Rabid dog captured in Murphysboro prompts city quarantine
A quarantine issued for Murphysboro follows reports of suspected rabies including a large Shepherd-Collie mix found on 1020 S. 22nd Street. The dog may have exposed 25 to 30 people. local residents and a police officer were potentially exposed while handling the animal. Health officials consult the CDC as tests proceed.
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Ine Maerker
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Don Fenton
Ohio miners rally to sell new contract amid walkout
About 250 miners in eastern Ohio stayed off the job on the last day of their old contract as UMW president Sam Church began a four day tour to sell a tentative three year pact with a 36 percent wage rise. The walkout could end after ratification by the union members with most locals voting Tuesday and results due by Wednesday. The deal includes better benefits and pensions but faces opposition over a royalty waiver allowing non union coal processing in UMW plants.
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Tim Lyons
UMW
Oglebay Norton
Saginaw
St. Clairsville
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Sam Church
Western Pennsylvania
Church
Thompson: Oil tax won't be enough for roads
Gov. James R. Thompson argues a proposed 5 percent tax on gross oil receipts is only a short term solution to Illinois transportation woes. He warns of further tax increases, outlines distribution plans and warns the RTA could shut down without additional funding, while noting political hurdles and impact on consumers.
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James R. Thompson
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Two Stateville guards stabbed during Joliet prison incident
In Joliet Illinois two Stateville Correction Center guards were injured and taken to Silver Cross hospital. A 28 year old guard Robert Desmond suffered multiple chest wounds while 36 year old Richard McColumn sustained a leg injury but walked into the hospital. A Herald News reporter observed 14 riot gear clad inmates entering the prison as police attempted to regain control.
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Joliet
Richard McCollum
Crest Hill
Enquirer Libel Victory for Carol Burnett Draws $1.6 Million
A California Superior Court jury ruled the National Enquirer libeled entertainer Carol Burnett with a 1976 gossip item claiming a boisterous run in with Henry Kissinger. The 11 jurors ordered $1.6 million in damages, far short of her $10 million suit.
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National Enquirer
Carol Burnett
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Good Evening Weather Forecast Preview
The National Weather Service calls for a partly cloudy night with lows in the mid to upper 40s. Friday will be mostly cloudy and warm with highs in the lower to middle 70s. The extended outlook shows a chance of showers Saturday and Sunday, then partly cloudy Monday with lows in the 40s and highs in the 60s.
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