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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1978
Page
4
Minooka Grade School Board accepted the resignation of nurse Carol Havel effective today to take a head nurse role at Morris Hospital. The board held a brief closed session regarding a junior high student suspended for selling firecrackers, then set a three day suspension and probational wrestling status.
Morris police cited two drivers after separate accidents on Illinois 47. Arnold R. Sampson, 66, faced DWI and failing to yield charges after a 3:20 p.m. crash with Carol A. Nagra, 20, with Sampson testing .15 and .16 on breath tests. Nagra reported Sampson pulled out from Brandt's Tavern without looking. Nagra's Pinto suffered front-end damage, Sampson's LeMans over $500. A third incident cited Diana K. Heiss, 26, for failing to yield at Romine's Plaza, collision with a semi driven by Dale L. Hepp, 26, causing damages. Heiss posted bond. Hepp's truck had minor damages. A Kroger vandalism report cited a 1973 Pontiac Grand Prix window shot out, likely by BB gun, with no tracks found.
John Murphy who is 29 and from Goose Lake Road was held in Grundy County Jail in lieu of 100 bond after a Thursday battery charge. Deputy William Klegman arrested Murphy in Goose Lake and he was ordered to appear in court on January 26. No further details were available this morning.
Grundy County deputies were summoned to Altmax on U S 6 at 2 p m Thursday as workers on strike refused entry for two trucks. Sgt Frank Schmitt said picketers urged others not to cross and were checking for proper identification.
A man sought in Livingston County for failure to appear on a deceptive practice charge was arrested in Coal City at about 2 20 p m Thursday. John G Cook 25 of N Center St Coal City was taken into custody by Police Chief Dennis Neary at his home. He posted a 100 bond and was released.
Suffolk County police issued an arrest warrant for Caroline B Kennedy born November 27 1957 for failing to appear in First District Traffic Court Hauppauge on charges of speeding over 50 mph in a 1977 BMW after a July 4 summons for driving more than 80 mph on the Long Island Express Way.
Reading lists weekly lunch offerings for GARDNER-SOUTH WILMINGTON HIGH and GRADE across Monday through Friday. Items include hamburgers, hot dogs, hot beef sandwiches, pizza, tuna dishes, lasagna, turkey and ham options, with sides such as buttered corn, green beans, potatoes, salads, cereals, fruits, desserts, and milk.
A dense schedule lists weekly meals for Minooka Grade, Junior High, MCHS and Coal City schools. Entries cover daily menus with items like beef stew, taco, pizza casserole, Swiss steak, turkey poor boy, and ham and egg sandwich, including sides, beverages, and desserts.
Morris Hospital trustees nominations committee decided incumbent Robert Hunter Jr will not be renominated due to a December 1975 bylaw changes banning spouses of employees from trustees. Hunter was elected before the rule took effect. Administrator Donald H. Botkin says the issue was carefully discussed. Mrs Janice Hunter Jr. has worked at the hospital since 1968 and is head nurse in obstetrics.
Britain faced its worst storm in 25 years with more than 20 dead or missing. Reinforced Thames dikes saved London from flood disaster as gale winds tossed cars and ships. heavy seas hit Belgium France and Holland while blizzards battered northern Spain and Italy. London escaped a 19 inch flood despite water rising five inches above previous level.
A $1145.15 judgment was entered in Grundy County Circuit Court on Thursday in favor of Morris Hospital against Marion and Clara Menges. The hospital filed the suit on December 7 to collect money for services rendered.
A blustering snow and freezing rain storm battered the Middle Atlantic Seaboard and Appalachians, causing at least 18 deaths and widespread school closures from Baltimore to Washington. The system brought heavy snow, icy roads, and weather-related delays, with up to 15 inches in parts of New York and New England and widespread disruption across the South and Midwest.
The Chinese foreign minister’s July 30 address to senior officials is revealed by Taiwan’s intelligence service. Huang emphasizes war readiness against the Soviet Union, labels Soviet expansionism as barbaric imperialism, and argues normalization with the United States is less vital than internal stability. He frames U.S.-China ties around trade and technology gains while asserting China’s leadership in policy.
Sandra G a 33 year old wife shed 10 pounds in 10 days on dehydration diet and shifted to higher calories later. She credits Dr Crane's method for reducing hunger, stopping “Diet Doodling,” and rekindling romance with her husband. Diet details include 800 then 1200 daily calories and a focus on avoiding table temptations.
A reader asks how to handle insensitive wake questions about insurance, clothing, and remarriage. Ann Landers offers concise, practical replies emphasizing privacy and inattention to rude comments. The column also notes poison-control data on plant poisoning and promotes The Bride's Guide as today's wedding resource.
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