Dial-A-Santa draws 250000 calls daily in Chicago area
Illinois Bell faced complaints over the Dial-A-Santa line charging the same as a standard Chicago call, with Mrs. Florence Krotky saying the $15 bill was a hardship. The Illinois Commerce Commission urged careful publicity and Bell offered installment plans for hardship cases while defending the program as revenue for services beyond rate hikes.
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Chicago
UPI
Illinois Bell Telephone Co
Florence Krotky
Wheeling
Illinois Commerce Commission
Consumer Protection Office
Bell
Santa Claus
James McClure
McClure
The
Commerce Commission
Thomas O'Brien
Commission
Illinois Bell
Travolta Reveals Loneliness Behind On-Screen Success
A New York issue notes John Travolta’s Irish mother Helen says he was a lonely child as others grew up around him. The piece recalls his reaction to reversals in high school drama class and quotes Travolta on losing his center after Diana Hyland’s death, adding an aura of lingering sadness around the star.
Fire destroys historic Loew's Grand Theater in Atlanta
A major blaze tore through Loew's Grand Theater and top floors of the Continental Insurance Building in downtown Atlanta. Eight firefighters were injured lightly as flames consumed the 85 year old complex tied to the Gone With The Wind 1939 premiere in Margaret Mitchells hometown. Authorities fear structural damage and possible wall collapse as crews work to prevent further ruin. Modern history figures and era stars were connected to the site.
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Atlanta
UPI
Loew
Grand Theater
Rhett Butler
Scarlett O’hara
Loew's
Continental Insurance
Sarah Bernhardt
Ethel Barrymore
Loew’s
William Jennings Bryan
Margaret Mitchell
Girl 11 Escapes Kidnapping From Trunk In Minnesota
An 11-year-old girl escaped a kidnapper by removing a tail light on a 1970 Ford and squeezing through a 12 by 6 inch opening after being abducted and held in a garage trunk in Richfield. She walked to safety, frostbitten, and the suspect faced charges of kidnapping and criminal sexual misconduct. The girl’s Nancy Drew habit noted as aiding her presence of mind.
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Gerald Kopplin
Richfield
Minn
UPI
Richfield Public Safety Office
Licenses Require Photos for Renewals in Illinois
Springfield drivers renewing since January must have a photo on their license, announced by Secretary of State Alan J. Dixon. The temporary renewals without a photo ended January 1 1978, with notices mailed to inform applicants. Instant photo licenses are available at all driver license service facilities.
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Springfield
Alan J. Dixon
Dixon
Secretary of State
Barbs By Phil Pastoret on Rusty Cars and Cereal Additives
The columnist jokes that paint primarily keeps rust together on today’s autos and questions when cereal cereals will add better food additives. He uses a light satirical tone to poke at manufacturing priorities and everyday consumer offerings.
Boots Then: Galoshes With Metal Clamps Recalled
An elderly observer recalls days when boots were galoshes fastened by metal clamps rather than zippers. The memory highlights changing footwear design and practical wear cues from past decades.
Tax forms available at Grundy County Clerk office
Illinois residents can obtain state income tax forms at the Grundy County Clerk Lana J. Phillips office during the filing period. The IL-1040 form is provided as a public service, with other forms available via the Illinois Department of Revenue at 1-800-252-8972 or mail. Revenue officials expect over 4.5 million filers this year and note two extra filing days with a deadline of midnight April 17. Refunds are issued more quickly for early-year returns.
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Springfield
Grundy
Lana J. Phillips
Department of Revenue
Revenue Department
Ill
Social Security agent to visit Morris on four Feb days
Joliet Social Security Office will send a representative to Eagle's Hall in Morris on February 7 14 21 and 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to assist Morris residents with Social Security Supplemental Security and Medicare claims. The notice notes 1978 earnings limits: under 65 may earn 3240 while 65 and older or turning 65 may earn up to 4000 without benefit deductions. For more information call 740-2000 or visit during the Morris sessions.
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Joliet
Social Security Office
Eagle's Hall
Morris
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