Carter foresees Senate approval of Mideast plane sale
President Carter lobbies senators for a 4.8 billion sale of F-15s to Israel Egypt and Saudi Arabia amid a 10 hour Senate debate and a closed session on security implications. Senate leaders anticipate approval despite close opposition from Javits Cranston and others. Sadat warns of regional credibility loss if the deal fails.
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Simon used lobbyist drafted letter pressuring coal gasification
Energy Secretary Schlesinger will find a letter on his desk criticizing DOE for waffling on coal gasification. The letter is signed by Rep. Paul Simon and seven others but largely written by Dave Webb of the Gas Research Institute. Simon and aides defend using lobbyist input, noting they sought data from coal interests while denying direct drafting by lawmakers.
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Pleasant week with improving Southern Illinois weather
Forecasters expect clouds to move out by late today bringing warmer temperatures. A stubborn northeast low pressure system may linger, but sun should return Tuesday with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s and midweek into the low 80s, with showers possible by Saturday and overnight lows in the upper 50s to low 60s.
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Suspect tied to Marion woman's slaying identified
Police report that a suspect in the Marion woman’s killing was seen in her neighborhood two or three times previously. The item cites page references and mentions ongoing investigations into the case. The report mirrors ongoing local crime coverage.
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Index Ann Landers At Wit's End Corners of Daily Life
A compact index lists features across the paper including Ann Landers column at wit's end, births, bridge, comics, classifieds, crossword, deaths, family living, farm, horoscope, arts, television, weather details and a map.
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Hog Capital seeks image makeover with expert help
In Kewanee Illinois the city hires an expert to craft a new image amid local pride and economic concerns. Page 12 reports that eighty seven of ninety four people indicted in Illinois welfare fraud cases have pleaded guilty or been convicted. Page 2 notes striking firemen in Normal NL voting on a proposed new contract.
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Two Fishermen Missing at Rend Lake
A land air and water search was under way at Rend Lake for Ste. Genevieve Missouri men Bruce S. Rose age 31 and Kenneth Tucker age 25 who failed to return after fishing Saturday. A pickup truck and boat trailer belonging to them was found at the lake. A life jacket and cooler were found nearby as authorities from Franklin County Sheriff's Office Illinois State Police Illinois Department of Conservation U S Army Corps of Engineers participated in the search with choppy waters from high winds.
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Court rejects attempt to kill Panama treaties
The Supreme Court rejected the fourth and likely final bid by 60 House members to block the Panama Canal treaties, ruling the Senate ratification constitutional. The case centered on whether both houses must vote since the pact affects U.S. property. Other actions included rulings on aliens teaching in public schools, homosexual rights, and debt collection advertising practices.
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