Orient marks Lt Gen Fris Day with town reunion fete
In Orient Illinois Mayor John Swaczi proclaims Memorial Day and a town reunion on Fris Day. Nearly 400 residents past and present gather at Philip Whiteside American Legion Post to honor Lt Gen Edward S Fris and reconnect. Guests recall past summers, celebrate long absence reunions, and award local honorees while the community cherishes memories of veterans and friends.
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John Swaczi
Philip Whiteside American Legion Post
Orient Town
Joe Hardy
Gen. Fris
American Legion Hall
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Ruby Fravell
Fris
C. H. Williams
Joe
Sabosky
Seattle
Mickey Snyder
Margaret Shostron Dartt
Mike Castagna
Mike
Kay
Carter takes part in SALT talks amid stalled progress
President Carter joined and pressed Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko in Washington as U S Soviet arms reduction talks stalled on key points including Backfire bomber and missile constraints. Vance noted no major advances while both sides signaled cautious optimism ahead of Wednesday discussions in New York and UN arms conference context.
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Cyrus R. Vance
State Department
Andrei A. Gromyko
Vance
Gromyko
White House
U.S
Cuba
United States
Africa
Zaire
Shaba
New York
Moscow
Jody Powell
Powell
Soviet Union
Yuri Orlov
Orient reunion honors Gen Fris and longest-resident Gust Lehmbeck
Gen Edward S Fris was guest of honor at the Orient reunion held Saturday. Gus Lehmbeck, 94, the oldest resident to return for the event, was greeted with applause. Mrs Ruby Fravel and daughters Deanne Fra vell and Geraldine Fravell Wall witnessed the reunion as Post Commander Jim Mills saluted during the opening pledge.
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Edward S. Fris
Orient
Gus Lehmbeck
Est
Ruby Fravel
Deanne Fravell
Daugh
Ter
Geraldine Fravell Wall
Jim Mills
Berlin prison break frees jailed terrorism suspect
Two women shot their way into Moabit prison with silenced pistols and forged papers, freeing Till Meyer amid a high profile raid. A second suspect, Andreas Vogel, remained in custody as authorities hunted accomplices and tightened security across West Berlin and nearby transport routes.
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Meyer and Vogel
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West Germany
Iran
Hot hazy day with upper 80s to low 90s in forecast
The National Weather Service predicts a hot hazy day with highs in the upper 80s to low 90s and lows in the 60s. Monday remains hot and hazy with little citywide change.
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National Weather Service
Skydivers Seek Safe Landing As Fans Watch
Area experts urge heart health through exercise diet and relaxation to keep the heart young. Skydivers aim to thrill watchers with fantastic jumps but face the risk of not making it down safely.
Attracting business to Illinois sparks political debate
Illinois attracts attention as politicians and business leaders compete with other states to lure industry. An editorial notes bond issue for a middle school was rejected and discusses economic challenges faced by Southern Illinois firms. The piece cites university softball and baseball results involving Southern Illinois University Carbondale and nearby institutions.
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Illinois
Memorial Day Closure for The Southern Illinoisan
The Southern Illinoisan will not publish on Monday May 29 due to Memorial Day, a national holiday.
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Southern Illinoisan
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