Millionaire brings Christmas cheer to Black Rock Arkansas
Florida millionaire Champ Williams returns to his hometown Black Rock after 58 years with gifts totaling thousands. He feeds 848 residents with 1000 submarine sandwiches and distributes prizes of 20 to 100 dollars, plus 500 for the fire department. Local officials praise the surprise hometown visit and celebrate Welcome Home Champ banner.
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Ark
Santa Claus
Florida
Orlando
Hazel DePriest
Efrain Banilla
Santa
Williams
Old Southern
Charles Penny
Grand Tower Reunites for Widow of Local Leader
In Grand Tower today the community gathers to present Romar Masters, widow of the late Robert Masters, with over 1000 dollars raised after her home burned this week. The gift honors Masters' 16 years as alderman, four years as mayor, and 25 years as township supervisor, reflecting his service to many families helped by his leadership. The presentation at 2:30 p.m. follows a fundraising effort led by Louis Wills, Arthur Ward, Tom Hale, and Mayor Bernard Clover, with support from numerous residents.
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Frank Capra
Jimmy Stewart
Romar Masters
Robert ‘‘Red’’ Masters
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Masters
Milwaukee Police Strike Over Nabors Remarks Sparks Curfew Threat
Milwaukee police walked off for a second day protesting a black alderman's remarks about the Slayings of two white officers. Sheriff deputies flooded the city as Mayor Maier declared a state of emergency and sought a back to work order if needed. The council prepared to discuss grievances from the police association while Nabors' controversial comments stirred race tensions cited by Robert Kliesmer as safety concerns.
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Henry Maier
James Brennan
Woody Welch
Maier
Harold Breier
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Lee S. Dreyfus
National Guard
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office
Common Council
Robert Kliesmer
The
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Waukee Professional Police Association
Kliesmer
Roy Nabors
Nabors
Ernest Lacy
Dredging coal ports questioned by ICG executive
Roanoke AP report cites Harry J. Bruce senior vice president of Illinois Central Gulf Railroad saying dredging U S coal ports may be too costly. He warns user fees could raise export costs and price U S coal out of the international market despite potential savings from larger ships. Bruce notes Congress support exists but questions remain. ICG hires MIT team to study dredging effects.
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Roanoke
U.S
Harry J. Bruce
Illinois Central Gulf Railroad
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Roanoke Times & World News
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Hampton Roads
New Orleans
Bruce
United States
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
CCHS adopts consolidation plan and $8 million bond
Carbondale Community High School District 165 board approved a consolidation plan and an $8 million bond issue to accompany the March 16 election. The ordinance sets polling places district wide, covers areas beyond Carbonale Township into Murphysboro and Williamson counties, funds building at the East Campus, and eventually moves all high school operations there. Interest rates and bond length to be decided later.
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Carbondale Community High School District 165
District 165
Carbondale
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Subscription Rates Listed for Carrier and Mail Delivery
Rates shown for Sunday through Friday delivery six dollars per four weeks by carrier, six fifty via motor route, and mail options with prices for 12 and 6 month periods. Includes outside 18 county area and Illinois pricing, plus contact numbers and postal address.
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Christmas Eve candles honor Poland solidarity appeals
Americans mark Christmas Eve with candle displays and dimmed lights in tribute to Poland and Solidarity. President Reagan urges citizens to place lighted candles in windows, with governors mayors and officials in multiple states joining the gesture. Demonstrations include a three minute lights out planned by conservative groups and hunger strikers in Chicago supporting Lech Walesa.
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N.Y
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Tennessee
Lamar Alexander
Executive Mansion
Romuald Spasowski
United States
Women For Constitutional Government
Bill Koerner
Hamilton
Mont
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