Workbook Assignment #4

Chap. 6
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Who: Amtrak train called the Colonial
What: Collided with three Contrail locomotives on a switch that merges four tracks into two
Where: Near Chase, Md.
When: 1:30 p.m. today
Why: Larry Case, Amtrak spokesman: The Contrail diesels, like the Amtrak, were northbound. The Contrail had apparently run a stop sign.
Other: At least 15 dead, 175 injured. Worst accident in Amtrak's history

Lead: What is being called the worst accident in Amtrak's history, leaving at least 15 dead and 175 injured, occurred early this afternoon when three Conrail locomotives and an Amtrak train collided near Chase, Md.

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a. Mayor Juanita Williams announced at a news conference yesterday she won't be running for re-election but supports council member Hong Xiang.
b. When asked about a re-election yesterday at a Springfield City Hall news conference, Mayor Juanita Williams announced she will not be running again, but will instead be supporting First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.
c. At a news conference held at Springfield City Hall friday, Mayor Juanita Williams announced her plans to not run for re-election, but instead to support the campaign of First Ward Council Member Hong Xiang.