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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1984
Page
1
United Press International offers brief world, national, and state headlines. The digest compiles concise updates from multiple regions, highlighting key events and notable developments across politics, economy, conflicts, and society for quick reading.
San Salvador hostages marred Duarte election announcement as urban guerrillas seized over 70 people at a supermarket. Moscow-backed boycott talk stalls, Sri Lankan rebels demand ransom, Reagan warns of anti communist drive, Monsanto to cover much of Agent Orange settlement.
Gov James Thompson outlined a five year transportation program totaling about six billion dollars for south suburbs, including repairs, replacements and widenings of major expressways and bridges, and a mass transit center in Matteson that is expected to create 26 000 jobs annually. He warned federal highway funds could be jeopardized by emissions testing clashes with the EPA.
Richton Park officials plan an experimental summer program hiring two part time park supervisors to promote activities and reduce vandalism. The move aims to keep youngsters safe, encourage constructive play, and allow free participation across all village parks with potential fall extension if successful.
Richton Park Police Patrolman Robert Cremin was named 1983 Officer of the Year at a village awards banquet. Police Chief Jim Klaman praised his people skills and calm approach as key to the honor, while Cremin stressed talking with residents over fighting.
Matteson Police Chief Donald Story announces Patrolman Thomas Prohaska as officer of the year after a peer vote. Prohaska, in the traffic division since 1977, also serves as a community service officer and presents driver safety programs in area high schools, earning public commendations for his work.
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