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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 2011
Page
2
In York Nebraska a man paid off a 1954 parking ticket found among his mother's belongings. The 13 July 1954 Oklahoma licensed vehicle fine was settled at the police station, with ticket mounted and framed as proof of payment.
About 3,500 Jimmy Buffett fans celebrate the singer's laid back island attitude at the 20th Parrot Heads Convention in Key West Florida. Buffett made a rare appearance with his Coral Reefer band, delighting attendees.
A performance lasting over an hour highlighted by 15 songs reflecting Key West life in the 1970s and 80s. Lyrics recalled friends, places, and experiences from that era, capturing nostalgic scenes and the musician’s enduring connection to the Florida Keys.
Sunday Parrot Head fans continue activities with more performances and a charity auction. Since 2002 about 200 chapters have raised over 20 million dollars and logged nearly 3 million volunteer hours for local and national causes. A London apartment plan for Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge marks a permanent base at Kensington Palace with renovations to convert the space used for exhibitions into living quarters.
On this date Jefferson Davis was elected to a six year term in 1861. Lincoln’s 1860 victory, Naismith’s birth in 1861, Tchaikovsky’s death in 1893, Hoover’s 1928 win sign flashed, Moyne’s assassination in 1944, and Eisenhower’s 1956 re election are noted.
Readers are invited to report inaccuracies in The Southern by calling three local numbers 618-351-5033 618-351-5807 or 618-351-5078 to reach the corrections desk.
Illinois and neighboring state lotteries list midday and evening draws. Numbers cover Pick 3 and Pick 4 in multiple formats, Little Lotto and Lotto results, Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots, with Missouri and Kentucky draws and Show MeCash figures. Jackpot totals noted for Powerball and Mega Millions.
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