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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1984
Page
1
In El Salvador five former National Guard members face trial over the killing of four American churchwomen. The case centers on the controversial $19 million in U.S. aid attached to the verdict.
A House panel said the best evidence points to CIA chief William Casey as the Reagan campaign aide who obtained Carter briefing materials and charged one or more Reagan aides with being untruthful about the affair. The report framed the controversy as a political accusation amid campaign tensions.
Walter Mondale widened his delegate lead in the Democratic race as he prepared to pick up about 30 delegates across states from New York to Idaho. Gary Hart trailed in the evolving contest for the nomination amid the shift in early results and delegate allocations.
Trustees at Richton Park meet after residents allege cables left on the ground create a nuisance and hazard. They were told by center officials that lines should be installed by June 1 and that a contract extension for manager Fenske was approved until November 1, 1984.
Matteson trustees consider a temporary deferral of enforcement for the new fair housing ordinance after a letter from Fair Housing Legal Action committee chair James Prosser. Trustee votes split 5-1 with Wittenkeller opposing. Rangel urges annexation steps for Cicero Avenue and Route 30 corners to gain control over Mobil and Standard stations.
As temperatures rise graduation nears teen parties become more frequent with beer and liquor flowing. Parties spill onto front lawns and streets upsetting neighbors and filling police time. Officials say such parties were a problem, though mainly in the past, with police chiefs noting improvements.
Homewood officials say the April 9 ordinance requires parents to curb underage drinking. Police chief Wil Nolan reports arrests may target adults hosting parties, though he notes no widespread issues last year. Similar measures in Glenwood and Hazel Crest show limited use and effectiveness.
Wayne E. Robinson, 28, of 615 East 2nd Street in Chicago, was killed Sunday when his disabled Volkswagen was struck on Interstate 57 near Blue Island. He worked at Tinley Park Mental Health Center and left a wife and two year old daughter. Police said the car that hit his vehicle was driven by Charles A. Dunner of Markham. Dunner was injured but refused treatment.
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