Train Burns On Mississippi Bridge
A freight train caught fire while crossing the Mississippi River bridge in Burlington Iowa and set the 98 year old span ablaze. Creosoted ties in a car sparked the blaze as burning material dripped onto the bridge floor. Firefighters faced low water pressure and scarce pumping options, with officials unsure when the bridge would reopen.
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Mississippi River
Chicago
Galesburg
Ill
Burlington
Illinois
U.S. Corps of Engineers
Rock Jeland
Quincy
Til
Here
Washington bills cap loan fund at billion annual limit
The House Foreign Affairs Committee voted to cap the economic development loan fund at one billion dollars per year, $250 million below the administration’s request for the five year period. President Johnson begins drafting the FY1968 federal budget with Budget Director Schultze and Deputy Dir. Sam Hughes. Johnson will present the 1967- July 1 budgeting plan to Congress next January.
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House Foreign Affairs Committee
Economic Development Loan Fund
Edward J. Derwinski
R-Tll
Johnson
White House
Charles Schultze
Sam Hughes
Congress
Varied visitors and clan gatherings fill holiday weekend
Evansville residents Mr and Mrs Charlies Miller return home with son Craig after a visit with relatives. Many relatives and friends from multiple states visited the area, including the Partridges, Holloways, and Mathus family. Bass were landed at Bluford Lake by Leonard Bainds and Link Jones. Visitors included Mrs W C Eldridge from Chicago and families from Trenton Kell Kell and Decatur among others.
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Evansville
Ind
Craig
Stanley Pepple
Leonard Bainds
Link” Jones
Bluford Lake
Denny Medows
Bob
Oak Lawn
Charles Partridge
W.C. Eldridge
Chicago
Partridges
Leroy Lyerla
Judy
Trenton
Ill
Lloyd Marlow
Fred Farmer
West Palm Beach
Fla
John Kovach
Gene Wilson
Julie
Decatur
C.L. Sanders
P.E. Bell
R.L. Stonecipher
Cincinnati
Ohio
Webb Shafer
Albuquerque
N.N
Clarence Holloway
Paul Holloway
Paula
Springfield
George Willey
Aurora
Nettie Ayers
Kell
Roger Holloway
Keenes
Rosemary Hungate
Brenham
Tex
Bobbie Don Hungate
Brian, Tex
Bert Mathus
Hungates
Donald Lee Pasley
Hungate
Jane
Little Lisa Pasley
Mt. Vernon
Lloyd Norris
Walterville
Walter Fritsch
Andrew Fritsch
Gibson City
Noble Irvin
Ruth Diggs
Paragould
Ark
Cor
Utopia Myths Refuted By Free TV Claims
A compact critique argues that utopia is unattainable and free television without commercials is impossible, noting practical limits and industry constraints. The piece questions idealized media access while outlining the tradeoffs between cost, quality, and funding in broadcasting.
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Utopia
Benton Agent Retires After 33 Years with Prudential
Philip J. Eigenmann of Prudential's Mount Vernon district retires after more than three decades with the company. Born in Rockport Indiana, he graduated in 1921 and has served on Benton Branch history. He and his wife Sarah Marsh Eigenmann live in Benton with two children, and he was active in First Baptist Church and Lions Club.
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Thomas J. McIntyre
Europe
New Hampshire Democrat
Senate
U.S
Washington
Afl-Cio Commercial Telegraphers Union
Western Union
Philip J. Eigenmann
Prudential
Mount Vernon
Ing
Eigenmann
Benton
Paul D. Beeson
North Ninth Street
Rockport
Ind
Mr. Eigenmann
First Baptist Church
The
Lions Club
West Frankfort
Ill
Sarah Marsh
College Street
World News Digest From Cyprus To Britain In Brief
Arch bishop Makarios government blocks Turkish sector of Nicosia blaming Turkish Cypriots for 34 bombings this year. Germany Ruhr miners vote 88 percent for higher wages with 8.5 percent raise and paid holidays. 122 injured in four days of leftist protests against Snook visit to Tokyo. Italy marks republic's 20th anniversary. Athens railway strike ends after eight days. Hungary’s Janos Kadir returns from Tito visit. Britain fights shipbuilding bid delay for U S Navy vessels amid F111 concerns. France's Mairetet, 25, descends 250 feet into a cave.
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Poverty Funds To Aid Legal Help In Illinois Areas
The Office of Economic Opportunity announced grants totaling 4.5 million dollars to support legal aid and education for the poor. In Illinois Jefferson and Marion Counties receive 45,845 dollars, with East St. Louis and St. Clair County also funded for legal aid programs.
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Office of Economic Opportunity
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St. Clair County
Jefferson
Marion
Community Action Agency funding totals and partners
Community Action Agency reports funding amounts including $45,845 for Jackson County Coordinating Agency for War on Poverty $53,361 for Economic Opportunity Council of Champaign County with $12,500 allocated for full-time staff, and $53,716 for Greater Peoria Legal Aid Society.
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Champaign County
Greater Peoria Legal Aid Society
Six Room Cherry Street Home Offered At Six Thousand Five Hundred
TV2 reports a six room house at 2208 Cherry Street featuring living and dining rooms, three bedrooms, kitchen and bath, a large utility room and a garage available for 6500 dollars.
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North 0Th Street
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East Crownview Drive
Ancoln
Bethel
Marlow Road
Mt. Vernon
Harrison Street
Magnolia
Logan Street
Spring Garden
South 20Th Street
Cherry Street
Old Salem Road
Gem
Briarwood
South 24Th Street
Rushton Drive
Browneville Road
North Street
North Side
Lincoln School District
Arizona
Lincoln School
Linnview Drive
Hillcrest Drive
Bath
Kensington
West Side
Nothing Is Impossible Quote Remains Aboard Skeptics
A compact quotation notes that what seems impossible changes when one does not have to do it oneself. The line underscores a mindset about effort and perspective, often cited in motivational or editorial contexts.
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