsor Rep. Kosinski cited 2,260 injuries last year from abuses, while opponents warned of higher gasoline use. Also, ethics filing exemptions and mining law measures advanced in separate actions.

Springfield Illinois House House Motor Vehicles Committee Roman J. Kosinski Chicago Don Etchison Institute of Natural Resources Senate Mary Jeanne Hallstrom Evanston Environmental Protection Agency Richard O. Klemm Crystal Lake James R. Thompson Klemm

Pontiac witness says defense pressure altered testimony

Jimmie Brackett, a Pontiac Correctional Center inmate, testified that defense lawyers and a defense investigator urged him to alter his statements about the riot murder case. He said he did not inform prosecutors until last week, and admitted previously denying hearing killings by Tolbert and Evans. Ten of 17 inmates face charges of murder, attempted murder and mob action. Judge Benjamin K. Miller presides in a Livingston County venue change.

Chicago Pontiac Correctional Center Jimmie Brackett Shel Bannister Jeffrey Haas Brackett Michael Evans Kevin Tolbert Pontiac Department of Law Enforcement Free World Evans Tolbert Benjamin K. Miller Sangamon County Livingston County Illinois Supreme Court

Reagan to address Illinois legislators in Springfield

President Reagan plans a one day trip to Springfield to address a joint session of the Illinois General Assembly. A White House spokesman says he will fly out and back the same day to discuss his economic program and states roles. An official announcement is expected today.

Washington Reagan Springfield Illinois General Assembly White House Illinois Capitol Illinois

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