28 Mar 1985
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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1985
Page
1
A concise digest of world and national events compiled from United Press International briefs. Topics span politics economy conflicts and social developments with a focus on clear reporting and timely context for readers.
An airliner with 142 passengers en route from Dusseldorf to Athens via Munich was hijacked in Cologne by an unknown hijacker demanding the plane fly to Libya. The incident prompted international concern as the Boeing 727 was diverted from its Greek destination.
Jerome Kennedy, owner of a Dixon warehouse storing milk for the U S Agriculture department, was arrested after allegedly stealing and selling half a million pounds of dried milk at about half price. He is free on a 50000 bond.
Matteson village candidates for president trustee and library board faced questions Sunday in a forum sponsored by the Apple Oak HOA. Incumbent Mark Stricker, former president Joseph Feehery and write in Dean Wittekeller outlined similar views on Melvin Simon development police facilities housing and future village plans while Feehery criticized current administration for litigation.
Matteson village trustees demand Frank Poppie resign immediately from the plan commission over alleged building permit violations at his home garage. Poppie, a trustee candidate, calls the move dirty politics and vows not to resign, demanding an apology or pursuing legal remedies. The board said measurements and inspections showed violations and cited the investigation's findings.
The Richton Park village board adopted a resolution to largely end compensatory time for hourly workers. Time off in lieu of overtime would still be possible with mutual department head and employee agreement and village manager approval. The measure, pushed by Trustee William VanBaber earlier, moves toward an ordinance governing the issue.
Two Matteson Village trustees Randall Madderom and Charles Adams endorse write-in candidate Dean Wittenkeller for village president. Adams cites his insight from two years on the board and says the president should be a leader, guiding trustees as individuals.
Village President Morell Reeves outlined his position on police funding amid a budget discussion. Trustees grappled with private meetings and staffing concerns as police call for improvements in overtime, training, and retention.
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