Two-Vehicle Crash At Illinois 47 And U S 6 Covered By Police
Morris police report delayed as conflicting statements from drivers Alton Bowling of Berwyn and Anthony Hildy of 619 East High Street hindered accident documentation. Bowling’s pickup suffered over 250 dollars in damage while Hildy’s pickup had minor damage. No tickets issued yet as investigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris
Illinois 47
U.S. 6
James Watson
Alton Bowling
Berwyn
Anthony Hildy
E. High St
Hildy
Bowling
Watson
Will County Fair to Open 75th Season Aug 23
The Will County Fair opens August 23 for its 75th season, with an estimated 75 000 visitors through August 27. Featured acts include Myron Floren on Wednesday evening and Billy Craddock Roni Stoneman and Kenny Price on Saturday, plus Sunshine Express. Highlights: greased pig contest tractor pulls midget auto races baby show rodeo livestock exhibits clown Larry Rich rides by Luehrs Ideal Rides. Free gate on opening day, then general admission $1. under eight free.
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Will County
Myron Floren
Lawrence Welk
Billy
Crash
Craddock
Hee Haw
Comedienne
Roni Stoneman
Kenny Price
Sunshine Express
Larry Rich
Luehrs Ideal Rides
Jack Noel
Mystery mummy identified as Tutankhamen’s grandmother
In Chicago experts from the University of Chicago’s Oriental Institute said a mummy found in a mass tomb of Egyptian royalty is Queen Tiye, the grandmother of Tutankhamen. The elderly queen’s remains link to the vast artifacts unearthed and part of the collection tours the United States.
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Chicago
UPI
Tutankhamen
Edward F. Wente
University of Chicago
Oriental Institute
Tiye
United States
Burglary Report At Hecht Home Affected Tools
Grundy County sheriff's office reports a burglary at the residence of Robert Hecht where about $100 in tools were stolen from a tool shed. Lyle Hecht, home watcher, alerted deputies after Robert was away. Missing items include a sledge hammer wrench set socket set and welding rods with an estimated loss of 104 dollars.
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Robert Hecht
U.S. 6
Brisbin Rd
Grundy County
Truck fire on I 80 injures nothing reported
The Morris Fire Department responded to a truck fire on Interstate 80 at 5 45 p m Wednesday. An Illinois state policeman said faulty brakes caused the blaze. The truck driven by Robert Llewellyn of Cincinnati sustained about 400 dollars in damages at the 110 mile marker eastbound lane.
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Morris Fire Department
Illinois
Robert Llewellyn
King Ave
Cincinnati
Ohio
Largest marijuana cargo seized near Jacksonville
A freighter carrying as much as 300 tons of marijuana, potentially the largest seizure, heads to Jacksonville as authorities estimate street value around 180 million dollars. A federal official cautioned the final total is uncertain but likely at least 100 tons.
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Jacksonville
Fla
UPI
Coast Guard
Youth arrested for hit run and drug possession
Morris police arrested 19 year old Jay Ralston after a reported hit and run on W Washington St. He was found weaving and driving under the influence of Valium pills in the car. A breath test was negative and he was jailed on bond with a court date set for August 31 at 10 a.m.
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Jay Ralston
Rte. 3
Morris
Ralston
Washington St
W. Washington St
Bernard Larkin
Minooka
W. Washington
Washington and
Liberty Sts
Grundy County
Police cannot locate driver in disorderly conduct complaint
Morris police reported today that the subject of a disorderly conduct complaint signed by Margaret Davis of 1108 Liberty St was still unknown. Davis said the unnamed individual swore and drove recklessly near the Liberty Street address at 5 40 p m Wednesday, and officers could not locate the motorcycle or rider this morning.
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Morris
Margaret Davis
Liberty St
Junked motorcycle found in pond near I 80
A motorcycle owned by James Sanchez of Third Ave. was discovered in the Holiday Inn pond beside Interstate 80 after a Morris police complaint on Wednesday at 4 22 p m. Sanchez said he had junked the bike, and investigators continue to probe the incident.
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James Sanchez
Third Ave
Holiday Inn Pond
Interstate 80
Morris Police
Sanchez
Buick Vandalism Reported at Main Street Home
Morris police filed a Wednesday 8 52 a.m. report after Melvin Mikkelson of 304 East Main Street said his 1961 Buick was vandalized in his driveway. A hole was punched in the radiator, draining cooling fluid. Estimated damage stood at 50 dollars.
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Melvin Mikkelson
E. Main St
Morris
Freesen Bid Tops LaSalle County Highway 30 Project
Freesen Inc of Bluff submitted the apparent low bid of 242227 to apply a 5.47 bituminous surface on County Highway 30 from County Highway 6 to one mile south of Marseilles in LaSalle County. The Illinois Department of Transportation released the bid results.
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Freesen, Inc
Bluff
Marseilles
LaSalle County
Illinois Department of Transportation
Anti nuclear protesters arrest spree marks Nagasaki anniversary
Over 170 protesters were arrested in actions across the United States marking the Nagasaki bombing anniversary. Highlights include 79 in a die in at Rocky Flats, Ellsberg and Ginsberg among those detained, 72 at Trojan plant in Oregon, and additional demonstrations in Philadelphia New York Sunnyvale Pittsburgh and Providence. The protests targeted Rockwell International and Lockheed missiles with no violence reported.
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United Press International
Nagasaki
Rocky Flats
Golden
Colo
Pentagon
Daniel Ellsberg
Allen Ginsberg
Trojan
Rainier
Ore
Philadelphia
New York
Sunnyvale
Calif
Colorado
Rockwell International
Ellsberg
Congress
Columbia County Fairgrounds
Federal Building
JJC Board approves preliminary drawings for fine arts building
Joliet Junior College moves ahead on a planned fine arts building. President H D McAninch was authorized to develop educational specifications and drawings and to secure construction costs, with about 5000 set aside for preliminaries. Foundation contributions and local funds bolster the plan as budget discussions cover a 11.6 million operating and construction mix.
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JJC Board
Joliet Junior College
JJC
H.D. McAninch
McAninch
JJC Foundation
Ronald Galowich
Spicer- Brown Hall
Ex-police chief fails to appear for sentencing
Ex Bement police chief Howard Wienke did not show for sentencing in circuit court in Monticello Illinois prompting a warrant. Judge Shonkwiler ordered arrest postponed due to Wienke’s recovery from heart surgery at Veterans Hospital Indianapolis. Wienke’s health and repeated absences followed his convictions for conspiracy and solicitation to commit arson and obstruction of justice tied to a cement store fire. Bond was raised from 5000 to 10000 on the warrant.
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Monticello, Ill
UPI
Bement
Howard Wienke
John P. Shonkwiler
Wienke
Veterans Hospital
Indianapolis
Ind
Shonkwiler
Multiple Illinois traffic and liquor offenses flagged in Grundy area
A string of small fines was issued across Grundy and nearby counties. Todd Zucca 24 faced 25 and 10 costs for illegal liquor transport amid dismissed charges. Russell Smith 16 fined 25 and 10 for illegal liquor possession. Doris Tanner 39 fined 25 and 10 for improper railroad crossing pass. Other rulings include speeding fines for David Paulsen 21 40 plus 10 costs and Thomas Guerrero 33 25 plus 10 costs. improper passing for Gary Underhill 25 10. boating safety fine for Kenneth Cox 40 total. all cited by state or local police between June and August.
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Todd J. Zucca
Oak St
Braidwood
Zucca
Illinois
Coster Rd
Grundy County
Jeff Black
Russell E. Smith
E. Scott St
Seneca
Fulton and Benton Sts
Morris
Dennis Henderson
Doris S. Tanner
Fryer St
Channahon
U.S. 6
McLindon Rd
M. Molloy
David W. Paulsen
Rte. 2
Dwight
Gary L. Underhill
Wilmington
J.K. Johnson
Illinois 47
Minooka Rd
Thomas M. Guerrero
Ottawa
Interstate 80
Kenneth S. Cox
Marseilles
Dan Hill
Illinois River
Worry Clinic outlines ten rules for lasting marriage
Nancy N asks Dr. Crane for guidance to reduce teenage and early marital divorces. The physician presents ten steps including waiting to marry, finishing education, budgeting, mutual hobbies, ample insurance, daily praise, and delaying children, with an offer to mail a booklet on sex and boudoir topics.
Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Clashes With Readers
Letter deluge questions American women mood, marriage, and sex from readers across Texas New Mexico Iowa and South Carolina. The column responds with frank cautions noting universal human concerns, offering guidance on trust forgiveness and seeking counseling while promoting the publisher’s Love or Sex booklet.
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Jeffrey Tomano
Liberty Sr
Tabler Rd
Tomano
Jeffrey Brooks
Brooks
Morris Hospital
Tut
LaSalle Project
Rockne, International
Pittsburgh
Rhode Island
Providence
Nucle Energy
Thornton
Prairie State
Moraine Valley
Ale
Joseph Merlin
Huy
Belgium
London
Continental Congress
The
Worry Clinic
George W. Crane
Nancy
YWCA
Nancy N
Crane
Scientific Marriage Foundation
Uncle Sam
Dr Crane
Hopkins
Mellett
Indiana
Ann Landers
Texas
Albuquerque
Escondido
South Carolina
Bay City
Iowa
Jack
Victor
Siffering
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