Myoelectric hand lets Rutkowski grip for hours
Tom Rutkowski, 32, of Michigan City, uses a $2,300 myoelectric hand that is powered by muscle signals from the brain. The device never tires, but lacks wrist motion and has had signal malfunctions.
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Chicago
UPI
Tom Rutkowski
Rutkowski
Northwestern University
Michigan City
Ind
Bethlehem Steel Co
Burns Harbor
John Hancock Center
Burris proposes referendum on income tax powers in Illinois
Roland Burris, Illinois comptroller candidate, urges a constitutional amendment to require public referendums before income or sales tax increases. He predicts no tax hike next year and criticizes rival Michael Bakalis as inexperienced. Burris seeks support against George Lindberg and Bakalis in a Daley-backed race.
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Chicago
UPI
Roland Burris
Burris
Illinois
Illinois Department of General Services
Daniel Walker
Michael J. Bakalis
Richard J
George Lindberg
Lindberg
Bakalis
General Assembly
Area Business News Highlights Local Activities and Awards
John Scott from Country Companies presented a bicycle safety program at Minooka Grade School as he travels northern Illinois. Anthony Prombo attends a Realtor education meeting in Peoria. Ken Nelson and Tom Lay joined the southern furniture market in Greensboro attracting 30 000 attendees. William and Mrs Boggs win Dairy Queen Silver Brazier Award for sales gains at their Division Street store.
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Country Companies
Minooka
Scott
National Safety Council
Illinois
Nelson, Inc
Tom Lay
Nelsons Furniture
Southern Furniture
Greensboro
North Carolina
Nelson
American Dairy Queen Corporation
Harris Cooper
William Boggs
Dairy Queen
Tokyo Super Market Goes Fully Automated
A newly opened Tokyo store uses a computer driven system where a plastic card linked to a shopper’s cart records every purchase. Merchandise sits in glass vending units, with a single item display and a computer that tracks stock and pricing. The cashier finalizes payment by printing a bill.
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Tokyo
Judge Egan to resign and seek Cook County state's attorney post
Illinois Appellate Court Judge Edward J. Egan will resign from the bench to pursue the Democratic nomination for Cook County states attorney. He said he will step down Monday as nominating petitions are filed, with A O C C noting he must resign before running.
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Chicago
UPI
Illinois
Edward J. Egan
Cook County
Egan
Administrative Office
Illinois Courts
Explosion before fatal fire rocks Illinois home
James Jenkins says a can or plastic jug was thrown through a window moments before a fire engulfed the house killing four children aged 12, 8, 5, and 2. Two siblings and a step-sibling died. Jenkins and his wife survived after neighbors aided their rescue. Firefighters faced railroad-crossing delays. Authorities found no arson motive.
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Jenkins
Ogilvie Says Switchers Boost Reagan in Illinois Primary
Former Illinois Governor Richard Ogilvie argues Republicans who vote in the Democratic primary aid Ronald Reagan in his battle with President Ford. He says the hardcore GOP voter remains highly conservative and likely to back Reagan, potentially shaping Ford's fate in Illinois as the fourth primary state.
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Chicago
UPI
Richard Ogilvie
Illinois
Ronald Reagan
Ford
Ogilvie
Reagan
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