Final presidential debate Set in Los Angeles
Bush and Dukakis prepare for a high stakes final showdown in Los Angeles at UCLA Pauley Pavilion. Polls show Bush leading though Dukakis hopes to flip momentum with decisive performance. The 90 minute forum airs 8 p.m. CDT as campaigns stress steadiness and aggressive lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
UPI
George Bush
Michael Dukakis
White House
Ucla
Pauley Pavilion
Bush
Dukakis
CBS News
New York Times
ABC News-Washington Post
ABC
the Post
USA Today
Cable News Network
Massachusetts
Dayton Duncan
Darryl Gates
Winston-Salem
N.C
Hospital groups seek to resolve differences in talks
The KSB Hospital Board and the Medical Arts Clinic MAC announce a 2 p.m. working session to discuss differences and pursue quick resolution. KSB COO Darrell Vandervort and MAC CEO James Zeman affirm commitment to high quality care and positive steps amid strained relations. Dixon City Council hones a list of 35 to 40 potential hospital board members in executive session and plans a 5 p.m. adjournment with meetings at Commissioner Williams home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KSB Hospital Board
Physicians of the Medical Arts Clinic
MAC
KSB
Darrell Vandervort
James Zeman
MAC Physicans
Dixon City
James Barber
Michigan
Hank Williams
Two huge alligators top Florida statewide hunt results
In Florida’s first statewide alligator hunt in 25 years two 13 foot to 18 foot giants weighed over 1,500 pounds combined. The 18 foot 4 inch 770 pound behemoth was taken in south central Florida by a Hancock family team. About 2,500 alligators were killed by licensed hunters under commission authorization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallahassee
Fla
Florida
State Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Scott Ball
Anay Hancock
James Geraldi
New York
Fort Myers
Geraldi
Ball
Commission
Trade Gap Hits 12.2 Billion in August Deficit Widened
The Commerce Department reports August imports at a record 39.7 billion, exports at 27.5 billion, widening the trade gap to 12.2 billion. Analysts predicted 10 to 11 billion, and economists warn the deficit may pressure the dollar and bonds. Democratic VP candidate Lloyd Bentsen criticizes Reagan trade policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
UPI
Commerce Department
Department
Census Bureau
Hugh Johnson
First Albany Corp
Federal Reserve
Sundstrand to pay 115 million in defense fraud case
Sundstrand Corp a Rockford based defense contractor agreed to a record 115 million settlement for fraudulent billing. U S Attorney Anton Valukas said the plea to three counts of conspiracy and one count of false claims aims to deter others. Indictments against Sundstrand executives and Pentagon personnel could follow within 90 days as the firm cooperates and strengthens its integrity program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
UPI
Sundstrand Corp
U.S
Anton Valukas
Rockford
Valukas
Sundstrand
United States
Department of Defense
Pentagon
Dixon Theatre seeks $3.8 million grant for renovation
Dixon Theatre Renovation Inc struggles as DCCA lacks funds in Metropolitan Civic Center Authority program. Board chair Robert Bloemker notes repeated grant requests since 1987, with plans to refile next July. If denied, donations will fund minor improvements and ongoing operations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixon Theatre Renovation, Inc
Department of Commerce and Community Affairs
DCCA
Robert Bloemker
DTRI
Metropolitan Civic Center Authority
Dixon Theatre
Bloemker
John Kuster
Unicorn Theatre
Kuster
DeKalb
Also Mentioned on This Page
Donna Hoyie
Joan Melzer
Winston Murray
John Schular
Dixon
Amboy
Telegraph
Jerry Pauser
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!