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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1972
Page
1
Debris-filled rivers crest across eight states forcing mass evacuations and widespread destruction. President Nixon tours the damage calling it a devastated area while rescue workers scramble to recover bodies, ration water, and stem epidemics amid a billion-dollar disaster.
FBI conducts a day long manhunt in north central Indiana for a hijacker who parachuted from a jet with 502000 dollars in ransom. The hijacker swapped planes in St Louis, was armed with a grease gun and hand grenade, and four hostages remained aboard the second plane.
The convention rules committee backed sweeping changes to empower black, young and women voices, potentially curbing traditional leaders. Yvonne Braithwaite Jackson, a California Assemblywoman, was named co chairman, replacing Patsy Mink after a black caucus decision. The plan also envisions a National Democratic Party dues system and expanded grassroots councils, plus end to crossovers and winner take all primaries in 1976.
Page notes show a gambling raid uncovering slot machines in Williamson County. Gary Blackburn guides readers to Willisville and provides local color. The issue teases feature stories on a Hambletonian bid, a female umpire quitting after one game, and a metal detector hobby.
Governors from 11 of 15 Midwestern states gather in Bismarck for the 11th annual Midwestern Governors Conference. Morning sessions focus on mutual problems while afternoons and evenings provide rest and social events. Topics include executive management, services delivery, energy versus environment, emergencies, communications, criminal justice, and welfare.
Amtrak announced flood disruptions reroute passenger trains from New York to Chicago and St Louis via Buffalo and Cleveland. The Broadway Limited will skip Harrisburg Pittsburgh and Lima, while the National Limited to St Louis drops Harrisburg Pittsburgh Columbus and Indianapolis.
The forecast calls for mostly sunny conditions today with highs in the low to mid 80s. Tonight remains fair with overnight lows in the mid to upper 50s. Monday turns partly sunny and slightly warmer.
Danilo Orescanin was appointed vice president for administration and campus treasurer at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. He said immediate changes are needed to straighten SIU finances, review all policies, consolidate financial operations, and shift funds toward academics while cutting unnecessary expenses. He will oversee comptroller disbursements contract accounting physical plant safety courier housing services and all posts under Gene Peebles.
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