Stevenson-Thompson showdown looms after Walker withdrawal
Illinois politics heat as Adlai Stevenson III seeks Democratic endorsement for governor against incumbent James Thompson after Dan Walker withdraws. Stevenson urges party unity and to back Grace Mary Stern while criticizing the Thompson era and Illinois economy.
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Walker
Stevenson-Thompson
Springfield
Illinois
U.S
Adlai E. Stevenson III
James R. Thompson
Stevenson
Democratic State Central Committee
Dan Walker
Thompson
Weather outlook and road conditions phone update
The National Weather Service forecasts clear and cold tonight with lows near 38. Tuesday will be sunny with highs around 60. Wednesday through Friday stay cooler with highs in the 50s and lows in the 30s. Illinois State Police District 13 in Du Quoin provides a weather phone 348 8432 updated daily or as conditions change. The weather phone remains in operation through March 31.
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National Weather Service
Illinois
du Quoin
Buzbee laments affirmative action as lieutenant gov bid
Senator Kenneth V. Buzbee of Carbondale voiced deep disappointment after learning Adlai Stevenson chose Grace Mary Stern of Lake County as the Democratic lieutenant governor nominee. He argued he was passed over due to affirmative action and indicated he will seek re election to the Senate while keeping open whether he will run for statewide office again.
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Don Levener
Mike Lawrence
Springfield
Kenneth V. Buzbee
Carbondale
Illinois
Buzbee
Hilton Hotel
Adlai E. Stevenson
Chicago
Grace Mary Stern
Lake County
Adlai
Stevenson
James Donnewald
D-Breese
Senate
Paul Simon
Dill
Simon
Measured service eyed for Murphysboro GTE
The Southern Illinoisan reports General Telephone of Illinois pitches Universal Measured Service to replace flat local rates. Local calls would be billed per use, with a lower base rate possible. some groups fear hardship while others see savings, especially in towns with new electronic switching. Local conversion could begin in Murphysboro in 1983 pending ICC approval.
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H. B. Koplowitz
Illnoisan
Murphysboro
General Telephone of
Illinois
UMS
Rex Timms
GTE
Bloomington
Timms
Panies
Metropolis
Illinois Commerce Commission
ICC
GTE Carbondale
Harley Leitzke
John Green
Marion
Southern Counties Action Movement
Steve Banker
Banker
Neighbors aid Sunfield fire victims in wake of loss
The Spann family lost their Sunfield home to a Sunday morning fire on October 11 1981. Neighbors and local organizations collected about 800 for the family and donated clothing and goods. The Spanns plan a new home in Du Quoin with insurance covering construction while they borrow 25000 to settle the old debt. They treasure the community support and the memories amid the tragedy.
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Warren
Charlotte
Ryan
Danny
Sunfield
Spann
Mrs. Spann
Freeman United
Waltonville
Second Baptist Church of
du Quoin
Spanns
Frank
Ilene Dunmyer
East Olive Street
Tom
Dixie George
Richard Franck
P.N. Hirsch
Franck
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U.S. Senate
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Jacksonville
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John McCutchen
Dan
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