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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1978
Page
1
A three story Newark tenement fire left at least 11 missing and presumed dead as 65 firefighters battled the blaze for hours. Fire officials said upper floors were cut off from escape and demolition crews were needed to search, with origin under investigation due to the fire’s size.
Illinois Governor James R. Thompson urges cooperation with the General Assembly over pay raises for officials. He rejected calls to repeal the increases, saying he will take the heat for the greater good while noting federal salaries surpassed the 7 percent guideline.
A Mexican air force DC-6 exploded and crashed into a Missouri River dike after takeoff from Eppley Airfield killing seven aboard. Witnesses said the four-engine plane leaked oil before departure despite last minute engine work. Firefighters battled the blaze for three hours in zero temperatures. Names identified include Capt Luis Jauregui Ramos, Lt Samuel Pedroza Cardenas, Sergios Luis Barbarosa, Sergio Ojeda, Luis Domingos, and flight attendants Esther Romo Soto and Blanca Silva.
Snow removal crews will operate downtown tonight between midnight and 7 a.m. Friday. Any vehicles parked on streets marked for snow removal during that window will be ticketed and towed.
Snowfall ranging from 3.5 to 5.5 inches in Grundy County caused hazardous travel and school closings this morning. No serious injuries occurred amid ice and wrecks on U.S. 6 and a Gardner area slide. Officials say more snow is expected tonight to Friday with bitter temperatures and strong winds.
In Grundy County Circuit Court Judge Robert Malmquist granted a motion for summary judgment in a case brought by ten Goose Lake property owners against county zoning officials. The ruling hinges on the legality of a 150 foot lot frontage rule for private sewage systems and whether state law preempts local zoning. The owners argue the rule is invalid. the county maintains it is a valid exercise of power. The decision pauses to determine if the ordinance stands or falls under state pre emption and home rule limits.
President Carter told Egyptian and Israeli leaders that missing the December 17 deadline for the Camp David peace talks would be a very serious matter. He cautioned that failure could undermine the forthcoming treaty and have far reaching negative effects, as Israel and Egypt seek a timetable for Palestinian autonomy and other Arab state alignments. Secretary Vance will visit the region this weekend as talks stall over autonomy timing and treaty priorities.
Illinois Transportation Secretary John Kramer says Amtrak will take over the Chicago to Peoria passenger service within two months. The state will end its 100000 monthly subsidy to Rock Island on December 30 as talks continue on route and timetable. Amtrak pledges necessary equipment and operation, with timetable details due soon.
Seven state representatives and four senators attended a Morris luncheon with the Illinois Energy Resources Commission at Drake's Farm Restaurant. The group toured the GE Morris Operation, saw a nuclear facility training center, and previewed slide and film briefings while the commission reviews coal and energy programs for the legislature.
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