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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1971
Page
3
A county resident urges support for Mrs. William Reed Grundy County Health Department administrator. The letter praises her work with eye and ear testing, immunization clinics and recommends the board of health retain her at a $12 000 annual salary. Signed by Mrs Gary W Phillips.
The Illinois Senate Executive Committee approved a bill allowing newsmen to keep source names secret in most investigations, requiring a court order to disclose. Rep. Arthur Berman framed it as limited privilege to protect press freedom. Libel suits are exempt. Senator Lyons noted legal scope questions while House debate also touched a separate $5,000 media study funding proposal.
County officials weigh making the county planning commission the area planning organization for HUD funds. Atty. David Root explains options for city plans and certification. Miss Soler notes required elements include annual work plans and water sewer plans. The board acts on auditor retention and honors a departed supervisor.
BELOIT Wisconsin AP Michael Christensen 21 of South Beloit Ill was arrested Saturday on contributing to the delinquency of a minor and now charged with flag desecration and mutilation Sixteen large flags were found in his apartment used for decorations with some stars cut out Boone County Illinois had issued the delinquency warrant South Beloit Police Chief Claire Grover said the flags were in Christensen s apartment at the time of arrest
Markets report Chicago grain bids with Wheat No 2 soft red at 1.6842n Corn No 2 yellow 1.6144n Oats No 2 extra heavy white 8344n Soybeans No 1 yellow 3.16%4n Soybean oil 12.25n Wheat and corn show varied moves while soybean prices hold steady.
The Supreme Court upheld closing public swimming pools in Jackson amid ongoing battles over civil rights. Justice Black cautioned against any subterfuge weakening school integration. Critics called the ruling a tragic setback for Black rights while other decisions expanded bus desegregation and job hiring limits.
The Atomic Energy Commission will merge its New York and Chicago operations at Argonne National Laboratory near Chicago by January 1. About 60 to 90 jobs will be cut, with 280 full time workers in New York and 210 in Chicago. The health and safety lab stays in New York City reporting to Washington. The move aims for a more efficient structure and will try to reassign affected staff within AEC or to other positions.
No decision on the proposal to rent the west portion of the Illinois Ave building for a driver license examining station. Secretary of State representative to meet supervisors today. The Bedford Road site must move by end of June due to $250 monthly rent. Earl Bingham notes repairs are estimated.
An 11 member interim state board of education would be appointed by the governor on a regional basis to select a chief state education officer. Five members would be from Cook County with two from Chicago and two from the surrounding county. Downstate picks would come from each of four districts. The panel would study long term duties and scope of the office.
Bingham reports on portions of a building to be renovated for a driver's license exam station and possible coroner’s office with rent considerations pending. Courthouse decisions include leasing one new copier and delaying a sheriff’s department car purchase until 1972 models arrive. The master jury list will follow a new preparation method after talks with Judge Clydesdale. Meeting adjourned to 9:30 a.m. today.
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