Highrises in Southern Illinois violate fire postings rules
A five week Southern Illinoisan investigation found 11 elderly highrise buildings in six counties lacking posted fire procedure rules. It cites missing smoke detectors, no automatic sprinklers, irregular inspections, and disputed evacuation practices carbondale murphysboro west frankfort anna chester du quoin and other towns.
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Carbondale
West Frankfort
Murphysboro
Murphys
Boro
Anna and
Chester
Anna Gray
Nna Gray
Bel Aire
du Quoin
Jackson County
King Wills
13Th Street
Old West Main
South Marion
Williamson County
Lamar Manor
Herri
Marion
Franklin County
Edward W. Kuca
Anna R. Gray
Perry County
Bel Aire Towers
Randolph County
Louis Gwin
Union County
Annavista Apartments
Anna
Highrise Fire Safety Question in Southern Illinois
A Southern Illinois University team reports on elder highrise safety after two Chicago fires killed 29. The piece notes strong construction but gaps in safety equipment, inspections, and resident fire awareness, with officials debating enforcement and adherence to state law.
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Illinois
Chicago
Dave Butler
Gary Sosniecki
Joseph Arimond
Butler
SIUC
Samuel L. Rinella
Edward Grumley
Marion
Grumley
Southern Illinois
Murphysboro Bicentennial Ball Features Minuet Winners
The George Washington Birthday Ball at Carruthers Junior High School gym drew eight prize winners for authentic costumes. Participants included June and Bill Brouillette, Dr. and Mrs. Larry Mittendorf, Dennis Brock, Donna Strong, Gene Chambers, and Karen Calloway, all from Murphysboro, with proceeds supporting future Bicentennial activities.
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Carruthers
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Dennis Brock
Donna Strong
Gene Chambers
Karen Calloway
Blake Justice
U.S. OKs trade with Angola regime
The Ford administration approves Gulf Oil and Boeing to resume normal dealings with the Soviet backed Angolan government, signaling a policy shift. Officials say no full recognition yet and Kissinger may settle on broader diplomatic steps, with Gulf to pay about 100 million in oil tax revenues held in escrow. Gulf operates Cabinda oil fields, Angola’s major revenue source.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Washington
Ford Administration
Gulf Oil Corp
Boeing Co
Angola
State Department
Popular Movement For the Liberation of
Latin America
Henry A. Kissinger
Popular Movement
Zaire
Zambia
U.S
Kissinger
Gulf
Cabinda
U S and Brazil sign mutual consultation pact
The United States and Brazil signed a memorandum of understanding to consult on all important economic and political issues. Kissinger and Brazilian Foreign Minister Antonio Azevedo da Silveira signed the accord, which envisions semiannual consultations and at least yearly travel by the US secretary of state to Brazil, a first for Latin America relations.
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New York Times
Brasilia
Brazil
United States
Henry A. Kissinger
Antonio Azevedo da Silveira
Latin America
No Clear Edge As New Hampshire Primary Looms
In New Hampshire the final weekend before the presidential primary shows no decisive edge for any candidate. Ford supporters expect a win but with a slim margin over Reagan. Carter and Udall lead the Democratic field after prolonged campaigns in the state.
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New York Times News Service
New Hampshire
Ford
Ronald Reagan
California
Jimmy Carter
Georgia
Morris K. Udall
Arizona
Long Knives See Goal in Vincennes March
Reenactment march from Kaskaskia proceeds toward Vincennes as the group eyes a forthcoming objective. Other items note John J. McCarty as Southern Illinois Inc. executive director, Lutherans in Belleville voting implications, two women as lieutenant governor hopefuls, and political and sports updates across the region.
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Long Knives
Vincennes
Kaskaskia
Southern Ilinois Inc
John J. McCarty
Downtown comeback noted in Johnston City and West Frankfort
Colder Sunday night gives way to mostly sunny and warmer Monday with highs in the upper forties to lower fifties. Vergennes touts resilience after two major fires and a cholera epidemic. Upcoming arts events include Donizetti Opera bicentennial tribute at SIU C.
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Vergennes
Our Town
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