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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1976
Page
4
The centennial effort picks up as Aug 18 nears with nightly committee meetings led by Ralph Haldorson. Merchants are asked to sponsor a parade float and a horse drawn taxi, decorate storefronts, exchange wooden nickels, and place ads in the history book.
Deputies ticket six motorists for speeding on Tabler Road and nearby routes in Grundy County. Names include Allen Lilley, Darwin Hartman, Elaine Burkett, Olaf Cronk, Robert Falk, and Marjorie Bryan. All faced court dates or bond postings. penalties centered on speeding offenses in 45 mph zones and nearby limits.
Officials barred reporters and photographers from viewing President Ford boarding a helicopter on the White House lawn for the third time this week. Press Secretary Ron Nelsen ordered the restricted access, with aides giving no official reason for the new arrangements. The press was confined to a colonnade about 100 feet away.
A speeding charge against Mrs. Carole Olson of Route 5 Wauponsee Road was dismissed on an oral motion at the request of the complaining witness. Olson was cited May 16 for 70 mph in a 45 mph zone on West Division Street Coal City.
Fine of 300 dollars and 19.20 dollars costs imposed on Raymond Sarna 28 of Chicago after pleading guilty to possessing between 10 and 30 grams of marijuana in Grundy County Circuit Court. He was stopped May 15 on Dresden Road for crossing the center line. A bag of marijuana was reportedly handed to Deputy Wix. Morris police investigate a 400 dollar theft from Al Lopez's Grant Street residence reported at 8 40 p.m. Monday. Police also note press coverage of the White House helicopter and President Ford's flight to Indianapolis from Andrews Air Force Base.
Robert Lee Noye of Markham received 30 days in Grundy County Jail after pleading guilty to theft. He earned seven days credit for time served and was ordered to pay $10. The charge stemmed from taking a citizen’s band radio from a truck owned by Andrew DeBoer of Randolph Wisconsin while parked at the Morris Holiday Inn on April 14.
Gordon Skaare 59 of Deerfield Goose Lake notified the Department at 11 40 a m Monday that holes were shot in his mailbox. No damage amount reported.
A six member committee found Illinois House Democratic Leader Gerald Shea innocent of conflict of interest charges related to fees from the Illinois State Medical Society and a dental group. The panel said there was no evidence of improper conduct and noted Shea complied with public disclosures. The House adjourned without action on the exoneration resolution.
Margaret Chase Diaz, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. William G. Chase of Gardner, was initiated into International Phi Delta Kappa. Paul Chase, also of Gardner, earned a geography degree from Illinois State University and made the Dean's list. Briefs cover relocations, visits, reunions, a 1977 Kingman reunion, a new Morris Hospital birth, a fishing trip, a hospital ambulance visit, and Lions Club officer installations.
A charge of contributing to the delinquency of a child against John Simpson, 17, 62112 Liberty St., was dismissed on an oral motion of the state's attorney. A complaint signed by juvenile probation officer John Price says Simpson attempted to shoplift cigarettes from Kroger in the presence of a 15 year old.
Notice to subscribers to report missed deliveries promptly. Paper should arrive before six o'clock each evening barring accidents or delays. Rates: carrier 65 cents per week, mail 18.00 per year. The publisher limits liability for errors to the cost of the space occupied by the advertisement.
Minooka Village Board, June 14, approved an ordinance annexing Ridge Road property south of the Rock Island tracks owned by Joliet Valves Inc. A II zoning request for manufacturing was filed. Richard Seeman’s zoning variation for a six foot fence was approved while Mondamon Street zoning for the fire district was authorized. County village agreement on Mondamon and Wabena streets allocates no cost improvements with later maintenance by the village. The board awarded the 1976 motor fuel tax contract to James McElwain Co. over Charles O’Brien and Sons Construction. Preliminary Young’s Subdivision plot on Mondamon Street was approved.
Grundy County Circuit Court suit by Joan Fauss and Associates seeks more than 6250 from Dakota Barge Service Inc of Minnesota and company president James Dye. Loan dated Jan 1 carried 10 percent annual interest and required repayment in 90 days but no payments or interest have been made. The filing asks the court to order repayment of principal plus accrued interest.
The Illinois Senate passed a package of medical malpractice bills aimed at lowering insurance costs. Key measures include trimming awards, adding jury verdict itemization, and allowing arbitration in settlements. Some amendments were defeated while one requiring economic and non-economic loss breakdowns passed.
In Case H-620 Melvin D a 39 year old advertising executive discusses Cathy a 14 year old girl coping with criticism from other parents. Dr George W Crane argues American children must earn money and learn value through work and self reliance to resist unAmerican indulgence.
A reader confides about a sister who endures years of belt whipping from her husband and others discuss the psychology of such abuse. The column revisits a famed success quote and replies to questions on soul kissing, infidelity risk with alcohol, and a promotion for The Bride's Guide with ordering details.
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