Record jam of ships in seaway
A record jam of 173 foreign ships in the Great Lakes Seaway system risks entrapment before winter. Most vessels are near Welland or west, with 81 above Detroit and 74 above Port Huron. Docks at a dozen ports are crowded as lines move cargo by train or truck, and a cold snap could freeze St. Lambert locks, trapping ships west of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Great Lakes-St. Lawrence
Welland Canal
Port Huron
Mich
Steamship Company
St. Lawrence
Ottawa River
St. Lambert
Soo Locks
Huron
Superior
Traffic Court Dismissals And Guilty Finds On City Cases
A Reckless driving complaint against Randall E. Scalf of Newark was dismissed. Two youths in the 1300 block of Union St. faced drag racing charges with one guilty and one not guilty. Michael L. Hanson was fined 50 dollars plus 10 costs. Dennis Turner was found not guilty. Several other cases resulted in dismissals or small fines for speeding and related offenses. Bond refunds and costs are noted for various defendants.
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Randall E. Scalf
Rte. 1
Newark
Wendell Johnson
Howard Olson
Park Blvd
Union St
Michael L. Hanson
Dennis Turner
Daniel R. Cook
E. Jackson St
Eileen
Danny Kirchner
Edward Crolin
Cook
Thomas J. Beasley
Coal City
Jack L Petty
Illinois
Mazon River
James Brisbin
Main St
Max Babcock
Bedford Road
Lisbon St
Brisbin
William F. Miller
Robert Thom
Miller
Roy L. Olson
Rte. 2
Armstrong St
Syd Reeve
Ray Cryder
Bruce Ward
Cryder
Lee
John Kleinfeldt
W. Narvick Ave
Mills proposes five year $5.3 billion state aid plan
Rep Wilbur Mills introduces a counterproposal to Nixon's revenue sharing, calling for a five year $5.3 billion program for states and localities with congressional controls. Mayors praise the plan as cities and towns weigh the impact as Congress debates. The proposal would split $3.5 billion to local governments and $1.8 billion to states, with allocations tied to income levels and population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Wilbur D. Mills
Nixon
Arkansas Democrat
Ways and Means
Honolulu
Mills
League of Cities
John V. Lindsay
New York City
Richard G. Lugar
Indianapolis
Joliet Attorneys Discuss No Fault Auto Insurance Seminar
Two Joliet lawyers from Dunn Stefanich McGarry Kennedy will discuss the Illinois no fault auto insurance law at Joliet Junior College. The 7 to 9 p.m. seminar in room 106 Shawnee Building invites the public with a $1 registration fee and questions about the new mandate effective January 1972.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet
Joliet Junior College
John McGarry
Daniel Kennedy
Shawnee Building
JJC
Dunn, Stefanich, McGarry and Kennedy
Illinois General Assembly
Illinois
Division of Community Services
Business Education Department
College
Camera stolen from auto at Shady Oaks Trailer Court
James Cissell reported to the sheriff's office at 5:50 p.m. Tuesday that a Polaroid camera and several tapes were taken from his car after a thief pried open a small window and opened the door at Shady Oaks Trailer Court Monday night.
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Shady Oaks Trailer Court
James Cissell
Sheriff's Office
Braceville woman cited for improper lane use after two vehicle crash
A Braceville woman Mildred J. Bradford aged 17 was cited by Policeman Syd Reeve for improper lane usage after a collision with Donald W. Pogliano 35 near Illinois 47 and the Interstate 80 frontage road at 6 05 p.m. No injuries occurred and both vehicles were towed to Walt's Arco station. Another accident at Lisbon and High streets involved Maureen A. Headrick 42 failing to yield and striking Charles E. Hansen 46. no injuries and no tickets issued.
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Braceville
Syd Reeve
Illinois 47
Mildred J. Bradford
Miss Bradford
Donald W. Pogliano
Rte. 1
Coal City
Bradford
Bradford Standard Service
Walt’s
Arco Station
Lisbon
High Sts
Harold Carlson
Maureen A. Headrick
Wallace Ave
Lisbon St
Charles E. Hansen
Main St
Braceville youths named wards of the court in rock throwing case
Circuit Judge Robert Malmquist ordered two Braceville 15 year old youths wards of the court after a juvenile hearing on October 6 disturbances near Braceville Grade School. A dispositional hearing is set for January 11 at 10 a.m. The boys faced charges of disturbing the peace related to rocks thrown at a street light.
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Robert Malmquist
Braceville
Gardner-South Wilmington High School
Donald Pope
John Zerboglio
Coal City
S. J. Holderman
Morris
Pope
State
Richard Wilder
Atty
Wilder
Malmquist
Executor named for Collins estate in West Chester
Gordon Collins of West Chester Pa is named executor of Eunice Collins estate who died November 11 at Morris with bond set at 100000. The 1943 will leaves all property to Collins as sole heir. real estate value is undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Collins
West Chester
Eunice Collins
West Ave
Morris
Collins
Wilbur H. Brown
Mabel P. Higgins
E. Jefferson St
Charles L. Feasley
Rte. 1
Mazon
Joliet
Mary Feasley
Johnson
Fred Feasley
Woodbury
N.J
Salary increases approved for SIU staff in Terre Haute
Southern Illinois University faculty administration and most civil service personnel will receive a total raise of 1.68 million dollars effective today. The board of trustees executive committee approved merit and equalization pay hikes for seven remaining months of the current fiscal year. Some workers remain covered by prevailing wage or negotiated contracts. Chairman Harold R. Fischer cited Federal Pay Board and Cost of Living Council guidelines and noted the Terre Haute meeting location aided attendance.
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Terre Haute
Federal Pay Board
Cost of Living Council
Fischer
Continuance in juvenile trespass case for 15 year old
A 15 year old charged with criminal trespass to a vehicle had his case continued for an indefinite period under juvenile probation supervision. Roger D. Kien, 19, of Kie, 1 was previously sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty. Court and attorney discussed job training through the Illinois Vocational Rehabilitation program. The youth, who left school at 16, appeared with his mother.
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Morrisman
Morris
Terry Hall
Thomas Dunn
Robert Malmquist
Hall
Grundy County
Phyllis Cohenour
Roger D. Kien
Kie
Scott Lucas
Hoge St. Kien
John Hynds
Illinois Department of Vocational Rehabilitation
Atty. Hynds
Market prices for grains and soybeans in Chicago
Wheat No. 2 hard red 1.71n No. 2 soft red 1.64n. Corn No. 2 yellow 1.1244n. Oats No. 2 extra heavy whites 77'2n. Soybeans No. 1 yellow 2.94n. Soybean oil 11.99n.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kendall 4 H Awards Highlight Illinois Key Club Recipients
Kendall County Achievement banquet at Minooka Junior High School honored 4 H youth including Kathy Matlock and Mark Finnestad with the Illinois Key Club Award. Twenty two 4 H members earned state outstanding status while Singing Sewers 4 H Club was named club of the year. Lois Smith won the Dairy Achievement Award and will be recognized at a University of Illinois banquet. Delegates and long time leaders received pins and plaques for years of service ranging from five to forty six years.
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Minooka
Kendall County
Kathy Matlock
Yorkville
Mark Finnestad
Minooka Junior High School
Special County
Singing Sewers 4-H
Miss Clara Miller
Dana Cryder
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Montreal
Great Lakes
By Edmond Lebreton
Sheriff's Department
Gary Bounds
Rte. 3
U.S. 6
Nettle Creek School Road
Bounds
Joliet Market
Joliet, Ill
Paul W. Cable
Optometris
E. Jefferson
MFA Insurance
MFA
Elvin H. Behrens
Spruce St. Morris
Headrick
Hansen
John Linley Frazier
Victor Ohta
Santa Cruz
Calif
Frazier
Atty. Holderman
Arrowhead Outdoor Club
Braidwood
Billy Leslie
Annie Sarti) Higgins
E. Chapin St
Mildren Floyd Higgins
Marge White Brown
Saratoga Township
Selma Brown
Vine St
Catherine Horrie
Mary E. Higgins Roger
First Ave
Billie Jean Higgins Brandt
Price St
Marjorie Johnson
St. Joseph Hospital
Mobile
Des Plaines River
Will County
Patrick Fearnon
Fluor Corp
SIU
EL Tad
Narwick
Armstrong
Illinois Valley
Vacal
ST. Joseph
Tato Zetia Ies
Liberty St
Kendall
Spurgeon’s
Shine's
LaSalle
Rismilure Free Sme
Riday
Dial
Grundy
F.D
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