Scott's tax conviction upheld by appeals court
The 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals refused to overturn former Illinois Attorney General William J. Scott's tax fraud conviction. The panel upheld a jury verdict that he failed to report political contributions as income, maintaining the 1980 conviction and sentence.
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Scott
Appeals
Chicago
Illinois
William J. Scott
U.S. Circuit Court of Apport
W. Clement Stone
Thomas E. Fairchild
U.S. District Court
Weer
William A. Barnett
U.S
John Powers Crowley
1981 Report: U.S. economy shows official recession signs
Washington AP reports government estimates indicate a modest third quarter decline in economic activity at an annual rate of 0.5 percent with revised second quarter figures showing a smaller drop. The data cover real output, corporate profits, inventories and price inflation with official status pending further official estimates.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Soviet Warn Poland On Solidarity Amid Crisis
The Soviet Union urged Poland to take decisive action against Solidarity, accusing the union of anti-Soviet agitation and threatening intervention. Warsaw replied with caution, while Solidarity vowed to press for economic reforms and freer political space. The clash marks a tense stand between Moscow and Warsaw over Poland’s reform movement.
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Warsaw
Poland
Soviet Union
Solidarity Labor Federation
Labor
Rome
Solidarity
Communist Party
PAP
Independent Labor Union
Boris Aristov
Stanislaw Kanin
Wojciech Jaruzelski
Moscow
Kanin
Jaruzelski
Union
Senate moves grain elevator measure to aid farmers
The Senate passed an amendment to the 1981 farm bill giving farmers priority in recovering assets from bankrupt grain elevators. The move bypasses House Judiciary Committee chair Rep. Peter Rodino and mirrors a nearly identical House bill. Senator Bob Dole said the action is a strong Senate show of support for farmers.
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Washington
Senate
House
United States Senate
Sen
Bob Dole
R-Kan
Dole
House Judiciary Committee
Peter Rodino
N.J
Senate Judiciary Committee
Bill Emerson
R-Mo
Rodino
John Danforth
Nancy Kassebaum
Missouri
Bomb injures two in Beirut suburbs
Lebanon reports a third car bombing in two days in Bourj el Barajneh, a Palestinian refugee enclave. Police say two people were killed and several injured as the blast followed earlier bombs, including one that hit PLO headquarters in Sidon. A caller claimed a Lebanese Christian group was responsible for the Sidon events.
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Beirut
Lebanon
Bourj el-Barajneh
Trilla
Palestine Liberation Organization
Sidon
PLO
Israel
Telehone
Lifetime on the river captain recalls long steamboat career
A former riverboat captain reflects on decades piloting steamboats on the Mississippi. He recalls navigating upstream and downstream routes, with the most danger coming during nighttime trips downstream. The piece frames his golden years and enduring memories.
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Mississippi
Southern Illinoisan Subscription Rates and Contacts
Subscription rates are listed for delivered Sunday through Friday at 6.00 per 4 week period by carrier and 6.50 by motor route. mail options vary by region with 1 year, 6 months, and quarterly prices. Office phone numbers and class numbers are provided, along with a postmaster address in Carbondale Illinois 62901.
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Adwranaa
Illinois
Herrin
Marion
Classiumbers
Southern Illinoisan
Carbondale
Ill
Anti cancer regimen could save lives and billions in costs
American Cancer Society cites a study showing that adherence to a simple anti cancer program by private industry could save nearly 17,000 lives and about $800 million yearly in medical costs and lost productivity. Dr. MacRoy Gasque of Olin Corp. presented the findings at the public education conference. The report by Dr. David M. Eddy of Stanford focuses on lung, breast, colon, and cervix cancers.
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Chicago
American Cancer Society
MacRoy Gasque
Olin Corp
David M. Eddy
Stanford University
Student Mark Monroe Dies in Suspected Drug Overdose
Tacoma native and Southern Illinois University Carbondale senior Mark Monroe, 21, died at Georgetown Apartments in Carbondale after being found in bed by his roommate at 8:30 am. Police say the death could be drug related and an inquest will determine if accidental or intentional. investigation continues.
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Mark Monroe
Tacoma
Wash
Georgetown Apartments
Carbondale
Monroe
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Johnston City citizens plan playground project at park
The Concerned Citizens for Johnston City announced plans to begin building playground equipment at the new city park this Saturday to boost dwindling membership. President Kathy Johnson said the group will show progress as school starts and aims to finish next spring with more pieces.
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Therresa Churchill
Southern Illinoisan
Citizens For
Johnston City
Kathy Johnson
Citizens
Johnston City Lake
Burglary Nets About $12200 In Carbondale Home Theft
Cars and valuables stolen from Raya Lette Clayton at 327 Crestview Drive in Carbondale during 7 to 10:30 p.m. while the family attended church. Stolen items include two video recorders a video camera men’s jewelry an ounce gold nugget two similar gold nuggets shaped like a Christmas tree a money bag and several guns.
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Rayalette Clayton
Crestview Drive
Carbondale
Clayton
Burglary in Carbondale Hits Jewelry and Stereo
Carbondale police report theft of about $1,211 in jewelry, a camera and stereo equipment, plus a calculator from Eileen O Neill home at 406 West Chestnut. Burglary occurred between 7 30 and 10 45 p m Wednesday.
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Carbondale
Eileen O’neill
W. Chestnut
Marijuana charge filed against SIU C teacher
SIU Carbondale English professor Ted E Boyle 47 and David James Brady 33 both of Route 1 Makanda were charged in Jackson County circuit court with manufacturing marijuana plants involving over 500 grams. They posted 25000 recognizance bonds and are due for preliminary hearings at 10 am October 22. Brady is represented by the county public defender. The state attorney declined further details pending police reports.
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Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Jackson County
Atrney
Ted E. Boyle
Route 1
Makanda
David James Brady
County Public Defender’s
Brady
State’s Attorney’s
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