Dixon Theatre aims 400000 fund drive for 1991 renovation
Dixon Theatre Renovation Inc announced a 400000 dollar fund drive to match a 3000000 dollar state grant to restore the building. Chairman Robert Bloemker hopes renovation completes for July 1991 Petunia Festival. Plans include mail solicitation and a telephone pledge follow up.
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Dixon Theatre Renovation, Inc
Robert Bloemker
Bloemker
Roland Killian
Springfield
Galesburg
DeKalb
DTRI
Lightning Strike Kills Couple and Wounds Boy in Maywood
Robert Trudeau and his wife Susan were struck by lightning while crossing a parking lot with their four year old stepson Steven Lan don. Trudeau recalled searing pain and memory loss as medics treated them at Loyola Medical Center. Steven was released after hospitalization.
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Maywood
Ill
UPI
Robert Trudeau
Trudeau
Susan
Steven Landon
Loyola Medical Center
Steven
Thompson ends run for Illinois governor in 1990
Gov James R Thompson said he will retire when his term ends in January 1991 and cited family security and happiness as the reason. He denied abortion stance influenced his decision, saying only medical ethical and moral questions at life’s ends matter. His personal views have changed over time and he noted governors cannot stay in office forever.
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Chicago
UPI
James R. Thompson
Thompson
U.S. Supreme Court
Richard
J.) Daley
Flag plan meets cool reception at House hearing
Washington UPI report on President Bush’s proposed constitutional amendment to ban flag burning. The hearing showed deep partisan and procedural limits as supporters and critics urged caution while Democrats in the subcommittee pressed for a careful, slow process. Rep. Montgomery defended broad public demand, while Chairman Edwards urged thoughtful consideration ahead of any floor vote. See Flag, page 2.
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Washington
UPI
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House
Congress
Subcommittee On
Robert Michel
Illinois
Subcommittee
Don Edwards
D-Calif
Rep
G.V. Montgomery
D-Miss
Edwards
Montgomery
House Veterans’ Affairs Committee
National Guard
Leaders begin summit talks on East West issues in Paris
In Paris the leaders of the world's richest nations open formal sessions on East-West political matters and environmental and economic concerns. President Bush attends his first summit with Japan, France, Britain, West Germany, Italy, and Canada as discussions are expected to stay broad. The North South debate surfaces as poorer nations urge a separate meeting on Third World problems. Treasury Secretary Brady promotes debt relief steps linked to the Brady Plan, while Bush and Mexican President Salinas discuss securing a solid debt agreement.
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Paris
UPI
Bush
Japan
France
Britain
West Germany
Italy
Canada
White House
John Sununu
Francois Mitterrand
India
Egypt
Venezuela
Senegal
Mitterrand
Elysee Presidential Palace
World Bank
International Monetary Fund
United States
Sununu
Mexico
Carlos Salinas de Gortari
Bastille Day Parade Draws World Leaders to Paris
Basic French air force jets trailed red white and blue smoke over the Arc de Triomphe as Bastille Day forces marched down the Champs Elysees. World leaders in Paris for the Revolution bicentennial and seven nation summit attended the spectacle.
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