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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1978
Page
4
Washington AP reports U S industrial production rose 0.7 percent in November signaling continued economic growth. Auto sector boosted consumer goods by 0.5 percent while home goods fell for the second straight month due to appliance and furniture cuts.
AP reports police say the Brinks robbery movie makers did not tell authorities of any underworld shakedown. Boston Deputy Superintendent John Barry said no such activity was reported while FBI official James Dunn warned a publicity stunt could violate federal rules. Director Friedkin and producer De Laurentiis are cited amid claims of mob pressure and costs.
Ottawa man Daniel Eichelberger, 28, was treated at Morris Hospital after a two car collision at U S 6 and Dresden Rd. Deputy Caro Luck issued a ticket for improper passing and Eichelberger faced a Jan 11 court date. Comer, 38, signaled left onto Dresden Rd and another car followed as Eichelberger attempted to pass. Damage estimated at 1400 to Comer and 1700 to Eichelberger. Three others were treated and released after a crash at Illinois 129 and Coal City Rd involving Joanna Lullo and family members. Mike Lullo and Edith Magurany were involved. Magurany’s possible ticket status unclear.
Thomas R. Norris, 22, of 310 E. Washington St., was arrested at 1 10 p m Thursday by Morris police leaving Hornsby s Family Center on three theft warrants from Joliet. Two other active warrants and two pending complaints were found. Norris posted $100, $50 and $35 cash bonds and will appear in Will County Circuit Court on December 28 at 9 30 a m.
A $40 Vivitar color pocket camera was stolen from a shelf in the living room at Sherbrooke Apartments. The incident was reported at 12:50 a.m. today by Michael Taylor of 101 Park to Deputy Jeff Black. The loss occurred after 1:30 p.m. Thursday with no sign of forcible entry while Taylor's wife was home most of the time.
Nancy Fister of 803 East Washington Street reported to police that a radio antenna on her parked car was broken off last weekend. She said the damage occurred Saturday or Sunday, was not noticed Friday, and police were notified at 3 40 p m Thursday.
A rural Minooka man 17 was ticketed at 6:35 p m Thursday for disobeying the stop sign at Ridge and Channahon Roads. William Mathesius 17 of Holt Road posted bond and must appear in court January 11. Also, Grundy Area Vocational Center board will meet 7:30 p m Tuesday in the Co op room.
UCLA researchers report reversing diabetes in adult rats by transplanting a fetal rat pancreas. Dr Josiah Brown says there is no theoretical reason the method couldn’t work in humans and aims to start volunteer tests in two to three years. Juvenile-onset diabetes would be the focus.
School lunch menus list weekly offerings for Minooka Junior High and Coal City with daily meals including meats, vegetables, breads, desserts, and milk. Menus span multiple days and include student options across G S H S and M S groups with entries for spaghetti, hot dogs, beef stew, pizza, tacos, fish, turkey, hot turkey sandwiches, and more.
Monday hamburger on bun with buttered green beans chilled fruit pickles and cookie Tuesday raviolas cabbage salad jello fruit bread bun potato chips buttered corn chilled fruit pickles Thursday oven fried chicken mashed potatoes gravy cranberry sauce carrot and celery sticks roll Friday warm beef on bun lettuce with dressing buttered corn pickles ice cream and MCHS Monday baked steak whipped potatoes gravy cranberry sauce buttered peas fresh orange sections homemade rolls butter Tuesday mini ravioli green beans peach half homemade rolls butter milk Wednesday hotdog on bun relishes scalloped potatoes choice of fruit doughnut Thursday hamburger on bun slice of cheese relishes potato chips jello with fruit milk Friday turkey poor boy French fries fruit salad Christmas cookie milk
A Monday special offers a jumbo cheese burger with French fries, buttered peas and carrots, and pear halves. The combo provides a hearty diner meal with classic sides.
The MVK Board adopts a resolution to support a possible unit district lawsuit against the State of Illinois and the Illinois Office of Education over state aid funding. About 50 unit districts join. Superintendent Lynch notes 98.48 percent of the tax extension was received. 85 percent of revenue comes from local sources. The district plans short term CDs to cover monthly bills. Track coach Robert Crane becomes athletic director starting second semester, replacing Keith Houchin who resigned due to health issues. The board also pays District 100 debt to Verona Exchange Bank, discontinues junior high choral contest participation, and ends use of the trapeze line in the district.
The LaSalle County Circuit Court Grand Jury at Ottawa indicts four Marseilles residents for burglary and theft at the Coffee House Restaurant near Interstate 80. Rocky A. Raikes 21 and David F. Raikes 23, along with Kim Farrell 23, face bonds of 7000 and 2500 respectively. Also indicted is Robert E. Lewis 21 of Mendota for unlawful cannabis possession with 258 grams found in his vehicle. bonds set at 10000. James Keely, first assistant state's attorney, presented the cases before Judge William P. Denny.
A reflective 1978 portrait of Berlin showing West Berlin’s vitality against East Berlin’s drab controls. Escape attempts linger as the wall encircles West Berlin, with guards and dogs, while Western officials debate accommodation and security. The piece emphasizes that the bottom line remains human freedom.
Dr George W Crane promotes newspapers as a modern university in print offering practical advice on pregnancy and family culture. He praises readers for using the paper to learn medicine psychology and finances while highlighting home recipes and contest puzzles as educational tools.
A reader asks about difficult pie gifts,别 an aging widow, and a tough breakup with a coworker. Ann answers with humor and tact, urging graciousness and suggesting acts like taking her out for dinner or shoveling her walk to ease guilt. A teen writer shares weight loss and asks about dieting dangers, with Ann stressing medical supervision and offering a book on alcoholism help.
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