17 Feb 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1985
Page
1
A compact roundup of world and national briefs via United Press International highlights key events, politics, and incidents from varied regions. It summarizes multiple items in brief, factual form with emphasis on dates, places, and involved organizations.
Thousands gathered outside the legislative palace in Montevideo as a 190 member national congress began to end nearly 12 years of military authority. The assembly released 200 political detainees amid the momentous transition.
Louisville, Kentucky awaits Murray P. Haydon a 58 year old retired assembly line worker with chronic congestive heart failure as he is scheduled for the worlds third permanent artificial heart operation at Humana Hospital Audubon officials announced Friday. In Detroit minority access to top legal jobs remains limited the American Bar Association urged action following a 1984 survey showing only 1.5 percent of partners at the nations 100 largest firms are black. In Washington women voted heavily for Reagan in 1984 supporting the GOP in Congress while Columbia University researchers note 55 percent backed Reagan and 58 percent backed Democratic House candidates. White House spokesman Larry Speakes denied a White House fallback on budget cuts, saying no alternate list exists.
State officials cite that teen births accounted for 136 percent of all Illinois births in 1983 and report teen infant death rates remain extremely high. About a third of teen births in 1983 were to mothers with at least one prior child. Officials say these statistics are the most recent available.
Travel feature profiles Disneyland's 30th anniversary with Mickey Mouse and creator Walt Disney. The piece highlights park milestones, entertainment, and the celebration atmosphere as visitors enjoy classic attractions and new exhibits marking the milestone.
About 30 of 100 attendees stood for much of a five hour Matteson plan commission public hearing on Melvin Simon Associates proposed shopping center at Route 30 and Governors Highway. Residents for Responsible Development urged a zoning change to C-3, while developers sought support. The meeting adjourned past midnight and reconvenes March 7.
In Matteson the Woodgate Civic Organization sparked debate after a February flyer claimed residential crime rose 12 percent. Police Chief Donald Story called the figure misleading while new HOA leaders said questions were the point. Trustee John Rangel defended the group as laudable and urged readers to judge for themselves. Clarence Brownlow, elected Woodgate president, cited multiple sources and noted confusion over the cited data.
Village trustees plan to discuss a proposed ordinance tomorrow night to provide refuse collection by franchise potentially saving residents about 28 500 annually. Assis tant village manager Troy Benson said the ordinance, developed with village attorney Leland Rayson, would require bids from at least four firms and collect fees via water bills.
Post election disclosure shows south suburban candidates benefited from in-kind help totaling thousands. Mahar Jr. led in-kind receipts at 10 856, much from his father’s PAC, while Kaup and DeAngelis faced sizable debts or large fund totals. Regan and Ricketts also reported substantial contributions and loans, with varied PAC support and local business backing.
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