U S efforts to continue amid Lebanon crisis
U S peace efforts in Lebanon continue as Habib is tasked to press for a nonwar solution. Israeli commandos raid Khalde and attacks on Palestinian bases south of Beirut persist, with Syria tensions noted but no deadlines set.
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Mideast
Philip Habib
Israel
Syria
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Habib
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Damour
Mount Hermon
Lebanon
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PLO
Naameh
State Department
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Goreville lake project loses support in RC&D vote
The Shawnee RC&D Area Council rejected backing the Goreville lake plan after months of study. The lake near Goreville would cost over 175 million dollars and raise environmental concerns while promising only 30 megawatts of power, not enough to cover costs. Backers hoped a water user would fund construction, with Southern Illinois Power Cooperative slated to buy the output.
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Southern Illinoisan
Goreville
Shawnee Resource Conservation and Development Area Council
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Rc&d
Joe Fasig
Fasig
Lake of Egypt
Clarida
Thompsonville Class of 81 Faces Final Week of High School
Reporter Bonnie Marx and photographer Jerry Lower profile the 16 graduates of Thompsonville High School in the final week of school detailing their plans, activities, and reflections as the Class of 81 moves toward graduation.
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Thompsonville High School
Bonnie Marx
Jerry Lower
Reflections on Doc Bencini Behind Murphysboro coach legacy
Edward L. Doc Bencini died Wednesday leaving an enviable record as football and basketball coach at Murphysboro High School. Friends who knew him share thoughts on his work and outlook as a fan after retirement. Sunday Sports.
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Doc’’ Bencini
Murphysboro High School
Rebuilding WSIL Channel 3 Under New Owners’ Push
New owners of WSIL-TV Channel 3 Harrisburg press the station toward higher status with a top priority on the newscast. Rival station quotes say the fate of the channel hinges on its news output as Ed Bean reports on the televiewers battle.
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Wsil-Tv
Channel 3
Harrisburg
Ed Bean
Williamson weather lifer Millie Mignone keeps records
Sunday feature profiles Millie Mignone the Williamson County weather lady who has kept daily records through rain and shine while reporter Cathy Monroe notes the enduring interest in local forecasts and climate.
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Millie Mignone
Williamson County
Cathy Monroe
Southern Illinoisan publishes regional rates and offices
The Southern Illinoisan lists its publication offices in Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro and rates for delivery by carrier and mail across an 18 county area with yearly and short term options. It provides office phone numbers classified ad lines post office box and a note on subscription eligibility.
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Southern Ilinoisan
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
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Herrin
Murphysboro
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Marion
Pinckneyville Mayor Recovers After Tumor Surgery
Pinckneyville Mayor John Boyd is recovering well at Pinckneyville Community Hospital after surgery to remove a tumor Monday. His wife Hap Boyd said he was very sick for a while but is now improving. He was admitted May 20 after pain led to x rays that revealed the tumor. City Clerk Dorothy Samuel did not know when he would resume duties, but said he is feeling better and will stay on top of matters.
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Pinckneyville
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Pinckneyville Community Hospital
Boyd
Dorothy Samuel
Ms. Samuel
Six youths injured in Herrin collision with gravel truck
Six Freeman Spur youths were hurt in a 1 10 p.m. collision between their car and a gravel truck at the north edge of Herrin. Five remained hospitalized with one in critical condition. Diane J. Dare 17 drove after school dismissal to Illinois 148, the truck overturned, and extrication was needed.
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Herrin
Diane J. Dare
Chittyville School
Miss Dare
Illinois 148
Johnston City
Benton approves material contracts for street work
Benton City Council approved contracts totaling 38429 for maintenance materials. Illini Asphalt Co. of Benton received 12469.50 for oil and 5999.50 for chips, Southern Illinois Materials Co. of Buncombe was awarded 19960 for patching materials. The council also appointed John Lewis, age 25, as a one year probationary dispatcher. Lewis has served in the auxiliary police since February and has two years of law enforcement training at the University of Houston. Public Safety Commissioner John Seymour said there were 65 applicants.
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Illini Asphalt Co
Benton
Southern Illinois Materials Co
Buncombe
Council Ap
John Lewis
Lewis
University of Houston
Public Safety
John Seymour
British soldier kills two IRA gunmen in Londonderry
An off duty British soldier in civilian clothes fatally wounded two IRA gunmen and wounded a third when they tried to hijack his car in the Brandywell district of Londonderry. The fourth gunman escaped as police reported two fatalities and one in serious condition. The Provisional wing claimed the four were on active service.
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Brandywell
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Maze
Sinn Fein
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Hutson
Brendan McLaughlin
Margaret Thatcher
Escapees caught in Waltonville in Southern Illinois
Two Tennessee jail escapees were captured near Waltonville and returned to Chester County Tenn authorities. Teddy W. Walker 22 and Clothel Garner 19 were arrested at a Waltonville farmhouse without incident. Jesse James Garner 19 was charged with obstructing a peace officer and released on 100 dollar bond.
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Tennessee
Illinois
Chester County
Tenn
Jefferson County
Henderson
Teddy W. Walker
Clothel Garner
Edna Garner
Jesse James Garner
Walker
Garner
FAA probes DC-9 cracks across fleet
The FAA confirmed it is studying reports of cracks in wing spars of some DC-9s but will not ground the aircraft. Phoenix papers cited cracks in wing spars and internal fuel tanks. FAA spokesman Dennis Feldman said investigations are underway, while McDonnell Douglas offered no immediate comment.
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Federal Aviation Administration
Phoenix
FAA
Dennis Feldman
McDonnell Douglas
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