Lee County to adopt new countywide weather warning system
Sheriff Tim Bivins outlines a forthcoming weather and disaster warning system for Lee County. Telecommunicators will trigger storm warning pagers via ESDA ham radio or 9 1 1 data, with Motorola supplied pagers costing 405 dollars each under a government discount. Contact Bivins at 284 6631 for details.
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KSB Hospital
North fate in hands of jury in Iran Contra case
The North case enters opening deliberations as jurors decide if Oliver North acted under orders to commit crimes in the Iran Contra affair. Judge Gesell instructs that superiors lacked authority to order illegal acts and the panel, now sequestered in a Bethesda Washington hotel, begins deliberations with Denise Anderson as foreman amid past juror issues.
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Ex-Dixon Sailor Sees Navy Tragedy From Iowa Incident
Dixon native David Fulmer who served 22 years on the USS Iowa expressed disbelief over the Wednesday gun accident that killed 47 sailors southeast of Puerto Rico. Now living in Austin, he recalls gun handling as largely manual and fears a mistake caused the disaster. None of the victims were from Illinois.
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Southwest Texas State University
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Exxon cleanup efforts cited by Coast Guard admiral
Coast Guard Adm. Paul Yost urged giving Exxon a chance to do the job right as cleanup in Prince William Sound ramps up toward full operation within 60 days. Officials including Interior Secretary Lujan and federal dredging teams highlighted massive resources, ongoing training, and heavy equipment like the M V Vaydaghubsky as the spill response stretches into Alaska’s Valdez area.
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Families await remains of Iowa sailors after blast
Families across the United States waited for the bodies of 47 sailors killed aboard the USS Iowa as President Bush announced a memorial in Norfolk. The Navy halted 16-inch gun firing pending cause determinations, while Dover Air Force Base received the remains and Navy officials affirmed the nation’s gratitude.
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