Warden's Wife Spots Escapee With Her New Field Glasses
James Gordon Palmer, a 22 year old triple murderer serving 180 years, escaped Menard Prison but was spotted by Warden Ross Randolph's wife using new field glasses. She alerted guards after seeing a man in the river, leading to Palmer being captured near the Mississippi River. He climbed the administration building, fled to the roofs, and was found at the water's edge with guards, bloodhounds, and deputies securing the area.
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Chester, Ill
James Gordon Palmer
Menard Penitentiary
Ross Randolph
Stone
Mississippi
Ronnie
Wood River
Ill
St. Louis County
Tennessee
Palmer
Randolph
Forestry Shortcuts In Florida Reforest Efforts
Forestry experts in Fort Myers seek faster reforestation methods for southwest Florida. A new trial plants eucalyptus that matures in 20 years or less versus 30 years for native slash pine. Some tropical hardwoods may yield pulp in under a decade and species like cajeput offer medicinal oils.
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Fort Myers
Fla
Florida
Farm Price Outlook for Virginia Poultry and Eggs
The Virginia Department of Agriculture reports limited price relief for broilers with supply forecasts showing declines from five to twenty two percent below year earlier levels over the next month. Broiler prices hover around 11 to 13 cents as seasonal demand weakens after holidays. Egg prices are expected to rise from a current dip toward a fall peak with production anticipated to stay near last year's levels.
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Virginia
Record Day Forecast For Tampa Weather Bureau
The Tampa Weather Bureau anticipates a record low for February 20 as another cold snap approaches. Forecasters say temperatures may break the all time low for the date, with officials cautioning residents to prepare for unusually chilly conditions.
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Tampa
Fla
Tampa Weather Bureau
Burglary at Harvey's Kennel Stolen Cat and Shampoo
A burglar smashed in at Harvey's Kennel in Miami and stole a Siamese cat. The thief also took a gallon of cat shampoo. No further suspects disclosed.
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Miami
Flaw
Harvey
Platformate boosts miles in Super Shell mix
A mileage booster named Platformate is among nine ingredients in today’s Super Shell. Its components claim to release 11 percent more 2.5 bonus miles, enhancing overall mileage performance.
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Shell
Super Shell
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