20 Jun 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1985
Page
1
Ada and Walter Sims of Richmond Park celebrate 65 years of marriage. They wed June 16 1920 at Grace Episcopal Church Newport News Virginia. A photo from their wedding day accompanies the notice.
Two first term Illinois legislators, Sen. William Mahar Jr. and Rep. Robert Regan, describe the final weeks before adjournment as hectic and draining. Both men, with local government backgrounds, note long days from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., heavy lobbying pressure, and limited time to study bills and meet constituents. Mahar pursues local government measures while Regan pushes tougher child protection laws, each adapting to the rapid tempo of Springfield.
Matteson and Woodgate civic group seeks to curb gang recruitment by funding an eight week teen activities program at Marya Yates school from July 1, 7 to 10 p.m. three nights weekly. Allocation up to 5000 dollars approved. liability costs and staff hours to be settled at workshop June 24.
Richton Park village board backed a plan to help residents disconnect illegal sump pump hookups to the MSD sewer system. Trustees supported using funds from the water and sewer balance, about 400000 dollars, to finance the seven point program covering funding, eligibility, loan terms, and administration.
In Chicago Heights area crowds of unemployed residents line up at The Heights Banquet Hall to meet recruiters from five law enforcement agencies including the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Dallas police, Fairfax County police, Texas Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Defense Logistics Agency. About 3,400 jobs are advertised, with many attendees saying they would relocate for work and face possible foreclosure without employment. Residents from Chicago Heights and surrounding towns describe hard times, ages 21 to 54, with hopefuls like Bob West seeking border patrol and detention roles alongside others who plan to move “anywhere there is work.”
Richton Park 13 year old Richard Wangerin finally meets Jacques Yves Cousteau in Washington DC after writing to the Cousteau Society. Richard’s graduation day came two days before the party and his mother received a phone call inviting him to the event.
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