Campsite blast in Spain leaves hundreds burned and dead
A runaway 38 ton propane truck exploded at a Costa Brava campsite killing 119 to 125 and injuring over 200 in Spain. Victims burned beyond recognition, many in critical condition as officials blamed confusion for rising toll. Rescue teams moved bodies by helicopter. the driver vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarragona
Spain
Costa Brava
Barcelona
Hell
Timate
Vincente Mirabel
Valencia
Antonio Betancurt
Tortosa
Madrid
Propylene Transportation Company
Cisternas Reunidas
Congress approves last giant aircraft carrier plan
Congress backs a 2 billion nuclear powered carrier amid broader $36 billion weapons bill and a push for smaller, cheaper future ships. The vote reflected debate on naval strategy, with senators warning about vulnerability to missiles and air attack while noting an exception if the president cites national interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Senate
House
Mark Hatfield
Oregon
William Proxmire
Wisconsin
Dale Bumpers
D-Ark
John Culver
Iowa
Soviet Union
Gary Hart
D-Colo
Hart
Air Force
Lowry Air Force Base
Denver
Colorado Democrat
Senate Armed Services Military Construction
Pentagon
Chanute Air Force Base
Ilinois
Chanute
Illinois
Lowry
Carter aides oppose GOP tax cut plan
Treasury Secretary W. Michael Blumenthal told the House Budget Committee that a large income tax cut would be wasted amid inflation and higher interest rates. The Carter administration seeks a 15 billion dollar tax cut for the coming fiscal year while Republicans push about a 10 percent annual cut for three years backed by Charles L. Schultze of the CEP.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
W. Michael Blumenthal
Carter
Charles L. Schultze
President Carter
Council of Economic Advisers
Budget Committee
Congress
City eyes annexation of Menard prison and mental health units
The City of Chester considers annexing Menard prison and state mental health units to boost services and city revenue. Weather outlook calls for partly cloudy and warmer conditions with chances of showers tonight and through the weekend, with highs in the 80s. News briefs note pending court suit over Alto Pass mayoral race, potential snag in tax rebate plan, and SALT talks in Geneva. Dodgers star Steve Garvey shines in the 49th All-Star Game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Weather Service
Chester
Menard
Heat risks for pets in hot Southern Illinois days
Brad Berker reports on the dangers of leaving pets in cars during extreme heat and offers guidance from Peggy McBee of Herrin on keeping dogs safe. She advises never leaving a pet alone in a car, providing shade, water, and regular checkups, and notes hair trimming may or may not help depending on the coat. Regular exercise and cautious feeding are key to a pet surviving summer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brad Berker
Illinois
Peggy McBee
Herrin
Ms. McBee
Fido
Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Randy Beal
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
SIUC
U.S. 51
McAndrew Stadium
Ernie Branson
Alto Pass
Thompson
General Assembly
Russell Baker
Vance
Gromyko
Moscow
Geneva
Los Angeles Dodgers
Steve Garvey
Ann Landers
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!