09 Jun 1969
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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1969
Page
1
Old Main on the Southern Illinois University Carbondale campus burned after a Sunday blaze. Arson is suspected as investigators dismantle the ruined structure. repairs and salvage efforts proceed with university and city fire crews aided by neighboring departments.
Fire officials testified at a hearing that evidence of arson appeared in three spots in Old Main before its evacuation. A burned wastebasket, a charred closet, and a stubborn plywood-filled bucket were noted as investigators, with a vandalism message found on a third floor board. Chancellor MacVicar promised increased security patrols around campus buildings as investigators assess the fire’s origin and timeline.
A cool generally fair pattern continues with overnight lows in the mid 50s. Tuesday brings highs in the mid to upper 70s and continued cool evenings.
President Nixon and South Vietnamese leader Thieu hold a five hour summit on Midway Island. Nixon orders immediate redeployment of about 25 000 U S troops from Vietnam within 30 days to be completed by August as Paris talks continue. Both leaders affirm close U S Saigon cooperation while rejecting any imposition of government form on South Vietnam.
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