Disaster drill simulates Byron plant radiation evacuation
Telegraph staff writer Patty Glantz describes a multi agency drill at Commonwealth Edison Byron Station. The scenario features a reactor coolant leak near Unit 1 causing rising radiation, an alert, and a decision to evacuate residents within ten miles to shelters in Dix and Freeport. Two ComEd workers and several civilians are exposed during the exercise. See drill for details.
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Dixon Declares Run For Congress And Rethinks Mayoral Bid
Petunia City Mayor James Dixon announced he will run for Congress and will not seek re election as mayor. He urged term limits of two for senators and four to five for congressmen, and urged federal state and local cooperation on education, drug prevention, and economic development. Dixon highlighted a balanced budget and a presidential line item veto as priorities, and cited his Winnebago County name recognition as aiding his bid in the 16th District.
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Manila ends coup as loyalists parade in Makati
Hundreds of government troops in tanks paraded through Makati after a six day siege ended. Civilians cheered as supporters waved yellow Aquino banners. Binay called it a thanksgiving march while rebels faced no popular support and authorities moved to secure damaged streets and buildings.
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Philippines
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Bush to Attend Drug Summit in Cartagena Amid Violence
President Bush plans to attend a planned drug summit in Cartagena, Colombia, spending less than a day in the city and increasing Secret Service protection. Violence worsened as a bomb killed two police officials, with attacks ongoing amid a broader surge in cartel-related violence across Colombia.
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USF&G Move Halted. Talks Planned On Firm Date
USF&G officials halted their planned move from North Galena Avenue to a new 22,000 square foot downtown facility. A decision on timing awaits a meeting with building contractors Cheeseman Construction, city officials, and Town State Partners. They aim to begin next week if an occupancy permit is issued after a final inspection.
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Rochelle man recalls Pearl Harbor day in memory
George O'Brien of Rochelle, one of 253 Illinois Pearl Harbor survivors, recalls the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor that brought the United States into World War II. The 70 year old recounts racing back to the USS Pennsylvania after the alarm sounded and the lasting lesson of vigilance.
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