Humphrey widow denies $1 million unreported stock gifts
The Humphrey family denies a Scripps-Howard report that about $1 million in Archer Daniels Midland related stock flowed into unreported family trusts. Lowell Andreas says the quote was miscontexted and no such gift occurred. The trusts reportedly funded for Hubert and Muriel Humphrey and many descendants.
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Rockefeller heir dies in Westchester crash near Pocantico Hills
John D Rockefeller III died at 72 in a three car collision near Pocantico Hills in Westchester County while en route from Rockefeller Estate to Scarborough. A secretary passenger, Monica Lesko, survived. a 16 year old Briarcliff Manor student, David Low, was killed. Also injured was a third driver. Rockefeller’s death follows a lengthy family history in business politics and philanthropy. Funeral plans pending as the family grieves.
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Scarborough
Washington
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Winthrop
Arkansas
Spanish campsite explosion kills 180 near Tarragona
A runaway butane gas truck slammed into the Los Alfaques campsite near Tarragona, Spain, triggering a blast that killed up to 180 people and injured as many as 250. Most victims were French and West German visitors as campers among 500 present fled in flames and debris.
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Plan to cut remedial education faces university opposition
Illinois Board of Higher Education proposals to phase out remedial programs over five years drew strong resistance from university presidents led by Kenneth Shaw of Southern Illinois Edwardsville. They warned it could hinder students’ path to college level work and questioned protections for disadvantaged students, urging delay until a clear definition is set.
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Chicago
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Southern Illinois-Edwardsville
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IBHE
Coal contracts signed for joint coal to fuels projects
Energy Secretary James R. Schlesinger announced contracts authorizing government industry ventures in West Virginia and Kentucky to convert coal into clean burning fuels. Two experimental plants will cost about 650 million to 700 million dollars with an initial federal share of 6 million. The West Virginia plant by Pittsburg and Midway Coal Mining Co. will produce liquid fuel. no site is chosen yet. The Kentucky site Owensboro will be built by Southern Corp to create a pollution free solid fuel for boilers, usable in solid form or melted as a liquid.
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Kentucky
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Evening Warmth and Winds Ahead of More Storms
The National Weather Service forecasts partly cloudy and warmer tonight with a low in the mid to upper 60s. Wednesday will be partly cloudy and breezy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high in the upper 80s. Thursday turns hot and humid with a chance of storms, a low in the upper 60s to mid 70s, and a high in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Friday remains hot and humid with thunderstorms likely into Saturday, lows in the 70s and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s.
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National Weather Service
Investing in land profits depend on key factors
Real estate experts warn that investing in land can be profitable if the potential investor considers several important factors. The feature in Dollars & Sense on page 6 discusses essential considerations for smart land investments.
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Dollars & Sense
Carbondale Council Finalizes Annexation of Two Parcels
The Carbondale City Council completed the annexation of two business parcels on Monday night. Fourteen young women aim for Miss Southern Illinois in the Marion pageant set for August 5, with coverage on Page 24.
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Marion
Paul Simon votes against nuclear industry advances
United Mine Workers poll shows Rep. Paul Simon of Carbondale stands alone among coal mining district congressmen in opposing nuclear industry advances. The item notes his stance contrasted with peers in the district.
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Carbondale
United Mine Workers
All-Star Game Showdown Between Leagues in San Diego
Baseballs mid-summer classic the 49th All-Star Game pits the injury plagued American League against the National League tonight in San Diego.
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National League Tonight
San Diego
Final settlement pays Powell bequests to heirs and associates
Beneficiaries of former Secretary of State Paul Powell's estate will receive bequests almost eight years after his death. Ann Davis of Bloomintein plans a Mexico trip with $2000 from Powell. Powell's housekeeper Esta Stonum awaits $7500. Vienna resident Stonum marks a birthday as the estate closes. Other recipients include Tony Castellano and Powell's secretary Margaret Hensey. Judge Porter ordered the estate closed with payments due within two or three weeks.
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