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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1978
Page
8
Bernard A. Peterson died Monday while visiting his son in Spring Texas. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Finland Funeral Home.
NASA officials warn debris from the 85 ton Skylab will reenter between July and September next year with pieces possibly weighing two tons or more. The odds of injury are extremely low, with experts noting meteors pose a greater danger than Skylab debris.
Johnston police face a new problem with rowdy geese. Officer Ken Morton confronted a goose that pecked at him and dove into a snowbank. A second bird attacked as the owner intervened, prompting a dropkick. Chief Brunk treats it as a quirky crime wave.
Burlington Northern says its coal shipments to San Antonio have remained unprofitable despite two rate hikes totaling nearly 14 million dollars annually. Allan R. Boyce told a local civic club that subsidies from other routes support the CPS coal traffic. CPS appeals a 30 percent rate rise, and Mayor Cockrell has asked President Carter to intervene.
Joliet Illinois hog market shows 25 to 50 cent gains across weights with 1 2 six 200 to 240 pound hogs trading 51.00 to 52.00 and 250 to 270 pounders at 48.00 to 49.50. Sows rise up to 25 cents while boars over 300 pounds fetch around 36.00. Cattle, about 1500 head, active trade with slaughter steers mostly 50 cents higher.
Wheat No 2 hard red winter at 3.34n, No 2 soft red winter 3.69n. Corn No 2 yellow 2.2934n hopper and 2.2034n box. Oats No 2 heavy 1.39n. Soybeans No 1 yellow 6.9134n, No 2 yellow corn prior day quotes 2.30n hopper and 2.21n box.
In a CBS interview President Carter says Soviet leader Brezhnev acknowledged U S recognition of China and foresees a January summit. He adds the shift will not obstruct a successful SALT treaty and stresses the aim of full diplomatic ties with the PRC to advance world peace.
Grundy County attorney Charles Zalar announced the Oct. 19 death of Jacqueline Vachon, 48, of Diamond, will not result in any charges. A forensic report cited a fall and whiplash causing brain damage, with death mainly from pneumonia and bronchitis brought on by coma. Vachon had a BAC of .183. The case found no homicide evidence.
The Utah Supreme Court halted the Jan 3 firing-squad deaths of Gypsy Codianna and Craig Marvell, joining three other killers with postponed executions. The 3-2 ruling included a dissent by Chief Justice Ellett, who accused the appeals of delay. Dunsdon received a separate stay, while Sawaya weighs lifting it.
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