Record cold wave cripples Illinois citywide
Record low arctic temperatures spread across Illinois over the weekend. Chicago, Peoria, Rockford and Moline logged depths of 18 to 26 below zero, with a 27 below reading at DuPage County Airport. Mayor Jane Byrne called it a real emergency as schools closed, power outages occurred, and travel was hampered across six counties.
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Bitter cold thwarts Chicago firefighting in record freeze
Chicago and Evanston battled eight extra-alarm fires on the coldest day in history as frostbite and frozen equipment slowed crews. One blaze destroyed 14 houses, another killed two children in Evanston, injuring 17 overall including 12 firefighters. Firefighters battled 30 mph winds, carthing hydrants, while mayor Byrne vowed round‑the‑clock relief.
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Hypothermia danger in winter threatens elderly health
The Associated Press reports that hypothermia endangers millions, with 3-4 percent of hospital patients over 65 hypothermic and up to 25,000 elderly deaths yearly. For ages 75 and above, recommended room temps rise to 70 degrees. self-care tips include daily check-ins, avoiding wet clothing, wearing wool, staying hydrated, and seeking immediate help if symptoms arise.
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VA May Cut Free Care for Veterans Over 65
VA Administrator Robert Nimmo says the system cannot sustain unlimited free care for all veterans over 65. With 3.3 million veterans over 65 now and millions more reaching 65 through 1997, the budget could surge if WWII and Korean War veterans stay eligible. Nimmo notes no concrete plan before 1983 and suggests options include raising eligibility age to 70 or means testing, though curtailment is deemed inevitable.
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Designer of Japan's WW II Zero dies in Tokyo
Jiro Horikoshi, 78, designer of the Mitsubishi Zero fighter, died of pneumonia in a Tokyo hospital. The aeronautical engineer oversaw the early war’s dominant single engine fighter, with 10,400 units built. He later advised on the YS-11 project and lectured at defense institutes and Nippon University.
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Million Dollar Question Ad Promises Long Payday
A flashy pitch argues winning a million cures doubt by promising 50 000 yearly payments for twenty years. It emphasizes perpetual wonder and urges immediate purchase. The ad frames the prize as a guarantee of wealth without future financial worry.
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