Train crash claims Vermilion mother and injures family
A 31 year old Vermilion mother Pamela Stetz died after her car was struck by a Conrail freight train on Cooper Foster Park Road near Crosse Road. Her husband John 34 and daughters Tracey 4 and Molly 1 were injured, with the father in critical condition. The crossing lacks warning lights and railroad cars were parked on tracks obscuring view. the train traveled about 35 mph.
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Teens charged in sign theft linked to fatal crash near Berlin Heights
Two 16 year old teens admitted taking a stop sign at Huff Road and Arlington Road, amid a fatal crash that killed 53 year old motorcyclist Aladino Santiago. The driver, Don Leonard, 16, faces vehicular homicide charges. two girls who allegedly accompanied the teens have not been charged.
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Nicaragua tensions rise as U S ships near shore
Latin American ministers meet amid U S naval maneuvers off Nicaragua and Honduras. Nicaragua alleges a U S frigate prowled within 15 miles of its Pacific coast and an unidentified plane fired on El Cardon island while Honduran air force jets buzz border towns. President Magana in El Salvador delays elections to 1984 due to unfinished constitution and election law.
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Heat wave forces shelters reopen as deaths rise
The Associated Press reports 187 heat related deaths nationwide prompt reopening of shelters for elderly and poor. Oklahoma Governor George Nigh declares a statewide heat emergency and orders daily nursing home inspections. He urges public facilities to stay open seven days a week to provide relief as the U S Women’s Open at Cedar Ridge in Tulsa endures extreme conditions. Golfer Patty Sheehan dubs the event a fight for survival amid the heat.
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Heat Wave Puts Oklahoma Under Emergency Guard
U.S. heat wave toll rises to 187 with Oklahoma declaring an emergency and Red Cross reporting at least six spectators treated for heat prostration. St Louis faced 100 degree heat and cooling centers opened for the elderly and poor as storms threaten further relief and knock out power to thousands in Michigan and Detroit area.
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Weekend Weather Outlook With Scattered Thunderstorms
The forecast calls for continued humidity tonight and Sunday with a chance of showers or thunderstorms. Overnight lows are expected in the 65 to 70 range, with Sunday highs around 50. A 40 percent rain chance persists, with more details on Page A-3.
Boy saves rape victim life by alerting police in park
An 11 year old boy, Sur Williams, rode to a nearby theater to tell officers after witnessing two youths assault a 14 year old girl in Forest Park fountain. Police arrested two teens as warrants were issued for a 17 year old with rape and sodomy charges. The victim was treated and released from City Hospital. Williams may receive a commendation for his actions.
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