Reagan and Nancy Reagan land in Tokyo for nine day Japan visit
Former President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan arrived in Tokyo aboard a chartered jet for a nine day trip costing seven million dollars. The visit includes a audience with Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko and a welcoming ceremony at Hakone. The trip is framed as reinforcing Japan U S partnership and alliance while highlighting bilateral ties and trade.
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Nancy
Japan
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Michiko
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Tokyo International
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Dixon
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Hakone
Mt. Fuji
U.S
United States
Foreign Ministry
Dixon traffic delays from lane reduction on Galena Avenue
Traffic backs up in Dixon as Galena Avenue is reduced from four lanes to two at the Galena Avenue Bridge to Third Street for patching work. Motorists wait southbound while authorities plan truck turning lanes. Delays stretch from Second Street to the Galena Bridge and road work runs through October 27.
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Second Street
Galena Bridge
Bush visits death toll may go lower
President Bush flew to the Bay Area to assess quake damage amid reports the death toll from the Oakland Highway 880 collapse may be lower than feared. About 19 bodies were recovered and authorities warned the total toll could be under 100, with 52 vehicles located and 31 containing bodies.
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Alameda County
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Cypress Avenue
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Lionel Wilson
Cypress
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Man killed by train in Rochelle identified
An unidentified man was struck by a Burlington Northern freight train in Rochelle. He suffered massive injuries and was pronounced dead at about 6:50 a.m. at Rochelle Community Hospital. The incident occurred 200 feet west of Washington Street in the downtown area, with authorities awaiting kin notification.
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Ogle County
Robert Personette
Rochelle Community Hospital
Tom McDermott
Washington Street
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Rob Buck
Early snow sets Chicago record
A wintry storm dropped 3.8 inches at O'Hare, the earliest 1 inch+ snowfall, breaking the 1952 Oct 20 record. Snow spread to Dixon, Peoria, and Rockford with light accumulations. 31 degree low. NWS said snow would dwindle as the system moves east, before a warmer week ahead.
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