No Decision on Air Conditioning at Shabbona School
Morris Grade School BoardDelayed air conditioning plans for Shabbona School pending January or February as assessment figures on revenue hinge on future data. Supt Barr listed priorities including a new roof at Garfield and remodeling at Center while noting energy concerns and potential field trip cuts if gas shortages worsen.
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Shabbona
Morris Grade School Board of Education
Franklin School
Dale Barr
Don Marth
James Peterson
Supt
Barr
Norval Galloway
Peterson
Garfield
Robert Wren
Morris Development Corp
Atty
John Hynds
Saratoga Grade
Morris Community High School
Marth
Lear
Galloway
Ronald Bell
Harry Hyatt
Gerald McTague
Morris Building Commission
Illinois
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Kendall primary filings begin as candidates seek county offices
Yorkville incumbents Jean Brady and Thomas Usry led a morning queue at Kendall County Clerk office as filings opened for the March 19 primary. James Mann Hazel Prickett and Don Sebby join race for county treasurer and sheriff, while Irving Shears seeks regional superintendent. Three incumbents filed for Regional Board of School Trustees Lester Bell Louis Thurow Sr. and George Hollenback. No Democrats filed yet. some filed for precinct committeemen.
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Jean P. Brady
Hazel Prickett
James C. Mann
Thomas N. Usry
Don H. Sebby
Irving A. Shears
Superintendent of Educational Service Region
Regional Board of School Trustees
Lester Bell
Oswego
Louis Thurow Sr
Yorkville
George Hollenback
Newark
Weather Night to Thursday Snow and Cold Update
Forecast calls for tonight snow or rain changing to snow possibly heavy. Low in the 20s. Thursday expected snow possibly heavy in the morning with highs in the 30s. Tuesday’s high reached 29 and low 12 at Dresden Island Locks and Dam. Morning readings around 7 am 22 degrees and 10:15 am downtown Morris at 29 degrees.
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Dresden Island
Morris
Cancelled Morris home Christmas decorating contest this season
The Grundy County Chamber of Commerce announces there will be no home Christmas decorating contest in Morris due to the energy crisis. Funds usually spent on trophies will fund a Dec. 22 party for Illinois Valley Sheltered Workshop clients at the Holiday Inn Morris with Santa Claus and a co-hosted luncheon. Jim Meysembourg chairs the chamber committee.
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Morris
William Lumry
Grundy County
Dlinois Valley
Holiday Inn of Morris
Minooka Board raises 1974 pay for water sewer chief
Minooka village board set Don McCoy's 1974 base salary at 12 430 dollars an increase of 1 130 with a three week paid vacation. Police department authorized purchase of a siren loud speaker and walkie talkie. Vehicle sticker sales dates announced with Feb 15 deadline and double fees after. No downtown lights or home lighting contest this Christmas season.
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Minooka
Don McCoy
Federal energy office proposes fuel allocations to raise prices
The energy administration under William E. Simon proposed new fuel allocation rules to cut gasoline output about 15 percent and raise heating oil by 8 to 9 cents per gallon and gasoline by 6 to 7 cents. The plan aims for 100 percent supply to emergency services and about 90 percent to other users, with effect anticipated around December 27 after public comment.
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Washington
UPI
New Energy
William E. Simon
Federal Register
Washington Star-News
Simon
Ralph Nader
Jesse L. Jackson
Lee C. White
Jess M. Calhoon
Marine Engineers Beneficial Association
Senate Interior Subcommittee
Calhoun
House
Agriculture Committee
Federal Energy Office
FEO
McConkey Announces Run for Congress in 15th District
William C. McConkey of Aurora resigns from the U S Department of Commerce to seek the Republican nomination for Congress in the 15th District left vacant by the retirement of Rep. Leslie C. Arends. He is 31, previously deputy director of the Chicago regional office and acting director of the Milwaukee district office. He has held roles in the Health Education and Welfare and the Bureau of the Budget and teaches at Aurora College. He and his wife Sandy reside in Aurora with daughter Krissi.
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William C. McConkey
Aurora
U.S. Department of Commerce
Congress
McConkey
Chicago
Milwaukee
Department of Commerce
U.S
Leslie C. Arends
Illinois
Midwest
U. S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare
Washington, D. C
Post Office Department
Big Rock
Sugar Grove
Batavia
Geneva
Kane County
DeKalb, Kendall, Grundy, LaSalle, Putnam, Marshall, Woodford
Livingston
Ford Counties
S. Gladstone
Sandy
Krissi
Sirica Sends Nixon Dean Tape to Jaworski
Federal Judge John J. Sirica turned over a March 21 Nixon Dean tape and Nixon Dean notes to Watergate Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski. Jaworski said cooperation was improving and requested six more tapes. nine were provided previously.
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Jaworski
Nixon
Dean
White House
Sirica
Federal
Leonard Garment
J. Fred Buzhardat
H. R. Haldeman
Executive Office
Oval Office
Christensen Seeks General Assembly Seat in 43rd District
Ray A. Christensen 80 E Chapin Morris announces as Democratic candidate for the General Assembly from the 43rd District. Independent businessman and Lisbon Locker Plant owner has led local boards and committees and served in Morris, Grundy, Will and Champaign areas. He and wife Norma Fiori have three sons.
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Ray A. Christensen
E. Chapin Sr
General Assembly
Christensen
Lisbon
Grundy County
Morris
15Th Air Force
American Legion, Loyal Order of Moose
Order of Eagles
The
Eagles
Third Ward
City of
Park
Board of Education
Morris Community High School
Norma Fiori
Coal City
Guy
Gary
Gregg
Grundy
Ford
Iroquois
Kankakee
Custer
Florence
Reed
Wesley
Wilmington
Will County
Brown, Keer, Harwood
Eastbend
Champaign County
Walker signs RTA bills in Illinois political pact
Gov. Dan Walker announced the signing of a regional transit authority package for northeastern Illinois at a news conference with lawmakers from both parties. The RTA creation hinges on a six-county referendum on March 19 while a statewide lottery bill, aiding RTA funding, was slated for law.
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Chicago
UPI
Daniel Walker
Illinois
Walker
RTA
General Assembly
Richard J
La Salle County Sues To Seize Battaglia Volkswagen
La Salle County states attorney files suit to confiscate Randy Battaglia s 1969 Volkswagen for alleged involvement in controlled substance transactions. Case seeks seizure on preponderance of evidence even without conviction, Battaglia faces 20 day answer deadline in The State of Illinois vs One 1969 Volkswagen Automobile.
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Battaglia
Muenchow
State of Illinois
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Regina Pritchard
Channahon Youth Development Center
Morris Rotary Club
Earnest Davis
Rotary
Richard Lewis
G. C. Willareth
Knight
Russell Varland
Varland
Ted Moyer
Shabbona School
George T. Curzon
Margaret Buechler
Saratoga
Hyatt and McTague
McHs Board
Kendall
Ofendall
Jean
Brady
Sat
Wells Cafe
Liberty
Santa Claus
Holiday Inn
Chamber
Jim Meysembourg
Minookas Utilities
Morris Daily Herald
William McConkey
National Security Programs Division
Bureau of the Budget
National Security
Aurora Kiwanis
American Political Science Assn
Chicago Area
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association
Pi Gamma Mu
Aurora College
Bethel Church
Illinois State University
Ray Christensen
Bataglia
Volkswagen
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