Summer Heat Drives SI Parks and Power Surges
Southern Illinois enjoyed hot humid weekend as parks and beaches filled. Central Illinois Public Service Co set a record Friday with 1 516 000 kilowatts and a 93 degree high at Southern Illinois Airport. Carbondale reported 92 and no measurable rainfall as farmers finished fieldwork ahead of the next storm.
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Southern Illinois
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Feilds
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Illinois Senate OKs plan to place state fair on watchdog board
The Illinois Senate approved a bill to shift control of the Illinois State Fair from the governor to a 15 member board amid mismanagement probes. The plan creates a 10 member county fair board selection and five gubernatorial appointees with an interim 12 by 3 board until 1978. The measure, 37 to 10, awaits House approval of amendments.
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Rock Island
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Blind baby sees using echo sonar cap in California
Dennis Daughters eight months old, born blind, can perceive objects by echolocation via a beanie headband device provided with Telesensory Systems in Palo Alto. He reaches for toys, plays sightless peek a boo with his mother, and learns to move about using reflected ultrasound signals. Dr. Tom Bower notes this is a world first in echo sounding for a blind infant and advocates early spatial learning.
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Bower
Telesensory Systems Inc
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Carbondale signs clash with city regulations
Restaurant sign changes spark enforcement concerns as Carbondale debates sign rules. Burger King and Burger Chef report drops in sales after portable changeable signs are restricted. The council weighs aesthetics versus business needs while planning revisions.
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Carbondale
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Koch
Drury Industries Inc
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Ark
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Susan Casey
George Twomey
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News Clippings Highlight Local Developments And USA News
A Chicago report notes authorities plan to question gangland figures in the Sam Giancana slaying. The page also previews sections on good news reporting, Marion prison security, Bob Walker’s rise in radio, and weather with hot humid conditions and a 30 percent rain chance.
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Sam Giancana
Marion Federal Prison
Herrin
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Bob Walker
Rich Sheehan
City Debates Sign Ordinance Violations
City officials state the community has not faced a lawsuit over the sign ordinance yet. They report enforcement actions are ongoing with several cases against violators under review.
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