Swanwick's toll: Homes, one turkey tolling the twister
Perry County Sheriff Jerry Woolsey says the only casualty from the Swanwick tornado was a dead turkey. Residents repair homes and clear debris as the path, 50 feet wide, runs from three miles east of Coulterville through Swanwick and Winkle. In Conant, nine of 11 homes were destroyed. nine of 11 homeless seek shelter, while three of six injured are in good condition after the same storm causing about 250000 dollars in damage.
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Perry County
Jerry Woolsey
Swanwick
Illinois
Lloyd Batton
Batton
Winkle
Woolsey
Coulterville
Hopscotches
Woods
Conant
Leon Moore
Electric service restored to most Marion residents after tornado
O R Walley reports electric service expected to be restored by noon to the last tornado victims in Marion. Glenn Smith of Central Illinois Public Service says about 90 percent of customers had power by Monday and remaining 20 to 25 homes on Boulevard will be connected this morning. Crews will return home, with temporary repairs already made and possible future interruptions during permanent fixes. John Green of General Telephone notes crews still replacing 16 000 feet of cable and 60 to 70 utility poles.
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O.R. Walley
Southern Illinoisan Electric Service
Marion
Glenn Smith
Central Illinois Public Service Co
Smith
CIPS
John Green
General Telephone Co
Marion lifts 8:30 curfew after tornado recovery
Mayor Robert Butler announced a phased security withdrawal saying the situation is well in hand. Illinois National Guard units will pull out today and Illinois State Police will end special assignments tomorrow, leaving Marion with local police and county units as roving patrols replace fixed deployments.
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Marion
Robert Butler
Butler
Illinois National Guard
Illinois
Herrin
Public Health and Safety
George A. Williams
Looting Report From Tornado Damaged Homes
Michael Blankenship from 1600 Marcella Drive reports theft of a color television, stereo, toys, and two sleeping bags from his tornado damaged home valued at 1000 dollars. Craig Crawford of 1602 Marcella Drive reports 120 dollars in cash and coins taken from a bedroom drawer. Allen Little of 917 West Cherry Street reports a stereo on tape player flashlight and a carton of soft drinks valued at 181 dollars stolen from his vehicle at Westmore Plaza after windows were smashed by the tornado.
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Michael Blankenship
Marcella Drive
Craig Crawford
Allen Little
Cherry St
Westmore Plaza
Injured firefighter ready to leave hospital today
Marion firefighter Terry Redden, who suffered a punctured lung from flying glass during rescue at the P.N. Hirsch store, was set to be released from Marion Memorial Hospital. Public Health Commissioner George Williams said Redden endured a collapsed lung all day and was in the first rescue wave before being treated.
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Marion
Terry Redden
Marion Memorial Hospital
George A. Williams
Redden
Williams
Reedden
Tax relief possible after Saturday tornado damage
Williamson County Assessor Judy Whitson announced that destroyed properties may be removed from tax rolls, reducing next year's bills. Those with damaged homes face unclear procedures. forms are available at Marion courthouse or by mail, with phone 997-1301 ext. 33. Illinois law requires notice within 30 days of destruction or new structures.
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Williamson County
Judy Whitson
Marion
Illinois
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Cora Baker
Helen Davis
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