Wright tops House leadership as O'Neill chosen speaker
In a tight caucus, Rep. Tip O'Neill won unopposed to succeed Carl Albert as speaker while Rep. Jim Wright of Texas edged Rep. Phillip Burton 148 to 147 for majority leader. John Brademas is the only announced candidate for whip as reforms to House procedures begin. Carter pledged cooperation with the new leadership.
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Tip" O'Neill
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New York
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Indiana
OPEC predicts oil price rise at December meeting
Mohammad Sadri Indonesia's mines minister forecasts an oil price increase at the OPEC Dec 15 gathering. Some ministers seek under 10 percent, others more, with Carter's forthcoming stance to influence talks. Sadli says price is driven by supply and demand and world market health.
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Supreme Court allows pregnancy exclusion in disability plans
The court ruled 6 to 3 that excluding pregnancy from employer disability insurance does not violate the Civil Rights Act. Justice Rehnquist said such plans are not gender based discrimination if pregnancy is simply not covered and there is no proof of a broader bias against women. The decision favors General Electric in a suit by 43 women employees across several plants.
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Sign citation for disobeying traffic signal issued
Harry Hebblewhite age 30 of 201 Ottawa Bend Drive was cited by Morris Policeman Dean Sager at 11 40 p m Monday for disobeying a traffic signal. He posted a 25 bond and was to appear in court December 16.
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Ottawa Bend Drive
Morris
Dean Sager
Morris Fire Department responds to false alarm at hospital
The Morris Fire Department was dispatched to Morris Hospital at 5 21 a m today on a false alarm with no injuries or damage reported.
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Morris Hospital
Fire destroys vacant Olney building near post office
Firemen from several towns battled a late night blaze in Olney Illinois that destroyed a vacant two story brick building near the post office. Snow wind and 20 degree cold hampered operations as ladders and streets iced over. No injuries reported and the post office was kept safe.
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Grundy County Holds Phase III Flu Vaccination Clinics
The Grundy County Health Department offers Friday 8 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. and Monday 1 to 6 30 p.m. mop up flu clinics. Both bivalent and monovalent vaccines are available for elderly and high risk groups with instructions for those under 60 with chronic conditions to bring doctor notes. People 18 to 24 previously vaccinated should return for a second dose.
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Grundy County
Court rules Farr cannot be jailed again in source case
Los Angeles reporter William Farr wins a Court of Appeal ruling barring Judge Charles Older from imposing more jail time or a fine for refusing to identify news sources. The decision ends a five year battle over a 1970 gag order tied to the Sharon Tate murder trial and a Manson family transcript.
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Young Seeks 201 Votes in Chicago Area Recount
A recount of 132 precincts in Evanston Niles and Maine townships aims to decide if Samuel Young can gain the 201 votes needed to regain his Congress seat. Incumbent Abner Mikva leads 106 804 to 106 603 with no timetable for completion.
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Ohio River catfish deemed too poisonous for humans
Officials from eight states including Illinois Indiana Kentucky New York Ohio Pennsylvania Virginia and West Virginia set a January 12 deadline to propose actions after a UPI report warned that PCB levels in Ohio River catfish exceed safe limits. The Ohio River Valley Water Sanitation Commission will review findings January 13 with possible fishing bans or consumption limits.
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Multiple Dismissals and Fines From Grundy County Court
A series of traffic and trespass cases see dismissals and fines in Grundy County Circuit Court. Robert O Donavan, 18, Braceville, had reckless driving dismissed at the complainant’s request. James Kraus, Joliet, had criminal trespass to land dismissed. Bruno Kolb, Bellwood, and Roland Damsch, Chicago Heights, forfeited bonds on trespass charges. Youths Richard Kendrick and Gregory Rye were fined for speeding, with Kendrick also paying costs. John Rakes paid for improper lane use, and Steven Connor defaulted on muffler violations with license confiscation.
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Braceville
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Bellwood
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Chicago Heights
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Rte. 4
Illinois
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Gregory Rye
Arlington Heights
Herschel Goken
Interstate 80
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Rte
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Wisconsin confirms swine flu case on Brodhead pig farm
UW health officials confirmed a hired hand on a pig farm near Brodhead had the New Jersey strain of swine flu during Thanksgiving. The man recovered and this marked the first known Wisconsin case since last year. There is no reason to panic.
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Illinois job outlook tight for teaching grads
Illinois officials report 3099 professional posts eliminated in 1028 districts this school year with about 80 percent teaching jobs. Declining enrollment rising costs and referendums to raise education taxes contribute to the downturn officials say.
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Rita F. challenges diet myths on cancer and aging
Dr. George W. Crane critiques jumpy conclusions from sensational headlines. Rita argues diet causes cancer and dentures, while Crane explains why longevity changes disease patterns and why modern diagnosis inflates reported cases. He offers a booklet on Common Fallacies In Logic.
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Grundy County Offers Free Hunters Safety Course
Chief Deputy Gary Phillips will run a free hunters safety course for youth 16 and under at the Grundy County Courthouse from noon to 3 p.m. on the next two Saturdays. About 10 openings remain. register by calling the sheriff's department. A new Illinois law requires a safety course or prior license for under 16.
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Sheriff's Department
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Dear Ann Landers Readers Share Family Hearing Woes
A reader asks about a mother-in-law who is hard of hearing and the impact on conversation. Ann advises seeing a specialist for possible hearing aids and highlights that some can gain a new lease on life.
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