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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1984
Page
1
A concise roundup from United Press International covers world and national news, delivering quick summaries of events, developments, and notable items across regions and sectors for readers needing rapid, broad updates.
Secretary Shultz visits Managua to outline U S objections to Nicaraguan policy with Daniel Ortega in cool frank talks. The Netherlands defers missile deployment to 1985 unless accord reached, Iran seeks arms and Kuwait oil shipments amid a U N condemnation. Pentagon audits flag $175 million wasted on parts with B 1B overcharges. Jackson risks federal funds over primary vote issue. 18 pipe bombs in the Midwest likely by one group injure two in Chicago Minnesota Wisconsin.
The Illinois Supreme Court will decide next week whether John Wayne Gacy should die for the sex slayings of 83 youths. Justices are to issue their ruling Wednesday after his March 1980 conviction and a prior death sentence delayed by appeals. Minors law requires capital cases to be automatically appealed.
Funeral mass for 3 year old Mikey DesForges of Crete township drew more than 200 mourners including searchers and family. The service followed the discovery of his body in Deer Creek at University Park ending months of speculation about his disappearance on February 15. Police and FBI wrapped up the investigation concluding the child likely drowned after wandering from home rather than foul play. The parents said they believe otherwise. The funeral at St Liborius Church in Steger and graveside at Evergreen Hill Cemetery included a simple service requested by the family.
Suburban Library system libraries including Matteson participate June 3 to 9 in a fine free week. Overdue items may be returned without fines even if previously sent to credit bureau. Materials from any cooperating library accepted. Public cautioned amnesty applies only to items formed between June 3 and 9.
Six years after the Harvey incident, Paula Gray, then the key grand jury witness, seeks freedom as four co defendants gain new trials. Dennis Williams, Willie Rainge, Kenneth Adams, and Gray face retrials or appeals amid claims of incompetent counsel. Adams may appeal. Williams remains death sentenced pending appeals.
Forty years on four south suburban residents recall D-Day. Louis Wenditt, Harold C Carlstead, Arthur R Gottschalk and William Scheine describe their roles and the Allied assault on Utah and Omaha beaches. The piece notes the night jumps, naval bombardment, and the scale of the invasion with American, British, Canadian forces and casualties. It marks the 1948 anniversary and frames the Normandy campaign as the turning point toward Allied victory in 1945.
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