Floods force evacuations across three Northeastern states
The Associated Press reports widespread flooding from weekend rain across the Northeast. At least 17 died in weather related accidents as rivers rose and highways flooded. In Massachusetts and New Jersey evacuations continued while New York City faced subway shutdowns and airport delays.
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Iranian royal assets reach 25 billion, family control spans firms
INDEPENDENT sources estimate the Pahlavi family owns or partly controls 105 Iranian firms producing a wide range of goods. Assets at home and abroad may total as high as 25 billion dollars. Most family members have fled Iran amid the regime’s campaign of violence. Empress Farah Diba and her children have no direct ties to the business empire. The Pahlavi Foundation, led by Prince Mahmoud Reza, holds major stakes, including 96 banks, and faces possible nationalization if control is not turned over to a government agency.
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Weather forecast and weekend temperatures at Dresden Lock and Morris
Partly sunny and cold today with increasing clouds and likely snow tonight. Tuesday may see occasional snow possibly heavy, highs in the 20s and lows near 20. Saturday at Dresden Lock saw 34/24, Sunday 27/10 with 10 at 7 am, Morris downtown 22 at 10:30 am. no weekend snowfall recorded.
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Two men pass for county assessor
Four people took the test Friday for Grundy County Supervisor of Assessment. Forrest Hare from McHenry County and Lee Neuschaefer of Lombard received passing grades and are eligible for the post. Under state law the county must hire one of the top three scorers. Some candidates were blocked by bad weather from reaching Morris to take the exam.
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John Wayne Improves After Abdominal Cancer Surgery
Los Angeles AP reports actor John Wayne, 71, is improving and stable after surgery at UCLA Medical Center to remove abdominal cancer found during a routine gallbladder operation. He underwent stomach removal on January 12. In a separate note, candidacy petitions for an April 17 election in Eileen are due February 13 with the village clerk. three trustees and the village clerk terms expire.
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Illinois snow removal costs top four million dollars
Illinois snow removal costs have surpassed 4 million, with daily expenses running 100000 to 200000. Officials note costs could rise 2 to 5 million above last year if trends continue, while some federal extensions offer partial relief to counties. Weather forecasts predict light snow in the north and dry, cold conditions thereafter as area schools resume. Morris City Council to meet at 730 pm today.
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Union rules halt Rock Island crossings in Morris
Union rules stop trains at Morris Rock Island crossings for about 90 minutes on Saturday. Crews refused to move the eastbound train until a relief crew arrived, leaving all crossings except Union St. blocked from 3:30 to 5 a.m. Police said Rock Island officials would not provide details beyond awaiting a relief crew. Crossings were cleared by 5:05 a.m.
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Carter signs lean and austere budget for 1980
President Carter signed a lean and austere 1980 budget totaling 531.6 billion dollars with a 29 billion dollar deficit. The plan boosts defense and aid to the poor while freezing some programs for states and cities, trimming jobs programs and promising inflation protection for workers. He aims to slow overall spending growth to 7.7 percent in 1980 while stressing inflation fight and national security.
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Illinois flood and navigation projects in Carter budget
President Carter's fiscal 1980 budget includes 2.5 million for Dresden Island Lock and Dam navigational upgrades and 3 million for Starved Rock Lock and Dam. Illinois projects cover flood control and navigation works in East Moline East St. Louis Fulton Kaskaskia Island and Rock River areas plus several drainage and levee districts with planning funds and construction totals ranging up to 20.47 million for Moline flood control and 8.8 million for Smithland locks and dam navigation.
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Minooka students help remove snow from school roof
Minooka High School benefited from 25 student volunteers who cleared snow from the building roof, averting a potential disaster. The board reviewed snow removal costs, student transportation figures, and upcoming spring repairs to the tennis courts, plus changes to meetings and staff appointments.
GAVC Bid-Opening Rescheduled for Grundy Center Project
GAVC Director Donald Kaufman said the bid-opening for heating and ventilation work at the Grundy Area Vocational Center was moved to 2 p.m. Wednesday after a misunderstanding about the original January 12 date. Only two firms showed interest, one submitted a bid price with a follow up confirmation letter, the other sought more project details. Kaufman, after consulting an attorney, reset the bid date without readvertising.
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Smuggling probe at Stateville finds weak prosecutions
Lt. Jerry Cook of a Stateville prison search unit says only about five percent of guns and drugs are intercepted and at least 70 prison staff have been arrested for smuggling. He warns of potential mass violence if control is not restored and notes gangs dominate the facility while prosecutions lag. The team was formed last June.
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Three Injured In Seneca Area Two-Truck Crash
Three people were treated at Morris Hospital after a 5 15 p m Saturday two truck collision near Seneca in Miller Township on County Highway 26. William L Chapman 26 Ellen Hausken 24 and driver Martin L Myre 27 all of Seneca were released after treatment. Deputies filed the report. Chapmans southbound truck slid into oncoming traffic after striking a snow drift, demolishing both vehicles.
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Robbery at Channahon Shell Station Raises About $30
About 30 dollars was stolen in a morning robbery at the Channahon Shell Station on Interstate 55 and U S 6. Police describe two men in a 1965 to 1967 Oldsmobile fleeing east on U S 6. one suspect is 6 feet 1 inch with a mustache and long brown hair, the other 5 feet 10 inches with shaggy hair and white pants. The Morris Community High School Board meeting has been postponed to January 31 due to weather.
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Minooka Residents No Longer Need To Boil Water
Minooka officials announced that residents no longer must boil drinking water after repairs at the Minooka Grade School where a water main broke beneath a cement floor. A bypass main was installed while one village pump is repaired, with pressure fluctuating during peak hours. Water conservation is advised to protect against fire while operations normalize.
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