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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 1977

Page

4

18 Year Old Arrested After Traffic Stop For Marijuana

An 18 year old passenger, Christian C. McCarter of Route 3 Brienna Township, was arrested for possession of between 10 and 30 grams of marijuana after a traffic stop by Morris police. The stop followed an improper red turn observed by Officer S D Francois at Division Street and Bedford Road. A bag of cannabis was found on McCarter, who posted a $100 bond and is to appear in Grundy County Circuit Court.

Christian C. McCarter Rte. 3 U.S. 6 Brienna Township Morris S.D. Francois Division St Bedford Rd Liberty Pershey Grundy County McCarter Echo Bowling Lanes Romine Standard Plaza Charles G. Butterfield Sr Ray L. Clark Doris E Pine Bluff Rd Gary Curtis Missouri Hollis B. Crump Lancaster Ken J. Durkee Douglas St Jefferson and Liberty Sts Roger Miller Durkee Cirucit Court Steven Paul Wooldridge George Wickert Northern Ave Wooldridge

Woman and daughter injured in Minooka Road crash

Loretta Barfell 25 and her daughter Jennifer 6 were treated and released from Morris Hospital after a Saturday accident on Minooka Rd 1.5 miles east of Illinois 47. Loretta drove a 1977 Ford pickup that left the south side of the road and overturned in a field. Damages include the truck about 2000 dollars and two posts along with a fence. A wrecker from Olson's Sunoco removed the vehicle. Deputy Robert Tricarico reported the woman lost control after hitting an icy spot on the road. Michael Barfell 104 Kings Rd. transported the mother and child to the hospital.

Morris Hospital Minooka Rd Illinois Loretta Barfell Kings Rd Jeniifer Barfell Michael Barfell Grundy County Robert Tricarico Barfell Tricarico Olson Sunoco Herman Raynes Rte. 2

Matter of Butterfield Disorderly Conduct Complaint

William Norris filed a disorderly conduct complaint against Timothy Butterfield 21 at Richards Apartments. Norris called Grundy County Sheriff's Department about a loud stereo at 12 19 a m. Deputies filed the complaint. Butterfield posted a $35 bond and was scheduled for court appearance.

Timothy Butterfield Richards Apartments William Norris Richards Norris Grundy County Sheriff's Department Butterfield Grundy County Thomas Walker Terry Bitner

Attempted burglary of Pizza Hut on Green Acres Dr

Morris police reported an attempted burglary of the Pizza Hut on Green Acres Drive Saturday at 8 25 p m. The manager found two outer doors tampered with and entry attempted into the foyer and inner door area but access to the main building was blocked by a locking mechanism flaw.

Green Acres Dr Morris

Top toy product founder dies

Albert M. Steiner co-founded Kenner Products, a leading toy maker, and died at 82 from heart failure. A funeral was held today in Cincinnati after his Christmas Eve death at Jewish Hospital.

Cincinnati UPI Albert M. Steiner Kenner Products Co Steiner Cincinnati Jewish Hospital

Drums Block Illinois Route 47 on River Bridge

Three 55 gallon steel drums blocked lanes on Illinois 47 near the Illinois River bridge and I 80 overpass. Two stood upright on the bridge at 6 46 am and were moved to Morris police station. A third drum north of the overpass was later found and taken to the station. Police suspect the drums may have fallen from a truck but doubt it since all were upright.

Illinois 47 Illinois River Morris Robert Stansberry

Businessman runs family firm until 1970 retirement

In 1947 he and brothers Philip and Joseph built the company. He sold the firm to General Mills in 1967 but stayed on as president until his retirement in 1970.

China reports no gain in grain harvest for 1977

The New China News Agency says droughts freezes and floods kept China’s 1977 grain output from rising, with Honan hardest hit. Despite near record 1966 level, officials note large wheat imports abroad and a population growth pressure.

China Hong Kong UPI China Today Official New China News Agency Canada Australia Honan North China

Hospitals fail to meet standards widely says accrediting group

A UPI report notes that 60 percent of 2,750 hospitals surveyed by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals received limited accreditation due to fire safety and record keeping lapses. Walter Reed, Bethesda Naval, and Johns Hopkins were among those affected as tougher inspections began.

Washington UPI Joint Commission On Accreditation of Washington Post American Hospital Association American College of Surgeons American College of Physicians American Medical Association Walter Reed Army Hospital Bethesda Naval Hospital Johns Hopkins Post George Graham Commission

Arrests in Copycat Strangler Case Shake Los Angeles

Two men, Thomas Davis and Stephen d Orsey Devezin, were arrested on suspicion of murder in the deaths of Paula Ward and Carolyn Williams amid fears of copycat stranglings. police say no confirmed link to the Hillside Strangler exists though one body was found near the Rose Bowl and another in Wilshire District.

Los Angeles UPI Hillside Dan Cooke Thomas Davis Stephen d’Orsey Devezin Paula Glen Ward Carolyn Tanya”’ Williams Davis Warren Wilson Wilson Miss Ward Devezin Rose Bowl Pasadena Miss Williams Wilshire

Antifreeze Plant Fire Rages at Stickney Illinois

A fire swept through DeMart & Dougherty Inc antifreeze plant in Stickney Illinois during bitterly cold weather. The blaze started in a 500 gallon methanol tank, all employees were evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Stickney Ill API DeMart & Dougherty Inc

American editors view Soviet press after USSR tour

A group from the American Society of Newspaper Editors toured the Soviet Union to study Pravda and Izvestia. They observed privileged editors with villas and limousines, tight controls on travel, and provinces testing public sentiment through reader letters. They noted censorship, propaganda, and a stark gap between party hierarchy and ordinary citizens.

U.S.S.R Pradva Communist Party Izvestia Moscow Soviet Union Intourist U.S Red Kremlin Hokus Hokey Hokum Tokyo Asahi Shimbun French Foreign Legion Rudyard Kipling Kim American Society of Newspaper Editors Kiev

Worry Clinic Addresses Dining Room Boudoir Role Clash

Dr George W. Crane discusses marriage dynamics in a forum with Marie M. about exaggerated ardor in meals and boudoir affairs. He warns wives and husbands to play their roles, notes male hunger at table, female restraint in sex, and offers a booklet for further guidance.

Marie Marie M Dr. Crane Damocles

Ann Landers letters on child danger and self image

Readers discuss a TV episode showing a pregnant teen and teen parenting myths. A social worker warns about neglect and adoption, while a survivor credits psychiatric help and self image improvement. Landers endorses therapy and promotes her dating booklet.

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