Jobless rate hits six year high in October
The Labor Department reports the unemployment rate rose to 8.0 percent in October, the highest since 1975, with 8.5 million people jobless. Officials warn the recession may persist into 1982, though recovery could begin by summer. Black unemployment hit 16.7 percent.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
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Commissioner of Labor Statistics
Congressional Joint Economic Committee
White House
Larry Speakes
Deborah Klein
U.S
Saluki football fever as MVC title hinges on Drake clash
SIUC fans rally behind a six game winning streak as the Salukis prepare for a Saturday 1:30 p.m. showdown with Drake at McAndrew Stadium to decide first place in the Missouri Valley Conference. Excitement grows among staff and alumni while Athletic Director Lew Hartzog and marching band director Mike Hanes praise the surge in local support. Swinburne, in charge of intercollegiate athletics, predicts a tight 24-23 type finish and says he plans to be at the game.
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Drake
Tulsa
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Martha Munroe
Lew Hartzog
SIUC
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Hartzog
Mike Hanes
Hanes
Joe VanNatta
Swinburne
Rey Dempsey
VanNatta
Anthony Hall
Christmas charity drives sought by Southern Illinoisan
The paper invites clubs and organizations to submit Christmas charity drive details by November 9. Include activity, participants, contact phone, and mail to Charity Drives News Desk Southern Illinoisan Carbondale IL 62901. Weather forecast calls for clear cold night with 30s, sunny with 50s to 60s Saturday, and cooler 40s to 50s early next week.
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Southern Illinoisan
News Desk
P.O
Carbondale Il
National Weather Service
Anna Veterans Day parade could be the biggest ever
The 10th annual Veterans Day parade in Anna on Wednesday is billed as the biggest ever in the city and perhaps the state. Chester Spears of the local VFW post says 88 units will march including bands floats and Shriners. The event runs 2 p.m. starting at East Davie Street and ends at the county courthouse with awards and food after.
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Southern Illinoisan
Anna
Chester Spears
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John Dawes
Clyde Choate
Robert Ferrell
Jonesboro
John L. Gardner
Jane Rader
Martis
Union County
Anna City Fairgrounds
Davie
Murphysboro
John A. Logan
Murphysboro Junior High School
Spruce Street
Paul Townes
Oa Appleton
Townes
Murphysboro Vfw
American Legion
Disabled American Veterans Posts
Jackson County courthouse leaks again after roof repairs
After about 40 000 in roof repairs the Jackson County courthouse ceiling leaks again with water entering via a conduit not the roof. A light fixture over a court reporter's desk leaked on Thursday. Circuit Judge Richard B. Richman faces the latest leak outside his office.
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Jackson County
Bill Frazier
Frazier
Richard B. Richman
Richman
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