Four Drivers Cited by City Police in Weekend Tickets
City police issued four traffic and liquor related citations. John Davis 19 of 1123 N Liberty St received a noise complaint ticket at 9 20 a m on Wauponsee St and faces court July 29 after posting license as bond. Alan George 19 of Rte 2 Cemetery Rd cited for motorcycle classification at Wauponsee and Benton Sts and to appear July 22. David Hillesland 22 from Joliet cited by Officer Stansberry for speeding 41 in a 25 mph zone on Armstrong St and to appear July 15 after posting bond. Charles Robertson 31 of 101 Park St cited for illegal transportation or possession of alcoholic liquor at Washington and Liberty Sts and to appear July 15 after posting 50 dollar bond.
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John Davis
Liberty St
Morris
Douglas Francois
Wauponsee St
Bond
Alan George
Rte. 2
Cemetery Rd
Francois
Wauponsee
Benton Sts
Charles Robertson
Park St
Stansberry
Washington and Liberty Sts
Question youths on shoplifting at Kroger Food Store
Morris police were called to the Kroger Food Store Sunday after manager Mike Schroers detained two youths for shoplifting. He reported one youth took a carton of Kool cigarettes, then returned without them. the cigarettes were later found in a storage box. No charges were filed and the youths were released.
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Schroers
Morris man charged with aggravated assault and disorderly conduct
Robert E. Kenny, 31, of 1409 S Division St, was charged after he allegedly threatened a policeman with a knife during a disturbance at his home. He was jailed on $100 bond and slated to appear in court July 1.
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Robert E. Kenny
S Division St
Morris
Kenny
Alan Love
Love
Douglas Francois
Grundy County
Resident signs conduct complaint against Chapman
Richard Herman of Brienna Township reported to the Grundy County Sheriff he wanted to sign a complaint against Michael Chapman after Chapman swore at him Sunday. Chapman was charged with disorderly conduct, released after posting $25 bond, and is to appear in court on July 8.
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Michael Chapman
Richard Herman
Brienna Township
Grundy County
Family fight charges filed in Gardner incident
A Gardner man, Terry Quigley, 27, posted $100 bond after a family dispute led to three charges. He faces aggravated assault, battery, and resisting or obstructing police, with a July 22 court date set as deputies assisted by Sgt. Tim Neary and Deputy Stephen Maloney.
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Gardner
Terry Quigley
Rte
Lutz Rd
Grundy County
Tim Neary
Stephen Maloney
Quigley
Patty Quigley
Sgt. Neary
James Hume
Motor Fuel Tax Allotments Reported for May
The City of Morris received 8259.77 dollars from motor fuel tax. Grundy County was allotted 20429.96 dollars and Kendall 19570.84 dollars. Grundy County townships and road districts get 22802.56 dollars and Kendall townships 16188.55 dollars.
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Morris
Illinois
NAACP to Pick Wilkins Successor at Memphis Convention
The NAACP will select a new executive director at its national convention in Memphis June 28 to July 2. Roy Wilkins, 67, retires after 40 years leading the civil rights group. About 12,000 people expected. board screening applicants for top job.
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Memphis, Tenn
Vandals damage tractor in Plainfield area
Vandals damaged a diesel Farmall tractor parked in a field at Ridge and Hanzel Roads between 1 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. A pitch fork flattened tires, damaged the battery and radiator, and wires were pulled loose. A gate fence was cut, allowing cattle to escape. A stop sign was also found down at Scully and Dwight Roads.
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Vernon Dolinger
Rte. 3
Plainfield
Grundy County
Odom
Curt Leach
Scully and
Dwight Rds
Holiday Inn thefts include camera gear and CB radios
Police investigate multiple weekend thefts at the Holiday Inn. Don Smoland reports $425 in camera equipment missing from a room he checked out of after moving in Thursday. Three CB radios were stolen from vehicles in the motel lot, with values of $229, $278 and $200. Bicycle thefts include a yellow 10 speed and a 20 inch orange model from local residences and the Morris pool area.
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Morris
Holiday Inn
Don Smoland
North Augusta
S. C
Smoland
Gary Allison
Allison
Phillip Zelenky
Whitefish Bay
Zelenky
Norman Wilnes
Lincoln
Neb
Todd Cliff
Vine St
Robert Kjellesvik
Park Lake Drive
Morris Swimming Pool
Brakes Fail Cause Collision With Semi Truck
A 42 year old driver Lois Wicks of Route 3 was cited for defective brakes and unsafe tires after her car failed to stop at a sign and struck a semi driven by Robert Trainor in Morris. No hospitalization reported. Other incidents include two-car collision injuries and a parking lot hit. Cornelia Wallace discusses Alabama governor plans.
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Lois Wicks
Rte. 3
Wicks
Morris
Jack Kopcezick
Wauponsee St
W. Illinois Ave
Robert Trainor
Forrest
Cheryl Cameron
Fremont Ave
Paul Ehrman
Moore
Mike
Cameron
Bond
Michael Pfaff
Lynwood Drive
E. Jefferson and
Franklin Sts
Ehrman
Patty Kern
Bungalow Rd
E. Jefferson
Franklin St
Pfaff
Greg Durham
Rte. 1
Newark
Division St
Rock Island
Durham
Roxyann McKinley
Joann and Grundy Sts
Mazon
Eagle’s
Cornelia
Birmingham
Ala
UPI
Cornelia Wallace
Alabama
C’nelia
Wallace
U.S. Senate
Vandalism Reported Across Five Cars In Morris
Morris police logged five vandalism incidents over the weekend. Kevin Egeland reported red and white spray paint on two of his vehicles and a missing gas cap from a Toyota. A white Pontiac in the area and a red 1962 Chevrolet were also spray painted. A red Dodge with a white top damaged a driver’s door as eggs were thrown at cars on Robinson Drive.
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Gerri Pepper
Norman Hockings
E. Douglas St
Robert Lynes
Robinson Drive
Police arrest two solicitors in Itasca for selling candy
Morris police arrested two Itasca residents Saturday for soliciting without permits. Larry Alan Watkins, 24, and Mrs. Darlene Morris, 27, were released on 25 dollar bonds and must appear in court July 8. An anonymous caller reported two people soliciting on 400 block of E High St without a permit.
Youths under 30 lag in registering to vote in 1970s survey
A Gallup poll shows only 44 percent of 18 to 29 year olds are registered and many do not vote. The article notes youth volatility, contrasts Carter Ford preferences, and cites demographic shifts with a rising 65 plus population by 2030.
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America
Richard M. Nixon
Nixon
McGovern
Peter Pan
Gallup
Georgia
Jimmy Carter
Gerald Ford
Carter
Ford
Hubert H. Humphrey
John F. Kennedy
Kennedy
White House
Topeka
Kan
Greenwich
Conn
United States
Census Bureau
Worry Clinic Advice on Sex of Baby and Douches
Irma asks how to bear a boy after three daughters. Dr. Crane explains chromosome basics, notes Y sperm may win, and suggests baking soda or lactic acid douches to influence sex outcome. He offers a booklet for 25 cents and a stamped return envelope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma J
Irma
Crane
Hopkins Bidg
Mellott
Indiana
Ann Lander
Ann Landers
P.O
Elgin
Ill
Ann Landers readers share loud patriotic neighbors woes
A letter from a frustrated neighbor complains of a street across the way that platforms red white and blue decorations a public address system and oversized figures that disrupt sleep and traffic. The column advises police action for nuisance and disturbance of the peace.
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Ann Landers
Betsy Ross
George Washington
Delaware
John Hancock
U.S.A
Uncle Sam
America
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Grundy Area Vocational Center Board of Control
United Feature Syndicate, Inc
The
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George W. Crane
CAG
Whittier
Buster
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