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Newspaper

Morris Daily Herald

Location

Morris, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1975

Page

4

Vigilantes Charged With Murder In Cliff Death

In Lennox California four men and two women were arrested on suspicion of murder burglary kidnapping false imprisonment and receiving stolen property after a vigilante group allegedly threw Joe Arce a 26 year old man off a cliff to die following a television theft. Deputies say the body was found last Thursday at Palos Verdes cliffs near the Pacific Ocean and the group had kidnapped Arce to recover the stolen set.

Lennox Calif UPI Los Angeles Joe Arce Arce Pacific Ocean Palos Verdes

Excuse inmate from testifying in murder retrial

A Pontiac State Prison inmate was excused from testifying in Gerrick Taylor's murder retrial after claiming his testimony could jeopardize an appeal of a burglary sentence. The witness, Harris, was key in the first trial but refused to repeat testimony, delaying proceedings in Vermilion County.

Danville Ill UPI Pontiac Gerrick Taylor Taylor Isaac H. Arseneau Beaverville Harris Vermilion County Iroquois County Ronald L. Boyer

Potts Foreclosure Suit Dismissed by Agreement

A suit to foreclose the mortgage on Donald and Gloria Potts residence in Coal City was dismissed in Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday by agreement after settling all matters. Federal National Mortgage Association had claimed default on a 12 900 loan dated September 25 1970 and alleged owed totals of 12 182.96 principal 506.88 interest and 200 advancements totaling 12 88984.

Donald Gloria Potts North St Coal City Federal National Mortgage Association Grundy County Federal National Potts

MVK High School announces semester honor roll list

Thirty seven MVK students are on the semester honor roll and 13 on the merit list across grades. Senior honorees include Bill Hanley Ed Hyslop John Cushing and others. juniors sophomores and freshmen receive honors and merit designations with multiple named students listed.

MVK High School Bill Hanley Ed Hyslop John Cushing Carol Lowery Kim Phillips Cheryl Patty Kelli Houchin Dana Goodman Sharon Miller Jane Phelan Darilyn Beal Marlin Hartman Sandra Parrish Kerry Carter Greg Schaefer Crystal Weatherford Bruce Baker Pete Paulsen Frankie Sereno Jan Elgar Gary Neu Pam Kruger Jackie Williams Sandy O'Connell Steve Bates Mike Vint Mike Blackman Frank Smith Debra Winsor Kathy Gradis Joy Schaefer Shawn Madison Crystal Weatherford Susan Walsh Mark Taylor

Zarb urges coal industry to balance growth and environment

Federal Energy Administrator Frank Zarb told the National Coal Association that environmental protection must accompany energy expansion. He warned of political backlash if industry ignores environmental and consumer realities and urged cooperative, balanced coal development within market principles. Treasury Secretary Simon urged reducing regulation to boost output.

Washington UPI Frank Zarb Zarb National Coal Association Appalachia Congress Treasury William E. Simon America

U.S. balance of payments swings $6 billion in Q1

The Commerce Department reports a record six billion dollar quarterly improvement in the U S balance of payments from January to March. The gain stems from stronger foreign trade, lower U S investment abroad and advance arms payments from Middle East buyers.

Washington UPI U.S Commerce Department Middle East Department United States

Convict broker of bribery in Illinois district

Edward T. Mieszkowski, 50, of Glen Ellyn, was found guilty by a U.S. District Court jury of paying a $15,000 bribe to School Board President Charles E. Merritts Sr. to secure an insurance contract for District 189. Kammermeyer Jr. testified as the government’s key witness. Leroy J. Cook stood indicted but not yet tried.

East ST. Louis, Ill UPI Edward T. Mieszkowski School Board Charles E. Merritts Sr District 189 Mieszkowski Glen Ellyn U.S James W. Kammermeyer Jr Mieszko

Woman Driver Hits Truck In Morning Morris Crash

Mrs Janet Matteson 35 of 504 E Benton St sustained minor injuries after a two car collision at 940 am Tuesday. She was ticketed for failure to keep her vehicle under control and posted a bond certificate awaiting court June 30. Her 1964 Chevrolet suffered over 100 dollars in damage to the right front while a 1965 Dodge owned by Larry Brooks endured similar damage.

Janet Matteson E. Benton St Morris Jack Kopezick Matteson Kopezick Fulton St Larry Brooks Rte. 5 Brooks

Mortgage Burning Service Planned at Channahon United Methodist

At 9 15 a m Sunday June 29 the Channahon United Methodist Church hosts a mortgage burning celebration during morning services followed by a public brunch.

Channahon Channahon United Methodist Church

Trespass Charge Against Charlene Peterson

Charlene Peterson, 48, of 808 Division St., was charged with criminal trespass to property after allegedly being found inside the Illini Hotel at 807 Liberty St. by Robert Chitwood of Heatherfield. She was released on recognizance and set to appear in court on June 23.

Charlene Peterson Division St Robert Chitwood Heatherfield Illini Hotel Liberty St Chitwood Morris Alan Love Peterson

Safety citation for unsafe equipment issued in Morris

Richard Sjostrom age 20 of 1243 Kiersted St was cited at 12 25 a m for driving a vehicle with unsafe equipment by Morris Policeman Dean Sager in the 400 block of Liberty St He posted his license as bond and was due in court April 7

Richard Willis Rte. 1 Godley Coal City Charles Ingram S. Broadway St Peter Turczyn Lockport James White Oak and Mary St Rick Valerio Rte. 5 Morris Alan Love Liberty St High St Brian Clarkson Preston Brown Joliet Clarkson E. Chapin St Brown Buchanan St Dean Hipple Jackson St Gardner Richard Sorensen Hipple Frank Miller Seneca Roy Gardner Main St David Englert Gracie Ave Max Babcock Tlihertyv Richard Sjostrom Kiersted St Dean Sager Sjostrom Auly

Local and national officials contact list

The document lists national officials Sen. Charles Percy Rep. James Washburn Sen. Adlai Stevenson and state officials Rep. George Ryan Sen. Jerry Joyce Rep. Tim Hall Rep. Jack Beaupre with office addresses in Washington Springfield Kankakee and Dwight and phone numbers for public contact.

Charles Percy Dirksen Senate Washington, D.C Sen Adlai Stevenson Russell Senate Jerry Joyce Springfield Volkmann Kankakee

Luella confronts marital strain in Dr Crane advice feature

In this Worry Clinic column Luella, a 36 year old mother of three, seeks help as she fears her husband may flirt with office girls. Dr Crane urges wives to focus on masculine psychology and even boudoir cheesecake over kitchen preoccupations to prevent divorce.

Luella G Luella O.K Ann Landers Thousehold Ann Smiley Smith Smiley Skunk

Ann Landers column readers weigh advice and tradition

Readers discuss onion slicing tips and emotional family rifts. A teen seeks help after parental divorce, while others challenge social rules on remarriage attire and privacy. Ann Landers offers guidance and resources, citing court visits and a booklet.

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