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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1980

Page

17

Bikers Turn Daredevils At Protest In Bristol

A Saturday protest in Bristol drew over 700 motorcycles and an estimated 5,000 spectators. Rioting police stood by as riders performed dangerous stunts on North Main Street near police headquarters. Three people were detained for disorderly conduct, and a fatal crash involving state Rep. Andrew Grande's car prompted calls for charges, though prosecutors declined.

Bristol, Conn John Oliver Connecticut North Main Street Oliver Andrew Grande Bristol Thomas Swingle Middle Street Grande Patrick McGinley

Appeal possible in death angel case of nurse

Prosecutors may appeal a judge's dismissal of a murder charge against nurse Jani Adams in the Death Angel case. Judge Michael Wendell ruled there was insufficient evidence for trial. a Clark County DA spokesman said an appeal is being studied and returning to the grand jury for an attempted murder charge is another option. Adams, suspended 11 weeks at Sunrise Hospital, plans to return to work while facing questions about patient reactions to her name tag. Vincent Fraser, 51, died March 4 of septicemia after alleged oxygen reduction on his respirator. Adams was indicted by the grand jury.

Las Vegas Nev Jani Adams Michael Wendell Nevada Wendell Clark County Ms. Adams Adams Sunrise Hospital Vincent Fraser

Sparta man crash lands new airplane

Vernon E. Willingham of Sparta tried to land his Volkswagen powered experimental plane in a Perry County cornfield after engine trouble during a flight from Indiana to Sparta. The craft flipped on impact, causing minor abrasions. A second pilot, Mike Hammock, landed nearby to offer aid. the plane was Major damaged and towed to Sparta Airport.

Sparta Perry County Sheriff’s Department Vernon E. Willingham Indiana Mike Hammock White Walnut Road Illinois 154 Willingham

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