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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1984
Page
1
A concise roundup from United Press International covers global, national, and state briefs. It summarizes diverse items with emphasis on timely events, policy moves, and notable developments worldwide and within the United States.
President Reagan sobbed recounting the nearly 10 000 Allied soldiers who died on D Day in Normandy. West Germany and Vienna mark the anniversary with varied views while Western leaders gather for a London summit. Iran and Iraq exchange heavy artillery near Abadan as a Greek ship is hit.
Walter Mondale won the Democratic nomination path by securing delegates and urged rivals to end hostilities saying the family must stand together to defeat President Reagan. He maintains control of 35 pledged delegates as rival contenders face pressure to consolidate before the convention.
Creekside six single family model homes in Matteson will be completed to specifications and advertised for sale on an as is basis by Town and Country Builders. A spokesman said the firm aims to meet village code requirements by August 1 while four unit Country Homes of Creekside condos near Vollmer and Red Barn roads will also be sold.
In East Chicago Heights, residents question the 1978 murder and rape trial outcomes. Dennis Williams, the identified triggerman, received a death sentence. Willie Rainge and Kenneth Adams got life and 50 years. Paula Gray faces 50 years for being an accessory and 10 more for perjury after altering testimony. Retrials ordered. fifth suspect Verneal Jimmerson's charges dropped after a key witness changed her story.
Aggressive police work aging population and community awareness are linked to a 2.5 percent fall in serious crimes in suburbs. Statewide 1983 crimes dropped 3.9 percent with auto theft still high. DLE spokesman Bob Fletcher cites baby boom aging and tougher stats amid varied local trends.
Richton Park trustees debated granting an exclusive residential trash franchise to be funded via water bills. The plan, urged by Trustee Frank Annerino, faced cautions about turning the village into a collection agent, added admin costs, and possible anti trust concerns. A nearby survey suggested a typical resident would save about 25 to 26 dollars yearly.
School board approved reassigning Timber Ridge mobile home park and kindergarten to second graders from Timber Ridge area to Sieden Prairie to balance enrollment. Three through seven graders at Yates stay put. Parents may keep all children at Yates or move some, with older siblings influencing options. Also approved summer computer time for students at two sessions daily for a $2 fee, and hired two new teachers Carolyn McGovern as district Spanish teacher and Audrey Boyadjian as full time substitute. Next meeting set for July 3 at 7:30 p.m. at Woodgate.
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