Mine construction pickets reappear in Southern Illinois
Picket lines reemerged at midnight Thursday halting about half of Southern Illinois coal mines as nearly 7,000 miners honored picketing. UMWA Local 2117 voted to resume activity until a contract with mine construction firms is ratified. Some miners criticized selective picketing while others planned meetings to discuss the tentative pact and holiday pay implications.
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Barbara Schechter
Southern
West Frankfort
UMW
Peter Gordy
Consolidation Coal Co
Burning Star 5
DeSoto
Norman Beattie
Illinois Mine Construction Men
Beattie
Illinois
UMW Subdistrict 8
Thomas Shoemake
Construction Local 1915
Mike Sokovich
Sokovich
DeSoto City Hall
Franklin
Jefferson Counties
U.S. trade deficit hits record in February
The Commerce Department reports a February deficit of 4.5 billion as imports rose to a record 14.4 billion while exports declined to 9.9 billion. The deficit follows a string of historical highs and prompts White House concern over energy and inflation. Political and economic figures cite coal strikes weather and currency factors as contributors. Public comments by President Carter emphasize urgency in energy legislation and inflation reduction.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
U.S
Frankfurt
West Germany
White House
Carter
Middle East
Ucts
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Carter meets Brazilian human rights champions in Rio
President Carter, facing Brazil hosts discontent, meets critics including two Roman Catholic cardinals and Brazilian supreme court justices. He calls improvements encouraging while advisers note U.S. and Brazil differ on human rights. Carter soon travels to Nigeria for a state visit.
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Rio de Janeiro
Carter
Brazil
United States
Nigeria
Black Africa
Cyrus R. Vance
Ex Rep Passman Indicted In Capitol Hill Scandal
A federal grand jury indicted former Rep Otto E Passman for conspiracy bribery and illegal gratuity related to a South Korean influence buying case. The 77 year old Democratic congressman allegedly demanded money from rice dealer Tongsun Park and pressured Korea to buy American rice. Park testified after immunity was granted and was named an unindicted co conspirator.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Otto E. Passman
D-La
Passman
Tongsun Park
United States
Park
South Korea
Sadat and Weizman Fail to Bridge Peace Gap
President Anwar Sadat and Israeli defense minister Ezer Weizman met again in Cairo amid a continuing impasse over Palestinian questions. Sadat said there is a very severe difference, mainly on Palestinian self determination in the West Bank, while Weizman returned to Israel to consult Prime Minister Begin. Cairo radio noted Sadat planned to brief President Carter about the talks.
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Cairo
Egypt
Anwar Sadat
Israel
Menachem Begin
West Bank
Jordan River
VIAL OF LIFE Program Debuts in Jackson County
A new Jackson County program named VIAL OF LIFE provides immediate medical information for emergencies. The initiative aims to expedite responders with essential health details, improving care in urgent situations.
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Jackson County
Illinois Farmers Likely to Plant Similar Acres in 1978
Indications suggest Illinois farmers will ignore the farm strike and plant about the same number of acres of major crops as in 1977. The note appears on page 20.
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Illinois
Volkswagen Rabbit Leads EPA Mileage List
The diesel powered Rabbit tops the Environmental Protection Agency ranking for fuel efficiency. The report highlights the growing need for a thorough review of pesticides in use, while sports commentary discusses shifting views on athletics and intellect, signaling a trend toward deeper analysis.
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Volkswagen
Environmental Protection Agency
Saluki track star seeks new McAndrew Stadium mark
Southern Illinois University Carbondale star Bob Roggy targets a records chase at home against Salukis unlikely rivals. Coach Paul Lambert reportedly discussed Auburn vacancy with officials as SIU schedules single nonconference events.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Bob Roggy
Salukis
Paul Lambert
Saluki
Auburn University
Weekend warms Southern Illinois as 80-degree record looms
The region enjoys near record warmth with sunny skies and southerly winds. Forecasters warn one 80 degree record from 1959 could fall while a Sunday night shower system ends the pleasant spell. Overall, Saturday brings mid-70s before showers return Sunday evening and Monday, with cooler conditions on Tuesday.
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Semancik
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Southern Illinois
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Leahy
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Freeman United
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Inland Steel
Zeigler Coal Co
Johnston City
Zeigler
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National Weather Service
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