Met Opera’s Tannhauser stars James McCracken in hero tenor role
Heldentenor James McCracken, a native of Gary Indiana, headlines the Met’s new production of Tannhauser as the 19th singer in 93 years to sing the title role. The piece, featuring Leontyne Rysanek as Elisabeth, showcases the stamina and piercing timbre required for Wagner’s demanding music, with broadcast slated for January 21 and a spring tour planned.
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Marriott Aims for Smooth Start at Chicago Marriott
Openings of big hotels demand elaborate preparations. Marriott Corp president describes assembling a 160-strong expert team to run the Chicago Marriott for its first months, ensuring guests receive seamless service from day one. The project involves about 140000 dollars in extra costs and travels.
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Memorial trust for Hubert Humphrey proposed by Harold Wilson
Former British prime minister Sir Harold Wilson urged creating an international memorial trust in honor of late U.S. Senator Hubert Humphrey. In a Times letter, Wilson praised Humphrey as a unifying figure who spoke on issues British and American audiences care about and suggested the trust would advance his causes.
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UPI
Harold Wilson
International Memorial Trust
Hubert Humphrey
D-Minn
Times of London
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Illinois adopts first native endangered species list
Chicago report notes Illinois under the En dangered Species Protection Act issued by David Kenney effective Dec 31 1977 lists 13 fish 11 amphibians and reptiles 40 birds and eight mammals. The act ties protections to permits with fines and possible one year jail. The roster helps secure up to 200 000 yearly federal funds and aids environmental impact reviews for state and federal projects.
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State road salt supplies near depletion in Illinois
Illinois faces dwindling road salt as a new shipment looms. DOT spokesman John Burke warns an ice storm could exhaust reserves, though more salt is en route. Barrels on the Mississippi and river locks slow deliveries. Domtar reports 10 to 12 barges moving toward Illinois to help meet demand.
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Robert Jarecki
Domtar Inc
Sifto Salt Division
New Orleans
Domtar
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