26 Jul 1984
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1984
Page
1
International and national briefs from United Press International provide a compact overview. The item sketches global events and domestic updates in a concise, period-appropriate style for quick newsroom consumption.
In London and Tel Aviv reports, Israel opponents Labor and Likud floated forming a national unity government to resolve post election stalemate. Three small parties pressed for unity, seeking a coalition including both blocs. NATO cautions Soviet carrier may not be ready until early 1980s. In Peru, mayor is killed by 14 bullets, blamed on a right wing death squad and Maoist Shin ning Path.
President Reagan rejects tax increases as he intensifies a campaign against Walter Mondale. He also announced efforts to preserve cost of living adjustments for Social Security recipients during a brief Texas trip. The day featured political maneuvering and policy signals ahead of the 1984 race.
The death toll from a major refinery explosion rose to 15, many victims being company firefighters rushing to control a gas leak that leveled the Union Oil refinery. Federal Emergency Jobs funds totaling nearly 9500 are allocated to five programs, including 80000 to the Metropolitan Chicago Council on Aging for volunteer programs and 43000 for two Operation ABLE coordinated projects aiding older workers.
Richton Park officials faced a near cancellation as the village board met with no quorum then resumed after 8:47 p.m. Four members present approved four ordinances including a fiscal 1984 85 appropriation package topping 35 million dollars while others were delayed by staff reports and late roll call. Trustee Reeves explained a family medical emergency as the delay stretched into the night.
Richton Park village board approved restrictions limiting fishing on parks and recreation lands and designating specific areas near Lake George between Arquilla and Shore drives. The measure, passed 4-0, aims to clarify the ordinance and aid police enforcement during peak fishing season as undeveloped land next to the bass-stocked 25-foot-deep lake drew more activity. Continued on Page A-13.
Angered residents in Applewood and Oakwood sections met for three hours to curb alleged racial steering. A eight-person committee was formed to propose action including a for sale sign ban and selling logs. Karen Gromala outlined steps to log showings and interview sellers to uncover patterns and file broker complaints.
A Park Forest public library survey indicates about 25 percent of users live outside the two served villages, with Chicago, Crete, Matteson, Richton Park and University Park contributing most nonresident patrons. The survey, collected April 30 to May 6, underpins the library board’s long range planning.
Franklin Shuftan reports suburban taxpayers face higher Cook County property bills after reassessment hit Bloom Bremen Isremen Orland Rich and Thornton townships. Increases range from 7.7 to 108 percent, driven by reassessment and local funding needs. Tax bills rely on rate multiplier and assessed value. confusion and notices in January and February fueled frustration.
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