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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1975
Page
4
Hundreds protested in front of Postal Service headquarters chanting no contract no work. Union leaders warn no ratification by July 20 could trigger a nationwide strike as talks with six unions continue. wages, hours, benefits and safety are at issue.
Coal City residents plan a Girl Scouts park cleanup at Carbon Hill Park Monday from 6 30 to 7 30 pm with gloves and rakes optional Day camp opens Tuesday at 9 30 am at Carbon Hill Park and runs through Friday with over 100 girls cooking meals making crafts and singing Eileen Villagers meet Monday at 7 30 pm in the village hall new members invited birthday gifts requested for raffle Engagement announced for April Rachele to Douglas Born wedding July 5 in Louisville Ky Debra Zingre and Michael Campbell marry at Coal City United Methodist Church Friends and brief items include hospital and travel notes plus local visits and Father s Day plans.
Otha King Jr., 21, of Coal City was charged with disorderly conduct after an incident in an alley behind Charles McClard’s home. King reportedly swore and gave an obscene gesture when told he was driving the wrong way. He posted a recognizance bond and is due in court June 25.
Six men from Ottawa Spring Valley Joliet Rock Falls and Ladd were arrested by FBI agents in nine central Illinois cities after a year long probe into a football parlay card network tied to about $50 000 monthly. Arrested were Donald Bressler Thomas Cassidy Stephen Crowell John Meres David Querciagrossa and Guy Tonozzi. Federal warrants were served and agents seized parlay cards currency and related materials. The operation faces potential five year prison terms and 20000 fines upon conviction.
Two Morris girls delivering newspapers Thursday reported about $40 missing from a First National Bank money bag left in their bicycle newspaper bag. Also, Miss Vicky Lewis reported a window fan missing from her apartment with entry not confirmed. Police cited two for traffic violations in the area. both court appearances set for June.
West German President Walter Scheel was named an honorary New Yorker by Mayor Abraham Beame during a Pace University ceremony. He received the key to the city and the gold medal as part of bicentennial celebrations and thanked the mayor for the gifts as a sign of friendship between the United States and West Germany.
W E Lumry of Grundy County Chamber says teen centers need clear student ownership and adult support. He notes past efforts in Morris, outlines lessons from 1974 75, and invites student groups to take responsibility to build a center.
A compiled directory of political representatives includes Sen. Charles Percy Rep. James Washburn and Sen. Adlai Stevenson at national levels, plus state officials Rep. George Ryan Sen. Jerry Joyce Rep. Tim Hall Rep. Jack Beaupre. Provides district and office addresses and phone numbers.
Dr. George W. Crane recounts Maurice Williams and a farmer who borrows $1 with a $1,000 bond as collateral, illustrating practical “Horse Sense.” The tale ties thrift to faith and critiques universal welfare with a framed biblical contrast.
A reader asks about spanking a grandchild over four letter words, another questions swinging clubs, and a long letter from Lydia about unrecognized kindness at home. Ann Landers advises on attention over punishment, warns swinging harms marriages, and empathizes with neglected spouses seeking support.
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