Shoes and new teachers greet Christopher second graders
On the first day of second grade at Christopher Elementary, students including Jennifer Gilbert and Sandy Appino adjust to new routines. Teachers note progress in continual room changes, while pupils discuss paddling and new sneakers as habits shift with age.
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Jean Ness
Southern Illinoisan
Christopher
Sandy Appino
Christopher School
Craig
Jennifer
Gan
Kristy Opp
Appino
Miss American Pageant rehearsals in Atlantic City
Sher Patrick, Miss Ohio, prepares during rehearsals as contestants wait for the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City New Jersey. The new Miss America will be named late Saturday with coverage continuing on Page 13.
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Sher Patrick
Atlantic City
N. J
Wholesale prices ease for first time in two years
The Labor Department reports August wholesale prices fell 0.1 percent, the first drop in two years, with consumer food prices down 1.5 percent the largest decline in two years. Prices for nonfood goods rose 0.4 percent, and the annual inflation picture remains near 10 percent. The administration and AFL-CIO debate voluntary wage guidelines amid inflation pressure.
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Washington
Labor Department
U.S
Carter
Afl-Cio
Aafl-Cio
George Meany
Ted
Meany
Labor
Afl-Cio Executive Council
Ray Marshall
Robert Strauss
Charles Schultze
Barry Bosworth
Pressure on Israel mounting during Camp David talks
President Carter holds his regular Friday security meeting as Camp David leaders Begin Sadat enter the third day of summit talks. U S officials report lengthy sessions with Begin and delegation preceding private meetings of the big three, signaling continued pressure on Israel to trade occupied land for security guarantees.
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Washington
Thurmont
Israel
Carter
Middle East
Camp David
Menachen Begin
Anwar Sadat
U.S
Begin
Sadat
Illinois board puts tax lid measure on November ballot
Gov. James Thompson's bid for a constitutional tax and spending ceiling was placed on the November ballot by the State Board of Elections in a 8-0 vote after a long hearing. The measure is advisory with no binding effect. Thompson claimed victory while opponents note thousands of signatures questioned, with possible legal challenges ahead.
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Springfield
James Thompson
State Board of Elections
Thompson
Tyrone Fahner
David Robinson
Temperatures Remain High Across Southern Illinois
The National Weather Service forecasts continuing heat in Southern Illinois through Monday with highs in the 90s and lows in the 70s. Saturday will be fair and warm with a 10 percent rain chance, while scattered thundershowers are expected Sunday and Monday. Tuesday should be cooler with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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Southern
Illinois
National Weather Service
Weather Service
Carbondale City Council race adds two more entrants
Illinois race news notes two more candidates vying for a vacant Carbondale City Council seat. The article also mentions undecided positions of Senators Steverson and Percy on President Carter's natural gas pricing bill. An editorial calls gubernatorial candidates to address mental hospital closures. Also references Salukis football comparison to Notre Dame and a derailment incident in St. Louis.
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Carbondale City
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Charles Percy
Carter
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Mulkeytown
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ED Greer
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Thompson Campaign
Franklin S. Schwerin
Anti-Proposition Forces
Charlie Smith
DRAKE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Notre Dame
St. Louis
Ann Landers
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