Pikarsky resigns as RTA chairman. Hill named successor
Milton Pikarsky resigns as chairman of the Regional Transportation Authority effective Sept. 30 and Lewis W. Hill, Chicago City Planning Commission member, is appointed to succeed him. Pikarsky will serve as special assistant to the new chairman. Suburban and city members criticize his tenure. The RTA district covers Cook, Will, Du Page, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties with the chairman earning $72,500 annually.
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Senate cuts trim State Justice and Commerce aid bill
Senate members slashed the State Justice and Commerce appropriations bill by about 203 million below the administration proposal as House negotiators prepare for a conference. The Economic Development Administration lost 150 million, with another 28 million in various cuts. mood on Capitol Hill reflects ongoing Proposition 13 like budget pressure.</s>
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Santa helper dies as apartment overflows with gifts
In Casselberry Florida a 64 year old retiree Tony Gruttadauria died last Wednesday. A neighbor found thousands of Christmas presents crammed into every corner of his modest apartment. He spent the year collecting and wrapping gifts to give to needy children in Central Florida while dressed as Santa. He was often broke because he used his money on toys. He shopped flea markets and garage sales year round to stock up.
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Funds to continue work on two Illinois prisons
Illinois Capital Development Board officials said enough funds exist for the next phase at the Centralia and Hillsboro prisons with bids to be sought next week for guard towers fences on-site utilities and storm sewers. After construction, the state will decide which facility receives remaining funds though not enough money to finish both.
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Peoria appeals ruling on Ravon use of Peoria airport
The Peoria Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Peoria Airport Authority appealed an Illinois Aeronautics Board decision granting Ravon Aviation Inc. a commuter permit. The suit, filed in Sangamon County, argues Ravon lacks commuter experience though Ravon plans flights to Peoria Springfield Rockford and Meigs Field. A judge will review transcripts after responses due in 35 days. Temperatures in Nevada range from 120 degrees in Death Valley to 40 degrees below zero in the north.
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Pankey
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Springfield Authority
Nevada
Death Valley
Thirty year sentence for rape and kidnap
Hernando Williams a 23 year old South Side minister's son previously charged in a kidnap murder received 30 years for rape and armed kidnapping of a 24 year old Evergreen Park department store clerk. He also faces separate charges in the Linda Goldstone case. The court imposed 30 years for rape and armed robbery and 15 years for aggravated kidnapping to run concurrently.
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UPI
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Linda Goldstone
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Williams
Forgotten wives shriek for help at Ocala rest stop
Ocala Florida police and trooper Pete Rooks chased reports of screams at a rest stop. It turned out two wives had been accidentally left behind by their husbands during a trip. A trooper radioed ahead and traced the car about 75 miles away where the oversight was noticed.
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