Ex-Dixonite pushes smokeless society plan at Dixon banquet
Mayo Clinic surgeon Dr. Douglas Gracey, a Dixon native, urged a $2 per pack cigarette tax and abolition of cigarette vending, aiming to reduce tobacco use. He asked Congress to back smoking limits in federal and public buildings and to divert tax proceeds to Medicare costs for smokers. He cited rising health care costs and mortality from lung diseases.
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Bush reviews ice breaking drug summit in Colombia
President Bush met with his Cabinet to review the Cartagena meeting with Colombia Bolivia and Peru leaders. He called the session a step toward tougher international anti narcotics efforts while noting security was tight for his Colombia trip and he planned a Maine weekend at Kennebunkport after returning to Washington.
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Presidents Walk Under Palms With Bush In Colombia
In 90 degree heat President Bush raises his arms as he joins three South American leaders, Peru’s Garcia, Colombia’s Barco, and Bolivia’s Paz, on a sunny palm-lined scene.
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Illinois weather from Old Man Winter snarls power and mail
Rain and freezing drizzle swept northern and central Illinois delaying utility repairs from out of state crews. Champaign mail delivery canceled and Champaign County labeled a state disaster area. In Dixon freezing rain was less severe than forecast with snow totals rising to seven to ten inches after Wednesday. City crews began midnight snow removal on Galena Palmyra and West Everett, with residential plowing limited by parked cars and towing predicted.
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Prison boss cancels his Dixon trip due to weather and escape search
Illinois Department of Corrections Director Kenneth McGinnis canceled his Dixon Correctional Center visit planned for today. Spokesman Nic Howell cited the search for four Joliet inmates and winter weather as factors. The new director, who started last month, was to meet Northwestern Illinois media in a get acquainted format. The event has not been rescheduled.
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Reagan testified in Iran-Contra case could test him
Former President Reagan prepared for videotaped testimony at a Los Angeles federal court as part of John Poindexter's trial. Prosecutors seek to pierce claims Reagan was unaware of aide actions while Poindexter argues Reagan was fully informed. The proceedings, closed to press and public, may stretch to Saturday with 154 questions and follow-ups.
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