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Newspaper
Morris Daily Herald
Location
Morris, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1977
Page
4
The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned that salt solutions to induce vomiting after ingesting methyl alcohol antifreeze can cause salt poisoning, especially in young children. Doctors now prefer ipecac syrup with water, given once if needed, and packaging should update labels to reflect the change.
The Morris court fined and dismissed multiple traffic cases. William T. Zahm 19 paid 25 dollars plus 10 costs for speeding and 25 dollars plus 10 costs for improper over taking on the left. Several defendants had speeding tickets dismissed on police chief recommendations including Sheryle M. Laabs 29 Douglas Trend Dr. Ralph S. Sallee 32 Trend Dr. Douglas L. Davenport 20 Trend Dr. Mike D. Marizza 17 Coal City. Edgar D. Fisk 31 Coal City forfeited a 100 dollar bond. a warrant issued for arrest after failing to appear. Others were fined for violations or had licenses revoked or expired. Reynolds Deese 13 paid 25 dollars plus 10 costs for failure to yield. Lt Ralph Morton of Wilmington cited for disobeying a stop sign. a separate charge of driving with expired license dismissed. William Peterson 20 paid 25 dollars plus 10 costs for failing to aid after an accident. Robert Yard 17 paid 25 dollars plus 10 costs for license violation. Owen Katz 19 Dwight fined 25 dollars plus 10 costs for going 70 in a 55 zone. One defendant did not appear and faced bond forfeiture.
United States hospitals are trimming operating costs in response to federal pressure to cap health care prices. AHA president Alex McMahon notes about 1,000 of 6,500 member hospitals saved over $1 billion in 18 months through internal cost containment, with examples in Texas, Washington DC, Pittsburgh, California, Iowa showing savings from productivity, staffing controls, and purchasing pools.
Chicago mayor Bilandic ordered the suspension of 31 city employees indicted for welfare fraud as part of a federal grand jury action impacting 93 people. The indicted, including 34 USPS workers, face potential termination if convicted. park district plans suspensions upon notification. The adding details cite average salaries and welfare benefit durations amid broader roll adjustments.
A.C. Varland Inc sues National Tea Co and D & S Foods to cancel a 1959 lease for 215 E. Washington St. alleging subletting to D & S in 1976, late rent, unauthorized exterior painting, and unreimbursed repair costs. Root Law of Morris filed the suit.
Morris police investigate an attempted burglary after two men in a 1967 or 1968 Oldsmobile approached the Illinois Auto Body Shop on Route 5 and moved toward 100 Calhoun Street. A loud bang followed then the suspects fled at high speed.
Comptroller General Elmer Staats warned that blocking the Clinch River plutonium breeder could add 1.3 billion to costs if Congress later revives it. A five to six year delay with inflation could make the project economically unfeasible, Staats told Senate leaders. The dispute pits President Carter’s plan to cut plutonium supplies against Congress and the GAO view on stopping the project.
Minooka grade school boards hires five new teachers Denise Brown Sandra Landvatter Patricia Malloy Martha Portesus and Nancy Wiseman for 3rd 4th 5th grade junior high art and aide positions. Resignations accepted for Betty Davite and Theresa Zak. Prescription Learning approved for 77 78 term with lab renewals third lab start and testing cost 21 550. Minor actions include a cafeteria area change order 5257 two 10 ft baseball backstops bid results and fund transfers totaling 160 000 between building transportation and education funds.
Parents of Medicaid eligible children may register their kids for the Medichek program in Illinois. Jointly run by the Departments of Public Aid and Public Health, it funds physician and dentist visits and immunizations. Exams run this summer through age 21 to meet school entrance requirements. Contact Grundy County Department of Public Aid at 420 Liberty St Morris for details.
Morris Volunteer Firemen's Festival ends Saturday at Morris High School parking lot. Gardner Firemen's Festival continues through Sunday. Minooka Desperado Days features a 5 p.m. Country and Western show with Daddy Claxton's Band and Jim Hannah and the Country Boys sponsored by the Minooka Lions Club. He who boasts of his descent praises another Seneca.
A critical profile of Soviet religious suppression centered on Anatoly Sharansky's treason charge and the broader attack on faith. It notes strict state control at ZAGS for marriage and divorce, church closures or repurposing, and pervasive youth indoctrination aimed at shaping future generations away from religion.
Dr George W Crane defends the phrase Boudoir Cheesecake in a forum on Marriage Problems and urges wives to take action to prevent divorce. He cites reader letters, critiques from older wives, and offers a booklet for 25 cents. He lists Hopkins Bldg Mellett Indiana 47958 as the address to request materials.
A two year old sexual assault trauma prompts guidance on seeking counseling and rape crisis services. A 20 year old laments a mother's compulsive cleaning, while a caller details a lost address book after a torn bedroom. Advice covers therapy, keys, and coping with drugs.
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