Getaway car found after Marion prison helicopter escape
FBI agents search for more suspects after a getaway car linked to Barbara Oswald was found near McBride airport. Oswald, 42, was killed when pilot Allen Barklage, 30, regained control of the helicopter that attempted to ferry three convicts from the Marion federal penitentiary. The three inmates, McNally, Trapnell, and Johnson, face grand jury action as the investigation continues.
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Richmond Heights
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Springfield
Martin J. McNally
Garrett B. Trapnell
James K. Johnson
McNally
Trapnell
Johnson
Barklage
Marion Penitentiary
George Wilkinson
The
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Trans World Airlines
Michigan
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Peru
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Detroit
Carter Skirts ERA Mention in Illinois Address
President Carter spoke to the Illinois General Assembly and touched briefly on the Equal Rights Amendment. He urged legislators to vote to add ERA to the Constitution while noting the challenges of governing. He also discussed tax reform welfare energy and arms issues and stressed open government to avoid public distrust. Representative Jim McPike asked about federal wage differences and regional pay gaps.
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Carter Defends Presidency Amid Labor Reform Spark
President Carter touts U S support for Israel and argues for arms sales to Arab moderates while acknowledging rising southern wages due to national firms. He faces Senate filibuster on labor reform and ERA supporters push for Illinois ratification before the March deadline.
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Weather forecast fair and warm with late-night lows in 70s
The National Weather Service calls for fair hazy warmth tonight with low temperatures in the low 70s. Saturday looks mostly sunny, hot and humid with highs 90 to 95, followed by a chance of showers Sunday through Tuesday and cooler highs in the low to mid 80s with 55 to 60 lows. In Southern Illinois, Gov. Thompson shifts funds for the Pothole Program, altering highway plans. Two doctors have shown interest in Union County in response to an ad.
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Union County Hospital Advertisement Highlights
Evening edition page 28 features hospital advertisements from Union County Hospital. The notices promote services, emergency contact details, and seasonal health campaigns with emphasis on patient care and community outreach.
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Union County Hospital
Illinois Senate approves milestone mental health overhaul package
A legislative package to overhaul Illinois mental health laws, labeled a milestone by its sponsor, was approved by the Illinois Senate. The report notes the package as a major reform effort advancing through the state legislature.
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Illinois Senate
Memorial Day Echoes in Early Decoration Day Sports
On page 11, a reflection notes how Memorial Day formerly known as Decoration Day carried parades horns and military music with prayers. The item ties historical rites to sports culture of the era, illustrating how public memory intertwined with athletic events and community rituals.
Opinion warns of off track betting impact
A Chicago Crime Commission report implies that OFF-TRACK betting would bring more than the state would like to handle. An Editorial appears on Page 4. Also noted is Southern Illinois University Carbondale softball winning its first game in the Women’s College World Series on Page 15. The Montreal Canadiens win another Stanley Cup highlighted on Page 15.
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Chicago's Poor Seek Belief in Suburban Move
A brief item notes residents of Chicago expressing disbelief at a proposed move toward suburban living. The report highlights urban poverty concerns and potential relocation plans discussed on page 4.
Cigarette trail helps police in Colton kidnapping case
Los Angeles AP report says kidnap victim Dave August tossed cigarettes from a hijacked truck creating a 0.75 mile trail on the San Bernardino Freeway. Police arrested one suspect, with a second man still sought. Harry Boles, 32, of Inglewood, is booked on robbery grand theft auto and kidnapping charges.
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Colton
Lynn Clark
August
San Bernardino
Clark
Harry Boles
Inglewood
Carter backs Bakalis in Illinois governor bid
President Carter praised Michael Bakalis as a rising political star at a downstate fundraising breakfast expected to net about 60,000 for Bakalis. Carter urged confidence, noting Bakalis' sensitivity and compassion and recalling his own 1976 race, while Bakalis spoke of his shift to Carter’s campaign after hearing him at Northwestern University.
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Lindsay-Schaub
Springfield
Carter
Michael Bakalis
Illinois
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Chanute Air Force Base
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