Attacks on Vienna synagogue kill two in 1980s violence flashback
Two Arabs attacked the Israelite Temple in Vienna during a Bar Mitzvah, killing a 68 year old man and a 25 year old woman, injuring about 20 including two police officers. The assailants were captured after a gun battle. one was shot by police. Authorities cited Al Asifah ties and broader Palestinian conflict context.
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Vienna
Austria
Red Cross
House of Worship
Eagles of the
Stevenson says he can be drafted for Illinois governor
Former U S senator Adlai Stevenson said he would run against Gov. James R. Thompson if the Democratic Party drafted him, though he would not actively seek the nomination. He called the party in trouble and Illinois directionless, saying he might accept if offered. The piece notes Stevenson’s tentative stance amid others weighing runs and mentions Du Quoin State Fair events and 4-H calf activities at Open Air Show Arena with race and ribbon tasks.
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Springfield
U.S
Adlai Stevenson
James R. Thompson
Democratic Party
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Stevenson
Illinois
du Quoin State Fairgrounds
State of Prep Sports series starts today
Southern Illinoisan launches The State of Prep Sports a six part series by Nick Sortal and Alan Fredman examining high school athletics finances and health in southern Illinois. The first article surveys budget problems and procedures with further pieces on Rockford Joliet and Rock Island.
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State of Prep Sports
Illinois
Rockford
Joliet
Rock Island
Nick Sortal
Alan Fredman
State of Prep
Illinois High School Association
Fredman
Marion
University of Illinois
How to choose a child day care center
Experts advise parents to observe staff and children during visits to assess care quality. Linda Muldoon and Marion Klimstra stress welcoming observation, warm staff child relationships, and active, engaged children as indicators of a good program. Consider needs, visit three centers, and verify cleanliness before enrolling.
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Cathy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Linda Muldoon
Southern Illinois Association For the Education of Young Children
Marion Klimstra
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Ms. Muldoon
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
DHDS
U.S. Government Printing Office
Washington D.C
Good Morning Weather Update
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny conditions today with warmth and humidity and a chance of afternoon or evening thunderstorms. Highs reach the upper 80s, with a low near 70 tonight and a 30 percent rain chance today increasing to 40 percent tonight. Monday brings partly sunny hot and humid conditions with a high in the low 90s.
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National Weather Service
FAA to close Williamson Airport tower amid strike
FAA orders Williamson County Airport tower closed and two controllers reassigned to Southern Illinois Airport in Carbondale. Closure set for Sept 11 with staff relocation by Sept 14, part of nationwide strike impacting eight controllers at each tower. Tower lights and operations under review after 90 day shutdown.
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Jim Santori
Southern Illinoisan
Federal Aviation Administration
Williamson County
Carbondale
FAA
Robert Smith
Southern Illinois
Michael Hughes
Greater Rockford
Paul Simon
Air Illinois
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Aviation Institute
Williamson
Ozark Air Lines
St. Louis
Marion-Herrin
Ozark
Cape Girardeau
Paducah
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Werner Liebhardt
al- Asifah
Al-Fatah
Palestine Liberation Organization
League of Arab States
Clovis Mahsoud
League
United States
Washington
Chedli Klibi
Tunis
Israel
Bruno Kriesky
PLO
Irwin Lance
Kreisky
Mideast
United Nations
Kurt Waldheim
Waldheim
du Quoin
Gregory Drezdzon
Daily Illini
Sortal
Herrin
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
The
Daily Egyptian
Owensboro
Messenger Inquirer
Nick
Lotte
Simon
Kansas City
Paducah, Ky
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