Water main break slows traffic on U S 51 in Carbondale
Public works director Bill Boyd reported a 10 inch water main broke near Willow Street just north of the St. Louis spur of the Illinois Central Gulf tracks. Crews began repairs at about 6 a.m. Sunday, removing concrete and pavement to reach the line under the southbound lane, restricting traffic to one way during the operation.
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Breaks appear in Camp David accord as Kamel resigns
Washington Star reports cracks in the Camp David peace framework with Egyptian Foreign Minister Mohammed Kamel resigning and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clashing with U S officials over West Bank settlements. Carter plans to address Congress as tensions and uncertainties linger about the pact’s durability and future peace treaties.
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O Neill presses Carter to dodge NFL clash with address
Boston AP reports House Speaker Thomas O Neill urged President Carter to move his speech to Congress up one hour to avoid conflicting with the New England Patriots versus Baltimore Colts telecast. The president agreed to speak at 8 PM local time, instead of 9, to brief lawmakers on Camp David Middle East talks involving Sadat and Begin.
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Mixed reactions as Camp David accords reach public
Israelis greet the Camp David peace accord with cautious hope while hardliners reject it. Egypt's press portrays withdrawal as Israel's demand, and Arabs warn of no lasting peace without the PLO. Security forces brace for protests as Syria and allied states denounce the deal.
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End of Summer Heat Persists Into Weekend Fronts
Weather note from Southern Illinois Airport predicts highs in the low 90s through the week with a cold front over the Rocky Mountains bringing possible weekend cooling. Today and Tuesday expect hot hazy conditions with a 20 percent chance of afternoon showers and 10 to 15 mph easterly winds to clear ground haze. Sunday's high reached 92 and overnight 71 as cooling moves in from the Rockies.
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Iran quake leaves thousands dead or wounded in Tabas region
A massive 7.7 magnitude quake near Tabas, Iran, demolishing 40 villages and damaging 60 others. Officials fear the death toll will rise as reports come in from remote areas. two thirds of Tabas residents reportedly died with many survivors gravely injured.
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