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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1985
Page
1
A compact roundup of world national and state briefs drawn from United Press International. The digest covers brief items across regions, presenting concise notes on notable events and developments.
At the Geneva arms talks Viet negotiators push to stay in all sessions with the US rather than form separate groups to discuss space weapons, signaling dissatisfaction with the American stance. In Mexico City, three policemen face charges in the US narcotics agent abduction and murder case, with four others charged on drug and weapons offenses. In Beirut, Col Khadafy says Iran ready to halt attacks on Iraqi civilians and urges Baghdad to promise the same as senior US officials assess Iran’s recent offensive.
Washington reports the Senate preparing for a second MX vote while House opponents doubt the possibility of stopping the weapon after an earlier committee rejection.
A report released Tuesday credits prudent spending and tax relief for a reduced Illinois state government size over four years. Dr. J Fred Giertz authored findings for the Illinois Alliance for Economic Initiatives, affiliated with the Illinois Chamber of Commerce, noting continued fiscal soundness. The IEPA warned 11 cage suburbs near Springfield to improve water quality or face sanctions, threatening halted development if radium safety standards are not met in Aurora and Batavia.
District 162 moves to a two-school pairing for kindergarten through fifth grade to address overcrowding and declining Arcadia enrollments. Arcadia and Matteson serve K through grade 2, while Indiana and Sauk share grades 3 through 5. About 200 people opposed the plan with petitions and posters.
A federal grand jury subpoena requests all Matteson records, proposals, and bids related to a service contract. Trustee Dean Wittenkeller announced the notice at a village board meeting saying the subpoena was served March 11. Village Administrator Daniel Dubruiel said the purpose remains unclear and that documents will be collected in coming days.
Matteson officials weighing grand jury action in a rape probe. earlier controversy centered on awarding refuse service to Slager and Schick Ltd, a new small firm. A veto by Village President Stricker and trustees shifting votes led to Star Disposal securing the contract.
The Matteson Owners Association will host a candidate forum at 2 pm Sunday at the Matteson Community Center. The League of Women Voters of Park Forest area moderates. All candidates for library director, village trustee and village president are invited to attend and address citizens before audience questions.
Seven Matteson residents seek three village board of trustee seats in the April 2 election. Profiles show Kenneth Beukema and Daniel Kaminski running independently with priorities on policing, communication, and development cautions. Beukema backs a police facility and library, while Kaminski opposes the Melvin Simon project and a for sale sign, urging community input before voting.
Four candidates vie for three village board seats in Richton Park with one incumbent seeking reelection. The slate includes Roger Bledsoe and three newcomers amid discussions on landfill closure, refuse franchise, taxes, and fiscal policy. Candidates emphasize independent campaigns and continued council manager government.
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