Argentina Surrenders Falklands After 74 Day War
The Union Jack flew over Stanley as Argentine troops surrendered to British forces closing a 74 day war that began with the April 2 invasion. About 14 800 Argentine soldiers laid down arms, 11 000 in Stanley, far above British estimates. Thatcher announced formal surrender at 9 p.m. Falklands time.
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Michael Shea
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David Norris
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Herrin considers legalizing raffles proposal
Herrin weighs legalizing raffles under a city ordinance proposed Monday by Mayor Donald Swinford. Officials discussed licensing, fees, and recordkeeping, while aldermen questioned applicability to high school raffles and church events, with City Attorney Murphy asked to study the issue.
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Bonnie Marx
Herrin
Donald Swinford
James Kappel
Swinford
Gromyko says Soviets will not be first to use nuke
Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko declared that the USSR will not be the first to use nuclear weapons. The pledge, voiced as Brezhnev’s message to the U.N. disarmament session, was applauded. He warned a nuclear war could destroy human civilization and life on Earth.
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Andrei A. Gromyko
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Leonid I. Brezhnev
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Carbondale eyes licensing for head shop drug paraphernalia
Carbondale City Council backed a Hoffman Estates style ordinance to require licenses for head shops selling items used with illegal drugs. The plan, awaiting formal adoption July 12, would ensure owner and staff licenses, records of sales to minors, and penalties up to 500 dollars. Police chief Hogan cited three local shops and noted one will move. Southern Illinois Enforcement Group backed the measure as part of broader drug control efforts.
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Victor Ritter
Paul Murphy
Ritter
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Murphy
Tom Woolf
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Carbondale
Hoffman Estates
U.S. Supreme Court
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International Fashions
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University Mall
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Southern Illinois Enforcement Group
Richard Pariser
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Threatening Weather Forecast For The Region
National Weather Service reports cloudy tonight with 90 percent rain chances and possible severe storms bringing strong winds and hail. Wednesday looks mostly cloudy with 70 percent rain chances and highs around 70. Thursday to Saturday turn partly cloudy and mild with highs in the 80s and low 80s nights in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
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Marion Eyes Budget Cuts After Tornado Toll
Marion Mayor Robert Butler urged departments to trim spending as retail sales tax revenues are expected to drop in about three months due to tornado-related business closures. State and local tax losses exceed 3 million, with ongoing debris cleanup and rebuilding amid housing needs and federal aid efforts.
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Marion
Robert Butler
Illinois Department of Revenue
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