Bush Hails Reagan Honor at Portrait Return
President Bush praises Ronald and Nancy Reagan as a historic first couple during the unveiling of official White House portraits by Aaron Shikler. Reagan thanks supporters in the East Room and cites memories of triumph and tears as Mrs. Reagan’s gown and Pearl choker frame her Red Room portrait.
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World Rochelle twinning plan eyed by chambers of commerce
French La Rochelle and several U S towns named Rochelle discuss a general twinnage program to boost cultural exchange and tourism with New Rochelle already twinned with La Rochelle. Organizers invite more Rochelle towns to join and consider school pen pals and dignitary visits.
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Tornadoes rip Alabama and six other states
Rescue teams using cranes and bulldozers searched for survivors in Huntsville after tornadoes wrecked buildings killing at least 16 people and injuring 468. The storms hit a shopping mall and an apartment complex as part of a seven state outbreak, with West Virginia also struck and three injured.
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Dixon Park project hits snag amid cultural resource review
The Dixon Park District faces a halt to plans for four athletic fields at The Meadows as a cultural resource assessment by the Illinois State Museum awaits a deeper study. Preliminary finds include glass and pottery from 1800s to 1850s suggesting remnants of an old farmhouse. Officials aim for a decision before ground freezes to resume next spring.
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Olson seeks sixth term in Illinois House
State Representative Myron Olson R Dixon announced he will seek re election to the Illinois House at the March 20 1990 primary. Olson began in 1981 after Sen David Shapiro RN died. He said he hopes to continue serving the 70th District with monthly district visits to Polo Oregon Byron Cherry Valley Rochelle and Mendota and will maintain a Dixon district office at 115 W First St.
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Dixon weighs bid for Democratic nomination in congressional race
Jim Dixon said Wednesday he will decide within two weeks whether to seek the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat vacated by Lynn Martin. Martin runs for U S Senate seat held by Paul Simon, with Dixon prioritizing a Rockford area candidate though Winnebago Democrats largely stay out. If Dixon runs he faces a potential three way race, as Bob Brinkmeier of Springfield also considers the post.
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