14 Feb 1975
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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1975
Page
1
Mae Clark of Mazon, at 90, recalls her parents and a cherished 1883 Valentine. The former piano teacher and church organist reflects on family bonds, letters kept, and a lifelong dedication to art, neighbors, and community amid years of change.
The article traces comic Valentines from their early 19th century origins to bans in Europe in the 1850s, contrasts the Penny Dreadful with American cards, and notes the Golden Age of Valentines in the mid 1800s with Kate Greenaway. It highlights collecting trends and prices in modern markets.
Springfield UPI reports Illinois House Speaker William Redmond announced chairmen for 22 standing committees to speed bill processing. Minority Leader James Washburn disclosed GOP memberships and spokesmen for each panel, including education, revenue, judiciary, elections, banks, cities, veterans, transportation, insurance, and more.
U.S. District Judge John Sirica refused to overturn guilty verdicts and grant new trials for Ehrlichman Haldeman Marcian and Mitchell in the Watergate cover up. Sentencing set for next Friday. Parkinson acquitted.
Wholesale prices fell 0.3 percent in January led by lower food prices, extending a two month decline amid signs of waning inflation. Industrial output dropped sharply, the deepest since the 1973-74 downturn, while the U S balance of payments widened to a record quarterly deficit.
Former House Speaker W. Robert Blair resigned February 11 from his $31,200 a year role as legal consultant to House Republicans. Minority Leader James Washburn disclosed the resignation to reporters on Thursday. The effective date was not specified beyond February 11.
Weather forecast shows cloudy conditions and a slight warm up tonight with a chance of snow. lows in the 20s. Saturday remains cloudy with likely snow. highs around the mid 20s. Dresden Island Locks and Dam reported Thursday high 28 and low 8, while 7 am today logged 24 and 10:30 am downtown Morris 25. March 21 marks two months since Blair and Washburn contract began amid GOP turmoil and Blair resignation pressure.
St Louis two Baker brothers James 30 and Harry 23 named in a county grand jury indictment charging two counts of first degree murder in the abduction and fatal shootings of a south side druggist and his 18 year old clerk last November Both held in St Louis city jail on 300000 bond each
A small explosion at Mobil Oil Corp refinery in Channahon Township Will County occurred at 1 am. No injuries were reported though 19 year old Steven Rowell of Joliet was taken for observation and released after examination. management cited steam buildup in a vessel as the cause with no fire and only vessel damage.
President Ford accepts the will of Congress and blocks raising food stamp costs for the poor. About 17 million Americans who use federally financed stamps will keep the current rate for the rest of the year, while the March 1 increase was intended to save $645 million next year. Critics call the move unfair amid recession and rising unemployment as House and Senate votes overwhelmingly blocked the proposed rise.
The Grundy County Court house will be closed on Monday in observance of Washington's Birthday, affecting court operations and public access for the day.
Areas are reminded this is the last weekend before clocks advance one hour February 23 under a repeal of the 1973 emergency act. The timeline traces from the 1966 Uniform Time Act through the 1974 repeal and forthcoming standard time. States like Arizona Hawaii and territories have never observed DST. Michigan Idaho and Indiana counties align exemptions to eastern time.
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