06 May 1976
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Newspaper
Frankfort Star Herald
Location
Frankfort, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1976
Page
1
New Lenox school officials consider a 30-cent education fund rate increase requiring voter approval. If approved, the district could gain about $165,000 in local taxes and $320,000 in state aid, helping avert a $400,000 shortfall while preserving programs.
Frankfort village leaders consider a licensing law to identify business owners and ensure the village receives its one percent share of state sales tax. Mayor Warning urged checks of all businesses to curb tax losses and improve filing accuracy. Breidhert to circulate a model ordinance from Shorewood for review.
A two mile procession of Conestoga wagons horses and outriders arrives in Tinley Park for Wagon Days 76 part of Illinois Bicentennial events. 3300 participants and up to 100000 spectators expected with parades ceremonies concerts and a barbecue at McCarthy park.
Number One Fan Cecil Watson longtime janitor and friend to Tinley Park High School retires ahead of his final days at the school He will miss the students and the school community Heather Marks’ feature appears on Page 11.
The Oak Forest park district gymnastics team trains for Saturday’s participation in the Mayor Daley Youth foundation annual gymnastics meet in Chicago. A lifestyle feature on page 13 notes the challenge. The state high school baseball tournament starts district play Thursday with a Mahoney column previewing area teams.
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