Rock Island shows profit after months of losses
Rock Island Railroad posted a profit of more than 1 million dollars in October, the first since August 1974, according to attorney for trustee William M. Gibbons. Despite the October gain, a financial status report shows a net loss of nearly 35 million through October 31, with 32 million from the first half after the reorganization filing.
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UPI
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Nicholas G. Manos
William M. Gibbons
Manos
Gibbons
Precision National Leasing Corporation
Rock Island
Des Moines
Iowa
Senate votes to end state fair trade laws nationwide
Congress approved a bill to strike down state fair trade laws that set fixed retailer prices. The measure, passed by voice vote in the Senate, heads to President Ford for signature, repealing antitrust exemptions granted since 1937.
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Lewis Engman
Federal Trade Commission
Congressional Action
Engman
Congress
Supreme Court
Squad car collision damages two vehicles in Morris
A Morris police squad car backed from a driveway on Lisbon Street at 10 15 a m colliding with a southbound 1972 Ford driven by Judy Graves 33 of 630 Caisley Court The squad car a 1975 Dodge sustained over 100 in damage and Graves car over 100 No tickets were issued Both vehicles were driven away Officers identified Sgt Jack Kopezick and Policeman Paul Ehrman 32 of 1314 Lisbon Street as involved speakers noted no injuries
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Morris
Lisbon St
Jack Kopezick
Paul Ehrman
Judy Graves
Caisley Court
Graves
Senior Citizens Calendar for December
December calendar lists events at Shabbona School and county venues. Notable items include lunch gatherings at 12 45 p m on Dec 4 11 18 and 31, board and council meetings, special Christmas party for cancer pad volunteers, Christmas potluck with gift exchange, cancer pad making sessions, an AARP meeting election day, and multiple game days plus birthday party events.
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Shabbona School
New York City Garbage Strike Closes In On Health Hazard
Street piles grow as Teamsters Local 813 leads a three day walkout cutting daily pickups to about 6,000 tons. Hotels and restaurants face delays while talks with the Mediation Board resume, and officials warn of possible health risks if the strike extends.
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UPI
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Health Department
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Vincent McDonnell
Traffic court fines for two motorists after speeding ticket
Scott Pierce, 19, of 425 Vine Street, was fined 16 dollars plus 5 dollars costs for driving 41 mph in a 25 mph zone after a Nov. 27 citation by Morris officer James Creed on Benton Street from Illinois 47 to Price Street. Raymond Brandt, 45, Route 2, avoided prosecution for lacking a valid safety test when he proved one. ticket issued Sept. 13 by Trooper R Kolowski.
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Morris
James Creed
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Price St
Raymond Brandt
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Brandt
R. Kolowski
Deer Strikes Vehicle on Pine Bluff Road
The Grundy County Sheriff's Department logged a deer strike on Pine Bluff Rd near Goose Lake Village Tuesday. Bob Rush of 1420 Water St. notified the sheriff at 7:40 a.m. that his son's vehicle hit the deer and sustained no damage.
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Grundy County
Woman injured during fall outside Hornsby's Family Center
Mrs. Fern Johnson of Lisbon Pa fell near Hornsby s Family Center and was treated and released from Morris Hospital at 8 15 p m. Her son Russell Johnson of Lockport reported the incident to Morris Police stating a child darted in front of her as they left the store. The cause of the fall was unclear but her right eye swelled after the incident.
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Suspect Arrest in Chicago St. Louis Murder Spree
Edward A. Spicer 25 was captured in Battle Creek Michigan and faces extradition to Illinois. Accomplice Earl Good 28 remains at large after a nationwide manhunt tied to a string of robbery murders in Chicago and St Louis from September.
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UPI
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Battle Creek
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Earl
Good
FBI
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James Fitzpatrick
Donaldson Brooks
Prince Humphries
Herman
East St. Louis
Ben Siegel
Emanuel Altman
Plan Aims to Treat Status Offenders Without Confinement
Five states and one county share a $6.6 million LEAA experimental program offering treatment instead of jail for status offenders such as truants and runaways. About 15 000 youths could benefit as grants go to Arkansas Connecticut Delaware Illinois South Carolina and Licking County Ohio.
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UPI
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
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Connecticut
Delaware
Illinois
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Licking County
Ohio
SEAA
Richard W. Velde
Velde
LEAA
Pressure for Congress to review King assassination probe
UPI reports calls to probe the Kings assassination inquiry. Senate Democrats urge a full review of the FBI's 1968 Memphis death investigation into possible government involvement. Rep. Burton and Jesse Jackson back House and Senate inquiries as Attorney General Levi weighs reopening files.
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Congress
Edward H. Levi
Justice Department
FBI
King
Memphis
Levi
Senate Intelligence Committee
J. Edgar Hoover
Black power could change the election
President Ford weighs how a minority should be treated in a free society and privately accepts the risk of losing the black vote. The piece details shifts in black population, key urban centers, and the Electoral College dynamic that could shape the 1976 race with a heavy emphasis on Northern cities and metropolitan blocs.
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Nellie 39 Seeks Crumpled Siren After Diet Plea
Dr. George W. Crane advises Nellie B. of 18 years marriage to slim down for marital harmony. He links female weight to reduced arousal and suggests a 10 day dehydration diet plus a kit for appetite control. She is urged to adopt a kittenish role briefly to rekindle passion.
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Nellie B
Dr. Crane
Nellie
Dear Ann Landers letters reveal teen alcoholism and blunt pet-owner critique
A high school senior details a growing alcohol problem stemming from family issues and seeks guidance. The column advises counseling, AA meetings, and emphasizes seeking help. The pages also include letter from a driver lamenting a dog’s death and other reader submissions with humorous or pointed advice.
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