Mills Distributing Co. Buildings Burn In Murphysboro
The Mills Distributing Co in Murphysboro suffered heavy loss as fire destroyed a wood frame warehouse and a two story brick showroom. The blaze began around 1 30 pm Tuesday and caused extensive damage to merchandise and shelves. Fire departments from multiple towns battled the flames, keeping injuries to none and restoring power to nearby homes later that day. The owner Landess Mills said much of the business was destroyed and planned to rebuild at the site. He noted the warehouse contained candy stock and catalog merchandise along with other items. The fire marshal noted rapid spread from tar paper roofing and paper products in the warehouse contributed to the fire. The complex spans half a block and includes a corrugated metal building that also burned.
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Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputies
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Carter Moves to Speed Middle East Peace Talks
President Carter held an una nnounced meeting with Israel's Menachem Begin in Camp David as U S delib erations intensify over Palestinian and other issues. The White House confirmed the session hours later and Carter pressed advisers to craft language acceptable to Egypt and Jordan while warning of regional risks if talks fail.
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Ford indicted in Pinto deaths by Elkhart grand jury
Elkhart Ind AP a county grand jury indicted Ford Motor Co on three counts of reckless homicide and one count of criminal recklessness in the deaths of Judy Ulrich 18 Lynn Ulrich 16 and Donna Ulrich 18 in a fiery 1973 Pinto crash Aug 10 The panel also considers charges against driver Robert Duggar 21 The case centers on Pinto fuel tank design and Ford recalls in 1976 and ongoing civil suits with large awards referenced.
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Indianapolis
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Weather Outlook and Regional Crop News Preview
The National Weather Service forecasts mostly cloudy skies tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, low in the lower 70s. Thursday remains mostly cloudy with possible thunderstorms, highs in the mid to upper 80s. Friday to Sunday look fair and cool with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50s. In Southern Illinois, drought and disease cut soybean yields while most of the state expects a record harvest. Page 3. Polls show Gov. James Thompson with a sizable lead over Michael Bakalis. Page 2. A proposed $100,000 home sellers tax break remains in jeopardy despite popularity. Page 14.
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Editorial urges economic expansion or contraction policy
The paper debates four decisions about economic policy, urging a national choice on expansion or contraction. It contrasts views from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and his predecessor on military strength and civilian oversight. Also notes Montreal Expos’ limited pitching by Rudy May and a Cardinals reaction, plus Saluki center John Hall’s perspective at Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
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Widow recalls Oswald courtship and Kennedy ties
Marina Oswald Porter testified before the House assassinations committee recounting her six week courtship with Lee Harvey Oswald, marriage in 1961, and his later fame as Kennedy's assassin. She described life in Minsk, language barriers, and Oswald's generally good nature. She noted his remarks about Kennedy were positive. Oswald was killed in 1963. Porter remarried in 1965, divorced in 1974, and then lived with him again in Dallas.
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