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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1973
Page
9
AP reports astronomers warn of unusually high tides on January 8 and February 7 due to a full near earth moon and a rare sun moon alignment. Extreme storms could worsen coastal flooding in low lying areas along the U S East Coast.
Investigators tie a nationwide burglary ring to the Valerie Percy murder. A May 2 1966 toll call from the Percys Kenilworth home went to Leo Rugendorf’s South Side store, linking him to the case. Rugendorf, dead in April, was named by police as in the burglary ring.
Basil Heise found his grandparents Frank and Catherine Baker dead in their Schenectady home four days after Niagara Mohawk cut off electricity for a five month bill of $253. Authorities note possible senility as a factor. hundreds of dollars were found in the house under mattresses and wrapped in toilet paper.
An AP report says a man shouted fire at a crowded Manila area cinema causing a deadly stampede. A 15 year old girl died and about 50 people were injured as patrons rushed for exits in a standing room only Christmas program. Police suspect the shout was to secure a seat despite there being no fire.
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