03 Jan 1985
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 7 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1985
Page
1
A compact selection of global and national briefs provided by United Press International. The items cover notable events from around the world and nearby regions, delivering concise updates suitable for a quick read in a daily newspaper.
A Tuesday night search was launched for an Eastern Airlines Boeing 727 carrying up to 41 people from Paraguay to La Paz Bolivia. The craft was last heard 11 minutes before its scheduled landing and the wife of the US ambassador to Paraguay was believed among the passengers. In Thailand, Vietnamese artillery pounded Khmer rebels at Nong Samet for a ninth day as reinforcements arrived to strike the guerrilla HQ. Red Cross reports said two Khmer People's National Liberation Front fighters were wounded in shelling near Nong Samet camp.
Senate Republican leader elect Robert Dole urged a major assault on federal spending as the 99th Congress convenes, saying deficit cutting must come first though tax reform could slow progress. Reagan shifts focus to new Soviet talks with Shultz guiding Geneva diplomacy. Goetz remains jailed in New Hampshire amid extradition questions. Analysts forecast varied 1985 interest rate paths amid oil, dollar, and Fed policy factors.
State police report 1964 highway fatalities at 1 546, up nine from 1983. Governor Thompson weighs belt law and possible mandates as Illinois contemplates safety measures amid rising deaths.
The Star reflects on 1983 highlighting Al Tocco's acquittal in mob ties while associates faced charges, a mistrial in a conspiracy case involving Guzzino and Ciarrocchi, and the fatal drowning of Michael Des Forges. Police turmoil, cookie safety fears, and school funding questions also feature as Chicago area readers entered the new year.
Will County faces questions over a 28 police squad car purchase from Burke Ford for 299900 after officials awarded without sealed bids. The state attorney’s office says bids were required, while officials cite emergency needs and stock issues. Eighteen cars delivered. sirens and lights pending installation as officials review options.
Four jurors, two women and two men, were chosen in Will County Circuit Court Joliet as jury selection continued in the Chicago man Melvin Wilson trial for the 1983 Park Forest murders of Ralph Dixon and Crystal Knight. Prosecutors expect opening arguments to begin Monday with selection expected to run through Friday. Dixon, 39, a former Cook County sheriff deputy, and Knight, 25, a hairdresser, were found bound gagged with their throats slashed in their Park Forest condominium on August 21.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.