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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1966
Page
7
A brief weather update notes the 90 Ring lingering over Illinois with rain forecast for the Northern Plains and upper Mississippi Valley. The fragment hints at unsettled conditions affecting regional forecasts and travel.
John Birch Society founder Robert Welch laments acrimonious divisions as two national council members resign over policy rifts. Oliver, a University of Illinois classics professor, accused Jews in a Boston speech, prompting his Aug. 15 resignation, while Draskovich cited lack of projects to advance society aims.
Illinois Central Railroad announced a $7,250,000 order for 500 hopper cars from General American Transportation Co. The agreement signals a major fleet expansion for IC as rail traffic grows.
A weather note lists Friday high 85 and low 60 with Saturday 11 am reading 77. Precipitation from Friday 7 am to Saturday 7 am none. Sunset today 7 39 sunrise Monday 6 24 sunset Monday 7 37. Crab Orchard Lake Devil's Kitchen Lake Little Grassy Lake Lake of Egypt noted near spillway with six inches below.
Western experts say the Soviet wheat crop looks strong enough to meet domestic needs and export commitments, potentially boosting agricultural policy support. With 3.8 million tons already bought from Canada and France, reserves may stabilize wheat supplies and cushion living standards and party fortunes after Khrushchev.
Samuel Shenton of the British International Flat Earth Society reacts to Lunar Orbiter I’s image. He insists the photo does not show Earth but a nonluminous body between Earth and the Moon. He notes the society has 24 members and publishes leaflets occasionally.
Herrin reports Richard Shoemake fined 15 dollars for speeding. Marion lists Herbert White fined 20 dollars.
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