Tornadoes and storms sweep through Texas and Midwest
The Associated Press reports heavy thunderstorms early today across northwestern Texas into western Oklahoma, southeastern Kansas and southeastern Nebraska. Three tornadoes hit northwestern Texas and one in northwestern Kansas with minor damage. Widespread rain showers, cooler Pacific fronts, and unseasonably cold temperatures in the north follow, with early morning readings from 29 to 78 across various cities including Fort Lauderdale and Greenville.
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Carter Sticks With Standby Gasoline Tax
Washington AP. White House energy adviser Schlesinger defends a standby gasoline tax despite congressional opposition. The tax would trigger only if consumption exceeds levels, rising in five cent increments to a 50 cent cap from 1979, with rebates of about 25 dollars per person per nickel.
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Housewives Nabbed In Drug Raid
ADDISON Ai Ar two housewives arrested and a third sought for allegedly operating a drug ring after their husbands left for work and children were in school. William Charles Seybold 27 of Chicago arrested with a revolver. another gun found in his car. Carol Ann Shane 27 of Cav entersville and Teresa Ann mith 17 of Addison charged. Mrs Shane pregnant with fourth child. Seized two ounces of speed valued at 10,000, a dozen marijuana plants and 300 valium pills. Mrs Smith charged with manufacturing marijuana. Weapons charges filed against Seybold.
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Wilson Joins Clerks Group in County Affairs
Jefferson County Clerk Frank Wilson has joined the International Association of Clerks Recorders Election Officials and Treasurers as a regular member. He was also named vice president of Zone One for the County Clerks and Recorders Association.
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SIU TV Meeting in Mt. Vernon Set by SIITA
The Southern Illinois Instructional Television Association will hold its 17th annual meeting Friday at the Mt. Vernon Holiday Inn starting at 6 p.m. Larry Walcoff will speak on Sometimes I Just Don’t Know How I Feel from the Self Incorporated series. SIITA includes about 100 Southern Illinois school systems headquartered at SIU-C.
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Abner Cemetery Upkeep Donations Sought
Abner Cemetery upkeep appeals to donors Olen Williams of Nason and Lester Dent of Route 1 Bonnie.
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Legislative Workshop for Educators at Ramada Inn
A legislative workshop for area educators and board members will be held at the Ramada Inn on May 6. Representatives and Senator from the 54th District will attend to discuss school related legislation. Coordinated by Richard Sanders Regional Superintendent of Schools. For reservations contact Sanders office at 242-1807.
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Woman Charged With Killing Man In Mounds Illinois
Regina Williams, 19, of Pulaski, was charged with murder after the body of Leroy Bevely was found in Mounds. Authorities say an argument sparked the shooting and Williams is held on $20,000 bond.
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Lake County Democrats pick Larry Leonard for Illinois Senate
A Lake County Democratic committee named Larry Leonard, public affairs director of WKRS radio, to fill the unexpired term of Waukegan Mayor William Morris. Leonard, 42, was appointed Monday and will be sworn in Thursday in Springfield.
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Illinois proposes $512 million road program for next year
Associate Press reports Illinois plans a prudent 512 million dollar state road program for the next fiscal year, 31 million less than this year, with no gasoline tax increase. Officials warn the amount falls about 88 million short of funding needed to maintain roads, risking serious future problems.
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Nixon Speaks Tonight on Watergate Scandal
Former President Richard Nixon resumes public remarks with a 90 minute Frost interview airing at 7 30 pm on 155 TV and 730 radio stations. He earns at least 600000 plus a share of profits, totaling over 1 million, as questions cover Watergate tapes hush money and his final days in office.
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Today's Markets and Prices Across Markets
Mt Vernon quotes show soybeans at 9.70, corn 2.25, wheat 2.20 at 10 am. Chicago reports No 2 hard red winter wheat at 2.40 and No 2 yellow corn around 2.47, eggs and poultry prices listed, and National Stockyards notes hogs and cattle prices. New York totals indicate a mixed stock market with Dow around 934 and tech gains led by RCA and Lab, indicators showing cautious investors awaiting resistance at 940.
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Damage suit dismissed in motor accident case
A $65,000 damage suit stemming from a May 16, 1975 wreck on Woodlawn Road, about a mile north of Route 460, was dismissed with prejudice in circuit court. The suit, brought for Timmy Hicks, 16, by his father Ken Hicks, against Max E. Brandon, alleged negligent operation caused injuries to head neck body and limb.
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MT VERNON WEATHER REPORT AND TEMPERATURES
Weather summary for MT VERNON with today’s highs and lows, rainfall amount, and historical comparisons. Includes statewide readings for Decatur Moline Peoria with cloudy and rainy conditions and dam water level context.
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Deaths John R Novak 47 Route 1 Scheller
John Richard Novak 47 of Route 1 Scheller died 8 55 p m Monday at Good Samaritan Hospital Mt Vernon He was born in East St Louis on June 14 1929 son of John and Tillie Novak Funeral and burial arrangements were complete this morning friends may call Fry Funeral Home Waltonville Thursday after 6 p m He is survived by step father Walter Kleczak Scheller two daughters Linda Gollihar San Antonio Texas and Kathy Anderson Oklahoma City two grandchildren one brother Robert Novak Amherst MA and an aunt til Ben Toperinski Belleville
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George) Hunt
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Mt.Vernon Memorial Gardens
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Lottery Chief To Resign To Run Delaware Lottery
Illinois Lottery chief Ralph Batch confirms plans to resign by July 1 to take over the Delaware lottery. Weston C. Nellius calls Batch “the man to get the Delaware lottery back on its feet” as Gov Thompson's office notes the move. Batch cites creating a strong Illinois lottery and nearly 400 million gross revenue with about 70 million net profit during three years.
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Graduation At SIU In Two Shifts
Commencement at Southern Illinois University Carbondale will honor 4257 graduates in two ceremonies on May 14. The A through K cohort attends at 2:00 p.m., remaining graduates at 5:30 p.m. President Warren W. Brandt will greet attendees at both events. Notable graduates include 119 doctoral students, 74 law students, and 47 medical students.
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North Korean Fire Kills S Korea Soldier at DMZ
Seoul reports a North Korean volley into the demilitarized zone killed one South Korean soldier and wounded another. The United Nations Command said the incident occurred early Tuesday on the west central front about 60 miles north of Seoul, with one or more North Koreans firing.
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