World News Briefs highlights from diverse regions
Israel seeks US and French help to free three diplomats held by Syrian troops in north Lebanon. Ireland debates a single Irish state to avert civil war, while Reagan meets the pope after China trip. Dallas hosts Democratic candidates in the eighth 1984 debate as Dominelli faces felony counts.
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Jerusalem
Israel
United States
France
Lebanon
Beirut
Syria
Dublin
Ireland
New Ireland Forum
Fairbanks
Alaska
Reagan
John Paul II
China
Asia
Fairbanks International
Dallas
Texas
Gary Hart
Alamo
San Diego
Jerry David Dominelli
J. David & Company
Los Angeles
FBI
John de Lorean
Baltimore
Washington
Charles Grassley
Iowa
Senate
Matteson Memorial Day Festival Set by Parks and Recreation
Matteson parks and recreation department with the Matteson Jaycees will sponsor the second annual Memorial day festival in the village from noon to 7 p m on May 28 at Memorial park 212th street and Tower avenue. Activities include refreshments entertainment by Bill Baileys Banjos and Good Time Sounds games and horseshoe tournaments with a Sports Challenge 1984 for elementary students. Residents may register for picnic tables after May 1 at the recreation office 4450 Oakwood lane. Parking is provided in park Lots northwest and south and free van shuttles run from the village hall 3625 West 215th street noon to 5 p m. Further information at 748-1080.
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Matteson Parks and Recreation Department
Matteson Jaycees
Memorial Park
212Th Street
Tower Avenue
Matteson American Legion Post 474
Bill Bailey
Matteson
Oakwood Lane
Village Hall
West 215Th Street
Recreation Department
Richton Park approves 1984 85 budget with no tax rise
Richton Park adopts a 1984 85 budget of 2,976,834, cutting from a 3.0 million proposal and far below the 3.46 million last year. The village will not set a specific tax levy until late June amid reassessment and equalized valuation uncertainties.
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Richton Park Village
Sarah Davis
Parochial busing bill blocked in committee standoff
Controversial measure to provide free bus service for private and parochial students faced a setback as a Senate committee rejected it and a House sponsor pulled the bill prior to a vote. Rep. Jane Barnes said she may discharge HB 2607 to the House floor for a full vote amid partisan and funding concerns.
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Franklin Shuftan
State Senate
House
Jane Barnes
Rpalos Park
Karis
R-Zion
Senate
Chicago
Reagan
Illinois
Geo Karis
Bernice Bloom
Ed-Red
Kelly
Ms. Bloom
Missing child Michael DesForges stirs Crete township vigil
Tina and Michael DesForges of rural Crete township keep vigil for three year old Michael Jr. missing since February 15 after wandering from the Exchange avenue home. They head the Mikey Come Home fundraiser at Balmoral racetrack May 10 and distribute tickets while police and FBI provide little new information about the case.
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Pete Reynolds
Tina
Michael DesForges
Crete Township
Michael Jr
Exchange Avenue
Michael Sr
Michael
DesForges
Mikey Come Home
Balmoral Racetrack
Florida
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U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Illinois State Scholarship Commission
ISSC
Robert Clement
Feedle
St. James Hospital Auxiliary
American Society of Interior Designers
ASID
Star
Phil Faso
Richton Park
Murell Reeves
Jim Klaman
Leland Rayson
Parks and Recreation
Richard Kelly
Hazel Crest
Democrats
James Thompson
Gov. Thompson
Des Forges
Will County
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Eichholzer
Indiana
Debbie DeLong
26Th Street
Chicago Road
South Heights
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