Tow truck driver surveys fatal Highway 66 crash
A Decatur man Leland Camp aged 43 was crushed to death yesterday afternoon when a car collision on highway 66 caused a semi-trailer to slide forward and pin him inside the cab. Coroner Willard Blood reported the trailer pushed the steering wheel and driver's seat toward the dash before wreckers detached the trailer portion.
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Leland Camp
Decatur
Highway 66
Willard Blood
Camp
Fire damages Joliet Music academy and nearby shop
Firemen battled a blaze at the Joliet Music academy at Jefferson and Ottawa. The fire started from an oil burner and caused moderate damage after tearing out a wall and floor. Water and smoke damaged Kay Campbell dress shop on the first floor. this was the building's third fire with prior incidents in the dress shop and basement.
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Joliet Music Academy
Jefferson and
Ottawa Streets
Kay Campbell