17 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1984
Page
1
A concise compilation of world national and state briefs sourced from United Press International. The items span international events political developments and regional updates with standard wire service framing and neutral tone.
From Luxor Egypt political sources report eight Iranian defectors who flew to Luxor airport were refused asylum by Egypt. The plane had been turned away by the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia before an unscheduled landing on Friday.
Metropolitan Sanitary District officials unveil the River Edge Renaissance plan for the Calumet Sag channel Chicago Sanitary and Ship canal and North Shore canal. The project envisions 7000 acres of mixed use along 52 miles of waterways with apartments offices small factories and parks. Meanwhile James Lewis labeled a walking crime wave receives a 10 year prison term for demanding 1 million to stop Tylenol killings tying him loosely to the 1982 cyanide deaths. In Williamson County former associate judge in Operation Greylord era John Murphy is convicted of mail fraud extortion and racketeering and reacts with praise for prosecutors and jurors. Governor James Thompson elected Illinois GOP delegation chair urges unity for Reagan in Dallas.
Rich South High School in Richton Park part of Rich Township District 227 was named among the nation’s best high schools by the U S Department of Education. The honor places it with 101 other public schools and follows its nomination through Illinois and national evaluators.
South suburban officials joined about 90 area leaders at a Harvey meeting to outline their part in planning a 1992 World's Fair. They backed funding for a 550000 square foot McCormick Place expansion, ongoing public private financing, and a $10 million annual boost to tourism starting in 1985. Beth Royle urged support as the south suburbs’ road and rail system would be key to the event.
Park Forest resident Myrtle Beeson mobilizes concern over yard chemicals after algae albino robin observations. She pushes for a Wauconda style pesticide disclosure ordinance, posting notices, a $25 permit, and wind- safe spraying rules while lobbying for broader ingredient disclosure and rights to know.
Illinois toll collectors at 16 main line plazas will identify and report suspected drunk drivers to state police after a week of alcohol related fatalities. A first arrest occurred when a 28 year old Oak Park woman driving a 1972 Chevrolet reached 80 mph and blew .22 on a breath test. Collectors will relay car descriptions, license numbers, and directions of travel to troopers via intercom and radio links for quick stops.
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