Panama alleges U S involvement in coup attempt
provisional Panamanian president Francisco Rodriguez said at the United Nations there is evidence the U S armed forces helped a minority group block access to the military HQ during a failed coup. Noriega claimed his forces crushed the bid and accused Washington, while U S officials denied involvement. Panamanian troops reinforced barracks as streets quieted and opposition leaders were detained amid continued tension.
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Bush defends non intervention in Panama after Noriega coup
President Bush says he is disappointed Noriega remains in power in Panama but defends his decision not to intervene militarily. Senators challenge the decision while Baker and Powell note internal PDF dissension and support for Noriega stepping down.
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Japanese TV crew interviews Dixon resident Dixon Bill Thompson
A Fuji Television crew from Tokyo interviewed Dixon resident Bill Thompson, longtime acquaintance of Ronald Reagan, on Tuesday. The documentary, tied to the Reagans’ upcoming Japan visit this month, will air during their trip. Mike Chapman’s column on page 4 has more on the visit.
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Fuji Television
Tokyo
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Japan
Mike Chapman
Princess Strangles rival over ex boyfriend in Wisconsin
Lori Esker a 20 year old dairy princess at Marathon County Wisconsin was charged with first degree murder in the strangulation slaying of Lisa Cihaski. Esker allegedly waited outside a hotel on September 20 then got into Cihaski s car and after an argument restrained the victim with her arm at the throat and a belt.
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Wausau, Wis
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Lori Esker
University of Wisconsin River Falls
Marathon County Dairy Princess
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Randy Hoenisch
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Dixon teachers approve 146 to 20 ratification vote
Dixon Education Association members ratified a two year contract with the Dixon School Board by a 146 to 20 vote at the IBEW Hall. Association President Jan Wagoner said the 87 percent approval followed lengthy talks with a federal mediator. The board vote on the contract is scheduled for Friday noon at the district administrative center.
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Dixon Education Association
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International Brotherhood of Teamsters Union
Wagoner
Dixon
Interevention
Dave Keeley
Record cold grips Rock River valley but Dixon dodges
The Rockford area chilled to near autumn levels with forecasts of 65 to 70 for Thursday after a 52 degree day on Tuesday. National Weather Service forecaster Ron Fields noted no clear Dixon record yet, while Illinois Water Survey’s Wayne Wendland questioned any official statewide record. Rain chances exceed 60 percent today and tomorrow, with a dry weekend ahead for the Autumn on Parade events in Oregon.
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Rockford
Ron Fields
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Wayne Wendland
Illinois Water Survey
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Homelessness Reaches Small Towns In Illinois Park Campout
A single mother and four children spent much of the summer in a tent in an Ogle County park while awaiting a fifth child. Sandra Julifs of the Tri-County Opportunity Council says homelessness is no longer confined to big cities and is rising in smaller communities as affordable housing remains scarce.
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HTF and Red Cross aid 18 homeless families in 1988
In Lee County the Homeless Task Force with the Red Cross helped 18 families in 1988, mostly in Dixon, 13 of whom were evicted or couldn't pay rent. In Ogle County 13 families totaling 50 people were aided, nine from Rochelle. Lack of affordable housing is a key factor, says HTF chair Roberta Ryker.
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