Huck phones in his EKG
Herbert Wohlwend, 57, of Marion, is the first in Southern Illinois to monitor his pacemaker from home via a telephone link. A nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital helps him read a rhythm strip that shows heart and device function, with monthly checks ready to become biweekly as the device nears end of life.
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Pacemaker Pioneers Life Of Huck Wohlwend
Huck Wohlwend reflects on his two pacemakers implanted in 1972 and 1974 and the improvements since. He describes limited daily activity due to his heart condition, his preference for staying indoors in cold weather, and the need to avoid metal detectors while traveling. He remains hopeful researchers will advance pacemaker technology.
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Massive Guatemala City earthquake kills hundreds
The massive quake struck Guatemala City and was felt across Honduras El Salvador and Mexico. Officials reported deaths up to 500 with 2000 injured and widespread destruction as aftershocks continued and communications failed. Rescue workers faced blocked streets and no electricity or water.
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Hostage Bus Shootout Leaves One Dead in Djibouti Crisis
A hijacked bus carrying 30 French children and two adults was attacked near the Somali border. One hostage died, four children wounded, and a French lieutenant injured as French and Somali troops clashed. The gunmen, Somali backed, sought independence for the Afars and Issas Territory before their four hijackers and two allied fighters were killed.
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Concorde Landings Approved For Limited 16 Month Trials
Transportation Secretary William Coleman approves scheduled Concorde flights for 16 months starting March 4 at Dulles and Kennedy airports. Dulles is government owned, subject to Congress or court review. Kennedy requires Port Authority approval. British Airways and Air France will operate the tests.
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Illinois Bell gets limited rate hike approved by ICC
The Illinois Commerce Commission approved selective increases for Illinois Bell Telephone to raise revenues by 70 million a year. Directory assistance charges start, local coin phone calls rise to 20 cents after dial tone first, six free calls for residents, and a 0.25 percent higher rate of return.
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Local debate on sex discrimination prompts evening coverage
Long-debated sex discrimination case highlights the Evening edition. News notes snow and freezing rain likely overnight with cool temperatures. Weather outlook calls for cloudy days through Sunday.
Sparta Beats Carlyle 66 to 56 in Prep Basketball
Sparta defeats Carlyle 66 to 56 to tighten the Southwest Egyptian Conference race. Regional tournament pairings for the state prep playoffs are released as coverage continues.
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Carlyle
Kissinger Warns of Billions in Costs Without New SALT Pact
Secretary of State Henry Kissinger told the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco that failure to reach a new SALT agreement with the Soviet Union could cost up to 20 billion dollars over five years due to a renewed nuclear arms buildup. He defended current limits and urged careful negotiations while noting ongoing debates over Soviet compliance and public demonstrations outside the Fairmont Hotel.
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Beulah Bell Dies Activist and Writer at 89
Mount Vernon Missouri obituary for Beulah Bell an activist, poet and song writer known for founding the Mount Vernon first Parent-Teacher Association and securing a school playground. A WWI veterans program worker and author of The Negro Soldier's Blues later The Victory March and the anthology Two Roads. She died Tuesday in Mount Vernon Hospital.
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Senate Approves W. J. Usery Jr as Labor Secretary
The Senate approved the nomination of W. J. Usery Jr. by a 73 to 7 vote to serve as President Ford's third secretary of labor. Usery, 52, previously led the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service and succeeds John T. Dunlop.
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