Singer seeks Daley reconciliation after convention ouster
Chicago alderman William Singer who led a Democratic insurgent group that ousted Mayor Daley and 58 delegates from the Miami Beach convention says he hopes for reconciliation with Daley loyalists. He notes Daley still wields influence in Chicago politics and hints at a possible mayoral bid while backing McGovern for president and Walker for Illinois governor.
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Accidents injure 10 in Morris area weekend crashes
A Morris couple remained in fair condition at Morris Hospital after a two vehicle collision on Illinois 47 near Morris Airport Sunday. Eight others were treated and released for injuries from weekend incidents.
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Weather Outlook for Illinois With Rainfall Expected
The National Weather Service forecast showers and thunderstorms developing in scattered sections of Illinois Monday with widespread rain by evening. Temperatures will dip to 66 to 72 tonight, then Tuesday brings cloudier skies and cooler highs of 78 to 84. Weekend highs reached 81 at Dresden Island Locks and Dam on Saturday and 84 on Sunday with lows around 60 and 64. Friday recorded 0.59 inch of precipitation. Morris downtown measured 76 degrees at 11 a.m.
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Mafia figure Tommy Eboli dies in Brooklyn shooting
New York AP reports top Mafia figure Thomas Eboli known as Tommy Ryan Eboli was found shot dead in a Crown Heights street. Police note five bullet wounds, an abandoned truck, a stolen car with an un-fired machine gun, and $2000 in cash on scene. Investigators acknowledge mob link but see no recent internal feud.
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Bomb Explodes Under Rolling Stones Truck at Montreal Forum
A bomb exploded under a truck loaded with gear for the Rolling Stones concert at the Montreal Forum. No injuries were reported, windows were shattered, and a police bomb squad investigated a possible second device. Concert proceeds as scheduled per manager Peter Rudge.
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Eight injured in Maryland prison riot at Jessup
At Maryland House of Corrections in Jessup the 12 hour riot left four guards and four inmates injured. Gov. Marvin Mandel met with an inmate delegation prompting hundreds to return to cells by 5 a.m. Sunday. Damage was estimated up to 1.5 million dollars and grievances cited included medical service and the classification board.
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Percy to Speak at Northern Illinois Gas Groundbreaking
U S Senator Charles H Percy of Illinois will headline the groundbreaking on July 26 for NI Gas supplemental natural gas plant east of Morris in the Aux Sable complex near U S 6. Activities start 9 30 a m at Morris Holiday Inn with transport to the site and return for a press conference and reception. A panel will answer questions about the LNG plant where light liquid hydrocarbons become pipeline quality gas and Percy will discuss state energy needs. This marks the first supplemental natural gas facility in the state. A luncheon follows.
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Three drownings dominate weekend in area A
A 22 year old Stickney man Dennis F Gebhart returned from Vietnam era duty and was found dead after going missing Saturday. The body was recovered at Faheys pit near Illinois 129 and 113 by multiple rescue squads. A second drowning involved 8 year old Rocky Estelle reported missing in Des Plaines River near Brandon Lock with search efforts continuing. A third victim Lloyd Schmidt 49 drowned on Illinois River after falling from a sailboat while returning from Peoria to Ottawa.
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Lissy Sues Illinois Bell for 50000 Injury Claim
Anton Lissy files in Grundy County court seeking 50000 in damages from Illinois Bell Telephone Co. He alleges on July 31, 1970 a farm tractor struck a visible pole stub obscured by weeds on land he rented from Charles Allen in Braveville Township sections 27 34 and 35. Edward Adcock and James Fleming represent the plaintiff.
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Daley returns to office amid convention tensions
Chicago Mayor Richard J. Daley resumes duties at City Hall after a week away. He declined to answer reporters and hinted at a news conference. The absence followed a challenge to his delegation by Alderman William Singer and McGovern Eagleton ticket debates.
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Median U.S. family income tops ten thousand for first time
The Census Bureau reports 27.6 million families earned $10,000 or more in 1971, with a median income of $10,285. Inflation left purchasing power unchanged, and 25.6 million people still lived in poverty, up slightly from 1970. Black families averaged $6,440, about 60 percent of white family income.
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Illinois approves tax relief for elderly and disabled
Gov. Richard Ogilvie signed three bills providing aid to elderly and disabled residents. Cash grants up to 500 dollars for property tax or rent for about 280000 recipients, income tax exemption on pension payments, and monthly increases of 3.50 dollars to about 268000 aged blind or disabled individuals. The governor cited the reform as affordable through the income tax base.
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Lakewood Estates hearing on pre annexation zoning
A public hearing Tuesday before the Morris Planning Commission in Morris will consider Lakewood Estates a 352 acre development west of Morris on U S 6. Joliet developers seek R I zoning for 78.18 acres R I I I for 101.57 acres R I I I commercial for 36.59 acres and R V I for mobile homes. A second hearing requests rezoning west of Illinois 47 and Century Wholesale for bail measures.
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