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Newspaper
Midlothian Star Tribune
Location
Midlothian, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1975
Page
8
Illinois General Assembly reconvened facing a backlog of governor vetoes aimed at deep cuts in monetary bills. Gov Daniel Walker wields reduction veto power as lawmakers must resolve the fiscal mess.
The 1974 accidental deaths fell 17 percent from 1973, the first major drop in 33 years, with traffic fatalities contributing significantly to the gain. The NSC cites gasoline shortages, recession, and the 55 mph speed limit as key factors behind fewer highway deaths.
Inhabitants of Norfolk Hampton and Williamsburg relocate families as towns brace for onslaughts. Lord Suffolk warns of rebel designs on Canada and Halifax defense plans. Continental Army at Cambridge shows 19 497 enlisted with 13 923 fit for duty and 2 428 sick. Canadians and Americans seize Fort Chambly after four days, 183 prisoners. Washington urges gunsmiths to forge muskets and bayonets. Massachusetts spends 1 000 pounds for winter stores for refugees from Boston and Charleston. New York Provincial Congress orders sulfur and brimstone shipped to the Hudson as fears of an attack rise. Royal Army in Boston reportedly suffers scurvy with many deaths and is seen stripping South Boston for firewood and building defenses.
Lyman Anfield asks Tinley Park district board of commissioners and staff to allow a thorough on site electrical survey by Clarence Fulton to verify compliance with the National Electrical Code at no cost to the district. He notes involvement of Hartford Insurance and aims to reduce hazards and insurance claims.
Rich and Toni Bauman of Oak Forest thank neighbors and groups for help after a fire. They name Policemen's Wives association MF sorority Fish organization St. Damian's Altar and Rosary society Novak family and McKeever family for support. They praise Peterson and Sons contracting and TWA Insurance and thank their parents for sacrifices.
Maureen Keating urges local support for the Oak Forest Community Chest and Red Cross efforts. She highlights first aid courses at Oak Forest High School, swimming cards, Mothers Aid babysitting, blood drives, disaster aid, clothing and shelter, and fire aid as part of the community outreach.
A first person lament portrays New York City as drowning in rising costs, welfare, education and public worker pay. The city warns default could ripple to banks, national markets and the economy, urging federal aid with conditions.
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