Flash flood watches issued across Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma
The Associated Press reports flash flood watches and warnings across northeast Kansas, eastern Nebraska, and 19 western and central Oklahoma counties after thunderstorms moved from Texas. One Oklahoma fatality and numerous damages followed heavy rains, with 160 evacuations and reports of tornadoes in multiple cities.
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Delay Bill On Strip Mining Delays Carter Backed Plan
A House Senate conference panel must resolve major differences between a House passed strip mining bill with Carter administration support and a more lenient Senate version. The Senate 57 to 8 approved changes delaying a compromise bill to President Carter, who wants strong environmental safeguards. The measure seeks national environmental and reclamation standards for coal strip mining. The Senate gave limited power to order mining on private lands in the West when it holds mineral rights and exempted many small mines for two years, while waiving contour restoration in some cases, drawing opposition from environmentalists.
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Kerner Building Name Bid Falls in Illinois Senate
In Springfield Illinois an effort to rename the State Office Building the Otto Kerner Building stalled in the Senate. The bill backed by Senators Gene Johns and Leroy Lemke failed 21 to 9 short of the 30 vote threshold. Republicans prefer naming after former GOP governor William Stratton. Kerner had served as governor 1961 to 1968 and as a federal judge after his term. He was convicted in 1973 of bribery conspiracy mail fraud and tax evasion related to a race track stock scandal.
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Illinois House rejects bill to cut workmen's comp increases
Illinois lawmakers reject a measure to trim proposed increases in workmen's compensation benefits while approving a separate plan to grant sales tax exemptions for manufacturing equipment and farm machinery. The vote split along party lines as opponents warned of lost revenue, and supporters argued the tax relief would attract business to Illinois.
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Stars Sign On For Illinois State Fair Grandstand
Springfield AP The Illinois State Fair runs August 11 to 21 with two nightly grandstand shows. Booking manager Nick Stone lists Glen Campbell Johnny Cash Captain and Tennille KC and the Sunshine Band Bay City Rollers England Dan and John Ford Coley Karley Pride plus Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Mail order tickets are 6 5 and 3 dollars while admission stays 1 dollar for adults and 50 cents for children. Shows start at 7 and 9 p.m.
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Suburban choir leader gets 50 to 100 years for murder
Larry Reimnitz, 28, convicted of strangling his wife Linda, 28, on August 25 1975 and driving to choir practice. He denies a police coercion claim on his confession. Judge Robert Collins imposed the sentence after prosecutors sought a lengthy term.
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Ex-Legislator Charged With Forgery In Estate Settlement
Jacksonville former state representative Thomas C. Rose 44 is charged with one count of forgery in Morgan County Circuit Court. The 1966 to 1976 Republican rep forged a $9,058 check to the estate executors Morris Gotschall and Marie Meyers, dated April 4, 1977, as his comment was unavailable.
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Solar Energy Meeting in Mt Vernon May 23
A day long conference on solar energy use in buildings and efficiency planning will be held May 23 at the Mt Vernon Ramada Inn. Sponsored by the University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service the program runs 9 15 a m to 4 p m with lunch included Speakers include five extension service representatives and D S Carolus energy program administration Illinois Power Co Topics cover solar collection heat pumps insulation and construction techniques for livestock buildings and grain drying.
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Illinois House approves bills to tighten lobbyist reporting
The Illinois House passed two lobbyist reform bills aimed at closing gaps in reporting. One bill by Rep. Holewinski requires registration for those paid 1000 or more annually and semiannual, itemized spending reports. The Greiman measure targets those spending 250 or more monthly and includes agency lobbying reports.
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Jefferson County Tax Appeals Set at County Court House
Public hearings on Jefferson County property valuations scheduled for May 25 at the county courthouse. Byford L. Kirk Inc residential property valued at 3900 dollars at 9 a.m. Russell McBride residential property at 9 45 a.m. Marie Phillips farm property in Scheller valued at 3796 dollars at 10 15 a.m.
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Raids at 34 parlors target adult material in Chicago
Chicago authorities and city inspectors raided 34 adult material parlors seizing magazines, film, projectors, and peep show gear for unpaid amusement taxes. Officers cited Kiddie porn found on site and Mayor Bilandic pressed for a city investigation while police called for broader scrutiny of the state Department of Children and Family Services amid reports of foster parent troubles. Deputy Mayor Sain and Alderman Burke coordinated the raids as officials push reforms.
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Arrest Two In Death Of Rich Widow
Two accused killers tied to the murder of Indianapolis heiress Marjorie Jackson were arrested in Phoenix after paying cash for a $21,000 mobile home and registering as Mr and Mrs Anderson. Howard Willard 38 and Marjorie Pollitt 49 of Mooresville Indiana were arraigned and held on $1 million bonds each. The slaying occurred May 7 and the suspects allegedly traveled from Indiana to Arizona with the murder plans.
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Death notices from Mt Vernon area
Obituaries list Elmer E Smith Vernon a World War I veteran and retiree, with services held at Smith Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Also Emma H Brandon dies at Good Samaritan Hospital. Margaret Brewer of Annawan, Mt Vernon connects to multiple relatives and services in Anawan and Oakwood Cemetery. Absence of clear dates.
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Campbell McLeansboro resident dies at 75
Dallas Campbell 75 of McLeansboro died Friday at Hamilton Memorial Hospital. Former farmer, born Oct 21 1901 in Hamilton County. Funeral Sunday 2 p.m. at Gholson Funeral Home, McLeansboro, Rev. Alfred Ventress officiating. Burial in Friends Cemetery. Survivors include daughter Viola McMahon, two sisters, two grandsons, and a great grandson.
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Adam) Campbell
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Weather summary for Mount Vernon region
Fr iday forecast high 88 low 62 with current 7 am reading 71. Compare with past years one year ago 89/56 five years ago 70/57 ten years ago 72/45. Rainfall to date 11.01 inches since 1977. Sunrise and sunset times listed for Sunday and Monday.
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