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Newspaper

Southern Illinoisan

Location

Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1985

Page

9

Florida spring breakers flood Fort Lauderdale beaches

Florida welcomes college crowds from across the country as spring break surges. Tourism officials estimate 350,000 visitors last year, with this season forecasters predicting higher turnout and about 120 million dollars in local spending. Students ignore education secretary Bennett's austerity warnings, flocking to beachfront bars and hotels like the Jolly Roger, where rates rise and occupancy nears full.

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Lawyers prep for action on MGM fire lawsuits

Dozens of attorneys plan a marathon trial in a basketball arena over a $170 million retroactive insurance policy tied to the MGM Grand fire. The 1980 blaze killed 87 and injured hundreds. 1,357 claims total, with settlements of about $160 million to be paid over three years to plaintiffs from $5,000 to $9 million.

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