Gurney aide testifies on loan to Rep. Bafalis in bribery case
James Allison, former Gurney campaign manager, told how he learned of a $10,000 loan from James Groot to Rep. L A Skip Bafalis in 1972 73. He delayed reporting to the FBI until Groot spoke to the grand jury and later invoked the Fifth Amendment.
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Kiwanis panel upholds ban on women members worldwide
Kiwanis International voted for a third straight year to ban women from membership and rejected a Chicago sponsored amendment. Delegates also rejected readmitting two chapters that had admitted women, including Great Neck New York where Mrs. Carol Casher argued for reinstatement.
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Illinois House approves 200 million DOT freeway bonds
The Illinois House voted 81 to 74 to authorize 200 million in Series A Transportation bonds for the DOT freeway program. The move would fund current road construction and maintenance with federal funds, despite earlier committee opposition and concerns over financing.
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Lightning claims Aurora teen on golf course grounds
Severe storms moved across northern Illinois with tornado watches and sightings in Peoria Bushnell and Ottawa. A 17 year old Michael Torgerson of Aurora was killed by lightning while working on a golf course as storms approached.
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LaSalle officer earns IVCC degree while serving police duty
Lt. Stoney Swierkosz and fellow LaSalle veteran Scherkolz completed IVCC Law Enforcement Technology, becoming first LaSalle officers to graduate from the program. Balancing swing shifts, school board duties, and family, Scherkolz says the degree proves worthwhile and urges adults to enroll.
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al (Stoney) Swierkosz
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St. Hyacinth’s
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Elected Illinois Officials Face Office and Phone Changes
The listing shows national and state officials including Sen. Charles Percy and Sen. Adlai Stevenson with current offices and Chicago area contact numbers. It notes many representatives are updating offices and phone numbers with no definite Springfield listings yet.
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Meadowview Kankakee
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Volkmann
Kankakee
Dismissal of Down Payment Suit In Grundy County
A $2000 suit filed in April by Donald Pogliano of Goose Lake Township against Beth Klaus was dismissed in Grundy County Circuit Court on Tuesday at Pogliano's request. He alleged he advanced $2000 toward land purchase on Oct 28 for Klaus and her mother Ethel Fitzgerald, but he did not buy the land and the money was not returned.
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Goose Lake Township
Beth Klaus
Grundy County
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Ethel Fitzgerald
Minooka School Board Sets July 2 Meeting
The Minooka Grade School Board of Education will convene Wednesday July 2 at 8 p m in the Elementary Building. The session moves up one week from the original schedule.
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Minooka
Worry Clinic tale of SMF romance and happy marriage
Clara J aged 34 a SMF client meets Harold a dentist 125 miles away after IBM matched them on 10 factors then marry after three months dating and a 7 year old step daughter. SMF claims low divorce under 1 percent and urges others to apply while noting age imbalances after 45.
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Scientific Marriage Foundation
SMF
America
Dr. Crane
IBM
Harold
Clara
IBM Computer
Crime Prevention Tips From Allegheny Police For Youth
Reader letter from Robert G. Kroner Supt Allegheny County Police shares Boys and Girls Crime Prevention Corps rules for youth safety. Advice covers staying away from strangers, avoiding candy or money offers, and actions if grabbed. Includes guidance on screaming running to safety and reporting to police and parents.
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Dear Ann Landers
Allegheny County Police
Boys and Girls
Robert G. Kroner
Pittsburgh
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