Explosion at chemical plant injures 24 near Chicago Heights
A large blast at De Soto Inc chemical plant in Chicago Heights injures 24 workers, shatters the paint building, and throws debris up to 400 feet. Firefighters from four communities battle the blaze for hours as a black smoke plume rises 800 feet and ash falls seven miles away. Police report a possible related blast at a nearby card shop. sheltering and road damage occur in Manteno and nearby towns.
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Chicago Heights
Park Forest
Marjorie McClaery
de Soto Inc. Chemical Company
Donald Lewis
Chicago
Geoff Langley
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Olympia
Buzbee Considers 1982 Run for Lieutenant Governor
Sen. Kenneth Buzbee of Carbon Dale says he is seriously considering a Democratic bid for lieutenant governor in 1982. He has discussed the possibility with Adlai Stevenson III and Philip J. Rock, both of whom expressed receptiveness, though neither has announced intentions. Buzbee proposes expanding the office beyond ceremonial duties with specific portfolios and possible day-to-day executive management roles.
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Mike Briggs
Southern Illinois
Springfield
Kenneth Buzbee
Carbondale
Buzbee
Adlai E. Stevenson III
Philip J. Rock
Oak Park
Stevenson
Rock
Cynthia Dwyer Heads Home After Iran Ordeal
American writer Cynthia Dwyer, 49, said she does not regret her nine months in Iran despite family anxiety and a lengthy prison stay. She spoke aboard a Singapore Airlines flight to Zurich after being deported from Dubai, recounting her arrest, espionage charges, and isolation in Evin Prison while noting she would return to Iran if possible.
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Cynthia Dwyer
Iran
Kathy Bishtawi
Zurich
Switzerland
Islamic Republic
Singapore Airlines
Persian Gulf
Dubai
Swissair
New York
Dwyer
Europe
Ment
Tehran
Vietnam
Amherst
N.Y
Mrs. Dwyer
Evin
U.S
Marion Area Chamber revenues fall short of budget
Marion area chamber finances show about 10 000 dollars under a 28 700 dollar budget as dues revenue trails last year. Only 186 regular and seven associate members have paid 18 710 dollars this year, with 63 prospects identified for a membership drive starting Monday at Central Illinois Public Service Co. conference room.
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Cthy A. Monroe
Southern Illinoisan
Greater
Marion Area
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Southern Illinoisan Publication Office and Rates
Public offices and contact numbers for the Southern Illinoisan with mailing and subscription rates. Lists Carbondale Herrin Murphysboro Marion offices, classified ad numbers, and address for postmaster changes.
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Southern Illinoisan
USPS
N. Illinois
Carbondale
Ill
N. 16Th
Herrin
S. 12Th
Murphysboro
Illinois
Carbondale Free Press
Herrin Daily Journal
Murphysboro Independent
Ilinois
Marion
Lincoln and Washington Birthday Holidays Split Across Southern Illinois
George families debate day off as Lincoln Birthday Thursday and Washington Birthday Monday closures affect city county and state offices across Murphysboro Chester Jackson Williamson Franklin Perry Johnson Union Randolph. SIU Carbondale closed Thursday. federal offices mostly closed Thursday. postal service observes Washington's Birthday with Monday non delivery.
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Lincoln
Washington
Illinois
Murphysboro
Chester
Jackson
Williamson
Franklin
Perry
Johnson
Union
Randolph
Carbondale
Benton
Steeleville
Pinckneyville
Postal Service
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Manteno
Bob Brimm
Larry Barnhart
Anna-Jonesboro High School
Ralph Kelly
Joe Jines
Marion Area Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Carl Goodwin
Loren Carter
Pasquale’s
Pasquale
George Who
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Christopher
University Bank
W. Main Carbondale
FDIC
Pierre Cardi
University Mall
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