19 Jun 1973
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Newspaper
Daily Gazette
Location
Sterling, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1973
Page
1
The Senate approved lifting the leaf burning ban 42 to 0 and sent the bill back to the House for approval before the governor's signature. A Senate amendment was passed 119 to 1 on a House bill to ensure abused, neglected, or delinquent children receive protection, citing the Johnny Lindquist case.
They plan midmorning signing of air transport cultural exchange agriculture and oceanographic research accords after agreeing there is no alternative to peace. Senate Watergate hearings postponed to next week as the leaders pursue expanded trade and SALT talks amid cordial talks and a White House dinner.
A Senate Watergate inquiry source says John W. Dean III will testify next week that President Nixon knew the cover up. Prosecutors seal and date evidence to show it cannot be used against Dean if he is indicted. The White House also begins supplying meeting logs between Nixon and Dean.
Rescuers confirmed the Johnson Sea Link minisub trapped 31 hours off Key West was dead. Clayton Link, 31, son of Edwin Link, and Albert Stover, 51, a veteran diver, died in the rear chamber after earlier survivors were rescued. The craft, contracted to the Smithsonian, became entangled near the wreck of the Fred T. Berry.
Illinois Senate passed a bill 42 to 0 lifting the leaf burning ban amid calls it too broad with a key amendment. The measure, supported by Gov. Walker and the EPA, reimposes controls during health emergencies and allows local restrictions if air contaminants threaten health.
AP Special Correspondent William L. Ryan reports that Western leaders and publics feel relief yet unease as the Nixon Brezhnev summit unfolds. Europe fears loss of influence, while NATO nears its 25th birthday amid worry over Soviet long term economic ties with the United States and potential detente impacts on world communism.
The Twin Cities area has a sunny afternoon turning cooler with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and tonight partly cloudy with mid 50s. Illinois sees variable clouds with showers and storms today then cooler northwest portion highs in the 80s to low 90s and cooler nights 55 to 65 north central.
A 240000 grant from HUD opens the way to demolish the current Lawrence Park Pool and build a new facility between Sterling and Rock Falls. The Coloma Park District abandoned interest, leaving Sterling Township with four options including matching funds or rebuilding at Lawrence Park or other parks. A resident questionnaire will seek opinions on the direction and potential out of district fees. Senators Stevenson Percy and Rep Railsback praised the effort and aid in securing the grant.
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