13 Jan 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1985
Page
1
A concise roundup of world national and state briefs from United Press International summarizing key events, developments, and notable occurrences across regions.
Fidel Castro said the United States makes ridiculous charges that Nicaragua stockpiles advanced weapons. He spoke Friday after attending Daniel Ortega's inauguration, amid regional tensions in Central America.
President Reagan will take a two part oath with a simple dark suit instead of formal wear The White House announced the oath for Sunday and a televised public ceremony the following day The plan mirrors his 1961 inauguration while simplifying attire and ceremony details
Filing opens tomorrow for Matteson April municipal election. Incumbent Village President Mark Stricker seeks a second term while a former president, Joseph Feehery, vows to file for the village president post. Three trustee seats also on ballot with Adis Arnold Randall Madderom and Dean Wittenkeller up for four year terms.
James Andrews reports that 13 realty firms and four brokers filed suit against Slenwood Matteson and Richton Park, arguing racial data collection ordinances violate constitutional and statutory protections. The suit targets monthly race reporting and listings of discussed properties, claiming invasion of privacy and potential racial steering, with implications for open housing and local elections in Matteson.
Huth Middle School in Mat Teson School District 162 adds Book Trak to its Apple driven circulation system. Principal Allen Dornseff says the program speeds checkouts about 15 seconds per student, prints overdue lists, and eliminates signatures and paper cards while improving resource control.
Frank Farrell, former Richton Park village president, confirms Friday he will not seek election as village president. With his withdrawal the race narrows to Murell Reeves and Rudolph Banovich, as filing begins tomorrow and only one additional petition was collected at village hall.
Mat teson village officials announce a new detour for Route 30 between Cicero and Crawford Avenues to start on or after January 15, weather permitting. Traffic will shift to the south half of Route 30 with three lanes open for local and through movement including a center left turn lane. Driveway access on the north side remains open for now with temporary closures planned in spring and summer. state and local officials coordinate to minimize disruption.
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