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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1978
Page
2
Johnny Wagner and his son and brother were rescued from the wrecked Lori Ann off South Padre Island after 18 hours trapped beneath the hull caused by Tropical Storm Amelia. Several other boats capsized and eight people on three vessels were reported missing as workers tried to assist.
The GAO report on the July 19, 1974 Decatur explosion of liquid petroleum gas calls for immediate safety restrictions on moving and storing liquefied energy gases. It warns of rapid vaporization and high flammability in spills and urges labeling, tougher tank car steel, and added puncture protection to prevent catastrophes in populated areas.
Lebanon seeks U.S. and U.N. intervention to allow regrouped Lebanese army units to advance into southern Lebanon toward the Israeli border. France and Norway were urged to halt support for Christian militias blocking the move. U.S. Ambassador Parker was pressed to push for action tied to the U.N. resolution calling Israel’s withdrawal and the deployment of peacekeepers. The army aims to restore state authority as clashes with Israeli-backed militias and shelling of troops continue.
Milan Michigan faced a gasoline sewer spill after a fuel truck delivered into a sewer opening. Up to 1,000 residents evacuated as firefighters from Michigan Consolidated Gas Co and the state fire marshal checked hundreds of homes for fumes. Four minor fires in vacant houses were ignited by pilot lights. The incident began when a fuel truck worker poured gasoline into a sewer opening, failing to trigger the shutoff.
Gold jumped over seven dollars to a new all time high on the London bullion market as the dollar fell. London fixed at 207.50 dollars per ounce, up from 201.30 the prior Friday and 200.35 Monday. Tokyo yen traded near 187.95 after hours, with volatility extending to other Asian markets.
A large waterspout struck Kill Devil Hills North Carolina killing Henrietta Tillet 75. The tornado leveled a cinder block house and damaged nine other structures including the Wilbur Wright Motel. Estimated damage ranges from 300000 to 500000 dollars. No missing children reported.
Urbana Illinois AP large Illinois farm owners increased borrowing for operations and living expenses from 1974 to 1977. 43 percent of funds in 1977 came from borrowing, up 13 percent since 1974. Average debt per farm rose from 48500 to 92700 based on 118 participants. more land ownership in 1977 raises tax and debt payments. Farmers with good records report better monthly financial decisions and higher profits.
At the national convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers eight thousand delegates voted to recommend members reject the USPS contract offer. President Joseph Vacca urged ratification, praising a pay package aiming to raise annual salaries above nineteen thousand six hundred dollars by contract end. The vote signals division within the 180,000-member union as ballots approach.
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