Parents Hold Vigil At Bedside Of Sleep-Sick Toddler
Chicago area parents William and 24 year old Debbie Ann Hadfield have kept a nonstop vigil by their eight month sleeping sickness stricken daughter Debbie Ann in Park Ridge. They have appealed through the Chicago Tribune for public prayers as doctors say recovery is unlikely. Two nurses assist as the family awaits a miracle.
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Illinois Judges Salary Increase Moves To Governor
Springfield reports a bill to raise salaries for circuit superior and Supreme Court judges. The measure advances to Gov. Stratton after House approval and Senate consent, with Supreme Court judges rising to 24000 and downstate circuit judges to 15000. Cook County judges would reach 22000, effective for those elected after July.
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Blank Report Cards Sought By Sly Schoolboy In Local Shop
A young customer visits a stationery shop after school and quietly asks the clerk for blank report cards. The exchange shows a playful glimpse of school life and small town humor.
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Johnny
Claim-Jumping Fracas Marks New Uranium Rush Near Barstow
In Barstow California sheriff reports 1000 to 2000 prospectors in Mojave foothills chasing uranium as temperatures hit 108. A Monday clash resulted in about two dozen shots fired with no injuries reported. Center of strike lies 25 miles southeast of Barstow near Newberry Water scarce. families travel with water. A stray note mentions high speed Isle of Man junior race winner Bill Lomas.
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Ore Rush Sparks Patrols Near Old Mountains
Deputies say a rush began after Donald Cederley of Bountiful Utah staked a claim in the Old Mountains last week. Reports indicate the claim contains extra high grade ore. Sheriff Bland noted the surge started over the weekend and Barstow officers are conducting special patrols to prevent further gunfire or violence.
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2 100 000 Cut Out Smoking
Washington government estimates about 38 million Americans smoke cigarettes with men far more than women. It notes that about 2 100 000 persons quit in the past 24 years and awaits a fuller report from the Census Bureau for the Public Health Service’s National Cancer Institute study on smoking and cancer links.
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National Cancer Institute
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Health Service
Control Achieved On Pennsylvania Wild Gas Well
In Renovo Pennsylvania a massive natural gas well was capped ending days of danger after an explosion and fires. Paul Adair and a 16 member team used a 300 pound nitroglycerin charge to quell the blaze then placed a 3,000 pound cap and shut off the gas flow allowing a careful trench to position for final sealing. No estimated losses were given.
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Red) Adair
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New York State Natural Gas Co
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Prohibited Bill: A Bill of Attainder Forbidden
A Bill of Attainden is a legislative act that deprives a person of civil rights without a trial and is prohibited by the Constitution.
Einstein called Copernicus of the 20th century
Albert Einstein, who died in April 1955, is described as the Copernicus of the 20th century in an appraisal highlighting his scientific impact and lasting influence.
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Albert Einstein
Copernicus
Marijuana Field in Cook County Destroyed by Flame
Authorities say a four mile long marijuana field worth over two million dollars grows in southwestern Cook County. Sheriff Joseph D Lohman says the Chicagoland Marine Reserve Unit will destroy the field today with flamethrowers. The field spans about 400 yards.
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Cook County
Joseph D. Lohman
Chicagoland Marine Reserve Unit
Lohman
Sheriff Reports No Arrests After Month-Long Surveillance
A field has been under surveillance for a month with no arrests. Sgt Walter Fleming, a sheriff's investigator, stated the marijuana clearly is not growing wild.
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