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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1981
Page
1
Photographer Ed Greer, senior photographer of The Southern Illinoisan, died at 2 50 a.m. in Marion Veterans Hospital at age 62 after suffering failing health. His retirement party, scheduled for Friday, was canceled.
A tribute to Ed, longtime photographer for The Southern Illinoisan since 1956, who captured iconic images across Southern Illinois. Known for dedication, he covered presidential campaigns, crashes, sports moments, and scenic views, often first with decisive pictures and top prizes from AP and Inland Press.
Lynn Reigle of Carbondale, a 30-year-old single mother, faces a costly battle as her 5-year-old son fights cancer. She describes how despair shifts to determined action and appeals for donations to the Nathan Cancer Fund at the Bank of Carbondale to cover treatment costs.
Rep. Robert Winchester and Ted Hite await FCC approval to buy WKSI FM Eldorado for 150000. Winchester plans a country show while remaining a state representative. He owns a nursing home stake and shares in Johnson County land, aiming to boost the station’s 20 mile reach and keep politics out of news.
Lynn Reigle speaks through tears about Nathan, a 9 year old with Ewing sarcoma. Nathan faces a Thursday surgery in St. Louis to remove a tumor from his abdomen, followed by five weeks of cobalt treatment and chemotherapy totaling over a year. Doctors hope to cure, despite substantial medical bills and upheaval for the family.
President Reagan urged the Soviet Union to join in large scale reductions of nuclear and conventional arms in Europe and worldwide. He offered to cancel Pershing II and ground launched cruise missiles if the Soviets dismantle SS missiles, and pushed for early strategic arms reduction talks with Brezhnev.
Democratic leaders unanimously endorsed former Senator Adlai E. Stevenson for governor to challenge Republican Governor James R. Thompson in next year’s race. Stevenson was unchallenged after a speech to the Democratic State Central Committee. The slate also set Hartigan for attorney general amid divisions within Cook County Democrats, with Pierce and Oberman signaling primary battles.
The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms tonight mainly late, with a low in the 50s and southerly winds 12 to 22 mph and a 60 percent rain chance. Thursday turns windy and colder with additional showers, highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Friday to Sunday turn partly cloudy and cold, highs 30s to low 40s with overnight lows in the 20s.
Readers can win a basket of Christmas goodies worth 30 dollars by sharing their best Christmas memory in up to 750 words. Include name address and phone number. No age limit. Deadline is November 27. Send entries to Christmas Memories The Southern Illinoisan P O Box 2108 Carbondale Illinois 62901.
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