24 Jun 1984
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1984
Page
1
A concise collection of world and national briefs drawn from United Press International serves as a compact roundup of developments across regions. The items span politics economics conflicts and diplomacy with brief, factual summaries suitable for quick reading.
Emergency meeting urged among six Gulf states over Iran Iraq cease-fire strain as Moscow hosts talks with Mitterrand while Sakharov case looms. Debtor nations form a secretariat for debt relief and Colombia plans faster rate cuts. Vermont authorities justify storming a commune amid abuse probes. 112 children detained then freed. New York Times links Aubuisson to a Pickering assassination plot. Mundane notes include Hart good mood on Gary Hart, Florida fruit flies, panda pregnancy vigil, stock market gains, Illinois child abuse reports surge, auto emission plan vote, a Riverdale waste suit with Hartigan and EPA named.
Prairie State College reports summer enrollment 16 percent below last year with 2,476 students now enrolled and a projected rise of about 100 after late registration. The board lauded a $500,000 U.S. Labor grant for displaced workers, noted staff hires, and discussed changes to administration including new directors Wanda Howell and Lawrence O’Brien and new biology instructor James White.
With the Fourth of July near, area fire departments prepare for fireworks season and monitor local businesses to ensure illegal fireworks are not sold over or under the counter.
Four individuals and two municipal departments were honored for outstanding commitments to Village Fest 84 in Richton Park. Recipients include Murell Reeves and wife Dottie, ESDA director John Dobner, Trustee Rudy Banovich, and the village fire and public works departments. 168 volunteers produced 185 percent effort, as plaques were presented by Mary Schilaci and Jim Brandon during a village board meeting.
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