Blizzard Sweeps Rockies Inland Drought Areas Hit
Late-winter storm from the Rockies brings moisture to drought regions while closing highways with heavy snow and dust. Plains tornadoes and hail accompany thunderstorms. California stays dry as blizzard warnings spread through Colorado Wyoming Kansas and Nebraska. Interstate closures occur east and south of Denver and Wyoming roads shut.
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Brazil Cancels 29-Year Mutual Defense Pact With U.S.
Brazil announced it was canceling its 29 year old mutual defense treaty with the United States over a dispute on human rights. The action follows Brazil's rejection of over 50 million dollars in U S military aid linked to human rights observance.
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End Wildcat Strike At London Times
LONDON AP The Times resumed publication after a settlement with 128 NAT SOPA members who had begun a wildcat strike March 3 over a pay claim. The paper apologizes to readers and advertisers for missing six issues and says reinstatement will occur upon union readmission and acceptance of the constitution.
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Tuition At SIU Raises Up To Six Hundred
SIU trustees approve next year tuition hikes with Edwardsville dental students facing a 600 increase to 1092 for the 12 month year. Carbondale undergrads rise 96, Edwardsville undergrads 90, Edwardsville graduates 120, Springfield medical students 450 to 1092. Board cites state higher education guidance and unavoidable budget needs.
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Moline Elimates 29 Teachers as Enrollment Drops
In Moline Illinois a school board vote eliminates 29 teaching positions after enrollment in grade and high schools fell by 300 students. Rock Island board followed with actions the previous night affecting further staff, split between full time and part time roles.
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Moline, Ill
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Illinois Senate funds East St. Louis mine repair plan
The Illinois Senate advanced a bill to enable a $1 million demonstration mine subsidence repair project in the East St. Louis area. If approved by the House and Gov. Thompson, work can begin at three Maryville Belleville sites to secure federal funds within two to three weeks.
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Belleville
Burglar Sleeps On Job in Chicago South Side
Rosemary Kincaid returned home to find her stereo and portable TV taken and piled by the door. Police found 19 year old Tommie Talbert asleep on the living room sofa and after shaking him awake placed him under arrest for burglary.
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Illinois Man Arrested on Federal Extortion Charge
Johnnie Lee Lewis 25 of Freeport Illinois and Minneapolis was arrested by the FBI for alleged violation of federal extortion laws. He appeared before U S Magistrate J Earl Cudd and was held on a $10,000 bond. A removal hearing to Illinois is set for next Thursday. A federal warrant accuses Lewis of sending a threatening letter demanding money. Other details of the threat were not disclosed.
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Girl Scout Arts and Crafts Show at Mt Vernon
Eighty-six Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts will compete in Mt. Vernon Arts and Crafts Show at the Little House on North 10th Street this Saturday from 1 to 4 pm as part of an Old Fashioned Family Reunion Open House. Winners advance to the May Shagbark Arts and Crafts Show in Times Square Mall.
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Girl Scout Association
Little House
North 10Th Street
Debbie Scott
Ior
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Times Square
Seek Volunteers As Youth Advocates Program Launch
Comprehensive Services launches a Youth Advocate Program patterned after Big Brother Big Sister to assist disadvantaged youths from pre school to high school. Jane Korris coordinates with 16 volunteers seeking more help. volunteers commit one to three hours weekly to activities ranging from bicycle rides to attending events.
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Korris
Mt Vernon Grain And New York Markets Snapshot
Mt Vernon prices at 10 am list soybeans 7.89, wheat 2.43, corn 2.36. Chicago reports No 2 hard red winter 2.62, No 2 soft red 2.62 and corn No 2 yellow 2.56. Eggs and butter firm. hogs and cattle mixed. New York stock markets rise with Dow up about 22 points and volumes around 18.6 million shares.
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Deaths Mae Biggerstaff 83 Route 3 McLeansboro
Mae Biggerstaff 83 of Route 3 McLeansboro died at 5 05 a m Thursday at Carmi Township Hospital She was born April 9 1893 at Belle Rive daughter of James and Kate Darnell Page She married James J Biggerstaff August 20 1912 Funeral at 2 p m Saturday at Gholson Funeral Chapel McLeansboro with Rev Billie Duncan and Tom Ri officiating Burial at local cemetery Donations to General Baptist Church McLeansboro She survived by three sons Rev R A Biggerstaff Chandler Ind George Biggerstaff Eldorado Finnis Biggerstaff Berthalto three daughters Ruth Young Bourbonnais Innis Young McLeansboro Mabel Campbell Calhoun two brothers Delbert and Fred Page Decatur 18 grandchildren 23 great grandchildren.
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McLeansboro
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Obituary for Almer H Williams of McLeansboro
Almer H Williams 87 of McLeansboro died Thursday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. A retired farmer, he was born March 15 1889 in Hamilton County to Walter D Williams and Isabella Moore Williams, married to Martha Williams who preceded him. Deacon at Blooming Grove Baptist Church, service Sunday 2 p.m. at Gholson Funeral Chapel with Rev Bill Auxier and Rev Lee Jr officiating. Burial in Blooming Grove Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Saturday. Survived by son Evan Williams, daughter Evelyn Bryant, three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Hamilton County
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Bill Auxier
Lee Jr
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Evan Williams
Evelyn Bryant
Local Obituaries Illuminate Kemp Jones and Dukes Memorials
Leslie C Kemp 86 of Belle Rive died at Good Samaritan Hospital. Arrangements by Gholson Funeral Home in Dahlgren. John Robert Jones 55 of Mt. Vernon died at Franklin Hospital Benton. Retired Illinois Power employee, WWII veteran, Scout master, survived by wife Lillie Mae, son, daughter, five siblings and stepchildren. funeral at Morton Johnston Funeral Home Benton. Ruth Dukes 80 of Benton Ky died in Paducah Ky. Service at Collier's Funeral Home Benton Ky. survivors include son Allen Dukes, daughter Virginia Houser, brother Tom Webb.
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Bob) Jones
South 23Rd Street
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Benton
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Randolph County
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Lillie Mae McCarty
Jones
South Pacific
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Ruth Dukes
Benton, Ky
Paducah
Collier's Funeral Home
Allen Dukes
Virginia Houser
Tom Webb
Dukes
Lee Dukes
Weather and Lottery Numbers From Illinois Report
AP reports the Illinois lottery results for the Bonanza game with numbers 1 915 7155 Rina MT. VERNON weather data shows Thursday high 66 and low 45 with 54 at 7:00 a.m. Forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies and a chance of showers Sunday through Tuesday with temperatures ranging from the low 30s to the mid 60s across regions.
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Kalata Rites Set for Mt Vernon Resident
Jack Jacob Kalata 53 of Rural Route 5 Mt Vernon died at home. A Navy veteran and former Wisconsin Steel painter, he was born in Chicago and married Delores Edwards in 1947. Funeral Mass at St Marys Mt Vernon 10 a.m. Saturday with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Osborn Funeral Home after 6 p.m. today with a Rosary at 7:30 p.m. today. survived by wife three sons a daughter a brother two sisters and two grandchildren.
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Mt. Vernon
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Chicago
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Yellan) Kalata
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