Illinois governors clash on economy at SIU conference
At Southern Illinois University Carbondale the 1982 gubernatorial contenders faced off. Adlai Stevenson urged a new balance in spending and cautioned against free market myths while touting high‑tech growth. James Thompson defended state leadership, credited job gains, and announced a high tech task force proposal. A deputy director warned cuts threaten preventive services yet emphasized continued hard services.
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Evan M. Davis
Southern Illinoisan
Illinois
Southern Illinois University
Stevenson
Democratic Central Committee
Thompson
Massachusetts
Ing
SIU
Kenneth A. Shaw
Iris Slack
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Lab dog eats seven padlocks in stomach surgery tale
Rascal the labrador retriever trapped seven brass padlocks in his stomach after a Kennels owner reported missing locks. Vet Dr. Leon Striegel performed surgery, removing all seven intact locks. The dog recovered on bland food and rest, with WD-40 noted as helpful for loosening hinges.
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Tom Woolf
Southern Illinoisan
Rascal
Carbondale
Leon Striegel
Striegel
Huthmacher
Goat called D.D. finds new home after Carbondale incident
D.D. the two year old nanny goat, held at the Humane Society of Southern Illinois after escaping from a SIU Carbondale student, is now living with Jean Alstat, an office manager for Dr. Leon Striegel's Animal Hospital. Alstat obtained the goat for pet purposes, joining her other animals.
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Humane Society of Southern Illinois
Jean Alstat
Leon Striegel
Animal Hospital
D.C
Cindy Nelson
Ms. Alstat
Dr. Striegel
D.D
Carbondale
Southern
Reagan gains Senate votes on AWACS sale
President Reagan builds Senate support for the Saudi AWACS deal as defections by key opponents shift the tally toward approval. Sen. Slade Gorton announces he will vote for the sale, with aides signaling possible switches by Sen. Mark Andrews and Sen. William Cohen.
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Washington
Reagan
Senate
Saudi Arabia
Slade Gorton
R-Wash
Mark Andrews
R-N.d
William Cohen
Rmaine
Congress
Gorton
Associated Press
Andrews
Cohen
Russell Long
D-La
Howard H. Baker Jr
Tennessee
Middle East
Baker
Arizona
Barry Goldwater
Capitol Hill
House
Thomas P. O'Neill Jr
Alan Cranston
Weather forecast summary for upcoming days
The National Weather Service calls for fair and warmer conditions tonight with lows in the 40s. Thursday will be mostly sunny and warmer with highs around 70. Friday remains mild with partly cloudy skies and a chance of showers, while Saturday and Sunday show cooler temperatures with highs in the 50s to 60s and lows in the 40s to 50s.
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National Weather Service
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