Thompson says he would surely defeat Stevenson in next year’s race
Republican Gov. James R. Thompson said he would surely defeat U.S. Sen. Adlai Stevenson in a hypothetical next year gubernatorial matchup. He criticized Stevenson for spending a decade in the Senate and not helping Illinois, speaking at a Chicago Story reception and telling reporters Stevenson knew little about state affairs.
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Senate of the United States
Carter backs Reagan on AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia
Former president Carter joins President Reagan in pushing the 8.5 billion AWACS sale to Saudi Arabia as a litmus test of US reliability. He argues Senate approval is vital for Middle East peace while noting regional stability benefits and the Saudis as moderates in a volatile region. Ford also endorses the push, warning of broader peace consequences if blocked.
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Persian Gulf
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Audience backs solar utility in Carbondale debate
About 150 residents attended a two hour hearing on Carbondale solar plans with 24 speakers backing the comprehensive Shawnee Solar MSU program a 5 year 2.65 million effort including home energy audits loans and education versus the citys 3 year 377963 pilot funded from existing resources Council to discuss again on Nov 9 as officials weigh financing and potential savings projected at up to 3 million annually with 30 000 residents.
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Carbondale
MSU
Shawnee Solar
Shawnee Solar Msu
Don Vegenthaler
Homebuilders Association of Southern Illinois
William Tullar
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Chamber of Commerce
Tullar
Chamber
Southern Illinois Holiday Cookbook Contest Opens
Southern Illinoisian invites cooks to enter its Holiday Cookbook contest with ten recipe categories eligible for prizes totaling 200 dollars including a 50 dollar grand prize. Postmark by Friday October 16 for eligibility. Weather outlook calls for showers tonight and Wednesday with thunderstorms and highs in the 60s to mid 70s.
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Illinois
Carbondale debate over municipal solar program heats up
At a public hearing before the Carbondale City Council about a five year 2.65 million Shawnee Solar MSU versus a three year 377000 city plan, backers argued for conservation and lower taxes while opponents warned of higher bills. NAACP leader Richard Hayes and Chamber of Commerce president Patrick Burley urged caution and questioned need for energy audits. City Manager Fry defended a balanced budget and said the administration’s plan responds to a majority.
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Carbondale
Shawnee Solar Projet
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National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
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Shawnee Solar
MSU
Chamber of Commerce
Sudanese leader flags possible preemptive war against Libya
Sudanese President Gaafar Nimeiri says the Reagan administration pledged U S support to protect him from the Soviet Union and Libya and hints a preventive war could be waged in Libya. He cites assurances from Secretary Haig and cites Khadafy as planning invasion with Soviet help.
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Supreme Court approves Arab’s extradition to Israel
The Supreme Court allowed the extradition of Ziad Abu Bai to Israel to face murder and wounding charges for a 1979 Tiberias bombing that killed two Jewish boys and injured 36. Jamal Yasin testified Abu Bai recruited him and helped rig the explosive, with Abu Bai later arrested in Chicago.
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