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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1978
Page
2
A Conrail freight train derailed near Miamisburg in southwest Ohio and two cars crashed into a two story home killing three residents, including a 4 week old infant, and injuring seven. Officials say no dangerous materials were involved and the cause remains undetermined.
George Bliss, a three time Pulitzer winner for Chicago Tribune investigative work, shot his wife Therese Bliss and then killed himself at their Oak Lawn home. Authorities said Bliss, 60, endured long health problems and despondency possibly linked to pain.
Illinois voters' views on Governor Thompson and Senator Percy are mapped in a statewide poll by Richard Day Research. The Illinois Voter interviewed 811 residents Aug 10–23, detailing candidate support, tax questions, ERA views, and voter registration and turnout expectations.
Federal and city health officials study an outbreak of Legionnaires Disease in New York that has killed two people and, by Sunday, confirmed six cases. Dr. William Foege notes higher than expected antibody levels in both patients and controls, suggesting some transmission may be occurring. The 1976 Philadelphia Legionnaires incident is cited as a reference point.
Negotiators in New Orleans announced a tentative agreement to end a two week teachers strike, while nationwide pupil walkouts leave more than half a million students out of school. New Orleans officials kept schools closed pending contract approval, with reopening hoped for Tuesday for 91 000 pupils.
Rep. David Robinson said he will appeal the State Board of Elections decision to place the Thompson Proposition on the November ballot. He cites multiple grounds, including multiple questions in the referendum and signatures from addresses not matching voter registration, aiming to overturn the ballot placement.
President Anastasio Somoza declared martial law in Esteli and Masaya after guerrilla attacks and a fresh offensive aimed at toppling him. The decree suspends constitutional guarantees for 30 days while clashes raged in capitals and outlying districts. Red Cross reports heavy gunfire and casualties, with at least 16 dead in Managua and higher tolls feared in other cities.
A father from Little Rock recounts the emotional turmoil of sending his three year old son, Marshall, to his first day of school. He describes rush, embarrassment over shaving, and the wrenching moment as Marshall clings to his leg and departs with the teacher. The piece riffs on parental sacrifice and the fear of a child growing up.
Fragmented local newspaper notice lists publication offices in Carbondale and Illinois, rates for carrier and mail delivery, and multiple city contact numbers for Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, and Marion with classified ad lines. The text is a garbled, OCR filled excerpt showing circulation details and phone lines.
Washington AP reports a 1973 $5,000 campaign gift from ADEPT to Sen. Herman Talmadge was steered into a secret bank account in the Georgia Democrat's name. The funds were placed in a Washington bank by Daniel Minchew, then Talmadge’s administrative assistant and campaign chairman.
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