$30 Million Cora Coal Dock Planned on Mississippi River
Merrill Perlman reports a $30 million coal transfer terminal to be built at Cora on the Mississippi River. The project, run by Cora Dock Corp, could handle 12 to 15 million tons annually, with tax-exempt revenue bonds to be issued by the Jackson-Union Counties Regional Port District, pending IRS approval. Construction is slated to begin in August with completion expected by March 1980, employing 75 to 80 workers and extending a rail line from the Missouri Pacific.
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Nine-inch rainfall floods New Orleans and toll rises
After the worst flooding in 50 years, New Orleans faced seven figures in damage as about nine inches of rain swamped the city. Four people died, water receded from the central business district, but West Bank streets remained blocked. Boil-water advisories surfaced amid sewer concerns and rising health hazards.
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Weather delays spring farming in Southern Illinois
Cold wet weather slows planting across Williamson and Jackson counties. Farmers report delays to corn and soybeans as meteorologists note May swings are typical yet not normal. Cool temps and ongoing rain persist through the weekend with limited drying days ahead.
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Don Semancik
Dennis Thompson
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Williamson County
Jackson County
Robert Frank
Senate OKs waterways bill with fuel tax hike
The Senate approved a 2.5 billion river and harbor package to fund projects and study a Central America sea level canal. A 12 cent per gallon diesel fuel tax for commercial vessels was approved to help cover operating and maintaining locks and navigation facilities, with phased implementation by 1990. The Central America canal study passed 63-29.
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Central America
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Alaska
Wholesale prices surge marking largest rise in years
Wholesale prices jumped 1.3 percent in April the biggest increase in three years driven by gains in finished goods and a 1.9 percent rise in consumer foods. The Labor Department notes food prices remain volatile with farm prices up 4 percent last month while jewelry and auto costs also climbed.
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Labor Department
Agriculture Department
Stocks Fall Again As Wholesale Prices Jump
The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 8.49 to 820.34 as trading stayed heavy in New York. Wholesale prices for finished goods rose 1.3 percent in April, the largest monthly increase in over three years, fueling concerns that the spring rally may have ended. Active blue chips AT&T, GM, and Eastman Kodak fell, with notable declines across the NYSE.
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American Telephone & Telegraph
Dems weigh plan to salvage tax cuts in reform effort
House Ways and Means Democrats back a tentative 9 billion dollar income tax cut to salvage part of President Carter's tax agenda. The plan would include at least a 4 billion dollar cut in Social Security payroll taxes and would be offset by 6 billion in revenue raising revisions. Speaker Ullman aims for 19 votes, but support is loose and no vote yet. Local details include amendments to itemized deductions and selective business expense rules, with Carter opposing Social Security changes this year.
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Solar switch blocked by big business, says Buckminster Fuller
Buckminster Fuller warns that major business interests hinder the nation’s shift to solar energy though he sees potential within a decade. Page 3. The piece cites Fuller’s view amid other items including political fundraising and university funding debates.
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Does Alydar Have the Experience to Win Derby?
Alydar's trainer questions the colt's readiness for Saturday's Kentucky Derby. The veteran horse faces a proving test as prep doubts arise about experience versus peak form.
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Alydar
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