Safety Center Phase One At SIU Advances
Work on an asphalt drive and a 40 by 60 foot aluminum storage building as the first phase of Southern Illinois University Safety Training Center progresses. The 104 035 dollar project funded by the Illinois Superintendent of Public Instruction aims to teach state policemen school bus drivers and handicapped persons specialized driving techniques. The center will expand with a longer drive and a classroom building, and will be operated by the SIU Safety Center.
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Southern Illinois fairs kick off July 4 across counties
The region's summer fair season runs July 4 to September with Randolph County Fair July 4 8 featuring sprint car races dem Do mination Derby and midway attractions. Perry Franklin Jefferson Union Williamson counties host varied shows, horse racing, 4 H events, beauty contests, and thrill shows through late July and August with prize money tied to several events.
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Area man describes disaster during Flood of 1972
Stephen L Wasby recalls Lock Haven Pa flood scenes as Susquehanna surged, cars moved to high ground, motels crowded with stranded travelers, and volunteers aided rescue efforts while officials evacuated Harrisburg and other cities. He notes lessons about gratitude and perspective amid widespread devastation.
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New Bedford Tops World as Whaling Port in 1857
In 1857 New Bedford Massachusetts reached peak status as the world’s whaling port with a registry of 329 whaling ships, per Encyclopaedia Britannica.
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Beale Street Immortalized in American Jazz
Beale Street in Memphis Tennessee is celebrated for its enduring role in shaping American jazz with historic venues and legendary performers cited by local archives.
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