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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1985
Page
1
A compact digest of world and domestic briefs from United Press International services, highlighting key developments across nations and the United States in concise updates. This round up distills notable events and signals shifts in policy, markets, and international relations.
In Sidon Israeli troops pulled out as Lebanese police patrolled for first time since 1962 invasion. In Moscow Chernenko marked his first anniversary with letters from supporters amid rumors of illness handling. In Manila a hotel fire left at least 23 dead as dense smoke hindered rescue efforts. Valentines Day events span the globe with specials from hover journeys to concerts in cities.
The State Department noted a shift toward democracy in the Western hemisphere amid ongoing human rights concerns, including discrimination in South Africa and abuses in the Philippines. Retail sales rose 0.7 percent in January with autos boosting figures. Six athletes died last year from anabolic steroid complications, per Dr. Robert Goldman. Maynard Jackson criticized a CBS film on Atlanta murders. A Canadian woman charged in John Belushi’s death rejected a plea. An obesity classification labeled 20 percent overweight individuals at risk. The Dow Jones rose 12.81 points to 1289.42 as tech issues faded.
Sen. Paul Simon and House Republican leader Robert Michel were told Peoria and Indianapolis are finalist sites for Chrysler’s mini-van plant, per a report. Simon urged higher education as an Illinois magnet for industry, saying quality of life and strong schools attract firms and reduce crime.
Illinois communities struggle as GM signals 1000 acre site for Saturn plant while initial 600 acre criteria hold. Tinley Park and others confirm options to expand land, with two villages firmly in contention and more proposals could be scaled to meet space needs for assembly, foundry and components operations.
South Cook county school leaders urged legislators to prioritize education at a Tinley Park luncheon sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Boards. Gov. James Thompson plans a later address with proposals, following a Bakalis study advocating local control. Doreen Crewe of District 230 emphasized this shift.
Richton Park officials chose Darley of Melrose Park to supply a $129,950 pumper, despite higher bid. Four bids ranged from $129,878 to $144,962, with delivery date and firm history guiding the vote. Fire Chief James Waitekus praised the process and cooperation with the board.
Matteson Police Chief Donald Story testified that he kept media information on an apparent faction and rape at Lincoln Mall in 1984 to prevent undue panic and safeguard the investigation. He denied any publicity avoidance agreement with Lincoln Mall officials. A Lansing woman sues Lincoln Mall Corp for 45 million dollars alleging negligence and missing warning signs. Her husband seeks loss of consortium.
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