Bullet deflected by fence may have saved Jordan life
National Urban League President Vernon E. Jordan Jr. was hit by a single bullet likely deflected by a metal fence, investigators say. FBI agent Wayne Davis notes two or more shots may not have occurred, with the wound in Jordan’s back fragmenting. No firm suspects. one shooter could have moved to improve aim.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
National Urban League
Vernon E. Jordan Jr
FBI
Wayne Davis
Bureau
Jordan
Davis
Ratory
Washington
Martha C. Coleman
Urban League
Amtrak shooting injures three aboard Merchant's Limited
Amtrak No 176 known as The Merchant's Limited halted at New London station after a passenger opened fire with a rifle. A conductor or trainman, a woman passenger, and an Amtrak policeman were wounded, with two in critical condition at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Amtrak
New London
Sue Stevens
Maryland
National Passenger Railroad
Lawrence Memorial Hospital
British seek to reclaim Espiritu Santo island in New Hebrides
Rebels seized Espiritu Santo, forcing evacuations of Britons and Australians. A 65 foot British launch with Melanesian police was en route to evacuate stranded nationals. Australian officials count 54 Australians on the island and eight tourists at the port. French and British officials planned talks in Paris over retaking action while rebels demand independence from the New Hebrides union.
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New Hebrides
Stuart
Espiritu Santo
Walter Lini
Jean-Jacques Robert
France
Britain
Lini
Law
Paris
London
Vila
Farmers markets open as growing season advances
Farmers across the region showcase fresh fruit and vegetables as the growing season runs full tilt. Area markets prepare displays and vendors anticipate strong weekend crowds.
Learning to Read Food Labels for Better Nutrition
A guide on understanding food labels for nutrition minded readers, dieters, and shoppers. Explains key components to check, helping consumers identify ingredients, allergens, and nutritional values on common food products.
Refugee mother builds new life in Carterville
Kim Lien, a Vietnamese refugee who arrived five years ago with her three children, faced language barriers and her husband missing in action in Vietnam. Now living in Carterville, she holds a college degree and is establishing a fresh life for herself and her kids.
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Kim Lien
Vietnam
Carterville
Classified advertising rates and contact details
Southern Illinoisan lists delivery options outside carrier area and Illinois pricing, with 1 year subscriptions at 65.00 or 75.00 and shorter terms. It provides office phone numbers for Carbondale, Herrin, Marion and classified ad lines 549-3326 to 997-5433, plus post office box for address changes.
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Illinois
Carbondale
Herrin
Marion
Southern Illinoisan
Ill
Gas price hike asked by Chicago area utility
The Natural Gas Pipeline Co of America seeks a 7 percent rate increase filed with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. If approved, the higher rates could boost monthly bills by about 1.50 and raise company revenue by 88.8 million across nine upper Midwest states including Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Texas and Wisconsin. Utilities affected include Chicago area gas distributors and other Illinois municipalities.
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Chicago
Ilinois
the Natural Gas Pipeline Co. of America
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Commission
Upper Midwest
George L. Morrow
Morrow
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Texas
Wisconsin
Bethany
Findlay
Grand Tower
Nashville
Yville
Salem
Sullivan
Central Illinois Light Co
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Illinois Power Co
Critics blast diet board on fat and cholesterol report
New York experts from government agencies sharply criticized a report by a National Academy panel on fat and cholesterol. They say evidence is insufficient to justify broad dietary recommendations and accuse the board of bias and excluding key epidemiological data. The panel defended its cautious stance while urging hedged diets and modest fat reduction pending more research.
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New York Times
New York
Food and Nutrition Board
National Academy of Sciences
Robert Levy
National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute
National Institutes of Health
Food Company
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Boston
Levy
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Robert E. Olson
Harper
Apple Computer Sales and Service
Illinois Computer Mart
Sweet’s Corner Plaza
Reed Station
Highway 13
East
Buick
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