Midwest Tornadoes Leave Damage and Fatalities Across Several States
Severe storms swept the upper Midwest with about nineteen tornadoes touching down in Minnesota Nebraska and South Dakota. At least two people were killed and several injured by lightning and flying debris as winds up to 100 mph toppled structures and damaged vehicles.
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U.S. increases strikes in Cambodia under Indochina halt pact
Defense spokesman reports U S tactical fighter missions in Cambodia rising to the 200s daily, while B 52 missions hold around 40 as weather improves and Cambodian rebel actions intensify. The shift comes amid a Congress White House compromise to end U S bombing by August 15 with possible further action after that date.
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Newark youth dies in Lisbon Road crash
Funeral services were held in Marseilles for 18 year old Mark R. Fisher of Newark who died when his car left Lisbon Road near Nelson Road. The Grundy County coroner said he died from a skull fracture. Fisher, born July 29 1954, was a Newark High School graduate and Caterpillar employee. He is survived by his parents a brother and a sister and great grandfather. The accident was investigated by local authorities and the vehicle towed to Kneller s Shell.
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Grundy County Trustees Set Evening Meeting
The Grundy County School Trustees plan to meet tonight at 8 p.m. in the superintendent's office located in the Grundy County Courthouse.
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Weather Outlook With Heat Humidity and Storms
Forecast predicts partly sunny hot and humid conditions with likely thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s, tonight showers and storms, low around 70. Tuesday cooler, mid to upper 80s, less humid. Weekend temps at Dresden Island Locks reach 78/58 with Sunday 89/62. 7 am temp 73. June record high 93 on the 17th. low 42 on the 6th. monthly precipitation 4.87 inches.
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Israeli Attache Yosef Alon Slain in Washington Area
Defense Minister Dayan accuses Palestinian terrorists of killing Israeli attache Yosef Alon in suburban Washington. Alon’s body arrived in Israel as investigations note five gunshot wounds. no suspects named. Separate incidents report three horses burned to death in a truck fire near Amboy, Illinois.
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Yosef Alon
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Lod
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Alan
Maryland
Minooka Homecoming Winners Named for Baby and Kiddie Contests
Minooka's three day Homecoming ended with a parade and water fights. Baby contest winners by age include James Michael Koukas 6 months to 1 year Melissa Marco 9 to 18 months and Karen Cragg 18 to 24 months. Kiddie parade winners were named for Most Original Funniest and Prettiest with participants from Minooka Shorewood Morris and local families.
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James Koukas
Rte. 2
Melissa Marco
William Marco
Parkshore Drive
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Karen
Cragg
Douglas Cragg
Peanuts Gang
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Brian Winterbottom
Dean
Barb Chism
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Colby backs CIA independence from domestic probes
President Nixon's CIA nominee William E. Colby told the Senate committee he will insist CIA stay out of domestic investigations and answer to the President. He urged talking to the President if instructed by White House aides and argued for civilian control over intelligence. The hearing touched on CIA Watergate connections and past break-in investigations.
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Swede Savage Dies From Indy 500 Injuries
Indy driver Swede Savage of Santa Ana California died at Methodist Hospital after being critically injured on May 30 in the 59th lap crash at Indianapolis. His flaming Eagle-Offenhauser struck the wall, slid 800 feet, disintegrated and burst into flames amid rain. He had suffered fractures, burns, lung and kidney complications hindering recovery.
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