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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1978

Page

4

Soviet court summons US reporters over libel case

In Moscow the court ordered New York Times reporter Craig Whitney and Baltimore Sun's Harold Piper to appear Friday for a hearing linked to termination of proceedings. They were convicted of libel against Soviet TV officials, paid over $3,000 in fines and costs, and have refused to publish retractions in US or Soviet papers.

Moscow UPI New York Times Craig Whitney Baltimore Sun Harold Piper Whitney Piper Lev Almazov United States Almazov

Nuclear power opponents draft national strategy in Louisville

About 300 anti nuclear activists from across the United States and abroad met at the University of Louisville for the four day National Safe Energy Conference. The gathering aimed to unite groups like the Clamshell Alliance and Paddlewheel Alliance and train organizers to oppose new plants. Indiana student David O Loughlin walked 120 miles to attend from Evansville to dramatize Marble Hill opposition. He cited pollution and river valley decline as reasons for concern over potential plant construction along the Ohio River from Pittsburgh to Cairo.

Louisville, Ky UPI University of Louisville Ada Evansville Ind Marble Hill Public Service Indiana O'Loughlin Louisville Ohio River Pittsburgh Cairo

Coroners Rule Two Deaths Accidental in Local Inquests

Jury in Grundy County ruled the July 15 two car crash that killed John Thompson accidental with multiple crushing injuries and asked the state's attorney to review possible reckless homicide charges against driver Verel Hilgendorf. An Oak Lawn youth who drowned in Fahey's Pit and a separate drowning at the same strip mine were also noted with inquests pending.

Braidwood Fahey Verel Hilgendorf Mitchell St Wilmington Deborah Karn Gorman Rd Illinois 113 Hilgendorf Stacie Monbrum Mazon St Coal City St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Clarence Wells John Perona Harold Holsinger Mitchell Baily Keith Roseland Gary Joellenbeck James White Mark A. Jelinek Jelinek Chicago Illinois Department of Corrections Robert Tezak Patterson William Keller Downers Grove Braidwood Fire Department Navy Rd Fahey’s Pit Oak Lawn Dennis N. Smolinski

Morris police probe break in at high school arts annex

Police investigated a possible break in at Morris Community High School Arts Building Annex found window screen removed and window open on south side. A plastic jar lay inside the window. No theft reported. Other incidents include a dairy back door tampered with and a teen received tickets for reckless driving after damaging property.

Morris Morris Community High School Straightway Wauponsee St MCHS S.D. Reeve Carl Bremenkamp Reeves Joseph Corsello McHs Arts Straightway Dairy

Theft of change from game machine at Romine's Standard Plaza

The Morris police were told at 3:15 a.m. a theft of about $30 in change from an electronic pong table game in the trucker's lounge area at Romine's Standard Plaza. The coin box was pried out with a screwdriver and found in a shower stall. the table was damaged.

Romine Standard Plaza Morris Neil Romines Romines

Gardner man escapes injury in early morning crash

Gardner resident Robert Chambliss, 23, of Mazon Street, Gardner, failed to navigate a curve at Storm and Rice Roads and veered into the west ditch. His 1975 Chevrolet was demolished and towed by Glenn Wise Ford. Deputy S.J. Maloney reported the incident occurred at 1:50 a.m. today.

Gardner Storm Rice Rds Robert Chambliss Mazon St Rice Rd Storm Rd Grundy County S.J. Maloney Chambliss Glenn Wise Ford

Two youths throw safety cones from river bridge

Morris police seek two intoxicated youths seen at 2:25 am after they tossed more than 40 orange safety cones from the Illinois River bridge into the water. Foreman Fred Kogler of Madden Construction signed criminal damage to property complaints. a license plate helped identify a car waiting on the bridge’s south side.

Windshields Shot at Dresden Acres Vehicles

Grundy County Sheriff reports six vehicles had windshields shot with a BB gun at Dresden Acres around 4 15 p m Wednesday. No owners or identities were available and police are investigating the incident.

Grundy County

Crest Hill woman cited for Aug 8 city accident

Crest Hill 19 year old Terry Wilt was cited by Morris police for failure to yield after an Aug 8 intersection crash at Jefferson and Fulton. Wilt’s southbound vehicle crossed Fulton causing damage to a Kingman vehicle at 3550 Blue Gill Court. Kingman reported pain. both cars suffered over 250 dollars in damage. Wilt posted license as bond and faces Grundy County Circuit Court on Sept 14.

Morris Illinois Ave Juan B. Bobadilla Jefferson St Grundy County Bobadilla Price St James Gilbert Stratton State Park Olson Sunoco Gilbert Crest Hill Terry Wilt Jefferson and Fulton Sts Miss Wilt Fulton St Beverly Kingman Blue Gill Ct

Unidentified Morris Woman Treated for Broken Jaw

A 22 year old Morris woman arrived at Morris Hospital at 1 10 a m with a broken jaw after an assault. She would not identify the attacker or sign complaints, and police had no further information to pursue a battery case. Her name was withheld due to no charges.

Morris Morris Hospital

OSHA cites firm after two deaths at nuclear plant

OSHA cited Ecoker Construction Co for six safety violations linked to the June 1 scaffold collapse at Commonwealth Edison’s Byron cooling tower project. Deaths of Gary Daniels and Raymond Murphy prompted the action. a third worker was injured. Fines total 14800 dollars.

North Aurora UPI Byron Occupational Safety and Health Administration Ecoker Construction Co Cincinnati Commonwealth Edison Co Gary Daniels Leaf River Raymond Murphy Rochelle William Kafka OSHA North Aurora Kafka Ecokel

Traffic Court defendants fined for improper parking and speeding

Kevin Vincent, 18, of Rte. 1 Clark St Diamond, fined 25 dollars and 10 dollars costs for improper parking after a Saturday charge by Coal City Policeman Peter Odo at Kankakee and Carbon Streets. Gregory Starnes, 19, 318 Liberty St, fined 40 dollars and 10 dollars costs for driving 47 in a 25 mph zone after a July 24 ticket by Morris Policeman Douglas Francois at North and Price Streets.

Kevin Vincent Rte Clark St Diamond Coal City Peter Odo Kankakee Carbon Gregory Starnes Liberty St Morris Douglas Francois North and Price Sts

Wife-Raised Boys Defy Divorce Stereotypes

Rachel R aged 38 writes to Dr Crane praising her divorced home where she raises two sons with welfare aid and manual labor. She asserts the boys are honor students, healthy, and independent, earning money for a corner and a guitar, and claims they do not need a father to be happy.

Rachel Rachel R Archie Bunker

Illinois tests probe soybean cyst nematode across 41 counties

An aerial survey in 41 north and central Illinois counties seeks signs of soybean cyst nematode infestations in soybeans. Lab results expected by mid September will confirm findings, with past control using crop rotation resistant varieties and chemistry cited as effective.

Urbana, Ill UPI Illinois University of Illinois Barry Jacobsen

Dear Ann Landers Advice Column Highlights

A collection of reader questions on pet loss decisions after a terrier named Sir Harry dies, parking space disputes, returning to a former job, and tickling children. Ann urges embracing risk, asserts street rights, advises a celebratory lunch instead of reimbursement, warns against tickling harm, and promotes her guidance booklet with purchase details.

Ann

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