British assault on Darwin pushes toward Falklands capital
British forces pressed a two pronged advance on Darwin and Goose Green after shelling the Falkland Islands. Paratroopers and Royal Marines moved toward Stanley while Skyhawks were downed and a Harrier jet was shot down, as defenses stiffened along a wide arc gathering 7,000 Argentine defenders.
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Associated Press
Darwin
Falkland Islands
Joint Chiefs of Staff
Buenos Aires
Port Darwin
Britain
San Carlos Bay
Falklands
Stanley
Defense Ministry
British Broadcasting Corp
BBC
San Carlos
Goose Green
Times of London
Royal Marines
Green Patch
Bluff Cove
Military Vessel List Includes Aircraft Types and Warships
A compiled inventory lists 185 aircraft including helicopters, plus 1 craft Carter 1 cruiser light cruisers 3 destroyers frigates submarines assault ships support vessels, outlining varied naval assets across classes and roles.
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Acraft
Marion man convicted of murder in wife slaying
Clyde Byerly, 24, of Marion, was found guilty of murder in the fatal Sept 18 shooting of his 17 year old wife Sherry. A Williamson County jury deliberated under three hours after a trial that began Monday and rejected an involuntary manslaughter verdict. Sentencing set for July 1.
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O.R. Walley
Clyde Byerly
Marion
Sherry
Williamson County
Donald Lowery
Byerly
Kenneth Hubler
Hubler
Randy Patchett
Roger Bozarth
Cambria
Jerry Dunn
Mace Returns to SIUC Faculty With Teaching Duties
Former SIUC Vice President for University Relations George Mace, 47, will resume Carbondale duties next month as a political science instructor. His one year professional development leave ends June 15. Salary terms will be renegotiated to match faculty of similar rank and experience.
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Jean Ness
Southern
SIU Board of Trustees
SIU C
John Guyon
Mace
Siu-C
Albert Somit
Siu-Edwardsville
Department of Government and Public Affairs
SIUC
Tamaroa 5 debates school shorts dress policy
In Tamaroa District 5 Grade School, Superintendent Knapp bans shorts arguing clothing influences morals while parents and a board member clash over enforcement. some claim students were sent home, Knapp denies it and cites cultural concerns as he seeks cooperation from parents.
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H.B. Koplowitz
Gene Knapp
Tamaroa
Knapp
Perry County
Vicki Morris
Thomas Jablonski
Southern Illinoisan
Weather Outlook Shows Storms Tonight Through Tuesday
The National Weather Service forecasts a cloudy night with a 70 percent chance of thunderstorms and low temperatures in the low to mid 60s. Saturday remains cloudy with a 70 percent chance of showers and storms and highs in the 80s. Sunday to Tuesday bring heat and humidity with daily storms, highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s.
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National Weather Service
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Dick Hunter
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Ann Landers
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