Warplane sales may hinge on a single vote
Senate debate over the 4.8 billion arms package to Saudi Arabia Egypt and Israel centered on key votes. Byrd Javits and Brown pressed wavering senators as pressure mounted from supporters and opponents. Saudis defended terms while Carter stressed Mideast security and a possible Sadat Begin talks meeting.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Carter
Saudi Arabia
Israel
Egypt
Defense
Harold Brown
Cyrus R. Vance
Sen
Jacob
K. Javits
R-N.y
Javits
U.S
Byrd
D-W. Va
Prince Saud Al-Faisal
Walter Cronkite
CBS News
Saud
United States
Mideast
Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
Coal to gas push aims to save Illinois projects
Capitol Hill lobbying by coal state lawmakers seeks to preserve two multi million dollar coal gasification efforts. In Southern Illinois Perry County could gain about 1900 construction jobs and 415 operating positions if funded. Illinois utilities back a plan to convert regional coal into 18 million cubic feet of natural gas daily plus 2400 barrels of Syncrude. Federal funding details include a planning grant of 22.5 million dollars.
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Washington
Capitol Hill
Perry County
Illinois
Paul Simon
House Appropriations Interior Subcommittee
Sidney Yates
Weather and long view on Illinois pension strain
Cloudy with a chance of drizzle this morning and cool daytime highs in the mid sixties. Tonight remains fair and cool with lows in the forties. Monday brings partly sunny skies and highs in the low seventies. Rain probability today is about 30 percent. The lone juror who sentenced gangster Charlie Birger to death says he has no regrets about his vote. Southern Illinois highlights and a note on mothers appear on page 3. Severe weather brings anxious moments but little damage in the region. Pension plans for state and local workers look promising but delivery remains challenging as Illinois’ 474 funds strain and near potential collapse, with related editorial on page 22.
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Charlie Birger
Illinois
Editorial Shapes Herrin School Battle After Smoke Clears
The piece reflects on the Herrin middle school dispute between opposing sides and calls for planning the future of Herrin schools. It reviews the recent clash, weighs community impact, and urges constructive steps forward for the district.
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Herrin
Southern Illinois Softball Wins AIAW Regional Title
The Southern Illinois University Carbondale women's softball team clinched the AIAW regional title by winning four games in the Weekend series. Page references note Joe Gottfriend's era beginning at SIU Carbondale. Pole vaults dominate South Seven and Southwest Egyptian conference track meets.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
AIAW
Joe Gottfriend
Herrin Loyalty Day Parade Draws Marchers in Rain
Rain soaked Herrin Loyalty Day parade drew crowds despite 50 degree weather. Majorettes, band members, and clowns pressed on while floats and banners stood weather beaten. Marchers included Herrin Junior High Band, 101st Airborne Division, and 42nd Royal Highlander Drum Corps. Parade marshal Col. John C. Hughes led the event themed This is the American Way God and Country. Awards honored bands, veterans groups, and civic clubs.
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Herrin
DeMaris Berry
Southern Illinois
University of Illinois At
Champaign
101St Airborne Division
Fort Campbell
Royal Highlander Bagpipes
Lafayette
Ind
Marion
John C. Hughes
Fort Collins
Colo
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marion Post
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Murphysboro
Herrin Junior Women’s Club
Herrin Business and Professional Women
Breckenridge
Job Corps
Herrin Jaycees
Tiger Twirlers
Avnad Motor Patrol
East St. Louis
Jaycees
Ed Caing
Electrician’s Union 702
Slaying of Marion Woman Stuns Community as Search Continues
Police seek a 30 to 40 year old suspect after Virginia Witte 51 was found slain in her Marion home. Autopsy pending. Witte married to David. couple last seen 11:30 a.m. Friday before her body was found with a kitchen knife wound and evidence of strangulation. Suspect described as heavyset with dark hair, driving a 1977 or 78 silver car. Funeral and inquest planned in Marion.
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Dan Hubble
Virginia Witte
Lakeview Dr
Marion
Wilson
Witte
Williamson County Sheriff's Office
Mrs Witte Married David F Witte in Webster Groves 1947
A woman married David F Witte on June 14 1947 in Webster Groves Missouri as a housewife and member of St Joseph Catholic Church. Survivors include husband two sons David F Jr of Jefferson City MO and Michael D of Denver two brothers Charles Jokerst Lafayette Indiana Norman Jokerst Walnut Creek California and granddaughter Monica Lee Witte Denver. Friends may call at the funeral home after 4 p m today.
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David F. Witte
Webster Groves, Mo
Witte
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Marion
David F. Jr
Jefferson City
Michael D
Denver
Charles Jokerst
Lafayette
Ind
Norman Jokerst
Walnut Creek
Calif
Monica Lee Witte
Pope leads final tribute to Aldo Moro in Rome
In a memorial Mass at St John Lateran Basilica attended by Pope Paul VI and delegates from over 100 nations, Italy honored slain ex-premier Aldo Moro. The pope, a friend of Moro who prayed for his release, spoke of grief and pleaded for the safe return of the innocent man.
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Rome
Aldo Moro
Italy
St. John Lateran
Pope Paul VI
Pope
Moro
Red Brigades
Carter accuses Castro of blocking peace efforts
President Carter, in an interview, charged Fidel Castro is under Soviet domination, sending troops into the Middle East and Africa, and obstructing peaceful dispute settlements. He blamed Castro for political prisoners and urged troop withdrawals from Angola Mozambique South Yemen Ethiopia and Rhodesia.
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New York Times
Washington
Carter
Cuba
Fidel Castro
Middle East
Africa
White House
Castro
Angola
Mozambique
South Yemen
Ethiopia
Rhodesia
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Mrs. Witte Was
St. Louis
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