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Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1978

Page

4

Mexico's PEMEX expects oil prices to rise with OPEC

PEMEX export manager Juan Azipurua said Mexican oil will not be cheaper than OPEC prices and will rise with the OPEC increase though the final Mexican price for 1979 isn’t determined. He emphasized PEMEX follows market conditions in the Gulf of Mexico and is not tied to OPEC.

Mexico City Mexico OPEC Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries Juan Azipuru PEMEX Jorge Idaz Serrano Azipura Gulf of Mexico

Morris police report after night parking lot disturbance

A local resident was treated at Morris Hospital for cuts and bruises after a disturbance near the city parking lot by the police station. Abel Riveria reported being struck during a tavern dispute with an unidentified man nicknamed Gary and planned to sign a complaint.

Morris Hospital Morris Abel Riveria E. Jefferson Sr Francisco Dela Rosa Gary Riveria

Minooka youth cited for traffic violation and open liquor

Edward W. Norton was cited by Minooka police for driving too fast for conditions and illegal transportation on open liquor after his car left the roadway and struck a patio brick wall on Pioneer Drive. Norton posted a $35 bond and is to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court on January 4.

Minooka Edward W. Norton Rte. 4 Pioneer Rd Lloyd Unland Unland Norton Pioneer Dr Grundy County

Robbery Suspects Sought in Bolingbrook Case

Two Black men robbed Roger Waldron in a parking lot at Illinois 53 and Interstate 55, took $328, and forced him to drive to Interstate 80 where a Chevrolet awaited. He was later released and stranded after his keys were left behind. investigation by Illinois State Police continues.

Chicago Bolingbrook Interstate 80 Interstate 55 Illinois District 5 Joliet Roger Waldron Illinois 53 Waldron

Mailbox and road sign damaged in Grundy County incident

Grundy County Deputy reports a knocked down mailbox on School Dr. and a curve sign toppled on Cemetery Rd near Morris. Saratoga Township road commissioner notified. In an adjacent incident, Kip Novy 18 of Coal City was injured when his 1972 Ford left Whitetie Rd and struck a tree. He was treated at Morris Hospital, left ER, signed a waiver, and faced a driving with an unsafe tire citation with court date set for Jan 4.

Grundy County Coal City Morris Hospital Kip Novy S. Broadway St Whitetie Rd Gorman Rd Craig Williamson Novy Morris Williamson Homer

Morris juvenile released from court supervision

In Grundy County Circuit Court Daniel Brown a 16 year old from Woodland Road had a petition dismissed after appearing in court on a May filing. Paul Gilbertson 19 of Park Boulevard suspected in a Straight Way Dairy robbery was found at Brown’s residence and Brown said Gilbertson had left. Brown remains on court supervision with the dismissal citing good behavior and attitude change.

Atty James Flood Brown

Driver Arrested for Kankakee County Flight on Warrant

A man sought in Kankakee County for failure to appear on a driving while revoked charge was arrested Monday night by a Grundy County deputy. Donald Harris, 35, of South Wilmington, posted $100 bond and must appear in Kankakee County Circuit Court on January 11. Deputy Terry Marketti, patrolling at 10:40 p.m., spotted Harris’ car at Last Chance Saloon and learned his license was suspended after checking the plate with the Secretary of State. Harris was arrested with Deputy Craig Williamson and taken to Grundy County Jail to post bond.

Kankakee County Grundy County Donald Harris South Wilmington Terry Marketti Harris Last Chance Secretary of State Marketti Craig Williamson

Public aid suit filed against Charles and Fay Shephard

Illinois Department of Public Aid filed a 2000 suit alleging misuse of assistance for December 1974 to November 1975. Charles Shephard improperly received aid due to his wife Fay Shephard's unreported Diamond International earnings between February and May 1975 totaling 11822.29 net. The department seeks 2059.90 total including double penalties and costs, filed by Harold Nealis Jr. for Attorney General William Scott.

Illinois Department of Public Aid Grundy County Charles Fay Shephard Shephard Diamond International

Submarine plot suspect pleads guilty in wire fraud case

The second of two men charged in a phony plot to steal a nuclear submarine has pleaded guilty in US District Court. James Cosgrove, 26, of Ovid New York, admitted guilt Monday. Edward Mendenhall, 24, of St Louis County, was convicted last week. Both men face up to five years in prison and fines up to $1,000.

ST. Louis James Cosgrove Ovid N.Y Edward Mendenhall St. Louis County

Justice Dept studies possible Peoples Temple funds in Swiss account

The Justice Department is examining whether over 10 million dollars from the Peoples Temple, held in a Swiss numbered account in Panama, can be claimed by the U.S. to cover expenses tied to the Jonestown tragedy. A department spokesman said the funds transfer preceded the mass death, with the civil division evaluating claims and protections of U.S. interests. A Swiss official denied evidence of funds in Switzerland.

Washington Justice Department Peoples Temple Panama Department Terry Adamson U.S Switzerland Jonestown Guyana Jim Jones Civil Division United States Adamson

Traffic Court Cases and Fines From Local Hearings

Robert Norman forfeited bond and faced a warrant after missing a Nov. 20 court date on an aggravated assault charge stemming from an Oct. 1 incident at Romines Truck Plaza. Norman’s bond was reinstated following notice to the court. Charles Garrett forfeited a $40 bond for disorderly conduct after failing to appear in court on a Nov. 23 charge. Ellis Wohner was not prosecuted for battery after a Nov. 27 incident involving Janie Fortner. Earl Mineo and Stephen Jameson were fined for illegal possession of liquor, charged Nov. 30 after beer was found at Lincoln and Goodfarm Rds. Thomas McNabb was fined for speeding 75 in a 55 mph zone on Illinois 113, charged Nov. 18. David Lanzener was fined for driving with an illegal muffler, ticketed Oct. 31 on Interstate 80 near Ridge Rd.

Robert Norman Union St Norman Gary Clifton Armstrong St Romines Truck Plaza Charles Garrett Earl Mineo Richland St Campus Stephen Jameson North St Essex Grundy County Dan Raymond Lincoln Goodfarm Thomas McNabb Pine Bluff Rd Charles Frame Illinois 113 Illinois David Lanzener Channahon Thomas Thompson Interstate 80 Ridge Rd

Nun continues nursing home visit despite mugging injuries

A 62 year old nun in Minneapolis refused to halt her nursing home rounds after being mugged. She was cut on the face bruised and pelvis broken but completed an afternoon visit to an elderly patient. She later agreed to hospital care but hopes to return to work soon. The nun expressed concern for the attacker and wished for his well being.

Minneapolis Marjorie Heltemnes Heltemes Mary Sanderson Sister Heltemes Marjorie Sister Heltemnes St. Mary's Friends North Memorial Hospital Maribeth Jennings Heltemnes

Social Security credit rules for insured status

William James Joliet district manager explains insurance rules for Social Security benefits. Credits required vary by age and benefit type. retirement needs range up to 10 years, survivor rules differ by birth year and age at death, and disability credits depend on time before disability. For details contact Joliet office at 101 N. Joliet St. 815-740-2000.

William James Social Security Joliet

Pravda attacks China over U S rapprochement

Pravda charges China with seeking to form a broad anti Soviet front by establishing diplomatic ties with the United States and expanding Chinese influence in Asia. The Soviet party newspaper limited its critique of the United States in its first response to the Chinese American announcement.

Moscow Pravda China United States Soviet Union Asia Soviet Communist Party

Elected National Officials and State Representatives List

A compiled roster of national senators and state representatives with office addresses in Washington Chicago Springfield Kankakee Morris and surrounding areas. Includes Sen Charles Percy Sen Adlai Stevenson Rep Edward McBroom Rep George Ryan Rep Tom Corcoran Rep Ray Christensen and contact numbers and district details.

Tom Corcoran House of Representatives Washington, D.C Ray Christensen Springfield

Iodine height boost tale from Dr Crane clinic report

The Worry Clinic recounts a family trial where two boys grew several inches after iodine use, linked to iodine's thyroid role and California iodine in diet. It notes the eldest, George, stood shortest among 400 freshmen but reached adult height by high school senior year, with the family praising the method despite physician concerns.

Terry Terry G California George South Shore High School Chicago

Ann Landers letters on cats funerals and etiquette

Dear Ann Landers letters debate cat lovers versus cat haters and funeral propriety. Readers argue about ex spouses at funerals, nieces and nephews addressing uncles and aunts, and whether etiquette changes with the times.

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ETIA HULME Cult Charles Percy Senate S. Dearborn Sen Adlai Stevenson D.C Edward McBroom State Capitol Main St. Kankakee George Ryan Meadowview Kankakee Volkmann Kankakee Lake Aurora Liberty St. Morris Jerry Joyce The Worry Clinic George W. Crane Crane Hopkins Mellett Indiana Ann Landers State Line New York Pennsylvania Ann P.O
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