This Day in History January 30 Highlights
January 30 marked various historic moments. Key events include Charles I beheaded in 1649, Gibson and the Lone Ranger radio debut, Gandhi's assassination in 1948, Bloody Sunday in 1972, and Kennedy's 1961 State of the Union address.
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Southern Accuracy Hotline Instructions
The notice provides three phone numbers for reporting inaccuracies in The Southern newspaper. It invites readers to call 618-351-5033 618-351-5807 or 618-351-5078 with corrections. The item functions as a reader feedback prompt and contact details.
Schools guard students with food allergies across districts
District 95 and Unity Point officials describe procedures to protect children with allergies, including registering allergy details, accommodating dietary restrictions, and training staff to detect reactions and administer emergency care. Cases range from peanuts to rare, unusual allergies, with action plans for severe responses.
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Lesser seeks new dispatch center amid unpaid bills probe
Lesser Mayor Ned Mitchell says the city is seeking alternative dispatch options as it investigates unpaid bills at a regional center. The center, with a $214000 annual budget funded by served communities, faced mismanagement after payroll overages and scheduling issues pushed costs beyond the limit. The former chief dispatcher resigned. funds were not thought stolen but questions remain about oversight and accountability.
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STARS program aids SIU students return to track
Advisers guide students to support services including financial aid and counseling. Text reminders assist engagement, with a new weekly study hours format and required attendance. Students cannot withdraw or receive incomplete grades, and those suspended twice face rein statement limits. The program aims to boost enrollment and retention through structured engagement.
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Trips to Turkey Italy Greece and Egypt Offered
Program promotes journeys to Turkey Italy Greece and Egypt from June 26 to July 6 visiting Byzantine and Ottoman sites. Hahn calls it an intellectual adventure open to students and community members including parents and grandparents.
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Lotteries results highlight large jackpots and daily picks
The list shows Pick Three and Pick Four results for midday and evening, Little Lotto and Lotto with a $7.25 million Lotto jackpot, Mega Millions at $15 million, Powerball at $170 million, and Missouri Kentucky showings. It includes combinations like 9-0-0 and 9-2-0-2, plus various other draws and jackpots.
Neeson The Grey tops box office with 90 million
Liam Neeson in The Grey led the weekend box office with about 20 million in North American theaters, matching the success of his prior action thrillers Taken and Unknown. The Alaskan survival tale, from Open Road, follows a year when January releases face tough competition and mixed reviews.
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Box Office Top Ten Debut Figures Listed
The Grey leads box office with 20 million, followed by Underworld Awakening at 12.5 million and One for the Money at 11.8 million. Red Tails earns 10.4 million, Man on a Ledge 8.3 million, Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close 71 million, The Descendants 6.6 million, Contraband 6.5 million, ik and the Beast 5.3 million, and Haywire 4 million in weekend grosses.
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