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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1981
Page
8
Chicago AP reports a six year old suit against the University of Illinois over a denied doctorate in business administration. Gerald Tanner of Arlington Heights alleges harassment and destruction of his research and records, claiming the committee was improperly constituted and his degree was unjustly withheld.
Tehran battles between leftist guerrillas and government forces explode in heavy street warfare the worst since the revolution. Tehran Radio reports civilians and police killed with dozens wounded amid a citywide clash near Tehran University and widespread fires. Authorities claim major strikes against insurgents and mass executions as the political climate widens before Friday’s presidential successor election.
The U S Education Department will release 825000 in funds to PUSH for Excellence Inc after Rev. Jesse Jackson agreed to an audit. Auditors began Sept 17 and two branches Chattanooga and Denver will get funds directly, while others go through Chicago.
After a visit by the Reagan era Latin American envoy, Nicaragua's Sandinista government renewed sharp anti American rhetoric amid a severe economic crisis. U.S. officials warn relations are at an all time low and fear further estrangement. Enders had offered aid in exchange for arms, army growth limits, and political pluralism. Ortega condemned U.S. military maneuvers off Honduras.
Paul Williams, 21, with a prior mental illness history, faces murder charges after his 21 year old sister Marguerite Mitchell was found strangled in a shopping cart in the family South Side home. Police say limbs were severed and weapons remained at the scene. Williams is held for a violence court appearance.
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