Midwest storms unleash toll across heartland killing sixteen
The Associated Press reports a devastating spate of tornadoes and floods across Minnesota Ohio Texas and Illinois. At least 16 dead dozens injured and hundreds homeless as twins towns and cities faced emergency declarations and disaster responses. The flooding swamped rivers in Texas and Ohio while twisters shattered shopping centers and residences in Minnesota and Illinois. Capitol orders and National Guard help emerged as cleanup and rescue operations continued.
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Trapped gas kills rescuers in septic tank
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a boy fell into an abandoned septic tank. Methane gas proved fatal for three rescuers and left eight year old Benjamin Walker in critical condition. Two more rescuers were injured as teams worked to reach the boy and ventilate the chamber.
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FBI backs plan to find missing children
U S Rep Paul Simon of Carbon Dale won FBI support for a bill to create a national missing children information network similar to the FBI’s existing computerized stolen car data system. FBI Director William Webster agreed to assist, with FBI personnel to help adapt the system, and Senator Paula Hawkins to sponsor in the Senate.
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Southern Illinoisan Classified Rates and Contact Details
The Southern Illinoisan lists delivery and mail rates for 18 counties and outside areas. Carbondale and Herrin offices provide contact numbers for classifieds and general inquiries, with post office box for address changes.
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Five arrested in Franklin burglary cases
Franklin County authorities arrested five suspects over the weekend in two burglaries. Steven Arview and Richard Gordon were taken early Sunday near West Frankfort and Thompsonville after a forced entry at The Winery. Three more suspects were jailed Saturday for a burglary at Southern Illinois Truss Corp. near Lesser, with items recovered following a car chase that yielded the license number. A separate Sunday theft involved a power shoot from a Rend Lake marina. An Amoco Fertilizer Plant burglary east of Benton yielded no losses.
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Thompsonville
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Thousands seek jobs at Procter and Gamble plant line up
Thousands of job seekers queued for eight unadvertised production positions at Procter and Gamble Co. Police were called to manage the unusually large crowd. Personnel director Henry Demy noted applicants lined up along both sides of the street seeking employment.
Northern Illinois flood cleanup expands across region
Massive cleanup began after rain swollen rivers forced hundreds to flee in Northern Illinois and Indiana. Two deaths occurred in weather related incidents. In Joliet about 125 homes uninhabitable, 700 homes flooded at peak, 200 seeking shelter. Officials warned weeks of cleanup amid sewer backups and potential disaster loans.
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Italians Prepare Week-Long Effort to Recover Boy in Well
In Frascati near Rome 6 year old Alfredo Rampi fell into an abandoned well Wednesday. Firemen, aided by television cameras, sought a rock-free spot to drill 61 yards down and cross-tunnel to reach him. Authorities halted entry and opened an investigation into how the accident happened.
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Reagan to Speak Tuesday in First News Conference Since Attack
President Reagan will hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Tuesday, his first since the March 30 shooting attempt. Deputy White House press secretary Larry Speakes announced the return to a hand-raise system for reporter questions after abandoning the lottery method.
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