Sheriff launches bumper sticker program to urge caring
Sheriff William Button unveiled a holiday season bumper sticker campaign titled Have You Hugged Your Kid Today to remind parents and guardians that showing love matters. The Illinois Sheriff’s Association sponsors the effort with distribution to individuals schools and civic groups to combat juvenile crime through care and affection.
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Federal plan to kill thousands of blackbirds begins
Federal and state officials reached a plan to spray thousands of red winged blackbirds and other species with PA-14 detergent to disrupt their roosts in western Kentucky and Tennessee. The move aims to reduce crop damage and health risks from histoplasmosis caused by droppings as urbanization and habitat loss concentrate the flocks.
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Arson Burns Three Central Illinois Structures
Arson destroyed the Spring Creek Covered Bridge near Springfield and two churches over the holiday weekend. The Grace Lutheran Church at Strasburg built in 1913 burned Sunday night, four fire departments fought the flames, and water pressure forced firefighters to protect nearby buildings. In Peoria the Church of the Latter Day Saints suffered about 290000 dollars in damage as flames reached the roof early Monday with 20 firefighters battling 4 degree weather. no injuries were reported. Officials investigate cause and services seek alternate locations.
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Sadat and Begin launch joint committees on peace process
Prime Minister Begin announced after Ismailia talks with Anwar Sadat that two joint ministerial committees will be formed to keep negotiations alive. The political committee, led by Kamal and Dayan, and the military committee, led by Gamassy and Weizman, will meet in Jerusalem and Cairo respectively for about three months starting mid January. Dayan warned gaps remain but welcomed progress toward a bridge to peace.
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Scientology to appeal FBI information denial
The Church of Scientology said it will appeal to Attorney General Griffin Bell after the FBI refused its request for files on alleged illegal surveillance of the church and members. The FBI cited internal operations privacy and exempt material, insisting disclosure would invade privacy or reveal confidential sources. The church’s Rev. Robert Toftness claimed released files would be incriminating to the FBI.
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