Mondale pushes committee to study coal mine efficiency
Vice President Mondale said higher miners wages can be absorbed by gains in underground mine efficiency. He announced a committee, including industry representatives and the United Mine Workers, to study reducing regulatory barriers and boosting productivity to support wage increases and coal development.
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Russ Mitchell
Southern Illinois
Walter Mondale
Mondale
U.S
Paul Simon
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
United Mine Workers Union
Administration
Simon
U.S. Department of Energy
Perry County
Eddie Albert
John T. Anderson
Marion
Carter
Paratroopers gain control of Kolwezi amid Western deaths
French and Belgian paratroops seized Kolwezi from rebels and reported about 100 foreign nationals killed or missing. Officials counted at least 58 bodies in the streets as 1,500 whites waited to be evacuated. French losses included seven paratroopers killed. Belgian casualties were not reported. Refugees were flown to Kinshasa for eventual transport to Brussels amid ongoing operations.
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Kolwezi
Zaire
Yves Graves
French Defense Ministry
U.S
Kamina
Kinshasa
Brussels
Belgium
Harold Amstutz
Portsmouth
Lonnie Glen
Yerington
Nev
Glen
Boise, Idaho
Three terrorists killed in Paris Orly airport melee
In a 30 minute gun battle, three terrorists armed with submachine guns and grenades were killed at Orly Airport near Paris after attacking Israel bound passengers. One policeman died and three passengers along with a stewardess were wounded. El Al security aided police. Israeli minister Israel Katz was aboard the plane preparing to receive passengers.
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Paris
Orly
el al
Tel Aviv
Israel Katz
Beirut
Lebanon
Palestine Liberation Organization
Jean Perrier
Val de Marne
Eal
Mostly sunny and fair with mid 70s high
The National Weather Service forecasts a mainly sunny day with a high in the mid to upper 70s. Tonight will be fair and cool with a low around the mid 50s. Monday brings variable cloudiness with a high in the upper 70s or lower 80s.
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National Weather Service
Auction of 60 years of artifacts and more planned
Clyde Wilely's cache spanning six decades includes South ern Illinois and Mexico artifacts, old motors, appliances, scrap metal, and a tintype of Gen. John Logan's brother Thomas. the collection heads to auction this week. Also noted are railroad derailments, parking meter reforms, tax-break talks, Montana floods, the New Tokyo Airport protest clash, a Chester mansion feature, and editorials on Middle East arms and Illinois politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Wisely
Illinois
Mexico
John Logan
Thomas
Carbondale craftsman Gibbolen turns hobby into vocation
GIBBOLEN of Carbondale has happily transformed his avocation repairing wooden furniture and woodcarving into his full time occupation. This page note highlights a local craftsman who parlayed hobby into work, showcasing skill and entrepreneurship within the community.
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Gibbolen
Carbondale
Salukis near Valley title as track team claims crown
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Salukis zodiac toward a Missouri Valley Conference baseball title while the track team has already captured a Valley championship. A Johnston City girl wins the Illinois state track championship, with details on page 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Illinois University- Carbondale
Salukis
Johnston City
Illinois
Norge names Feilinger president at Herrin plant
Stephen L. Feilinger was named president of the Norge Co. in Herrin succeeding Robert L. Chaplin who resigned. Feilinger plans no major changes in operations at the large washer and dryer factory as Norge continues to seek a buyer following failed acquisition talks with a Tennessee firm.
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Congress
Carter
Herrin
Led Zeppelin
Mondale
United Nation
Carbondale
U.S
Zaire
82Nd Airborne Division
Shaba
Stephen L. Feilinger
Norge Co
Feilinger
Fedders Corp
Norge
Robert L. Chaplin
Chaplin
Fedders
A Ten
Magic Chef Corp
New York
Edison
N.J
Northern Illinois University
Patricia
E. F. Welch
R. W. Downing
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United States
Africa
Ford Administration
American Agriculture Movement
Jon Craig
Eldorado
Craig
Butch Nevious
French Foreign Legion
Argent Evil
St.Denis
Miles
Missouri-Pacific
de Soto
Murphysboro
Montana
New
Tokyo International
Alice Cole
Chester
Cairo
Mideast
James Thompson
Robert Hartley
Affirmed
Ann Landers
Living Records
Stephen Feilinger
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