Winter Storms Kill 44 Across Nation X
The big winter storm caused a corporate jet crash in Westchester County New York killing seven. Tornadoes whipped the South and Midwest as icy conditions and record cold followed warmer spells across multiple states.
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Associated Press
Westchester County
N.Y
Iowa
Oklahoma
Colorado
Idaho
Carolinas
Texas
Great Lakes
Midwest
New England
Florida
North Carolina
White Plains
Texasgulf Inc
Stamford
Balloonists Launch World Flight From Luxor
Two Americans led by Maxie L. Anderson aboard Jules Verne began a nonstop balloon circumnavigation from Luxor Egypt. Delays due to winds and an electrical malfunction postponed lift off several times. The plan calls for 8 to 10 days at altitudes up to 30,000 feet as they drift across continents while avoiding Iranian air space.
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Luxor
Egypt
Maxie L. Anderson
Donald H. Ida
Iran
Tehran
Chicago signs ex Rep John B Anderson as TV commentator
Former independent candidate John B. Anderson announced a two year contract with WLS TV Chicago to provide three weekly commentaries and to act as a special correspondent for documentaries on national and international issues. He will keep teaching while calling his station role his principal occupation.
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Chicago
John B. Anderson
Wls-Tv News
Anderson
Rockford
WLS
Station
University of Illinois At Urbana
Gunfire reported in Vergennes prompts state police aid
Illinois State Police assisted Jackson County authorities after a person began shooting in several areas of Vergennes this afternoon. No injuries were reported and details were scarce as officers from the state police and sheriff's department investigated the incident.
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Illinois
Jackson County
Vergennes
Record Cold Follows Season's Worst Storm in Illinois
Severe cold gripped Illinois after the worst storm of the season. Rockford hit minus 15, Chicago minus 11, and statewide zero or below conditions spurred closures. Fatalities include a Blue Island man and several traffic and shoveling incidents amid widespread power and gas disruptions and travel hazards.
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Associated Press
Illinois
Rockford
Chicago
St. Louis
Blue Island
Norman Derby
Chicago-area
Christian County
Central
Champaign
Pratt
Iroquois
Vermilion
Springfield
Quincy
Moline
Peoria
Ilinois Department of Transportation
Rend Pageant Dates Set For May At Rend Lake
Benton Chamber committee designated May 12 to 14 for the 10th Rend Lake Pageant. Miss Rend Lake contestants must be 16 to 25, Little Mr and Miss Rend Lake 4 to 6, with eligibility by May 14. Entry deadline is March 20, photo session March 29 at St. Joseph's Church parish hall.
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Rend
Benton Chamber of Commerce
Rend Lake
St. Joseph’s Church
West Frankfort Chamber seeks new members in drive
The West Frankfort Chamber of Commerce reports a final membership drive under way. Art Smith notes Class A business members total 91, one more than last year. Sloan Brown says he will name committees for the 1981 King Coal Festival. The board approves renewals for Southern Illinois Inc. and the Illinois Chamber. Robert Levanti is commended for cleaning up after a January 5 downtown fire that destroyed four businesses and apartments in his building.
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West Frankfort
Robert Levanti
Sheriff Watkins Named State Investigations Director
Warren County Sheriff David C. Watkins, 39, has been named director of investigations for the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. A Vietnam War veteran and former U.S. Army captain, Watkins has led Warren County since 1960. He will assume the new post on March 9 with an annual salary of $34,000.
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Springfield
Warren County
David CU. Watkins
Illinois Secretary of State’s Office
Watkins
Illinois
Southern Illinoisan Contact and Subscription Rates
Public notice lists office locations Carbondale Murphysboro Herrin and Marion with contact numbers. It details delivery options carrier motor route and mail rates for 18 county area including yearly and quarterly pricing.
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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
Marion
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Ome
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