Obituary Mrs Fred Presswood Sr 83 Sweetwater Tenn
Mrs. Fred Presswood Sr., 83, of Sweetwater, Tennessee, died in Sweetwater Hospital Monday. She is survived by 11 children including Mrs. Robert Bussey of Morris, 27 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Rykers Funeral Home in Sweetwater.
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Fred Presswood Sr
Sweetwater
Tenn
Sweetwater Hospital
Robert
Helen) Bussey
Morris
Rykers Funeral
Sadat rejects Israeli settlements in Sinai as peace talks resume
President Anwar Sadat ruled out any Israeli settlements in Sinai and pressed for Palestinian self determination as essential to lasting peace. He spoke near Cairo after meeting a U.S. peace team led by Rabbi Ehrenkranz while Ezer Weizman arrived to restart military talks on Israeli withdrawal.
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Cairo
Egypt
UPI
Anwar Sadat
Sinai
Israel
Desert
Sadat
Carter
Ezer Weizman
Weizman
Mohammed Gamassy
Sinai Peninsula
Nileside Barrages
Joseph H. Ehrenkranz
Stamford
Conn
Mohammed Kamel
U.S
Alfred Atherton
Middle East
Insurance claim suit dismissed in Grundy County
Josephine Hume filed a $13 000 damage suit against All State Insurance in Grundy County Circuit Court alleging on December 11 1976 a residence at 210 Susan Circle froze causing 12000 damage and a loss of 1000 rent. The case was dismissed Monday by agreement of the parties with All State denying payment.
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Josephine Hume
All State
Grundy County
Joliet market live stock report shows limited cattle sales
Joliet, Ill. UPI reports cattle sales were insufficient to establish the market. Hog prices were steady to 50 cents higher in spots. No 1-2 200-230 lb hogs traded 48.00 to 48.50, No 1-3 200-250 lb hogs 47.50 to 48.00, No 2-3 240-260 lb hogs 46.50 to 47.50.
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Joliet, Ill
UPI
Wheat market update shows mixed futures with declines
Trading notes list March wheat at 2.673 down 3, May at 2.732 down 31, July at 2.78 down, with Kauline noted among terms. The brief quotes reflect a softer grain session and price adjustments across contract months.
Blizzard aftermath and fresh snow hit Midwest and South
Light snow cresting the Midwest as residents dig out from last week’s killer blizzard. Officials report rock salt shortages in Illinois and Chicago stores sold out of snow shovels. Death toll climbs across Ohio Illinois Michigan Indiana Wisconsin. Freezing rain plagues the South with a brief citrus impact in Florida as warmer weather returns.
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United Press International
Midwest
Florida
Illinois
Michigan
Great Lakes
Mississippi Valley
Cook County
Chicago
Mississippi River
North Side
Army Corps of Engineers
Ohio
James A. Rhodes
Carter
Rhodes
Indiana
Wisconsin
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
South
Key West
Thompson trims education budgets with modest boosts
Gov James R Thompson will propose to the legislature small cuts to two education budgets while backing higher overall funding. He plans a 103 million increase for elementary and secondary education, versus an 185.5 million request, and a 79 million rise for higher education from a 771.8 million base.
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Springfield
Ill
UPI
James R. Thompson
Thompson
Robert Mandeville
Illinois Board of Education
Mandeville
Board of Higher Education
Restaurant drops complaint over non-paid food bill
Corrine M. Frazier, 734 Armstrong St., was arrested in Morris for failure to pay a $6.04 bill at Romine's Standard Plaza. Manager Terry Freese withdrew the complaint after the bill was paid and the $100 cash bond was released. police followed up with the county attorney before filing was dropped.
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Morris
Romine
Standard Plaza
Corrine M. Frazier
Armstrong St
Terry Freese
Freese
Miss Frazier
Romine’s
Local Drivers Fined In Morris Court Citations
Arthur Russett faced 300 dollars fine and 25 dollars costs for reckless driving reduced from driving while intoxicated. improper lane usage dismissed. Mark Connor had a dismissed trespassing charge after a complaint filed by Debbie Keeling. Paul Weitz paid 25 dollars and 10 dollars costs for disobeying a stop sign. Barry McMillin fined 25 dollars and 10 dollars costs for illegal liquor possession. Gary Lawless cited for improper turn. Thomas Sereno Jr fined 25 dollars and 10 dollars costs after going 67 mph in a 55 zone. Robert Enger fined 5 dollars and 10 dollars costs for snow removal route parking. Robert Carey fined 5 dollars and 10 dollars costs for parking on wrong side of street. James Thompson charged for Robinson Drive misconduct.
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Arthur Russett
Chapin St
Morris
Syd Reeve
Liberty St
Mark Connor
Maple Dr
Debbie Keeling
Dresden Dr
Connor
US. 6
Gary Lawless
Wilmington St
Gardner
Grundy County
William Sklut
Illinois 47
Grand Ridge Rd
Thomas Sereno Jr
Center St
Mazon
Charles Frame
Illinois
Robert Enger
First Ave
Max Babcock
Robert Carey
Kinsman
Thomas Bednarik
Robinson
James Thompson
Bednarik
Robinson Dr
Escapee recaptured after police chase
Danny Parker, 24, an Oklahoma prison escapee, was recaptured after a weekend pursuit in Chaves County New Mexico. He waived extradition to Oklahoma where he and two others escaped from McAlester’s state pen. Parker faces charges of eluding an officer reckless driving and DUI.
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Roswell
N.M
UPI
Oklahoma
Chaves
Bill Carpenter
Danny Parker
Oklahoma State Penitentiary
McAlester
Johnny Wiggins
Bennie Hightower
Texarkana
Ark
Parker
Illinois
Roswell Area
Carpenter
Krebs
Okla
C.O. Turner
Springfield
Wiggins
Hightower
Sherry Robbins
Springdale
Dorsey
Ill
Chicago
Lemont
Cook County
el Reno
Farmer's share of dollar set to fall by mid 1978
Washington reports the Agriculture Department expects the farmer's share of the consumer food dollar to drop to 38 cents in the first quarter of 1978 and to 37 cents in the April-June quarter, the lowest since late 1970. The 1977 share was 39 cents, unchanged from 1976.
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Washington
UPI
Agriculture Department
Department
Program aids families to overcome child abuse at UIC Medical Center
The University of Illinois at the Chicago Medical Center launches Family Community Services under the Department of Medical Social Work with a $38,000 grant to aid 32 families. The program coordinates hospital staff and two community workers to provide medical and social support, counseling, and child care services aimed at preventing removal of children while strengthening family dynamics.
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University of Illinois At
Medical Center
Chicago
University of Illinois Hospital
Department of Medical Social Work
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Linda L. Groetzinger
Family Community Services
University Hospital
Groetzinger
Miss Groetzinger
Ms. Groetzinger
Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Military exempt from state income tax in Illinois
Illinois exempts military pay from state income tax but active duty service members and National Guard members must file IL-1040 if a federal return was filed. Exemption applies to full time service, reserves during emergencies, National Guard during disturbances, and annual summer camp training. Training time in reserves or guard is not exempt.
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Springfield
Illinois
U.S
Illinois National Guard
Armed Forces Reserves
National Guard
Mistrial in deputy's theft trial in Illinois
UPI reports Circuit Court Judge A L Perman declared a mistrial in the trial of Madison County sheriff's deputy Larry C. Bull after jurors reported themselves deadlocked following seven hours of deliberation. Bull, 27, faced charges of receiving a color television set known to be stolen, with Robert Gagan testifying against him. Bull has been suspended since his November indictment.
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Edwardsville, Ill
UPI
Larry C. Bull
Madison County
A.L. Perman
Bull
Robert Gagan
Perman
Calhoun County
Pacific Ocean Vast, Covers One Third Of Earth
The Pacific Ocean is the largest on earth and spans about one third of the planet's surface. Its immense expanse touches multiple continents and supports diverse marine life and climate patterns.
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World
Pacific
Earth
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