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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1978
Page
7
Mrs George Trotter also known as Janette Trotter, 84, of Coal City, passed away late Wednesday at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Funeral arrangements are handled by Davis Funeral Home and will be announced later.
A Commerce Department official allegedly uses his position to run a trade group that lobbies for shipping firms and unions. Investigators charge a conflict of interest with the National Maritime Council sharing space and department resources, while a spokesman denies an official link.
Illinois Supreme Court refused to keep outlawed betting messenger services open during appeal. Lawyers say the ruling could send the case back to the U.S. Supreme Court. Tony Valukas said the services intend to appeal promptly if the mandate stays. The high court had ruled the Legislature last year was within its rights to ban bet messenger services for skimming profits from horse bettors and tracks.
Steven Fleetwood, 20, of Seneca, saw his probation extended by nine months in Grundy County Circuit Court for a 1977 guilty plea to criminal damage to property. He originally faced burglary charges and was ordered to pay restitution of 113.75 dollars. further contempt proceedings were avoided as the judge granted the extension after noting restitution had been paid and reporting lapses addressed.
At noon on the Chicago Board of Trade wheat rose irregularly while corn and soybeans showed mixed moves. July wheat at 3.07 up 0.01, September 3.10 up 0.02, December 3.14 up 0.02. July corn 2.25 up 0.03, September 2.32 up 0.01, December 2.37 up 0.01. July soybeans 6.41 up 0.07, August 6.36 up 0.03, September 6.13 up 0.01. Prices quoted: corn 2.13 beans 6.32.
Joseph A. Chavez 22 of Fairbury was cited for failure to reduce speed after his car left Ottawa Street and plunged into Nettle Creek near Gebhard Woods State Park. He sustained minor injuries, remained at a friend’s overnight, posted 35 dollar bond, and is due in Grundy County Circuit Court August 17. The car front end was demolished and removed by Olson's Sunoco.
Joliet Illinois market report notes cattle sales too light to establish a market. Hog prices up 50 to 75 cents with a range for No 1-2 200-220 lb at 48.00 to 48.50 and 220-240 lb at 47.50 to 48.00. Additional quotes include No 1-3 230-240 lb 47.00 to 47.50 and 240-260 lb 45.50 to 47.00, with some No 2-3 330 lb at 41.50. Friday receipts projected cattle 250 and hogs 1,000.
A Soviet militiaman entered the U S Embassy in Moscow and roughed up Raymond F Smith second secretary in the political section. The embassy called it an intrusion and a strong protest was lodged with the Soviet Foreign Ministry. Smith was not seriously injured.
Closed hearings began at Fort Jackson to decide if two drill sergeants should be court martialed for the heat stroke deaths of two 17 year old recruits on their first day of basic training. Sgt Willie L Alexander and Sgt 1st Class Lawrence Chapman Jr face charges of involuntary manslaughter dereliction of duty and maltreatment. Witnesses and up to 50 trainees may testify. hearings are closed to the public.
In Joliet Illinois a car on Interstate 55 near Illinois 59 rolled over twice after losing control. Robert P. Rees 18 Elk Grove Village died on arrival at St Joseph Hospital. Timothy Wellman also Elk Grove Village refused treatment for minor cuts and bruises.
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