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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1978

Page

4

Seneca man held on probation violation in Grundy County

Steven Fleetwood, 20, was arrested by Seneca police on a petition to revoke his probation or find him in contempt of court. He is in Grundy County Jail on $10,000 bail. A probation violation hearing is set for July 20.

Grundy County Steven Fleetwood Robert Malmquist Fleetwood Grand Ridge Rd Charles Zalar Diamond Coal City Mark Jones Fifth St Jones Terry Bitner First Washington Sts Dennis Neary Bitner James Hume

Two crash victims in good condition after one car wreck

Daniel Brown and William Slagle, both hospitalized in Joliet, were listed in good condition after a June 18 one car crash on U.S. 6 east of Tabler Road. Driver Mark Gordon and passenger Michael Sorensen were dismissed from Morris Hospital days after the accident.

Daniel Brown Woodland Rd William Slagle W. Southmer Rd St. Joseph Hospital Joliet Brown Slagle U.S. 6 Tabler Rd Mark Gordon Liberty St Michael Sorensen Denver Colo Morris Hospital

Two Bicycles Reported Stolen in Morris

Morris police logged two theft reports within 15 minutes. A 26 inch red and white boys bike with front basket and rear reflector was taken from Diamond International Corp. A 26 inch green Schwinn 10 speed with a baby carrier was taken from 612 East Main Street. In a separate incident a battery complaint was filed after a man was struck and a stick thrown at a driver near Depot Street. Police could not locate the assailants.

Morris Walter Spruce St Diamond International Corp E. Main St

Democrats pick Dr Gilbert Bogen to run against Crane

In Highland Park Illinois Dr Gilbert Bogen 52 a physician and first time candidate was chosen Thursday night by Democrats to oppose incumbent Rep Philip M Crane in the November 7 general election. He replaces attorney Robert M Klepak who withdrew after being charged with trafficking in stolen bonds.

Highland Park, Ill UPI Gilbert Bogen Philip M. Crane R-Nl Bogen Highland Park Robert M. Klepak Klepak State Democratic Central Committee Crane

Foreclosure suit filed by Joliet bank dismissed

Union National Bank and Trust of Joliet sued Mary Alice and Joseph McLinden in Grundy County for foreclosure on property on McLindon Road near Brannick Road Aux Sable Township. The October 1972 case claimed 10286.38 due. suit dismissed Thursday as all issues settled.

Union National Bank and Trust of Joliet Mary Alice Joseph McLinden Grundy County McLindon Rd Brannick Rd Aux Sable Township

Vandals Reported Near Rock Island Railroad Lines

Grundy County sheriff deputies logged two complaints Thursday about youths damaging Rock Island Railroad property. At 3 p.m. Pete Martinez Rock Island agent in Morris said youths used slingshots against trains. At 5 43 p.m. Bill Miller Rock Island reported damage to tracks between Morris and Minooka. Sgt Jeff Wix checked both complaints but found no suspects.

Grundy County

South Wilmington Registration Notice For 1978-79

South Wilmington Grade School District 74 announces registration on Wednesday August 23 from 9 to noon. Fee schedule for the 1978-79 year is 7 dollars for kindergarten and 14 dollars for grades 1 through 8. Kindergarten and fifth grade students must undergo health and dental examinations at the start of the year.

South Wilmington

Four Men Accused of Leaving Morris Pizza Hut Without Paying

Morris Police prepared theft of services complaints after four men left a Pizza Hut Thursday night without paying for a pitcher of pop. A witness reported a white 1973 Buick tied to the car, with plates registered to a rural Minooka man. suspects not yet located.

Morris Pizza Hut Morris Dave Perry Todd Perry Pizza Hut

Traffic Court Highlights in Grundy County

A summary of traffic court actions shows multiple defendants with varying outcomes. David Todd received 10 days in jail for DWI starting July 22, while Kevin McEvilly was put on six months supervision with a $200 fine and $25 costs for marijuana possession. Numerous other defendants faced bonds forfeiture, fines, costs, or dismissals for offenses including illegal liquor transport, improper turns, speeding, trespassing, and contributing to delinquency. Charges and issuances occurred across Grundy, Morris, Coal City, Joliet, and surrounding areas, with arrests by deputies Maloney Perino Schmitt and others.

David Todd Rte. 5 Naomi Grundy County Michael Perino Illinois 47 Gardner Rd McEvilly Donald Zack Joliet Daniel Fleming Rte. 2 Holt Rd Dwight Delaney Glenwood Frank Schmitt Duckpond Dresden Terry Bullock Chicago Charles Frame Interstate 55 Reed Rd David Price Rollin Lane Coal City Peter Odo Church and Broadway Sts George Blakely Jr Maywood Curt Leach Sherril Rd Charles Price Main St Gardner Jeff Black Cedar Main Sts Mark Coil Liberty St Morris Roger Miller Washington and Fulton Rodney Foster Park Blvd Alan Love Chapin and Liberty Sts Timothy Brehm Airport Rd Douglas Francois North and Liberty Sts Daniel Trofimchuck Max Turner Interstate 80 Matthew Schuck Brian Walden Shorewood Rainbow Council Goose Lake Township Anthony Eliakis Cemetery Rd Dennis Holbrook Chapin and Wauponsee Scott Stewart Southmor Rd Robert Stansberry East and Douglas Sts Phillip Peterson Calhoun St Union St Northern Ave

Stolen securities negotiable in $5 million heist on Wall Street

The Bradford Securities Processing Services case involved two gunmen robbing a guard and runner in the financial district. About half the $5 million in stolen securities are negotiable, with bonds numbered and banks urged to check with Security Information Corp. in Boston before accepting them. the older law requires such verification.

New York UPI Wall Street Financial District Bradford Securities Processing Services, Inc Bradford Ed Collins Fred McMullin Thornsjo Security Information Corp Boston

Gardner South Wilmington budget display set for Sept 18 hearing

Public hearing for the 1978 79 Gardner South Wilmington High School budget will be at 7 30 p m on September 18 at the school. The display shows proposed revenues and expenditures by fund including Education 489840 to 489840 Building 64400 to 69500 Bond and Interest 26200 to 26200 Transportation 42600 to 45600 IMRF 14200 to 14200 Total revenue 636240 expenditures 645340.

Gardner-South Wilmington IMRF

Bakke Ruling Urges Merit with Fair Consideration

The Supreme Court upholds Bakke's admission to UC Davis Medical School while allowing race to remain a factor in future admissions. Justice Powell argues equal protection must be uniform across races, signaling a shift from rigid quotas to judged merit. Critics warn against a return to discrimination, while supporters hail a path to equal opportunity. The decision invites thoughtful, case by case assessment by admissions and human resources.

Supreme Court Allan Bakke University of California At Davis’ Medical School Lewis Powell Bakke Futhermore Goverment McGovernites Democratic Party Federal Department of Health, Education and Welfare Cicero Ronald Zumbrun The Pacific Legal Foundtion Brown Smeone

Worry Clinic speech on tension by Dr Crane at Danville banquet

Dr George W Crane outlines four tension stoppers in a Danville Illinois Industrial Club banquet talk. He urges cosmic cogitation daily, praise and compliments, sociable club involvement, and shared burdens via groups or church, to reduce stress and extend lifespan. Cranes booklet offer requests 25 cents and stamped return envelope.

Mike Mike Grites Industrial Club of Danville Ill Dr. Crane Industrial Purchasing and Engineers Clubs Marshall Field Mr. Field YMCA

Adoption and marriage advice letters in Grand Rapids Press

A reader shares experiences on adoption for shaping children's futures and a homes improvement plea to a spouse. The letter urges support for adoption through legitimate agencies and laments hard family histories. A second reader asks how to handle a husband who won’t finish painting, with humor from Ann Landers about nagging and hiring work done. The column promotes The Bride's Guide and ends with a quote on virtue.

Ann Landers Grand Rapids Press Ann Michigan The Voice of Experience Freeport Kwitcher Naggin

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Elmer Todd Buggins Smothers Sheriff's Department Sgt. Walker South Wilmington Registration Bill Gardner-South Wilmington Worry Clinic George W. Crane Dr Crane Hopkins Mellett Indiana Pon Onde P.O Ihionis Izaak Walton
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