Mass kill of 76,600 blackbirds at Eldorado roost
Wildlife biologist Gary Larson led a four hour operation near Eldorado on U S 45 under a full moon. Detergent sprayed from a helicopter then 60 000 gallons of water, aided by Eldorado Fire Dept and Egyptian Health Dept, killed an estimated 76 600 birds with more fledgling roosts reported nearby.
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Eldorado
Ben Gelman
Eldorado Fire Dept
Larson
Ft. Campbell
Sam Fulkerson
Eddyville
Illinois
Cael Wilson
Eollorado
Robert Burns
Egyptian Health Dept
Lowell Smith
State Dept. of
Democrats propose 5 cent gas tax and energy board
Washington AP Democratic energy plan calls for a 5 cent per gallon gas tax increase and creation of an independent energy investment board to guide policy. Senate and House leaders debate tax structures while projections show a $63 billion deficit next year despite anticipated economic stimulus.
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Washington
Congressional
Energy Evnstation Board
Senate Democrats
House
John O. Pastore
D-R. I
Jim Wright
D-Tex
Senate
Democratic Energy Task Forces
Ways and Means Committee
Pastore
Rules Committee
Rockefeller rules out 1980 bid for president
Vice President Nelson Rockefeller, 66, virtually ruled himself out of presidential politics citing age and loyalty to Ford. He said Ford will likely run in 1976 and dismissed 1980 prospects as crazy. He spoke during an Air Force Two briefing after Ford’s re election signal.
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Nelson A. Rockefeller
Ford
Rockefeller
Air Force Two
Cambodia
United States
South Vietnam
Worsening U S Economy Signals Ongoing Slump
Government data show a continued decline in the leading indicators for the U S economy with a record six month drop. Petroleum imports surged pushing the trade deficit higher while labor productivity fell for the first time since 1959.
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Washington
United States
Commerce Department
Labor Department
Press problems delay Southern Illinoisan home delivery
The Southern Illinoisan reports ongoing press and delivery issues causing missed Wednesday papers. Editor John C. Gardner apologizes and thanks subscribers, carriers, drivers, and staff for their patience and hard work. Readers without a paper should notify their carrier or nearest circulation office.
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John C. Gardner
Southern Illinoisan
U.S. Phantom Jets Fly in Escalating Korean Sea Chase
Four U S Phantom jets were in the air near the demarcation line as North Korean and South Korean forces clashed at sea. A 50 ton North Korean boat sank after a collision with a South Korean vessel. North Korean Migs and allied fighters reportedly closed to 17 miles, while U S planes did not join the pursuit of intruders.
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Seoul
U.S
U. S
Defense Ministry
Cambodia Fall Seen Despite U S Aid, Officials Say
Defense chief Schlesinger and Secretary Kissinger privately warned that Cambodia could fall regardless of Congress approving emergency aid. They argue survival chances stay between zero and 50 percent with aid, while Ford favors continued support but details remain undisclosed.
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New York Times News Service
Associated Press
Washington
James R. Schlesinger
Cambodia
Congress
State Kissinger
Phnom Penh
Reagan Rejects Chance as Ford Running Mate
Former California Gov. Ronald Reagan said he would not accept a Ford Reagan ticket for 1976. He spoke at a Fort Worth dinner honoring Mrs. J Lee Johnson III who received the Fort Worth saleswoman of the year award.
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Reagan
Chance
Ford
Fort Worth
Texas
California
Ronald Reagan
Gerald Ford
J. Lee Johnson III
Vigil Continue For Dead Pastor At Harrisburg Church
About 18 youths remain at Faith Bible Tabernacle Church in Harrisburg praying to revive Pastor Orval Ammon who died earlier. Sheriff Arnold Stafford and state police plan to urge the group to leave while noting the youths live by faith and seek divine guidance.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan
Harrisburg
Faith Bible Tabernacle
N. Jackson St
Saline County
Arnold Stafford
Stafford
State
Jack Nolen
Orval Ammon
Faith Bible
Bernacle Church
S. Market St
Marion
June Stock
Ammon
Mount Carmel offers free garden plowing
Mount Carmel in Southern Illinois provides free garden plowing to help residents lower grocery bills. Mayor Tommy Stroup explains the service covers initial work like plowing, discing, and grading, noting few locals with tractors will do it cheaply. The program costs nothing to residents or the city.
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Mount Carmel
Illinois
Tommy Stroup
Mount Carmel plots aid for winter plowing effort
Mount Carmel with a population of 8069 already has a street department tractor. A couple of farmers offer to donate plowing implements and a federal job program will provide tractor drivers. Gardeners supply their own seeds.
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Mount Carmel
Stroup
SIUC to Host Fire Prevention Academy Site Announcement
A group led by Southern Illinois Inc will announce a National Academy for Fire Prevention and Control site in southern Illinois at a 10 AM press conference on Saturday at SIU Carbondale. The proposed 10 building complex near Carterville would employ about 330 staff with a 7 million annual budget and aim to train fire service personnel nationwide.
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National Academy For Fire Prevention and Control
Southern Illinois
Washington, D.C
Gene Johns
Dmarion
Southern Illinois University At Carbondale
Southern Illinois, Inc
SII
Paul Simon
D-Carbondale
Siu-C
SIU Vocational- Technical Institute
School of Technical Careers
Carterville
R. E. Bowlby
Marion
Johns
Bowlby
Federal Bureau of Investigation
United States
Mississippi
SIUC
Lottery Draw Results Note
Lottery numbers listed show Lotto 18 15 001 41 42 and Bonanza 628 554 860 with no additional context. No dates or organizers provided.
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Lotto
Bonanza
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