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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1973
Page
1
Judges' view from the stand as sixteen pacers race in the Egyptian Colt Stakes for three year-olds at the Du Quoin State Fair Tuesday. Barbara B. Byrd wins the race, with Jan Byrd taking the second heat. Bonita Troutt describes the scene in a page 3 story. Photo by Ed Greer.
Washington AP report says Cost of Living Council may delay Phase 4 gasoline retail rules, delaying Saturday start. The council also weighs a third extension of the price freeze after a court ruling exempted many stations. General counsel William Walker defends the decision, while director John Dunlop notes drops in wholesale prices that could lower retail costs. Automakers seek price increases, with Ford GM and others eyeing higher model by model costs amid calls for a quick ruling.
Soul of the festival rests with Boots Randolph and Floyd Cramer as Danny Davis and the Nashville Brass disappoint with repetitive arrangements. Jody Miller and Cathy Rigby deliver clear performances, backed by a 23 piece orchestra amid a mixed night of acts at the Du Quoin State Fair.
A U S military C141 StarLifter carrying airmen relatives crashed near Hueva Spain on approach to Torrejon air base killing 24 of 25 aboard and injuring one survivor William H. Ray of McGuire AFB New Jersey. The eight crew members and 17 passengers included several women and children. Local police reported the crash occurred when contact with Torrejon control was lost before landing.
With 100 degree heat looming, the New York State Power Pool orders a statewide five percent voltage reduction to ease demand. Utilities across the East Coast and Midwest brace for further power strain as hot, muggy air persists.
The Hambletonian Society will decide by Oct 28 which track wins the next contract for 1975. Du Quoin leads if the trust fund is clarified. without it Du Quoin would bid lower. Trust fund money comes from Illinois tracks’ extra Saturday races, with a growing purse and potential raise in 1975.
Bonita Troutt reports at Du Quoin Fair that most attendees cannot distinguish pacers from trotters. Observers struggle to explain the difference, with some jokingly proving their confusion through awkward positions, while others rely on visual cues.
White House lawyers argued federal court lacks jurisdiction to decide if Nixon must turn over tapes to the Senate Watergate Committee. Judge Sirica would rule soon in a parallel case by Archibald Cox. The administration said the committee lacks U S authority and failed to obtain Senate authorization. The Senate suit trails the special prosecutor’s action.
The forecast calls for tonight to be partly cloudy and warm with a 30 percent chance of rain and overnight lows in the 70s. Thursday will be partly cloudy and hot with highs in the 90s and a slight rain chance, followed by a chance of showers Friday and cooler conditions Saturday.
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