Major Iran quake injures many in Tabas Birjand region
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck eastern Iran near Tabas and Birjand causing many injuries and widespread house destruction. The Red Lion and Sun reports many hurt but no deaths yet, while USGS logged a 7.7 magnitude and warned major damage possible in populated areas. A previous 1968 quake in the area killed 12,000.
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Tehran Geophysics Institute
Red Lion and
Sun
Iranian Red Cross
Tabas
Birjand
Iran
Earli
Kerman
Yezd
Tehran
National Earthquake Information Service
U.S. Geological Survey
Golden
Colo
San Francisco
Carter Pushes Ending Summit To Save Peace Talks
President Carter pressed toward a conclusive end to the Middle East summit as he sought to bridge gaps between Egypt and Israel. Sadat and Begin signaled agreement to wrap up the conference late Saturday, per White House press secretary Jody Powell.
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Middle East
Carter
Egypt
Israel
Anwar Sadat
Menachem Begin
White House
Jody Powell
Summit Nears Climax As Carter Tightens Talks
President Carter holds separate talks with Anwar Sadat and Menachem Begin as the 11th day of the unprecedented summit closes in on a possible full or partial accord. Powell, a spokesman for all three governments, notes delicate, crucial negotiations with unresolved differences.
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Carter
Sadat
Begin
Regan
Aspen Lodge
U.S
Philharmonic
Walter F. Mondale
Apple Festival Queen Londa Place Crowned in Murphysboro
Londa Place of Pinckneyville was named Miss Murphysboro Apple Festival after four days of festivities. She will compete in Miss America finals in 1979. Debra Stokes and Angie Gerlach were runners up, with Place winning best swimsuit. Other awards went to Annie Meadows for Miss Congeniality. Misty Champion named festival princess. Todd Hughes crowned prince. Parade and band contests saw Pinckneyville and Dongola top divisions. Belleville Black Knights defended drum corps title.
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Londa Place
Pinckneyville
Murphysboro
Gene Place
William Meyer
Rock Island
Angie Gerlach
Sparta
Annie Meadows
Cairo
Carmen Meadows
Misty Champion
Debbie Champion
Lisa Korando
Leo Korando
Todd Hughes
James Hughes
Travis Worthen
Robert Worthen
du Quoin
Salem
Carbondale
Dongola
Pope County
Shawnee
Egyptian
Metropolis
Shelbyville
Highland
Hillsboro
Riverview Gardens
St. Louis
Nicaraguan forces recapture Leon after overnight clash
Government commandos broke rebel defenses and retook Leon Nicaragua's second city after a week of rebel control. Esteli remained disputed as Somoza forces pressed a major offensive. At least several combatants died. civilians suffered stray bullets harming two Americans reported by the U.S. Embassy.
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Nicaragua
Leon
National Guard
San Jose
Costa Rica
Anastasio Somoza
Carlos Gutierrez Sotelo
Somoza
Carter
Sandinista National Liberation Front
State Department
Washington
Col. Aguiles Aranda Escobar
Esteli
Aranda Escobar
Red Cross
Iowa tornadoes kill at least four in Jasper County
Two tornadoes struck near Grinnell Iowa late Saturday night killing at least four people including a possible child. The deaths occurred around 9 15 pm at a motel complex and business area near the junction of Interstate 80 and Iowa Highway 46 two miles south of Grinnell. Authorities said the Iowa State Patrol in Des Moines confirmed the fatalities based on unofficial reports.
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Jasper County
Iowa State Patrol
Des Moines
Iowa Highway 46
Grinnel
Union County grant funds three new doctors for Rural Health Initiative
A $325,865 federal grant is awarded to Union County Hospital for a three year Rural Health Initiative to recruit three physicians and expand local clinics. The program will finance offices, clinic days, and migrant worker health services in Dongola and Cobden, with a separate governing board to oversee the effort. Dr. Bikramjit Malhotra will begin internal medicine practice November 1 in the Union County Nursing Home, and Dr. Thomas Davis plans to return as orthopedic surgeon in June 1979.
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Union County Hospital Board
Gene Helfrich
Helfrich
Union County
George O’neill
Shawnee Health Service and Development Corp
Carbondale
U.S. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare
HEW
Chicago
Dongola
Cobden
Bikramjit Malhotra
Malhotra
India
Cook
Tri-County Health Department
Ken Simpson
Union County Hospital
Joan Edwards
Richard Johnson
Union County Counseling Service
Gerry Goddard
Carroll Loomis
William Whiting
Weather forecast for today and Monday
The National Weather Service predicts a partly sunny and warm day with highs in the mid to upper 80s and a 40 percent chance of thunderstorms. Tonight, expect lows around 70 under partly cloudy skies. A chance of thunderstorms continues Monday with highs again in the mid to upper 80s.
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National Weather Service
Former police chief charged in multi-count indictment
Former West Frankfort police chief Jim Kinsman faces three counts of official misconduct and four counts of theft in an expanded grand jury indictment. The report notes related political and local government ties across pages three and four.
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West Frankfort
Jim Kinsman
Saccharin Tests Fuel Cancer Controversy
Tests on saccharin, recently completed, add fuel to the debate over whether the artificial sweetener causes cancer. Page 14.
Watchers eye Ogilvie and Walker as Illinois politics shifts
In Illinois observers note that former governors Richard Ogilvie and Daniel Walker remain central figures. While Walker’s activity has slowed, Ogilvie’s political pace appears to be picking up amid a broader scene, reflecting on leadership and influence.
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Illinois
Richard Ogilvie
Daniel Walker
Walker
Ogilvie
Stayin' Alive: discos grow in Southern Illinois scene
Discos are a growing phenomenon in Southern Illinois, drawing a young crowd and providing income for impresarios. The feature highlights the nightlife trend, noting organizers and venues expanding to meet demand.
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Illinois
Murphysboro
Herrin
Centralia
Harrisburg
Young Bantam catcher imitates Johnny Bench
The item notes Kendra Steinmetz of Christopher as the catcher aiming to emulate Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench of the Cincinnati Reds. The brief appears on page 29.
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Johnny Bench
Cincinnati Reds
Kendra Steinmetz
Christopher
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